Chinchero, Moray, Maras & Picnic con Llamas From Cusco: Moray, Maras Salt Mines, and Chinchero with …

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ID: GYG642410-1066100
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Country: Peru

Duration: 1 days


Description

Discover the ancient agricultural laboratory of Moray the salt mines of Maras and the town of Chinchero on a guided tour from Cusco. Walk with llamas and alpacas and enjoy a picnic with Andean flavors
Discover the Moray agricultural laboratory and the salt mines of Maras on a full-day tour from Cusco. Explore the terraces of Moray, see the salt mines of Maras, and enjoy a picnic with Andean and organic flavors with incredible views of the Sacred Valley.

Start your day with a pickup from your hotel in Cusco and head to the Moray agricultural laboratory. On your journey, see the snow-capped peaks of the Andes, lush crop fields, and some quaint villages. Finally, get to see the fascinating display of terraces at Moray.

Explore the three amphitheater-type terraces made by the Incas. It was thought that these terraces carved deep into the earth in the shape of a circle were used to determine the optimal conditions for cultivation.

After exploring Moray, head to the salt mines of Maras. This town is known as an ancient center of salt production and is believed to date back to pre-Inca times. See more than 3,000 salt pits carved into the mountainside, which are filled daily by running water.

Finally, return to Chinchero and start walking with llamas and alpacas until you reach a lodge. Enjoy a delicious picnic with Andean and organic flavors with incredible views of the Sacred Valley. Later, in the afternoon, return to Cusco.

Highlights

  • Discover the ancient agricultural laboratory of Moray with a guide
  • Explore the salt mines of Maras, which date back to pre-Inca times
  • Enjoy a picnic with Andean and organic flavors in Chinchero
  • See the snow-capped peaks of the Andes and lush crop fields

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INCLUDED
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel
  • Transportation by van
  • Guided tour of Moray
  • Visit to the salt mines of Maras
  • Picnic with Andean and organic flavors
  • Walking with Llamas and Alpacas in Chinchero
NOT INCLUDED
  • You must have the tourist ticket to enter Moray. The tourist ticket is currently 70 soles for a one day ticket or 130 soles for a 10 day ticket. This one ticket will give you access to many other locations in the Sacred Valley, as well as some museums and places of interest in Cusco
  • Maras is a separate ticket of 20 soles.

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.