Chimoma Tour (Chinchero-Moray)

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1 day
Ene - Dic
Min Age : 10+
Max People : 12
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Tour description

The Chimoma Tour (Chinchero, Moray & Maras) is the ultimate blend of archaeological heritage, Andean landscapes, and living culture in Cusco 🏛. It traverses the scenic Maras plateau linking three iconic attractions seamlessly.

  • 📍 Location & Circuit: Maras Plateau & Sacred Valley (Chinchero, Moray terraces, Maras Salt Mines, Urubamba descent, and Cusco).
  • ⛰ Tour Altitude: From 2,870 m / 9,416 ft (Urubamba Valley) to 3,500 m / 11,482 ft (Moray) and 3,762 m / 12,342 ft (Chinchero).
  • 🛡 Style & Duration: Full-Day cultural excursion (approx. 8 to 9 hours, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) in tourist transport with an expert bilingual guide.
  • ⭐ Major Highlights: Chinchero ancient weaving arts, Moray agricultural experimental rings, Maras 3,000+ pink salt ponds, and Urubamba mountain panoramas.

The name Chimoma comes from the combination of three crown jewels of Cusco: CHInchero, MOray, and MAras. This journey is tailored for travelers who want an in-depth, relaxed cultural experience with panoramic photo stops facing the glaciated peaks of Veronica and Chicon.

You will start in the traditional town of Chinchero exploring Inca stone terraces and colonial art. Next, you will witness the sunken agricultural rings of Moray and the shimmering pink terraces of the Maras Salt Mines, finishing with a scenic descent into the Sacred Valley.

Expedition Aspect Chimoma Tour (Inka Jungle Tour) Standard Commercial Buses
Itinerary Pacing Smooth full-day journey with ample time for photography and archaeological walking tours. Rushed 20-minute stops with strict time limits.
Scenic Route Crosses the high plateau with viewpoint stops overlooking the Vilcanota canyon. Direct highway route with no scenic stops.
Guiding Quality Certified professional guide specializing in Andean culture and botany in small groups. Shared guides for 35+ passengers.
Sacred Valley Transfer Option to finish in Ollantaytambo / Urubamba to connect with trains to Machu Picchu. Mandatory bus return to Cusco.

Detailed itinerary

Stop 1: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Chinchero: Inca Terraces, Mountain Views & Textiles

⏱ Schedule: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
🏔 Altitude: 3,762 m / 12,342 ft
🏛 Highlights: Tupac Yupanqui stone terraces, colonial church, and Quechua backstrap loom weaving.

We depart from Cusco to the historic town of Chinchero. We visit its ceremonial agricultural sector and attend a live textile demonstration where native master weavers demonstrate natural wool washing and organic dyeing.

Stop 2: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Moray: Agricultural Rings & Concentric Microclimates

⏱ Schedule: 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
🏔 Altitude: 3,500 m / 11,482 ft
🏛 Highlights: Concentric circular amphitheaters and advanced hydraulic drainage systems.

We travel to the agricultural laboratory of Moray. Your guide explains how the Incas utilized varying depths and sun angles to simulate different Andean ecological tiers and hybridize crops.

Stop 3: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Maras Salt Mines: Pink Salt Ponds & Evaporation Canyon

⏱ Schedule: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
🏔 Altitude: 3,200 m / 10,498 ft
🏛 Highlights: Over 3,000 artisan salt pans and warm subterranean saline spring.

We explore the breathtaking canyon of Maras. Admire thousands of salt-harvesting ponds managed communally since pre-Incan civilizations and shop for authentic mineral-rich gourmet pink salt.

Stop 4: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Scenic Descent to Urubamba / Return to Cusco

⏱ Schedule: 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
🏔 Altitude: 2,870 to 3,400 m / 9,416 to 11,150 ft
🏛 Highlights: Panoramic valley vistas and comfortable return to Cusco.

We conclude our journey taking in the views of the Vilcanota River. We return to Cusco, arriving near Plaza de Armas around 5:00 PM. (Travelers catching evening trains can request drop-off in Urubamba or Ollantaytambo).

Detalles del tour

A continuación detalles y características de la excursión al Valle Sagrado de los Incas:

Inicio & Retorno

Cusco

Hora de Inicio

07:30 AM

Incluye

  • Recojo de tu hotel en Cusco
  • Transporte turístico de ida y vuelta
  • Almuerzo buffet en restaurante campestre de Urubamba
  • Guía profesional certificado en español

No Incluye

  • Boleto Turístico de Cusco (BTC) parcial o general
  • Ingreso a las iglesias o museos no especificados
  • Propinas para el guía y conductor
  • Bebidas y snacks adicionales

Recomendaciones

  • Calzado cómodo para caminatas guiadas
  • Poncho de lluvia y cortavientos
  • Ropa abrigadora ligera para la tarde
  • Bloqueador solar, lentes de sol y sombrero
  • Cámara de fotos o celular bien cargado
  • Dinero en efectivo (soles) para compras locales

Frequently Asked Questions

🏛 What does the name Chimoma mean and what places are visited?

Chimoma is an acronym for CHInchero, MOray, and MAras. It is a comprehensive tour that combines traditional textile arts, Inca agricultural science, and ancient salt pans in one day.

🎫 Which entrance tickets are required for the Chimoma Tour?

You need the Cusco Tourist Ticket (Partial Circuit II 70 PEN or General 130 PEN) for Chinchero and Moray, plus a separate entrance fee of 20 PEN cash at the Maras Salt Mines.

🚴 Is bicycle riding required or is the tour done entirely by vehicle?

The tour is conducted 100% in comfortable tourist transport. It is suitable for all ages with no strenuous physical effort required.

🨃 What physical fitness is needed and what should I bring?

The difficulty is easy with gentle walking. Bring comfortable sneakers, sunglasses, 50+ SPF sunscreen, a sun hat, light windbreaker, cash in Soles, and your passport.

🚆 Can I continue to Ollantaytambo or Machu Picchu after the tour?

Yes, absolutely. You can arrange with our team to be dropped off in Urubamba or Ollantaytambo at the end of the tour to catch your evening train to Aguas Calientes.

Tour photos

  • Panoramic view of the agricultural Inca terraces of Pisac in the Sacred Valley
  • Imposing fortress and stone temples of Ollantaytambo in Cusco
  • Traditional textile workshop in Chinchero Cusco
  • Sacred Valley of the Incas Vilcanota River Cusco
  • Inca stone walls Ollantaytambo archaeological site Cusco
  • Terraces of Pisac descending down the mountainside in Cusco
  • Andean women weaving traditional textiles using Inca techniques in Chinchero

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