MORAY, SALINERAS & MACHU PICCHU – 2 DAYS
This magical journey begins with assistance at your hotel by our Professional Guide from Uno Traveler Peru to board you in our private vehicle and then drive you through the high mountains of the Sacred Valley, where we will appreciate extensive areas of cultivation, mountains of glaciers and the great Vilcanota Chain, on our tour we will learn about the culture, customs and some ancestral knowledge that local people still practice with pride in their daily lives, such as ancestral techniques for the production of textiles, we will also visit the largest agricultural laboratory that existed in the ancient civilization of the Andes, as well as visit the salt pools where the inhabitants of the area continue to produce natural salt thanks to a natural source that emanates from the depths of one of the mountains. Then our transport will take us along the ends of the Sacred River Wilkamayu to the Ollantaytambo station where we will board a tourist train that will take us to the town of Aguas Calientes Machu Picchu.
Group Size
Up to 8 People
Season
All year
Max Altitude
3400 MASL
Available
Every Day
Difficulty
Mild
Trip at a Glance
HIGHLIGHTS
- Participate in the production of textiles using ancestral techniques.
- Visit the former agricultural experimentation centre, Moray.
- Discover the natural salt production mine of the Incas.
- Explore the incredible Sacred Valley and travel by tourist train to Machu Picchu.
- Enjoy an unforgettable tour around Machu Picchu.
PLACES OF DELIGHT
- Chinchero
- Moray
- Salt mines
- Machu Picchu
TOUR SUMMARY:
Below, we offer you a brief summary of our Salineras Tour with Moray and Machu Picchu in 2D/1N with Uno Traveler Peru.
DAY 01: CHINCHERO – MORAY, SALT MINES – AGUAS CALIENTES
- 07:00 am Pick up from your hotel-
- Private transportation to the archaeological sites (Chinchero, Moray, Salineras).
- Demonstration of ancestral techniques of typical fabrics.
- Lunch in the Sacred Valley (not included and optional).
- Train, Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes.
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
DAY 02: MACHU PICCHU SACRED CITY AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHUPICHU – CUSCO
- Breakfast at your hotel.
- Bus, Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu Sanctuary.
- Private Tour in Machu Picchu.
- Bus, Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes.
- Lunch in Aguas Calientes (Optional not included).
- Train, Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo.
- Transportation, Ollantaytambo - Cusco.
- Transfer to the hotel in Cusco.
TRIP OVERVIEW
- DURATION: 2 days.
- MAXIMUM ELEVATION: 3,750 masl. / 12,300 ft.
- MINIMUM ELEVATION: 2,040 masl. / 6,692.9 ft.
- DIFFICULTY: Moderate and Easy.
- TOUR TYPE: Hiking, adventure and cultural.
- SEASON : all year round.
MORAY, SALINERAS & MACHU PICCHU – 2 DAYS
ITINERARY
DAY 01: MAGIC VALLEY - MACHU PICCHU CHINCHERO – MORAY SALT MINES – HOT WATERS
CHINCHERO: Uno Traveler Peru takes you to the Archaeological Park of Chinchero, in the Andean meadows, at a distance of 30 km northeast of the city of Cusco, located at 3,750 masl / 12,300 feet. It has a set of agricultural terraces, houses, warehouses, ceremonial centers and sacred enclosures. Considered the ancient capital of potato production, here a group of women of indigenous descent will give us a demonstration of the production and elaboration of textiles with ancestral techniques and supplies, the same ones that are used to make different garments, here the locals also proudly practice the ancestral language of the Incas, Quechua.
MORAY: Archaeological site located 50 km northeast of the city of Cusco at 3,500 masl (11,480 feet) on a high plateau just west of the town of Maras in the Andes of Peru. Moray is considered one of the largest agricultural laboratories of the ancient civilization of the Andes of South America. Here they managed to obtain different varieties of potatoes, corn and other grains to then be cultivated in the immense agricultural areas of the entire territory of Tahuantinsuyu. Here they also managed to domesticate some plants and flowers for domestic, medicinal and religious uses. Well, this is your best option to know and visit Moray. Our Professional Guide from Uno Traveler Peru will give you a beautiful description of this charming Inca Site.
SALT WORKS: After exploring the beautiful area of Moral, the staff of Uno Traveler Peru will drive you to the surroundings to the Salineras de Maras located 50 km northeast of the city of Cusco at an altitude of 3,200 meters above sea level (10,496 feet), the salt mines are still used since pre-Incan times and have now become a very important resource for the communities in the area. Upon arrival at the site, our Professional Guide from Uno Traveler Peru will give a detailed explanation of the entire process of how salt is obtained, which is generated from an underground water stream to fill thousands of wells and through the process of solidification and gasification leaves pure salt crystals, which will be marketed in local and international markets.
