Chimoma Tour (Chinchero-Moray)

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1 day
Jan - Dec
Min Age : 10+
Max People : 12
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Description

The Chimoma Tour (Chinchero, Moray & Maras) is an intensive 1-day cultural and geological journey across the Sacred Valley plateau. It combines ancestral textile weaving workshops in Chinchero with the concentric Inca agronomy rings of Moray (3,500 m) and the 3,000+ pink salt pans of Maras.


3 Landmark Sites: Ancestral textile art in Chinchero, concentric Inca agricultural rings of Moray, and Maras salt ponds.

Living Andean Culture: Authentic communal demonstration of saqta washing, alpaca spinning, and botanical natural dyeing.

Transport & Admissions: Authorized tourist transport returning to Cusco (Requires partial BTC and communal salt mine ticket).

Guaranteed Service: Licensed bilingual official tour guide, small travel groups, and personalized route assistance.

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.

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 dramatic 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).

Tour Details

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

Departure & Return

Cusco

Departure Time

07:30 AM

Included

  • Pickup from your hotel in Cusco
  • Round-trip tourist transportation
  • Buffet lunch at a countryside restaurant in Urubamba
  • Professional certified bilingual guide (English / Spanish)

Not Included

  • Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC) partial or general entry
  • Entrance fees to unmentioned attractions or churches
  • Tips for guide and driver, personal travel expenses
  • Extra drinks and snacks

Recommendations

  • Comfortable hiking shoes or sturdy walking sneakers
  • Rain poncho and windbreaker jacket
  • Warm thermal layers for early morning and late afternoon
  • Sunscreen, UV sunglasses, and sun hat
  • Camera or fully charged smartphone with power bank
  • Cash in Peruvian Soles for local entrance fees, snacks and souvenirs

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.

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