Cusco Day Tour: Maras, Moray and Chinchero (full day)

Cusco Day Tour: Maras, Moray and Chinchero (full day)

Days:Cusco toCusco

What's Included

Transportation. Local guide.

Itinerary

Day1Cusco

Duration: 6 hours Meeting Point: Your Hotel in the Historic Centre Finish Point: Your Hotel in the Historic Centre Itinerary: Take part in this three-stop day tour from Cusco. Your guide will be a fountain of knowledge on the tour's sites; the archaeological site of Moray, the Maras Salt Mines and the town of Chinchero. Drive from Cusco to the archaeological complex of Moray also known as the Inca greenhouse. This tour will take you through the magnificent series of circles or Inca terraces that were believed to be used by the Incas to experiment on their crops and to research growing conditions for different types of crops. Spend around half an hour listening to your guide and wandering around to explore this incredible Inca ruin. Continue with the tour to visit the Maras Salt Mines that were created by the evaporation of saltwater (provided by a nearby subterranean undercurrent) in the sun. The mines are made up of more than 3,000 natural salt pools in the hillside and are quite spectacular to see in person. Next up is a tour of Chinchero, a beautiful town of weavers and home to a cultural centre that helps keep the textile traditions of Peru alive. Chinchero is a typical high-altitude Andean village and is known to be the mythical birthplace of the rainbow. This town also has some of the best architectonic Inca remains left in Peru. After you've explored the town in depth return to Cusco where you can say thank you to your wonderful guide and the tour will end. Note that this Day Tour is operated by one of G Adventures' preferred suppliers and will be a shared service with other non-G Adventures travellers. Packing essentials: Water bottle, Rain jacket, Sunblock, Sunglasses, Camera, cash to buy souvenirs. Cusco tourist ticket (required for entrance to Moray and Chinchero) is not included. Entrance ticket to Salt Mines (not included) is 10 soles.

 

Highlights

Enjoy a full day excursion to visit the archaeological complex of Moray, explore the Maras Salt Mines, and discover the charm of Chinchero, a quaint town of weavers and architectonic Inca remains.

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Group Leader Description

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Meals Included

No meals included

Meals

Transport

Private van

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Local Flights

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Accommodation

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Joining Hotel

Joining Instructions

Meeting Point: You will be picked up from your hotel in the historical centre of Cusco at approximately 7:50am. Please note that occasionally start times can vary slightly as we pick up your group from other hotels. After a quick briefing, you will start your tour.

End Point: The tour will end at your hotel at approximately 2:00pm, or at the main square in Cusco, if your prefer. Please let your guide know if you would prefer to be dropped off in the main square.

Arrival Complications

Emergency Contact

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What to Take

Checklist

Health & Safety:
• Face masks (required)
• Hand sanitizer (required)
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)
• Rubber gloves

Laundry

Visas and Entry Requirements

Spending Money

Money Exchange

Emergency Fund

Departure Tax

Tipping

Optional Activities

No optional activities

Health

Safety and Security

Trip Specific Safety

Medical Form

A Couple of Rules

A Word of Warning

Travel Insurance

Planeterra-The G Adventures Foundation

Local Dress

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Minimum Age

Minimum age of 8 years for this trip.

International Flights

Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.