OLLANTAYTAMBO: The Ollantaytambo Archaeological Park is located 80 km northeast of the city of Cusco, at 2,790 meters above sea level (9,151 feet) in the Sacred Valley in southern Peru, known as the Living Inca City, because many of its homes, streets and other types of buildings are still intact from ancient times. Uno Traveler Peru Peru takes you on a tour of the archaeological part of this charming town made up of agricultural terraces, ceremonial fountains, sacred enclosures and astronomical observatories. After enjoying these beautiful places, it will be time to board our tourist train that will take us to the town of Aguas Calientes (2,040 meters above sea level / 6,692 feet) at the foot of Machu Picchu and the banks of the Vilcanota, for a pleasant rest.
DAY SUMMARY:
- MAXIMUM LIFT: 3,750 masl. / 12,300 feet.
- MINIMUM LIFT: 2,040 m. / 6,692 ft.
- LEVEL: Moderate, and easy.
- TYPE OF TRIP: Cultural and Adventure.
- PLACES OF DELIGHT: Chinchero, Moray, Salineras.
- INCLUDED: Transportation, Guide and train tickets.
DAY 02: MAGICAL MACHU PICCHU HOT WATERS – MACHUPICHU – CUSCO
Our Professional Guide from Uno Traveler Peru will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the bus station to board the bus that will take us to the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, a sacred place where every space hides magic, mystery and admiration, once we are in Machu Picchu your tour begins accompanied by your Guide. The tour will last approximately 2 hours in which our Guide will guide you and explain detail by detail while we explore the most outstanding and sacred places of this magical and mystical place, which are still preserved in good condition, during the tour you can also enjoy photographic shots. After the tour our Guide and the group will return to the bus and head to the city of Aguas Calientes where (you can have an optional lunch) and in the afternoon you will board the train back to Ollantaytambo, in Ollantaytambo our Uno Traveler Peru staff will be waiting to take you back to the city of Cusco and then to your hotel.
DAY SUMMARY:
- TOUR TIME: 2 – 3 hours.
- MAXIMUM LIFT: 2,040 masl. / 6,692.9 feet.
- DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Easy.
- TYPE OF TRIP: Cultural, Historical and Adventure.
- PLACES OF DELIGHT: Sacred City of Machu Picchu.
- INCLUDED: Breakfast.
INCLUSIONS
Below, we provide a brief list of everything that we include for our travelers who choose to travel with us on our 2-day, 1-night Salineras, Moray and Machu Picchu Inca Trail tour with Uno Traveler Peru.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
- BRIEFING
- Briefing 1 or 2 days before the hike, this will be the occasion where you will meet your Guide. He will give you the guidelines for hiking the short Inca Trail.
- PROFESSIONAL AND QUALIFIED STAFF
- Highly trained bilingual professional guide.
- Guide Assistant for groups of more than 10 passengers.
- ACCOMMODATION
- 1 night in a hotel in Aguas Calientes (3* Hotel).
- TRANSPORT
- Pick up from your hotel located in Cusco.
- Private transportation: To visit the archaeological sites.
- Train: Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes.
- Bus: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu (round trip).
- Exclusive Panoramic Train Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
- Transport: Ollantaytambo – Cusco.
- FOOD
- Dinner on day 1.
- Breakfast on the second day.
- PERMITS AND TICKETS
- Partial Tourist Ticket (BTP) to visit the archaeological sites.
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu (Circuit 3 for the next day).
- EMERGENCY KIT
- Oxygen tank.
- First aid kit.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Breakfast and lunch on the 1st day.
- Lunch and dinner on the 2nd day.
- Visit to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes.
- Huayna Picchu Mountain.
- Machu Picchu Mountain.
- Voluntary gratification.
- Travel insurance.
- Voluntary gratification.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
Below is a guide of essential items that you should consider when taking our Maras Moray and Machu Picchu Tour in 2 days and 1 night with Uno Traveler Peru.
- PRIORITIES
- PASSPORT and/or personal documents.
- STUDENT ID (with which you made the reservation).
- Migration card (you receive it at the airport when entering Peru).
- Backpack suitable for the tour.
- Water bottle and/or canteen (environmentally friendly).
- Appropriate clothing for the days.
- Comfortable gorotex shoes (lightweight and water resistant).
- Cash (soles).
- PERSONAL
- Personal medication.
- Toilet paper.
- Sunscreen.
- Facial moisturizer.
- Insect repellent.
- Toothpaste and toothbrush.
- Hand sanitizers.
- First aid kit.
- Antiperspirant.
- EXTRA CLOTHES
Uno Traveler Peru recommends bringing a change of clothes as this tour lasts 2 days. Below is a suggestion for extra clothing.
