Maras, Moray and Chinchero

Day 1.-CHINCHERO -MORAY -SALT MINE

Join us for an unforgettable day exploring the majestic mountains of the Andes, Urubamba valley or the sacred valley of the Incas. Our fantastic day begins with an early morning pick you up from your accommodation at 8:30 am and travel for one hour by private van to the lovely high Andean community of Chinchero we will visit a textile corporation and learn more about the weaving tradition that have been passed down the local people for centuries. You will see the demonstration of how wool is washed and dyed using native plants and minerals. you will see adobe homes, narrow cobbled streets, and people in traditional Peruvian clothing. Here, the villagers still practice many Inca traditions.

our journey continues to Moray in order to see the enigmatic terraces used by the Incas for innovative farming expements. Their varying elevations created distinct microclimates, ideal for cultivating diverse crops in the Andean landscape. As well you see how cleverly designed a drainage system at the bottom of the terraces in order to avoid flooding during the rainy season.

After Moray, we will take a 20-minute bus ride to the salt mines of Maras. At this amazing site, you can see nearly 4000 shallow pools fed by saline spring water that were built on steep terraces along one side of a narrow valley. The water is sent through the network of channels where the water slowly evaporates leaving the salt behind. Salt has been hand -harvested by local families, since pre-Incan times and it is thought that a collective of salt miners has maintained the terraces and channels for hundreds of years.

Included:

• PRIVATE GROUP: This tour is completely private and you will enjoy more. and our prices are based on a group of two-six people. You will travel in a private van. If your more people, please ask our sales representative for specific pricing.
• Professional Guides: All of our guides studied English and tourism at Cusco National University. They all grew up in this region and have a true passion to teach others about their heritage. They are fun yet professional, and will ensure you are safe and happy.
• Transportation: We will pick you up in our private van, directly from your hotel around 8 a.m. The van will be waiting for you at each stop, when you are ready. We will return you directly back to your hotel.
• Entrance Tickets: All of the sites visited on this tour require the Tourist Ticket. You can purchase this ticket at your first stop for 70 soles for a one-day pass, or 130 soles for the 10-day pass.

No included:

• Drinks
• tips for Guide

USD$25 per person in group tours, you will join in a group with tourists from several other tour operators
PRIVATE TOURS CHINCHERO AND MORAY Day Tours it’s available any date that it’s best for you as long as, a least we need two people for the private tours and the cost is per person $65 usd. if there are more people you will have discount.
NOTE: Private guide, driver and vehicle are for your exclusive use; no matter you are individually, or in a family or friends’ group. The tour is run exclusively for you without strangers.

• Small Day Pack
• Warm jacket
• Water
• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Comfortable Cloths
• Comfortable Shoes