From Cusco: Sacred Valley, Salt Mines + Weavers of Chinchero
ID: GYG1152958-1768160
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
1 days
Description
Discover the hidden treasures of the Sacred Valley on a guided tour from Cusco. Visit Chinchero, Moray, Maras, and the Salineras salt mines.
Begin your adventure with a pickup from your hotel in Cusco. Head to Chinchero, a charming Andean village located at 3,762 meters above sea level. Visit a weaving workshop where local artisans continue the Quechua tradition. Watch as they use natural plants to extract colors for their Andean art.
Continue to Moray, situated at 3,450 meters above sea level. Marvel at the fascinating landscape of terraces and the ancient irrigation system. Next, visit the village of Maras and admire the preserved colonial architecture and fine stone buildings.
Head to the extraordinary Salineras salt mines, composed of 3,000 small pools. Explore this historic site dating back to pre-Inca times, which still produces salt processed and distributed in the region.
Highlights
- Discover the hidden treasures of the Sacred Valley on a guided tour
- Visit the charming Andean village of Chinchero and its weaving workshop
- Marvel at the fascinating landscape of terraces and irrigation systems
- Explore the extraordinary salt mines of Salineras, with 3,000 pools
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Altitude of up to 3762 meters
Not suitable for people with respiratory issues or heart problems
INCLUDED
- Pick-up in the city's historic center, Bilingual guide.
- Bus transportation through the Sacred Valley, First aid kit.
- Return to Regocios Squar.
- Visit to the Chinchero Weavers.
- Visit to Chinchero, Moral, Salt Mines, Ollantaytambo and Pisac.
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.
