This wonderful 2 day Machu Picchu Hike, also takes travelers to Moray & salt mine as part of this fantastic trip itinerary. Specially created for those who want to visit some spectacular sites. You will have a great time in the proximity of the Sacred Valley and then you will connect to the wonder of the world “Machu Picchu”. Ideal trip to explore all the corners of this magical lost city.
Moray is a fascinating archaeological site. Situated approximately 50 km (31 miles) north of Cusco city. In the proximity of Maras town, at an altitude of 3,500 m (11,400 ft.). Those trails around Moray, Maras and Salineras were part of the Inca road System to transport supplies to different places. Especially from Urubamba Valley to the villages on the mountains. But in the present day the same ancient Inca trails are used to connect the Sacred valley. With the magnificent sites as Moray itself, Maras the picturesque colonial town and the Salt mine of the Incas.
To the end of Moray tour Peru travelers will have a mystical train journey to the town of Aguas Calientes. Where you spend the night in a hotel, before to go to visit the magical lost city. Machu Picchu hike is highly suggested to see the sunrise and hike up to Huayna Picchu.
At the schedule time we’ll pick you up from the Hotel in a private transportation. After 40 minutes of travelling with direction to the Sacred Valley. You 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 houses with its out-standing Spanish door arches unique around Cusco. Then 20 minutes later you will arrive to the Inca ruins of Moray called “the Inca laboratory”. The guide will explain us all the history of this wonderful place, you 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 to Ollantaytambo. We then have the train connection to Aguas Calientes town.
Hotel:
In the morning after breakfast at the hotel. Our guide will pick you up from your hotel. Then board the bus that will take you to the citadel of Machupicchu. Where you will participate in a guided tour of the Citadel. Visiting the Main Plaza, the Sun Temple, the Royal palace, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Main temple, Sacred Rock and all the most interesting places. It will be an unforgettable experience at this mysterious and charming place. After the guided tour, free time to explore the zone on your own or you can take the hiking options:
In the afternoon at the schedule time we take the bus down to Aguas Calientes. Then take the Train back to Cusco. The journey by train takes approximately 3:40 Hours
In the evening upon arrival to the Train station of Cusco. Reception and transfer to the Hotel.
Note: if you want to hike up to Huayna Picchu. We kindly suggest you to book it way in advance. Because the spaces are limited.
