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MARAS AND MORAY - PICNIC IN THE ANDES
Full Day

DIRECT BOOKING

Tour Price - $100 US
Classic
Easy
Min 2
Trip Summary

The tour begins with hotel pick-up in Cusco between 8:30 and 9:00 a.m. We visit a traditional artisan community in Chinchero to learn about llama wool processing, followed by a guided visit to the Maras Salt Mines with time for photos. Next, we explore Moray, an ancient Inca agricultural laboratory. In the afternoon, we head to Mountain View, a hidden corner of the Sacred Valley, where you will enjoy a relaxing picnic in an Andean Tipi with fruits, cheeses, and fine wines, as well as interact with llamas and vicuñas. Finally, you will return to your hotel in Cusco.

Itinerary

Start your day with a scenic journey through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit an artisan community in Chinchero to observe llama wool processing, explore the famous Maras Salt Mines and the agricultural terraces of Moray, and finish with a relaxing Andean picnic at Mountain View surrounded by majestic mountains.

• Hotel pickup in Cusco between 08:30 – 09:00 AM

• Visit an artisan community in Chinchero to see llama wool processing

• Transfer to the Maras Salt Mines; the guide will explain the salt extraction process and allow time for photos

• Visit Moray, an agricultural laboratory used by the Incas to experiment with crops from different regions

• Afternoon transfer to Mountain View in the Sacred Valley

• Enjoy a picnic in an Andean Tipi with a platter of fresh fruits, cheeses, and fine local wines, in a comfortable traditional setting

• Opportunity to interact with llamas and vicuñas

• Return transfer to your hotel in Cusco

• DURATION: approximately 5 – 6 hours

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What’s Included

INCLUDES

  • Hotel pickup (downtown area).
  • Tourist transportation.
  • Professional guide (Spanish and English).
  • Private transportation from the picnic site back to Cusco.
  • Option A – Classic
  • Cheese platter.
  • Wine.
  • Sourdough bread.
  • Fresh fruits.
  • Hot beverages.
  • Cold beverages.
  • Watercolors and painting materials.
  • Option B – Lunch
  • Starter.
  • Main course.
  • Hot beverages.
  • Cold beverages.
  • Dessert.
  • Fresh fruits.
  • Watercolors and painting materials.

NOT INCLUDED

  • Entrance ticket to the Maras Salt Mines.
  • Entrance ticket to Moray and Chinchero.
  • Services not mentioned.
  • Water and snacks.
  • Tips.

Frequently Asked Questions – Maras & Moray + Picnic in the Andes

The tour includes transportation from Cusco, a professional guide, visits to the Moray archaeological site and Maras salt mines, entrance fees, and a traditional Andean picnic in a scenic location with local food.

The tour lasts approximately 6 to 7 hours, including transportation, visits to Moras and Maras, and time to enjoy the Andean picnic.

Comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, water, a camera, and warm layers are recommended. A light jacket is advised for cooler mornings at higher altitudes.

Yes, the tour is suitable for families and elderly travelers who can walk moderate distances. Guides ensure a safe and relaxed pace throughout the tour.

Absolutely. Both Moras and Maras offer beautiful landscapes, and the Andean picnic location is perfect for photography, giving you stunning memories of your day.

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