Highlight:

Maras Town, Archaeological Site of Moray, Maras salt terraces, amazing mountain scenery, quieter trails, local people, Sacred Valley/Urubamba, Machu Picchu

 

Price per person: US$ 399 to US$ 431

 

Begin from: Cusco

End in: Cusco

Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night

Physical Rating: Easy/Moderate

Activities: Hike, Archeological

Accommodation: Superior Tourist Class & First Class Hotels

Hike from the incredible circular ruins of Moray connect to Machu Picchu

The Maras–Moray one day Hike is a fantastic way of combining big views, local farming techniques, Inca Ruins, ancient towns and the astounding salt pans and truly experiences this magnificent site as the Incas once would have. On this short hike you will see the very best of Inca ruins, and you'll have a chance hike thought the incredible circular ruins of Moray, explore the beautiful Urubamba valley and have plenty of time to fully appreciate the amazing "Lost City of the Incas" Machu Picchu.

 

 

Day 01 – Moray & Maras Terraces of Salt Hike

We’ll pick you up from your Hotel at 08:00 and transfer direction to the Sacred Valley; we start across the fertile plain of Chinchero rich with grain, potatoes & beans. Start walking in the little town of Maras, which has nice colonial doors in its main street; we arrive at the circular Inca ruins of Moray where we enjoy a picnic lunch. In nearby Moray you find “the Inca laboratory”. The circles were used for the development of different strains of crops. Between the highest and lowest terraces there is a difference of up to 15 degrees. Although the difference between neighboring terraces is very small, it is great enough to create distinct microclimates that change growing conditions and allow the propagation of a huge variety of plants each with slightly different growth requirements. Time is permitted to fully explore these fascinating ruins. After this very atmospheric place Mule trails then takes us to the ancient town of Maras with its out-standing Spanish door arches and vast church. Maras is famous for its spies – due to its strategic location above the Sacred Valley. We then drop down into the Sacred Valley of the Incas to the salt pans of Salineras. Here more than 5000 terraces are still in production and many families of Maras bring their salt to the market of Urubamba on mules. These salt-pans were mentioned in conquering Spanish’s chronicles. Transfer to Ollantaytambo where we spend the night. Overnight in Ollantaytambo

Meals included: Box-Lunch, Dinner

Day 02 - Visit Machu Picchu full day / Back to Cusco

Breakfast at your hotel; full day Excursion to Machu Picchu, early transfer to the Bus Stop for the short ride (25 minutes) up to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, you will participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial (the most important preserved Intihuatana), the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, houses, warehouses, a large central square; and all connected by narrow roads and steps that are surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side. After the tour you'll have time to stroll around the Archaeological Site at your leisure.

Opportunity to walk (approx 1 hour) up to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) or climb to the top of Wayna Picchu, with a magnificent view of the whole Sanctuary, return in the afternoon by train to Cusco and transfer to your hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast