Maras & Moray
Type of Excursion
Scenery & Culture
Transport
Van
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
5 Hours
Service
Group Tour
(max. 18 people)
Departure Time
8:30 AM
Itinerary
8:30 AM – Departure from Cusco
The excursion begins with hotel pick-up from accommodations located within central Cusco, followed by the journey towards Chinchero and the Sacred Valley region.
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9:15 AM – Chinchero Textile Interpretation Center
The first stop provides an introduction to traditional Andean textile practices. Local weavers demonstrate ancestral techniques using natural dyes and traditional patterns that continue to form an important part of the region’s cultural heritage.
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10:30 AM – Maras Salt Mines
The route continues to the Maras Salt Mines, an extensive network of salt ponds arranged along the mountainside and traditionally worked by local families.
11:45 AM – Moray Archaeological Site
The final visit takes place at Moray, known for its distinctive concentric terraces and their association with Inca agricultural practices and microclimates.
1:00 PM – Return to Cusco
After the visit to Moray, the return journey to Cusco begins through the surrounding Andean landscapes.
2:00 PM – Arrival in Cusco
The excursion concludes upon arrival in Cusco.
Included
Hotel pick-up from accommodations located in central Cusco
Bilingual tour guide: English / Spanish
Not Included
Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC), required for Chinchero and Moray
Entrance ticket to the Maras Salt Mines
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
MY ACCOMMODATION IS OUTSIDE CENTRAL CUSCO ○ For accommodations located outside the standard pick-up area, a designated meeting point can be arranged in Cusco’s historic centre. ○ Private transportation may also be arranged for an additional fee.
ABOUT THE CUSCO TOURIST TICKET – BTC ○ The Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC) provides access to a range of archaeological sites, museums, cultural centres, and other attractions in Cusco and the surrounding region. ○ Several attractions included in this excursion require the BTC: Chinchero and Moray. GENERAL TICKET – ADULTS ○ Valid for 10 days and provides access to the following attractions: Sacsayhuaman Qenqo Puca Pucara Tambomachay Museum of Contemporary Art Regional Historical Museum Museum of Popular Art Qoricancha Site Museum Qosqo Native Art Center Pachacuteq Inca Monument Piquillacta Tipon Pisac Ollantaytambo Chinchero Moray PARTIAL TICKET – ADULTS The partial ticket is divided into three circuits. Circuit 1 – Valid for 1 day Sacsayhuaman Qenqo Puca Pucara Tambomachay Circuit 2 – Valid for 2 days Regional Historical Museum Museum of Contemporary Art Museum of Popular Art Qoricancha Site Museum Qosqo Native Art Center Pachacutec Inca Monument Circuit 3 – Valid for 2 days Pisac Ollantaytambo Chinchero Moray ○ According to the selected ticket type, prices range from approximately S/70 (USD 24) for a partial ticket to S/130 (USD 40) for the general ticket. ○ The Tourist Ticket can be purchased at the entrance to the participating attractions. ○ The BTC is not valid for admission to Machu Picchu. ○ The required entrance ticket may also be added as an optional service during the booking process.
ABOUT THE MARAS SALT MINES ENTRANCE TICKET ○ Admission to the Maras Salt Mines is not included in the Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC) and requires a separate entrance ticket. ○ The entrance fee is approximately S/20 (USD 8) per person. It may be added as an optional service during the booking process or purchased directly before entering the site.
CHANGES, CANCELLATIONS AND REFUND POLICIES 1.- CHANGE OF TRAVEL DATE ○ Changes to the travel date are accepted up to 24 hours before the scheduled start of the activity. 2.- CANCELLATIONS ○ Cancellations requested at least 24 hours before the scheduled activity are eligible for a full refund. ○ Cancellations made within 24 hours of the scheduled activity are non-refundable. ○ In cases of force majeure, including strikes, social unrest, natural disasters, or other circumstances beyond the control of the company or the traveler, a refund may be considered. The refundable amount will depend on the circumstances and any costs already incurred. 3.- REFUNDS ○ Refunds for payments made by credit or debit card may take several business days to appear, depending on the issuing bank. Please note that transaction fees charged by local banks or the cardholder’s bank may be deducted from the refunded amount.
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5 hr
14 US dollars