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Cusco: Half day Tour, Chinchero, Maras and Moray

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Cusco: Half day Tour, Chinchero, Maras and Moray
4.3
163 reviews

The tour starts a visit to the local weavers of Chinchero community, followed by an exploration of Moray archeological site and the fascinating Maras salt mines.

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Duration 5 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English
Pickup included
Please, wait at the lobby of your hotel. If you stay in an AirBNB, wait outside your accommodation. Due to the traffic during the pickup time it could take 8 minutes of delay if the case. If you go to the meeting point our guide will call you by your name once our vehicle is there.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

M
Marta – Portugal

The tour was great! The guide, Eddie, was very good and managed very well the translation into English and Spanish. Very cool and interesting facts about Peru. The activities were very good and with good explanations. I definitely recommend!

S
Susan – Canada

The overall tour was great, Julio was very informative, helpful and made sure everyone knew what was happening. I would of liked more time at Maras, so we did not have to rush to walk around it. But other than that, would go again. Eduardo (?) driver was fantastic.

Highlights

  • Marvel at the incredible Incan agricultural techniques in Moray
  • Enjoy fantastic views of the salt mines in Maras
  • Take in stunning views of the Andes from the Chinchero Plateau
  • Enjoy a fun demonstration of weaving and dying Techniques of wool

Full description

Head out on a drive along the Andean plateau in Chinchero to take in fantastic views of the Chicon Mountain as your 6-hour tour begins. Visit the community of Chinchero and get a demonstration of their dying and weaving techniques. Stop in Moray for a guided visit of the deep circular terraces of Moray. The purpose of the terraces is uncertain, but their depth, design and orientation with respect to wind and sun create a temperature difference of up to 15C/27 F from the top to the bottom. It is thought that the temperature difference was used to study the effects of different climatic conditions on crops. Continue to the Maras salt mines, comprising around 3,000 small wells of about 5 square meters. They have been used since Incan times for economic exchange.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup
  • Drop-off in downtown
  • Professional bilingual guide english and spanish
  • Entrance fee to Chinchero and Moray (These sites require only 1 full ticket called BTC and can be added during the booking process)
  • Entrance fee to the salt mines of Maras (Can be added during the booking process)

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • The hotel pickup will be from hotels located in the historic center of Cusco city, otherwise we will meet at the meeting point designed after booking.
  • The Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC) is mandatory for all visitors and allows you to visit many attractions in Cusco city and the surroundings (not valid for Machu Picchu). You can purchase the ticket on-site on the day of the activity. This ticket will grant you access to Chinchero Site and Moray
  • The entrance ticket to the salt mines of Maras must be purchased separately (it is not a part of the BTC)

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 163 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5
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M
Marta – PortugalJuly 18, 2024 – Verified booking
The tour was great! The guide, Eddie, was very good and managed very well the translation into English and Spanish. Very cool and interesting facts about Peru. The activities were very good and with good explanations. I definitely recommend!
S
Susan – CanadaMay 22, 2024 – Verified booking
The overall tour was great, Julio was very informative, helpful and made sure everyone knew what was happening. I would of liked more time at Maras, so we did not have to rush to walk around it. But other than that, would go again. Eduardo (?) driver was fantastic.
S
Sherna – CanadaMarch 20, 2024 – Verified booking
The tour was really excellent! Very comfortable ride with stunning views. All the stops were so interesting and our guide was great at explaining everything! Great value for money! I would definitely recommend this tour!

Product ID: 140580

Activity provider:PERU Sceneries

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