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Private Day Tour Chinchero Salt Mines of Maras and Moray

5.0 (3 reviews) 6–7 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Day Tour Chinchero Salt Mines of Maras and Moray

About this activity

This tour combines the history of the Inca era with the colonial era, we will see impressive archaeological sites, the mountain range of the Andes, as well as we will also see the traditional textile centers that continue to this day in the district of Chinchero.

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At a glance

Duration
6–7 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–12
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
Waka´s Adventure

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–60 years) · Seniors (61–70 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch
  • Not included: Breakfast
  • Not included: Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

  1. Cusco

    30 min

    We start by picking you up at your hotel with our private mobility and the official trained guide

  2. Complejo Arqueologico Chinchero

    2 hours Admission included

    From the city of Cusco we will go to the first tourist attraction, which is the archaeological center of Chinchero and the colonial church that is in the same archaeological site.

  3. Mercado de Artesanias

    30 min

    After visiting the archaeological complex of Chinchero we will go to a textile center where they will demonstrate the process of handmade alpaca wool weaving, which still continues to maintain this tradition in our times.

  4. Salinas de Maras

    1 h 30 min Admission included

    We say goodbye to the district of Chinchero to go to the salt mines, located in the town center of Maras, where we will appreciate the salt process in thousands of wells, the salt is formed with the evaporation process.

  5. Maras

    Passing by

    We will also pass through the center of Maras, a place that was created in colonial times.

  6. Maras Moray Tours

    1 h 30 min Admission included

    We will arrive at the archaeological site of Moray, to appreciate the agricultural experimental center where they explain the different micro climates and how in the time of the Incas they adapted their products to the different types of micro climates.

  7. Cusco Cathedral

    one hour

    Depending on your choice, you can have lunch in the district of Maras or return to the city of Cusco and we will leave you in the main square of Cusco or in the place you want within the historic center.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • In the main square of Cusco

End point

  • We leave you in the main square of Cusco or at your hotel or anywhere in the historic center

Pickup points

  • Estancia San Pedro Hotel
  • Hotelmer
  • Casa Familiar Ccaccacvollo
  • Kaaro House Cusco
  • Magnolia Andina Hotel
  • Hotel Piedmont
  • Hidden Garden
  • Hostal Sol Imperial
  • Solara Art House by Amak
  • Yuyay Apartaments Cusco
  • Hostal Sofia

and 393 more pickup points

We will pick you up at your hotel if you are in the historic center if you are outside the center we will arrange a meeting point which is in the main square in front of the cathedral

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • A minimum of 2 people is required per reservation

Traveller ratings

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Private Day Tour Chinchero Salt Mines of Maras and Moray

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