Chinchero, Maras & Moray: Discover Inca Ruins & Ancient Textiles Tour

$114
Duration
6 hours
Type
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4.6 /5
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About This Tour

Visiting Maras and Moray is an incredible experience. Maras is home to salt pools. Moray has ruins in the form of the Roman Coliseum with impressive micro climates. The town of Chinchero houses a unique and ancient textile culture.

This Chinchero Maras Moray tour will take you to visit these Inca sites that were used to investigate many different agricultural products.

Enjoy a half day tour at the Sacred Valley of the Incas exploring these amazing tourist attractions with Inca ruins.

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Max People
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Inclusions

  • Hotel pickup.
  • Entry or admission fee
  • Exclusions

    • Hotel drop-off.
  • Tip or gratuity
  • Food & drinks
  • Tour Plan

    Chinchero
    Early in the morning, we will pick you up from the hotel to start this fascinating tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Our first stop will be at the town of Chinchero, located 17 miles from the city of Cusco. Here, we will visit a local workshop to appreciate the ancestral techniques to create amazing textiles.

    Maras
    The next stop is at the salt mines of Maras, located on an open hill in the valley of Urubamba. This place has an impressive process created by Incas, where a subterranean stream evaporates salty water, and it emerges at a spring. The flow is then directed into an intricate system of tiny channels constructed so that the water runs gradually down onto the several hundred ancient terraced ponds. The water, which is exposed to the sun, leaves salt on the land.

    Moray
    After visiting Maras, we are going head to the ruins of Moray, which are made up of three coliseums, thought to have been used by the Incas as a sort of open air crop laboratory. The coliseums consist of several enormous terraced circular depressions, the largest of which is about 30 meters (98 feet) deep. Admire these terraces which are arranged in concentric circles and are reminiscent of an ancient Greek theater.The Sacred Valley of the Incas has extensive fertile lands, perfect for cultivation, as well as impressive archaeological sites. This place will show us the lifestyle of the Inca Empire and its advanced construction techniques.After the tour you will be taken to El Regocijo Square.

    Meeting / Pickup

    Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

    Know Before You Go

    • Infants must sit on your lap
    • Passport required

    What to Bring

    • Suncreen.
    • Sunglasses.
    • Sunhat.
    • Comfortable shoes and clothes.

    Please Note

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not stroller accessible
    • Not suitable for pets
    • No public transportation nearby
    • Infant seats unavailable
    • You should bring hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera
    • We recommend a good altitude acclimatization before start any activity
    • At the end of the tour, the drop-off will be at El Regocijo Square, located one block from Plaza de Armas
    • If you have any question, do not hesitate to contact us.
      OFFICE NUMBER: (+54 11) 3221-8400 (Mon to Sun from 09 to 18 Hs)
      EMERGENCY MOBILE: (+54 911) 4991-4035 (After office hours)

    Cancellation Policy

    • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
    • We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event

    Reviews

    4.6/5
    Wonderful
    2 verified reviews
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    Amenities (5/5)
    Services (4.5/5)
    Price (4.5/5)
    Rooms (4.5/5)

    2 Comments

    1. 4.6

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      We were captivated by the vibrant textiles displayed in the local market, especially after exploring the ancient ruins that spoke volumes of the past.

    2. 4.6

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      Exploring the Inca ruins and ancient textiles was a highlight of our trip in Cusco. The drive to Chinchero, Maras, and Moray was smooth and provided stunning views of the Andean landscape, which really set the mood for the day. While the guide was knowledgeable, we found that the pace could have been a bit faster at times, but overall, we loved discovering the intricate designs and history behind the textiles and admiring the impressive ruins.

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