Tour Moray & Salt Mines with textile visit in Chinchero |Private|
Description
The tour begins with the pick up from the hotel and then make a journey of 1 hour and 20 minutes to our first place of visit, during the journey we will appreciate snow-capped mountains, lagoons, corn and potato fields. The first place Moray (agricultural laboratory) where we can appreciate Andean terraces in circular form and that are carved in the depths of the earth, in the form of a bowl, were used to adapt products to different climates. After the visit to Moray we will go to “Salineras” or “salt of Maras”, this town is formerly known as a salt producing center and is believed to date from pre-Inca times. We can find more than 3500 salt beds strategically carved next to the mountain and that are filled by water channels. Already back to the city of Cusco we will pass through a picturesque village “Chinchero” cradle of the rainbow, this town is characterized by the fact that the Andean textile technique is still preserved.
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Itinerary
we find the archaeological site of Moray which is an agricultural research center in Inca where the adaptation of Products to different climates with a terrace system.
We will visit the town of Maras, also known as the town of the portals, located in the province of Urubamba at 3300 m.a.s.l. Located 52 km from the city of Cusco It houses the most important mines of the Inca period, being exploited from the beginning to the present.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up from hotel or Airbnb in Cusco
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(25)
Christian was a wonderful tour guide. He shared detailed historical facts and current events about Moray and Msras. He was patient and answered every question we had. Our driver, Wilson, even stopped at a pasture for us so we could take photos of the alpacas and llamas (that was not part of the itinerary). I would highly recommend booking this tour with Christian and Wilson!
This tour was so great! Very informative. Kristian was very knowledgeable. He made sure we were comfortable at every step of the way and answered all of our extra questions as well.
Great half day tour from Cusco. Clean comfortable car, friendly guide, easy going day. Would recommend.
Tour with Christian was very nice. His English was very good and he is very knowledgeable. A very nice person to talk with. We enjoyed the tour and recommend it.
Thank you very much for your lovely review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the tour to Moray, the Salt Mines, and the visit to Chinchero with Christian. It’s great to know his English, knowledge, and friendly company made your experience even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another tour in Peru.
Very entertaining tour that was worth it even in rainy weather. All individual requests were met. Thanks for the super half day tour!
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that it was worthwhile even with the rainy weather. It’s wonderful to know that the experience was tailored to your preferences and that you had such a pleasant half-day exploring these unique sites. We truly appreciate your trust and your kind words. We hope to welcome you again soon for another memorable experience visiting places like Moray and the beautiful Maras Salt Mines.
We had so much fun on our tour with Christian. The textile demonstration was fascinating, and the salt mines and mountains were beautiful. Christian’s explanations were all very informative and clear, and he answered our many questions very well.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had so much fun on your tour and enjoyed the textile demonstration as well as the beautiful salt mines and mountains. Christian will be very happy to know that his explanations were clear and informative, and that he was able to answer all your questions. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again on another unforgettable experience!
An amazing tour! Had a great time with Christian who gave us all the information we needed!! I highly recommend going to see these sites, truly beautiful. We did this with a group of 8 and it was perfect that we were picked up directly from our accommodation.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had an amazing time and that Christian provided all the information you needed to fully enjoy the experience. We’re also glad the pickup from your accommodation made everything more convenient for your group. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another unforgettable adventure!
My family and I had a great time with Christian he is very knowledgeable about the salt mines and the indigenous cultures that surround them. He was very friendly and answered all our questions to the best of his ability.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that you and your family had a great time with Christian and enjoyed learning about the salt mines and the surrounding indigenous cultures. Christian will be happy to know that his knowledge and friendliness made your tour even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again on another unforgettable adventure!
Alberto was a wonderful, informative guide for our visit to Moray and Maras. I learned so much about the history of the sites, and had a fantastic day! I highly recommend Alberto as a guide.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a fantastic day visiting Moray and Maras, and that Alberto made your experience so informative and enjoyable. It’s great to know you learned so much about the history of these incredible sites. We truly appreciate your recommendation and will be sure to share your kind words with Alberto. We hope to welcome you again on another amazing adventure soon!
We had a wonderful time with Edward! He is very helpful with explaining the tour and took good care of us. Thank you Edward for your service and is good to have you in our trip!
