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Moray day hike to Salt mine

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Moray day trek

The great Moray day hike to salt mine is perfect for those people who want to explore spectacular sites as Moray, Maras and the impressive Salt mine of the Incas walking on the picturesque ancient trail. You will enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery around the Sacred Valley. This genlte hike is the best way to get acclimate to the altitude before the multi-day treks.

The trails around Maras have been used for many centuries by the locals to connect with Urubamba Valley and nowadays it became as one of the great options to visit Moray itself, Maras the picturesque colonial town and Salineras (Salt mines) hiking on the ancient Inca pathway. To the end of our hike, travelers will be able to continue to Machu Picchu, or drive back to Cusco.

Overview

Highlights for Moray day hike:

  • 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

Itinerary for Moray day hike

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

At the scheduled time we’ll pick you up from the Hotel in our private transportation, after 30 minutes of travelling with direction to the Sacred Valley, we will arrive to the fertile plain of Chinchero full of potatoes fields & cereals (optional to stop here to see the locals 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”. The guide will explain us all the history of this wonderful place, 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  visitors 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 Aguas Calientes.

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
  • Transfer back to Cusco

Not Included in Moray day hike:

  • Drinks and snacks.
  • Tips for the crew (guide and driver)

Packing List

Recommended things to bring for day hike

  • Small backpack
  • Water bottle & camera
  • Sun block & hat
  • Rain coat
  • Comfortable hiking shoes
  • Some cash in Soles

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