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Itinerary
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Stop At: Moray, Maras 08655 Peru

To start the Maras Moray & Chinchero Tour we will pick you up from your hotel around 8 AM and head to Moray. The drive is about 1 hour and 20 minutes and is absolutely beautiful. You will drive through the snow-capped peaks of the Andes, through lush yellow fields of wheat, past some villages.

Finally you will arrive to the fascinating display of terraces in Moray. Moray boasts three amphitheater-like terraces made by the Incas. These terraces, which are carved deep into the earth in a bowl shape, were thought to be used to determine the optimal conditions for growing crops.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Salinas de Maras, Carreta a Maras Urubamba, Maras 00051 Peru

When you are done exploring Moray you will head to the salt mines of Maras, which is about 2 miles away. This village is known as a former salt-producing center that is thought to date back all the way to pre-Inca times. There are over 3000 salt pools all carved into the mountain side, being filled daily by a little stream of water.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Complejo Arqueologico Chinchero, Chinchero Peru

The last place to visit will be Chinchero. Here we can admire the well-preserved Inka walls of the main square as well as the many altars. We will also visit the beautiful colonial church, unique for its interior artwork and imagery. Moving on we will participate in a wonderful introduction and learning experience of the art of Andean textiles; throughout the afternoon we will become acquainted with the wisdom of Andean weavings as maintained since long before Inka times.

Duration: 1 hour

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Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off (Private transportation)
English-speaking tour guide

Not included

Food and drinks
Entrance fee for archaeological sites
Entry/Admission - Moray
Entry/Admission - Salinas de Maras
Entry/Admission - Complejo Arqueologico Chinchero

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
It is recommended that you bring a sun hat, sunscreen, a waterproof jacket, water and a camera
Wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Most travelers can participate

Features

Tourism

100%

Cultural

70%

Reviews

4.8

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Tracy W

5 | 2019-09-23

We had an excellent experience on this tour and would highly recommend this tour company, it was a 5 star experience!

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jonathanhopwood

5 | 2019-07-10

After about a week hiking and climbing over and around Incan ruins in Peru we needed a quieter day with a later wakeup time that would get us somewhere super interesting. This day trip was great. The salt pools at Maras were amazing to see and the ruins at Chinchero were some of the best examples of Incan stonework we saw. We also loved that this tour was just for us. We paid perhaps a little more but it's worth it to have more control over the itinerary.

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ankjens

5 | 2018-01-22

My friend and I were the only two people on the tour and it was very very good. Our tour guide spoke good English and was very informed and educated about his country Peru and the sites we were visiting on this tour. We had all the time we wanted at each site and he took photos for us and basically treated us like royality, we were so spoiled! We were fascinated with the complexities yet simplicities of the old ways of the Inca and community living. It was so interesting and we learned alot. No hesitation in recommending this tour!! Enjoy!

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Edward Lawlor

5 | 2017-11-03

6 stars. This was the best trip of our Peru and Bolivia holiday. Cannot say enough how amazing the tour guide was. He was so passionate and knowledgeable about the tour. He was a local from chinchero and is local knowledge was amazing.

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Maria Sophia V

5 | 2017-09-12

Our guide was really great and had a personalized touch. We very much enjoyed our trip! highly recommeded!

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mirtha

5 | 2016-06-06

We really enjoyed it. Great tour guide!!!

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