Excursion to Pisac Salineras Moray and Ollantaytambo From Cusco

Cusco, Peru
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We start by heading to Pisac, there we will first visit the archaeological site that is above the current citadel, where you will see large Inca cultivation terraces, the temple of the sun and one of the largest cemeteries of the time. Then we will drive you to the famous Pisac traditional market, where you will have time to walk around to enjoy the market, to do some shopping.

We will continue to the salt mines of Maras called “salineras”. You will be able to appreciate the magnificent landscape and learn how salt is extracted naturally just like the Inca ancestors.

Then we will go to Moray. Where you will be able to appreciate some Inca terraces in a circular shape, there are a total of 4 laboratories of which they are enabled to visit.

Ollantaytambo is an Inca city built with huge stones. We will visit several sacred and religious sectors such as the temple of the sun and the temple of water.

This is a tour without a guide since you can visit the premises freely!

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Pisac, Pisac, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region

The Pisac National Archaeological Park is made up of groups of archaeological remains, including platforms, aqueducts, roads associated with walls and portals, channeled watercourses, cemeteries, bridges, etc. The area covered by this group is 4 square kilometers in area. On this area are the ruins occupying the hills, they are presented forming groups of complicated arrangement, while in others isolated constructions of the other groups are noted.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Maras, Maras, Cusco Region

Las Salineras de Maras is made up of more than 3,000 natural salt wells near the town of Maras. Each of the wells have a dimension of 5 square meters.
The 3,000 pools are fed by an underground hypersaline spring that originated 110 million years ago during the formation of the Andes Mountains.
Currently, these natural salt pools attract hundreds of tourists. The view that you get from this landscape is beautiful.
The people of Maras market this salt, just as the Incas did hundreds of years ago.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Moray Valle Sagrado de los Incas, Maras 08655 Peru

The archaeological site of Moray is located on a plain at an altitude of 3,500 meters above sea level, and is surrounded by mountains, which is why the climate that is created is temperate and dry at the same time. Perfect for agriculture. But the archaeological site, due to the type of architecture, has various microclimates, therefore, it was optimal for agricultural research during the Inca empire, until today the temperature can be clearly differentiated. In Moray the temperature varies according to the season of the year.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region

Ollantaytambo is a typical example of the extraordinary urban planning of the Incas.

Its cobbled and winding streets, the ruins scattered everywhere and its agricultural terraces are attractions that stand out in themselves and the visitor can appreciate it in all its splendor. Among the ruins, it is recommended to visit the old fortress and the temple, where we can appreciate magnificent views of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Chinchero, Chinchero, Cusco Region

This Inca city is located at 3777 meters above sea level, with very beautiful landscapes, where we can see the streets of the time and the bases of the Inca houses. Chinchero has a colonial church that was built on top of an ancient Inca temple and is over 400 years old.

Also here we can go to one of the cooperatives in which the native women of the area will teach us the process of dyeing alpaca wool based on herbs and insects to obtain various colors following the ancient techniques of the Incas that are still preserved. alive.

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions

  • Private transportation

Exclusions

  • Tickets to the Archaeological sites optional - 33USD pax
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Tour guide

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Travelers must maintain social distancing and also the corresponding masks within the trip.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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