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Maras, Moray and Chinchero Private Day Trip: Discover Incan Archaeological Sites from Cusco
4.9
110 Ratings
Cusco
Embark on a private day trip to Maras, Moray, and Chinchero in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Explore ancient Incan archaeological sites, witness the unique terrace system at Moray, visit the historic town of Maras and its salt mines, and immerse yourself in Inca history and Andean textiles in Chinchero.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Moray - 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.
- Salinas de Maras - 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.
- Complejo Arqueologico Chinchero - 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.
What's Included
- English-speaking tour guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Private transportation)
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fee for archaeological sites
Additional Information
On this comprehensive day-long excursion, you’ll explore the most significant archaeological sites within the entire Sacred Valley of the Incas. Experience the magic and historical significance of this valley as we journey to the mysterious Moray archaeological site, celebrated for its mesmerizing terracing system enabling production of crops at varying elevations.
Next, we’ll tour the village of Maras and the Salineras, featuring a unique salt water spring that flows from the mountains and trickles down into separate evaporation chambers that have been operational since the Inca era until now.
Our final destination is the vibrant town of Chinchero, where we delve a bit deeper into Inca history and the origin of Andean textiles.
- 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
Location
Cusco Cathedral
At the principal door of the Cathedral
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(110 Ratings)
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D4510cmbrunas
May 8, 2024
Beautiful and impressive place - The place is impressive and beautiful at the same time. We were enchanted by the history and wisdom of the Inca people. Their intelligence is admirable.
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Ronyp661
May 8, 2024
Sacred Valley for life. - An unprecedented trip, guide Franklin honored us with his deep knowledge of Inca culture as well as his philosophy of life.
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Mary_t
May 2, 2024
Nice low key informative tour - Beautiful informative low key trip. Our guide, Herlin, was friendly, accommodating and informative. We were able to visit a local textile business and see how products are made. The tour was about 6 hours which was a nice length
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Maricieloc68
Jan 9, 2024
Excellent visit, very beautiful place, recommended for couples and families to go, everything very nice, highly recommended. - Excellent visit, very beautiful place, recommended for couples and families to go, everything very nice, highly recommended
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Carloslt9198ul
Dec 31, 2023
I love Peru - Our guides Franck and Addy from Inkayni Peru Tours, excellent people, became part of our family.
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79geanneb
Sep 16, 2023
Remarkable Experience! - Thank you so much, Inkayni Peru Tours, for providing us with a remarkable experience. Everything went according to schedule. My uncle and I did not have problems. We had a great time and got to meet new folks. We'd also want to shout out Papa Freddie for being such an amazing tour guide. His eagerness alongside his dedication enriched the entirety of our trip. We were made to feel really welcome, and he made sure that everyone had an unforgettable time.
We will surely recommend you to our relatives and friends. 😊
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236evanl
Sep 13, 2023
Maras Moray Tour - Our guide Carlos was fantastic! He was full of passion about the area and had great information to share with us
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Melissa_d
May 27, 2023
Awesome day in Cusco! - We booked a private tour of Cusco and the surrounding areas a few months ago and were so glad we did! Freddy and Beltran from Inkayni Tours came to pick us up from from the hotel. They were immediately so welcoming and awesome. Freddy is hilarious, so incredibly knowledgeable, and truly was a joy to spend the day with. His knowledge of the Inca, the Peruvian culture, and the sites was incredible. You can tell he’s been a guide for a long time. He is so passionate about his culture and we learned an incredible amount of information. My favorite thing about this tour is that he tries to make sure you get an experience outside of what regular tourists would do and see. He took us around some of the back roads and into a little restaurant for lunch in Maras that we would have never been to without a guide who knew the area. Freddy and Beltran were so charismatic and really made the whole trip enjoyable. We came out of the experience with so much incredible knowledge we would have never been able to gain without such a phenomenal guide and tour company (Inkayni Tours). Freddy was so fantastic and made us feel like family. Well worth it!
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Y6556ezjuliev
Apr 22, 2023
Maras, Moray, Chincherro private day trip - Our tour guide Freddy was amazing! He was informative and made the experience memorable and meaningful. Chinito (Ober) was our driver and he made sure we got to each place on time and safely. Definitely recommend this private tour with Freddy. You will not regret it!
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Ligiapaiva
Oct 30, 2022
Great experience with Inkayni tour - I hired Inkayni on recommendation of a friend. Their service is excellent and we were lucky to have Ernesto Cusi as our guide, who has a deep knowledge of Inca culture and history, as well as being very friendly and attentive.
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