Private Chinchero Maras and Moray Tour with Alpaca Encounter

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8 to 9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 3 more

Explore the rich heritage of the Sacred Valley on a private tour featuring Chinchero, Moray, and the Maras Salt Mines. Begin your journey with a visit to a local textile center in Chinchero, where traditional weaving techniques are showcased alongside a comforting cup of muña tea. Marvel at the unique circular terraces of Moray, used by the Incas for agricultural experimentation, before heading to the stunning Maras Salt Mines, home to thousands of salt pools. Enjoy a relaxing lunch in a picturesque setting surrounded by alpacas and llamas, perfect for memorable photos with the Andes as your backdrop.

- Private tour with a certified guide-driver for personalized attention
- Flexible pick-up from your hotel in Cusco between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m.
- Visit significant archaeological sites and a traditional textile center
- Option for drop-off at your Sacred Valley hotel or Ollantaytambo train station for an additional fee

What's Included

Private guide-driver
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Cusco, climate-controlled vehicle.
Tour Only option: Cusco Tourist Ticket (PEN 70, Chinchero and Moray) and Maras Salt Mines (PEN 20), paid on-site. Included in the “Entrance Tickets Included” option.
Lunch and beverages.

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 directly from your hotel in Cusco’s historic center between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. Since this is a private tour, we can fully adapt the schedule to suit your plans (we recommend having breakfast beforehand). At the end of the tour, we will drop you off at the same place where we picked you up. If you need to be dropped off somewhere else, such as a hotel in the Sacred Valley or the train station, please contact us before your tour. This may involve an additional cost.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Complejo Arqueologico Chinchero

    • Ancestral textile art in Chinchero: Our first stop is a local textile center. You'll learn about centuries-old spinning, dyeing, and weaving techniques passed down through generations, and enjoy a live natural-dye demonstration while relaxing with a comforting cup of muña tea (Andean mint). • Chinchero Archaeological Site: We'll explore this striking complex to admire its terraces, panoramic views, and the history of a former Inca palace transformed into a colonial church.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Moray

    • Moray Agricultural Laboratory: We'll continue to the famous concentric circular terraces. Your guide will explain how the Incas used these different microclimates as an advanced agricultural experimentation center. • Maras Salt Mines: We'll discover an impressive canyon home to more than 3,500 salt pools, worked by hand since pre-Inca times. We'll make a brief stop at a specialized local shop to learn about the culinary and cosmetic uses of this unique pink salt.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Tags

Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking 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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