Chinchero Weavers, Salt Mines and Moray Agricultural Laboratory

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6 to 7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

Embark on an enriching journey of history and culture where our expert guides will reveal the captivating and profound spiritual beliefs of the Incas, while delving into the latest archaeological discoveries.
This tour is probably the second most requested activity in our city, surpassed only by the iconic Machu Picchu excursion for admirers of culture and architecture, which reveals so many stories from our past and present. It's for everyone!

What's Included

Bilingual Speaking Tour Guide
Tourist Transportation for the whole tour.
Pick up from your accommodation .
Lunch-There is a nice restaurant: Mountain View Restaurant with a beautiful view where you can eat
Tourist Ticket & Salt Mines Entrances
Snacks, drinks, and soft drinks
Tips for the guide
Transfer to your accommodation after your tour.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick you up from any accommodation in Cusco, Urubamba, or Ollantaytambo. We will coordinate with you the exact pick-up time, depending on the place of accommodation. Our staff will ask for you at the reception of your accommodation.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Cusco

    Embark on your Andean adventure, where you need to be ready around 8:20 am, followed by a scenic journey to Chinchero, a charming village nestled 40 kilometers from Cusco City.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Chinchero

    We will stop at Chinchero, a small town famous for its spectacular mountain views and traditional textile-weaving centers

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Moray

    We will continue visiting the amazing Inca Terraces of Moray, unique among Inca sites in the Sacred Valley, believed to be an elaborate agricultural laboratory; each terrace has a unique microclimate with which the Incas could determine the optimal growing conditions for different crops

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Salinas de Maras

    Then, we will head to the famous Maras Salt Mines, where locals, since pre-Incan times, have obtained salt by evaporating warm salt water from a local underground stream. Around 12:00 - 12:30 pm, we will stop for a well-deserved lunch (not included) near this beautiful area.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    Around 12:00 - 12:30 pm, we will stop for a well-deserved lunch (not included) near this beautiful area. There is a nice restaurant located in the heights of the Sacred Valley of the Incas that has a beautiful view of the mountains of the Sacred Valley and where, in addition to the view while you wait for your meal or when you finish, you can share a nice experience with the Andean camelids that are raised in this place. And since its service is private, we recommend that you take advantage of this magical experience with your group by livening up your lunch.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Cusco

    After your Lunch, we will board our transport to Cusco, we will arrive at approximately 15:00 pm. to 15:30 pm.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Minkas Travel

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Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
Car Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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