Moray day hike to salt mine

This great Moray day hike to salt mine is ideal for those who want to explore the fascinating Inca site of Moray and the spectacular Salt mine hiking. You will enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery in the proximity of Maras town. Moray is an astounding archaeological site, located approximately 50 km away from Cusco city. On a elevation of 3,500 m (11,500 ft.) above sea level.

The ancient trails around Maras were used by the locals to transport supplies to different places. Also to connect to Sacred Valley and nowadays is the favorite hiking path for some travelers visiting Moray itself, Maras the picturesque colonial town and Salt mine of the Incas. To the end of the day travelers can connect to Machu Picchu, or come back to Cusco.

Overview

Highlights:

Maras town.
Amazing mountain scenery.
The astonishing Moray.
The exceptional salt mines.
The Majestic Sacred Valley of the Incas.
The weaver´s home at Chinchero.

Itinerary

Day 1. – MORAY- MARAS- SALT MINE – CUSCO.

At the scheduled time we’ll pick you up from the Hotel, after 30 minutes of travelling with direction to the Sacred Valley, we will arrive to the beautiful plain of Chinchero full of potatoes fields & cereals (optional to visit the weaving centers), enjoying the scenic view of the area we will continue our drive to the town of Maras, which has nice colonial doors with its out-standing Spanish door arches unique around Cusco, a little while after we will arrive to the Inca ruins of Moray called “the Inca laboratory”, we will explore around (walking).

We leave Moray and then start our gentle hike towards Maras town, passing by many farming fields the trail lead us to the salt pans of Salineras, where travelers can observe the fascinating salt mine own by the locals, with more than 3000 pools still in production, since pre-Incan times. Finally we will walk down to Urubamba for lunch. In the afternoon our transfer will take us back to Cusco or you can continue to Ollantaytambo.

Inclusions

Included in Moray Day hike:

Private transportation to the beginning point of the hike
English Speaking tour guide
Box lunch is included
Entrance fees to the sites (cosituc)
Transfer back to Cusco

Not Included in Moray Day hike:

Drinks and snacks.
Tips for the crew (guide and driver)
Recommended things to bring for Moray day hike
Water bottle, camera, sun block, hat
Rain coat or rain poncho
Money for tips and souvenirs
Comfortable sturdy walking shoes or runners
A warm clothes to return to Cusco
Small or medium size backpack.

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