MARAS SALT MINES-MORAY-CHINCHERO & ALPACA WALK

Mara, Moray Tour & Alpaca walk.

🔹 Duration: 8  hours
🔹 Difficulty Level: Easy
🔹 Recommended Schedule: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

🌄 DETAILED ITINERARY

🚐 08:00 a.m. | Pick-up and Departure

• Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley.
• Meet your expert guide and receive a brief introduction to the day’s itinerary.
• Private transportation with panoramic views of the Sacred Valley.

🦙 9:00 a.m. | Alpaca Trekking in Machuqolqa

• Transfer to Sky Dome Peru.
• Meet our friendly alpacas and learn about their cultural significance and traditional breeding practices.
• Begin a scenic trek (approx. 1.5 hours) along picturesque trails with stunning views of the Sacred Valley and surrounding snow-capped peaks.
• Interact with the alpacas, feed them, and take unique photos in this natural setting.

🏺 11:00 a.m. | Moray Archaeological Site – The Inca Agricultural Laboratory

• Arrival at Moray, an ancient Inca agricultural research center consisting of concentric circular terraces.
• Explanation of how the Incas used microclimates to experiment with different crops.
• Free time to explore, take stunning photographs, and immerse yourself in Andean history.

🏺 12:30 p.m. lunch

• Enjoy a peruvian lunch

⛏️ 1:30 p.m. | Maras Salt Mines – The Ancient Andean Salt Pans

• Visit the Maras Salt Mines, a spectacular array of over 3,000 salt pools carved into the mountainside.
• Learn about the traditional salt extraction process that dates back to the Inca period.
• Free time to capture amazing photos, and purchase artisanal salt products such as pink salt, chocolates, and local handicrafts.

🍺 2:30 p.m. | Andean Chichería – Traditional Corn Beer Tasting

• Visit a local chichería, where Andean communities have been brewing chicha de jora (fermented corn beer) for centuries.
• Explanation of the fermentation process and the cultural importance of chicha in Inca rituals and daily life.
• Tasting of different types of chicha, frutillada (strawberry chicha), and Andean liquors.
• Enjoy the authentic atmosphere of a traditional Andean gathering spot.

👕 3:30 p.m. | Traditional Andean Textile Workshop

• Visit a textile community to experience Andean weaving techniques passed down for generations.
• Demonstration of natural dyeing processes using plants, minerals, and cochineal insects.
• Hands-on interaction with local weavers and the opportunity to purchase unique, handmade textiles directly from the artisans, supporting local communities.

🚐 5:00 p.m. | Return to Cusco or the Sacred Valley

• Private transportation back to your hotel.
• Estimated arrival at 5:450 p.m