Chinchero, Moray & Maras Salt Mines Day Trip from Cusco

Excellent, they picked us up at the hotel at the agreed time, had good transportation available, the driver Alípio was v...

Gabriel Colin

Join us to discover three of the most famous places in the Sacred Valley on this day trip to Chinchero, Moray and the Maras Salt Mines. History, ancestral culture and otherworldly landscapes await you on this journey through Andean tradition.

Details

Duration

6 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Hotel pickup
Return transfer to the centre of Cusco
Transport by minibus
English–speaking guide

Not included

Food and drinks
Admission to Moray: 70PEN per person
Admission to the Maras Salt Mines: 20PEN per person

When to book

You can book up to 11 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

8.5

Excellent 874 Travelers·62 reviews

May 27, 2026
Gabriel Colin
Santo André, Brazil
Excellent, they picked us up at the hotel at the agreed time, had good transportation available, the driver Alípio was very skilled, the tour guide Ca...
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April 22, 2026
Pedro
Madrid, Spain
Everything was great. The pickup and the visits were excellent. The visit to Chinchero and the crafts were a lot of fun. The Moray archaeological site...
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October 4, 2026
Diana
Buenos Aires, Argentina
It was very interesting to learn about Inca culture. I would have liked to have 15 more minutes at each place. The driver and guide were very good.
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September 25, 2026
Kennyston Lago
Brasilia, Brazil
We had a very good experience. It was just a little too short for us to fully appreciate the place.
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September 22, 2026
Pablo Marcelo
Gualeguaychú, Argentina
Everything was perfect.
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September 20, 2026
Enrique
Las Palmas De Gran Canaria, Spain
A very enjoyable visit, exploring wonderful sites in the Sacred Valley. Our guide, Eduardo, made the excursion very pleasant with his explanations and...
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September 20, 2026
Sandra Verónica
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The excursion was extremely interesting. The places were beautiful, and the explanations from our guide, Eduardo, were excellent. I highly recommend t...
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August 27, 2026
Jose
Spain
Lili was an excellent guide with clear and very informative explanations. The visit is well worth it.
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August 21, 2026
Alessandro
Marília, Brazil
The guide was very friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. They arrived on time. Very good.
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July 26, 2026
Claudia Lana
Campo Grande, Brazil
Wonderful
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Day Trip Details

At the indicated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Cusco to begin this adventure into the heart of the Peruvian Andes. After about an hour's drive, we'll arrive in Chinchero, a picturesque village that seems to be frozen in time.

There, we'll visit a local family that preserves Andean textile traditions. We'll discover the deep meaning of the symbols in the weavings, the natural dyes and the ancestral techniques of spinning and weaving.

We'll continue the tour with a 30-minute journey to Moray. This impressive Inca archaeological complex is notable for its enormous circular terraces that descend like an amphitheatre.

Did you know that the Incas used this place as an agricultural laboratory? Thanks to its different microclimates, they were able to experiment with crops at different altitudes. We'll also explore the irrigation system that made this feat possible—quite an engineering marvel!

Our next stop will be the famous Maras Salt Mines, located an hour from Moray. These salt terraces, with more than a thousand pools, form a unique landscape where salt has been extracted since pre-Inca times.

We'll walk among the ponds while learning about the process of evaporation and collection of salt, an ancestral technique that is still alive today. The colour contrasts between the white of the salt and the surrounding mountains creating an unforgettable sight—don't forget your camera!

Finally, we'll return to Cusco and say goodbye near the Plaza de Armas after a total of 5 to 6 hours of hiking.

Children Under 3

Although children under 3 can travel free of charge, they must sit on an adult's lap, as they won't have their own seat on the bus.

Day Trip Details

We'll continue the tour with a 30-minute journey to Moray. This impressive Inca archaeological complex is notable for its enormous circular terraces that descend like an amphitheatre.

Finally, we'll return to Cusco and say goodbye near the Plaza de Armas after a total of 5 to 6 hours of hiking.

Children Under 3

Although children under 3 can travel free of charge, they must sit on an adult's lap, as they won't have their own seat on the bus.

Chinchero, Moray & Maras Salt Mines Day Trip