Explore the landscapes and culture of the Cusco region on a day trip from the city. Learn about alpaca wool in Chinchero, visit the agricultural site of Moray and tour the salt mines of Maras.
In this tour we have some highlichts of which you can enjoy, learn about the Alpaca wool process in Chinchero, visit Moray to discover how the Incas used this place and walk through Maras and have an interesting salt tasting
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Entrance ticket to Maras salt mine
✔ Private transportation
✔ Alpaca wool class
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ English speaking tour guide
✖ Entrance ticket to Moray (you can use the general tourist ticket which costs 130 soles)
✖ Gratuities (optional)
✖ food and drinks
Pickup Locations
1. Estancia San Pedro Hotel
2. Kaaro House Cusco
3. Hotel Piedmont
4. Hostal Sol Imperial
5. Yuyay Apartaments Cusco
6. New Day Hotel
7. Sol Andino
8. Ayenda San Cristobal Premium
9. Luna De Oro Hotel
10. Hostal Sumac Tika
11. Terrapartment Cusco
12. Cusco City Lodge
13. Runa's Inn Cusco
14. Casona Plaza Hotel Cusco
15. Anahuarque Hotel Boutique
16.
17. Asiriq Inn Cusco
18. Katari Apart Hotel At Qorikancha
19. Sara Casa Boutique
20. La Estancia de la Abuela
Additional Info: You will be picked up from your accommodation in Cuzco.
Itinerary
1
Chinchero
Enjoy an excellent day getting to know several of the most interesting sites in Cusco within the sacred valley. Start this tour in the Chinchero district, learning about Alpaca wool and its process to dye it and turn it into clothing.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Moray
Then visit Moray, also known as the Inca laboratory. This wonderful place with the shape of an inverted cone was used to acclimatize plants to altitude and climate. In this place the Incas created thousands of varieties of potatoes so that they are able to grow in different climates.
Duration: 3 hours
3
Maras
The tour ends with a visit to the salt mines of Maras where all travelers will have the opportunity to buy the famous Maras salt, but also have a tasting of the different types of salt that are in the area. During the tour, the guide will explain the history and interesting facts of each place and will give time for travelers to walk alone and take pictures.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• not suitable for People with mobility impairments
