Machu Picchu with Saltflats of Maras

Name: Machu Picchu Travel, Moray & Saltflats
Brand: Mountain Gods Peru
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2 Days / 1 Night

Machu Picchu Travel, Moray & Saltflats

Our tour of the Moray Maras Salt Flats and Machu Picchu is designed perfectly for travelers who only have a short time but still want to explore as much as possible.The Moray Salt Flats are just outside of Cusco in the beautiful Andean mountains. And in just two days, with our expertise, you will be able to visit the highlights of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the Lost City of the Incas – Machu Picchu.

2 Days / 1 Night

Price from 485 USD$ per person

DISTANCE

MAX ALTITUDE

PHISICAL LEVEL

Easy

GROUP SIZE

Up to 2

Overview

Overview:

Day 1: Chincheros-Maras Moray-Saltflats-Ollantaytambo
Day 2: Machu Picchu

Departures:

Every Day.

Itinerary

Machu Picchu Travel, Moray & Saltflats – Itinerary

Day 1: Chincheros-Maras Moray-Saltflats-Ollantaytambo.

Moray, The Maras Salt Flats and Machu Picchu Travel is an adventure tour which takes you through the Sacred Valley of the Incas and onto Machu Picchu by train. We wind our way down the mountain from Cusco and pass through the Poroy village. Here, we will visit some important Inca sites, as well as the artisan market of Chincheros, which has incredibly vibrant alpaca textiles.

We then stop for lunch in Urubamba, a bustling town with motor taxis, surrounded by towering mountains. Then we drive just 30 minutes more to Ollantaytambo and it’s fortress. We tour here, learning the fascinating history that this town holds and beautiful ruin sites. Later in the afternoon, we will take a scenic ride from the mountains into the jungle to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town).

Moray:A breathtaking 20 kms drive with the beautiful snowcapped Mount Chicon and Veronica with the Vilcanota cordillera as a backdrop. Once in Moray, we will visit what is known as the Inca agricultural greenhouse or laboratory, consisting of four platforms of amphitheater styled terraces which have a depth of 150 meters. The overlapping concentric circular stone rings widen as they rise, incredibly stunning. It is believed that it was used by the Incas to be an experimental place to study the adaptation of plants to new ecosystems.

The Salt Flats of Maras: Located 7 miles from Moray, at an altitude of 3, 380 meters, Maras, is a small village, model as a miniature city. Famous for its salt mines, which is made up of about 3000 small wells with an area of average size of about 5 ms ². These have exploded since Inca times as a means of economic exchange and securities. It is a collectively owned business shared by some of the families of the area. A fascinating operation and we will learn how the salt is extracted and processed as well.

Day 2: Machu Picchu!

We wake up early and enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Then, we catch the first bus up to the ancient citadel, Machu Picchu. We arrive just in time to see the sunrise and soak in the beauty. After, we will embark on a 2 hour guided tour through this incredible city of the Incas. Throughout the tour you will learn about the incredible history and culture of the Incas and visit all the significant sites- temples, fountains, and much more!

After the tour, you will have ample free time to explore on your own. If you have a permit, you can visit Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain, it’s quite the hike but well worth the view at the top!

In the afternoon, we will head back to the train station to board and make our way to Ollantaytambo. From here, private transport will be awaiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.

Inclusions

Includes in the Machu Picchu Travel, Moray & Saltflats:

Transfer upon arrival from airport or bus station in Cusco to your hotel
Briefing before your tour
Tour Maras -Moray -saltflats- Machu picchu
Lunch buffet in Urubamba
Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
Pick-up from your hotel
Tourist ticket for the sites.
Lunch on day 1.
Dinner on day 1.
Breakfast on day 2
Bus for the Tour.
Round trip train tickets to Aguas Calientes- Ollantaytambo.
Entrance to Machu Picchu and 2 hour guided tour of the site
Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machupicchu-round trip
Hotel in Aguas Calientes
Transfer from the train station to the hotel In Cusco.

Does Not Include in the Machu Picchu Travel, Moray & Saltflats

Lunch on Day 2.
Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain-US$ 70
Drinks Snacks.
Tips
Travel Insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip

What you need to take for the Machu Picchu Travel, Moray & Saltflats

Original Passport
Valid STUDENT CARD (if you are a student and want to qualify for the discount)
Waterproof jacket / rain poncho
Warm jacket
T-shirts
Extra money
Comfortable Trousers
Sun hat
Sun cream.
Insect repellant
Personal medication
Camera

Price

Machu Picchu Travel, Moray & Saltflats – Prices:

2 people : US$485 per person
3 people: US$425 per person
4+ people : US$380 per person

Discounts.

Student Discount: US$20 (Requires Valid STUDENT CARD to qualify)
Under 15 years Discount: US$30 Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.

Optional Extras:

Additional Night in Aguas Calientes US$90
Vistadome Train Upgrade US$60
Huayna Picchu Mountain US$70
Machu Picchu Mountain US$70

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