Tours/Cusco/Chinchero, Maras, Moray and Salt Mines from Cusco, Guide & driver
Chinchero, Maras, Moray and Salt Mines from Cusco, Guide & driver
5.0(7)Cusco8 hours
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At a glance
Duration
8 hours
Price from
$130 / person
Location
Cusco, Peru
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 7 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
See policy below
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Amazing Andean Adventures
Description
These OFF THE BEATEN PATH sites of Peru will be a rewarding experience that the average tourist will miss. Chinchero, one of the best textile markets in South America. Learn how the alpaca and vicuna yarn is dyed and turned into beautiful garments. The Salt mines of Maras provides the natural beauty of the crystal like salt, where you will learn how they harvest the salt and Moray is genius Inca architecture showing how far advanced they were with the terraced platforms in a circular form, perhaps for agricultural purposes. We will pick you up from your Cusco or Sacred Valley hotel and embark on a tour, that is little known to the average traveler, and practically enjoy these sites all to ourselves.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Next available
Sat, Oct 17
Adult (ages 17–68)
$130
Youth (ages 12–16)
$130
Child (ages 6–11)
$80
Infant (ages 0–5)
$60
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 16.
Tour Options
Chinchero, Maras, Moray and Salt Mines from Cusco, Guide & driver
Pickup included
Itinerary
Salinas de Maras
Admission not included120 min
Learn how the salt is collected and harvested from this ancient salt mine. Moray, an ancient agricultural site, showing how advanced the Inca population was and their design to grow their crops
Iglesia Colonial de Chinchero
Admission not included60 min
One of the few churches made of adobe. you will also visit a local farmers market where you can shop for souvenirs
Chinchero
60 min
Chinchero, home to the best textile market in South America and learn how they dye and weave these alpaca and vicuna yarn into beautiful garments
What's included
Included
Private Professional Guide
Hotel pick up and drop-off
Private transportation
Not included
Entrance fee to the Archeological Sites (Must be paid ON SITE, NOT BEFORE in Soles, not US$)
Meals
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up from your Cusco hotel or location
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
7 reviews
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How it compares in Cusco
Starting price $130 is 63% above the typical $80 for tours of similar length in Cusco
Excurgo comparison of 4,456 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by a local guide with perfect English
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
0+ days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Chinchero, Maras, Moray and Salt Mines from Cusco, Guide & driver lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $130 per person for this Cusco experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 6–11 pay from $80, adults from $130.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We will pick you up from your Cusco hotel or location Pickup points include Hotel Cusco La Paccha, Affiliated by Melia, Hotel Warani.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 7 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Amazing Andean Adventures.
Reviews(7)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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11Abkr
June 8, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Informative & comfortable private tour.
Danny was an excellent tour guide, providing rich information on the history of the area and Incas. Freddy was a great driver.
The tour and ride was easy going and comfortable. Danny spoke great English and was patient when I practiced Spanish. You could tell he has a deep appreciation and love for his history and culture. That made the trip all the more impressive when we got to the different sights. He really wanted us to experience the culture and made sure we got to try Chicha on our tour (muy delicioso, by the way!).
Yes, I recommend this tour.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your business. It was nice to meet you and work with you on your Chinchero day tour. We are so glad you were pleased with our services and for taking the time to write a review for us.
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Laura S
February 10, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing Inca History
Definitely worth a visit as you leave or return to Cuzco! We picked up a guide at the entrance who introduced us to the details of these interesting sites.
Operator response
We are so happy for your review, thank you for taking the time to write one. We are glad you enjoyed your time in Peru and your time with Amazing Andean Adventures. Thank you
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isabelcR6896OF
June 29, 2021 · via Tripadvisor
Magic
The tour in Cusco was amazing!!! Our guide José Luis very responsible, the best organization for the holiday. Excellent Mood, highly recommended!
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mariellat186
January 6, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Great close of the year 2019!
Everything worked normally on December 31st for our luck, only a little rain in Chincheros but it was fast, totally worth the tour, it is beautiful, there is a church from the colonial era of the year 1600 approx, charge 3 suns apart to enter. And apart from the ruins and spectacular scenery.
Moray also leaves you breathless, it is very cute and Maras the same, although we recommended that to see all white would be better to avoid the rainy seasons, we could still appreciate the salt and also buy salt! Obvious!
Super recommended!!!
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lesliewicz
September 4, 2018 · via Tripadvisor
Awesome!
We were so much in awe throughout this tour! Our guide was excellent and was very knowledgeable about the history and culture of the Incas.She explained in detail about each of the stops we visited. We loved seeing how the alpaca wool is cleaned, dyed and woven. The Salt Mines were amazing! Very interesting hearing about the salt mines, how the salt is harvested and what each layer of salt is used for. We were able to see someone harvesting the salt. Or main goal when visiting Peru was to see Machu Picchu, but this tour and others in the area of Cusco are all a definite must-see! We saw and did so much more on this trip than we expected.
Operator response
Thank you for your kind words, we appreciate you taking the time to write a review. Our guides are passionate about their history and culture and love sharing that with our clients. Your experiences with the Alpaca wool and the salt mines are not experienced by many travelers to Peru, but well worth the visit. Not everyone takes the time to go off the beaten path and see some of the other sites available, but we are glad you did and that you allowed us to show them to you. Thanks again
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María Jesús J
June 28, 2018 · via Tripadvisor
Great experience!
Excellent Service! Juan Aguirre is a great guide, very friendly and attentive. Visiting Maras and Moray with this tour was wonderful.
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44kiwi44
January 6, 2018 · via Tripadvisor
Best private Sacred Valley tour!
We did a one day private Sacred Valley tour, covering Ollantytambo ruins, Maras salt mines, Moray, and Chinchero. Danny was a great tour guide. He not only explained the locations we stopped at, but also clarified a lot of Incan history for us. It was clear that he is passionate about his culture and the history of his people, which made the experience even more special for us. This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip!
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thank you for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed your tour. Our guides are in deed passionate about their history and culture. It pleases us to share that with our customers. Thank you again, hope to see you again sometime.
Sincerely,
Juan
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