Picnic with llamas in Chinchero and Maras Moray

If you want to explore amazing places and combine adventure with breathtaking landscapes, the Picnic with Llamas in Chinchero and Maras Moray Tour is the perfect option. This exclusive experience blends vibrant nature with unparalleled panoramic views, while taking you to archaeological sites full of history and mystery where you can admire the remains of the majestic Inca Empire. During the journey, you’ll also enjoy the cultural authenticity of local communities, learn about their traditions, and marvel at the magnificence of the agricultural terraces. In addition, you’ll have the option to choose between shared or private tours that will further enrich your adventure in this exceptional destination.

Highlights

Pickup in Cusco at 8:00 a.m. (it is recommended to have breakfast before the tour).
Visit to Chinchero and tour of a textile center to learn about the ancestral art of traditional weaving.
Exploration in Moray, an Inca agricultural center with impressive concentric terraces and a stop at a panoramic viewpoint.
Tour of the Maras Salt Mines, a complex of more than 3,000 pink salt pools extracted by hand since Inca times.
Tasting and purchase of special salts, known for their unique properties.
Exclusive private picnic in a privileged natural setting.
Return to Cusco around 3:30 p.m.

🌍 Travel Itinerary

📅DAY 1: CUSCO – CHINCHERO – MORAY – MARAS – PICNIC

We will pick up the group in Cusco in the morning, around 8:00 a.m. (it is recommended to have breakfast before starting the tour). Our first stop will be Chinchero, a charming town where we will visit a textile center. Here, visitors can witness the traditional art of weaving an ancestral technique passed down through generations over the centuries. After this visit, we will continue to Moray, an archaeological site that was part of the Inca Empire and stands out for its concentric terraces. This place functioned as an agricultural laboratory where the Incas experimented with different crops, taking advantage of the microclimates created at each level of the terraces. We will make a strategic stop at a viewpoint to enjoy a panoramic view, ideal for taking photographs. Our third stop will be the Maras Salt Mines, located at 3,380 meters (11,080 feet) above sea level. This impressive complex has 3,000 salt ponds carved into the side of a mountain, making it one of the few places in the world where pink salt is extracted by hand, using the same ancient technique inherited from the Incas. During this visit, we will also visit a facility that explains the salt extraction and processing process. Additionally, you’ll have the chance to taste and purchase different types of salt, known for their various natural properties. After finishing the tour through these archaeological and natural sites, we will head to the location where we’ll enjoy an exclusive private picnic in a privileged natural setting. Finally, we’ll begin our return trip to Cusco, arriving at approximately 3:30 p.m., with an estimated travel time of one hour.

Includes

Pickup from your accommodation in Cusco’s Historic Center. Due to narrow streets, in some cases a nearby meeting point may be suggested.
Shared tour to Chinchero, Moray, and the Maras Salt Mines with a guided visit.
Private picnic with two menu options:
Classic Picnic: Andean cheese board, sourdough bread, nuts, seasonal fruits, a bottle of Intipalka wine (red or white), and natural infusions.

Picnic Lunch: Starters (Chicken causa, organic salad, or pumpkin cream), main course (Lomo saltado, trout, or mushroom pasta), and desserts (Fruit crepe or crispy apples). Wine not included.
Private transportation back from the picnic to your hotel in Cusco.
Professional guide in Spanish, English, and Portuguese (check availability in other languages).

Not included

Transfer from accommodations outside the city of Cusco.
For private tours, please check if additional costs apply for pickup in the Sacred Valley or other locations.
Tips for the guide.
Drinks not included in the tour.
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
Tourist ticket (see details below).
Entrance to the Maras Salt Mines:
Adults and students: S/ 20.00

Recommendations

Sunscreen.
It is recommended to bring: comfortable shoes, light clothing, hat, gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen, water, and rain gear (especially from November to April).
Passport or ID.
Travel insurance.
Cash (local currency).

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does the tour start and end?

The tour begins with pick-up in Cusco at 8:00 a.m. and ends at approximately 3:30 p.m., after returning from the last stop.

What places are visited during the tour?

The itinerary includes Chinchero (with a visit to a textile center), the archaeological site of Moray with its concentric terraces, the salt mines of Maras with more than 3,000 salt wells and, to close, an exclusive private picnic in a natural environment.

Is time for tasting or shopping included?

Yes, at the Maras salt mines, visitors can taste different types of salt and, if they wish, purchase local products recognized for their unique properties.