From Cusco: Moray, Maras, and Salt Mines Half-Day Tour
ID: GYG881302
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Explore the Sacred Valley on a half-day tour from Cusco. Visit the charming Andean village of Chinchero, the fascinating terraced landscape of Moray, and the Salineras salt mines.
Discover the hidden treasures of the Sacred Valley on this half-day Moray and Salt Mines tour from Cusco. Admire idyllic farmlands and visit the charming Andean village of Chinchero and its workshop.
Be picked up from your hotel in Cusco and head to Chinchero, located at 3,762 meters above sea level. Visit a weaving workshop, where local artisans continue the Quechua tradition. See how they use natural plants to extract colors for their Andean art.
Continue to Moray, located at 3,450 meters above sea level. Marvel at the fascinating terraced landscape and irrigation system. Next, visit the village of Maras and see the preserved colonial architecture and fine stone buildings.
Head to the extraordinary Salineras salt mines, made up of 3,000 small pools. Explore this historic site that dates back to pre-Incan times and still produces salt that is processed and distributed in the region.
Highlights
- Discover the charming Andean village of Chinchero and its workshop
- See the preserved colonial architecture and fine stone buildings in Maras
- Admire the idyllic farmlands and visit a weaving workshop in Chinchero
- Explore the fascinating terraced landscape and irrigation system at Moray
- Visit the extraordinary Salineras salt mines, made up of 3,000 small pools
Guiding languages
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.
