Tour description
Within the most important tourist sites in the Cusco region are Maras and Moray. In these places, you can appreciate part of our ancient culture in its different stages, such as the pre-Inca, Inca, colonial, and republican periods.
We invite you to learn more about these tourist attractions and their communities and rural villages, which preserve universes of colors, wisdom, and ancestral heritage.
The Urubamba mountain range and its mountains, such as Veronica, offer us breathtaking views in the land of the Incas.
DAY 1
Our excursion begins with pick-up from your accommodation between 8:00 to 8:30 am in the city of Cusco. We will then head northwest in our tourist transportation, pass
We will pick you up from your hotel at 08:00 am in our tourist transportation to begin our tour and visit the following places:
- Moray: Considered an Inca Agricultural Laboratory, this center was where they experimented with different products, temperatures, and altitudes. The Moray archaeological site is located 7 kilometers from Maras, in the upper part of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, 38 km northwest of Cusco. The concentric circular terraces simulate up to 20 different microclimates.
- Salineras – Salt Mines: The famous Maras salt mines, also known as “salt pans,” consist of over 3,700 small pools constructed next to the mountain of “Qaqawiñay.” During the dry season, these pools are filled every 3 days with saltwater from natural springs, which gradually solidifies. Chinchero: Land of rainbows and unique cultural expressions, such as textile art, for which it is famous.
We will return to Cusco around 04:00 pm.
ing through picturesque towns until we reach the Taray viewpoint. From there, we will have a preliminary view of the entire Sacred Valley. The places we will visit on our tour are as follows:
- Pisaq: We will explore the impressive Inca terraces that line the mountains, defying gravity with their location. Afterwards, we will descend to the town of Pisaq to visit its artisan market.
- Ollantaytambo: We will continue our journey towards Ollantaytambo, making a stop in the town of Urubamba where we will enjoy lunch. Ollantaytambo is an ancient resting place and is known as “The Living Inca City” as it still preserves original Inca houses and streets.
- Chinchero: We will conclude our excursion by visiting Chinchero, a beautiful village known for its textile tradition and ancient customs. It also houses a colonial church with impressive canvases and altarpieces from the Cusco School.
We will return to the city of Cusco at approximately 7:00 pm.
- Pick-up from your hotel to start the tour.
- Tourist transportation.
- Professional tour guide.
- Entrance tickets.
- Meals & beverages.
What should you bring?
- Comfortable boots for walking.
- Sunscreen and a hat.
- Reusable water bottle.
- Rain jacket.
- Energy snacks for the hike.