- 1 Wool cap (for the evenings).
- 1 Sun hat.
- Gloves for the cold.
- 1 Sunglasses.
- 2-3 Shirts and/or polos.
- 2-3 Trekking pants.
- 4-5 Sets of Underwear.
- 4-5 sets of socks.
- 1 Windbreaker.
- 1 Warm jacket.
- 1 Rain jacket and pants.
- 1 Towel. This will be delivered to the office.
- Shoes and/or sandals for camp.
- Battery charger.
- Headlamps.
- Biodegradable bags to store clean and dirty clothes.
- Sleeping bags (if you don’t have one, you can rent one at the office).
- We recommend keeping items that will not be needed during the hike in your duffel bag.
- IN THE BACKPACK
The size and model of the backpacks does not matter, it is very important that they are comfortable and suitable for the days you will be doing the Tour. We recommend that it be medium sized since once you arrive at Machu Picchu you are not allowed to enter with backpacks of more than 30L. Below, we suggest a list of items that you can carry in your travel backpack.
- Water bottle and/or canteen (environmentally friendly).
- Photo camera.
- Cellular.
- Rain poncho (always have ready, in case of rain).
- Light jacket (windbreaker, fleece or down jacket).
- Sun hat.
- Toilet paper (what you need for the day).
- Alcohol gel.
- Sunscreen.
- Personal snacks or appetizers.
- Cash.
PRICE
- In At Uno Traveler Peru, we are very happy to be able to organize your adventure trip to the city of Cusco and together explore the lost city of the Incas on our Salineras, Moray and Machu Picchu Tour in 2 days.
- Uno Traveler Peru organizes and conducts tours to Machu Picchu every day of the week throughout the year or whenever the traveler requests it.
- At Uno Traveler Peru, we organize our group and private trips with the best prices on the market, with a minimum of 2 travelers and a maximum of 8 people.
| NUMBER OF PEOPLE | PRICE PER PERSON | ACTION |
|---|---|---|
2 or 3 TRAVELERS |
$ 393.0 USD | RESERVE |
4 to 5 TRAVELERS |
$ 375.0 USD | RESERVE |
6 to 8 TRAVELERS |
$ 355 .0 USD | RESERVE |
- For an additional fee of $35.0 USD per person, upgrade your tour package and choose the trains that best suit you.
- VISTADOME TRAIN.
- VISTADOME OBSERVATORY.
- INKA RAIL 360.
DISCOUNTS:
- Children under 18 years old: $30.0 USD. For this purpose, we ask that you send a copy of the person’s passport when making the reservation for the hike.
- For Students: $25.0 USD. For this discount, the student must be 25 years of age or older and must have a university student ID . Likewise, we ask that you send a copy of your valid and current ID.
- Groups of 6 or more travelers: $44.0 USD. When everyone books at the same time.
- If you qualify for any of these discounts, please send documentation and/or queries to info@unotravelerperu.com
EXTRAS:
- Huayna Picchu Mountain: $75 USD per person.
- Machupichu Picchu Mountain: $75 USD per person.
FAQ ABOUT LARES LUXURY TRIP TO MACHU PICCHU
The Lares Hike to Machu Picchu is an alternative hike to reach the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu. A hike along little-visited trails exclusive for those who love to be away from the crowds and enjoy unique and breathtaking landscapes, an adventure through the impressive Andean mountains and valleys, passing through traditional villages and Inca sites. The hike can sometimes be challenging but very rewarding. By choosing Uno Traveler Peru you are choosing a 100% local company and you are contributing to the improvement of local communities.
What is the Lares Luxury Trek to Machu Picchu?
The Lares Luxury Trek to Machu Picchu is a 4-day trek that takes you through the stunning Andes Mountains to the lost city of Machu Picchu. This trek is perfect for those who want to experience the beauty of Peru in a hidden, under-visited setting with luxurious service. You will stay in comfortable glamping tents for 2 nights and have access to private portable toilets, showers and a private massage. During the day, you will hike through picturesque valleys and mountain passes and visit ancient Inca sites. The Lares Luxury Trek to Machu Picchu is an unforgettable experience that you will cherish for a lifetime
How long does the walk take?
The Lares to Machu Picchu trek lasts an average of 4 days, although we can add additional days to explore the area more thoroughly. You can add 1 more day and explore the Lares Trek + Short Inca Trail. You can customize this tour to your preferences. Contact us to request a custom itinerary and a special quote.
How difficult is the hike?
While the Lares Hike to Machu Picchu is considered a moderate hike, there are some challenging sections, particularly on the second and third days when hikers reach higher altitudes. However, most people find that the incredible views and sense of accomplishment make any difficulty worth it.
What kind of equipment do I need?
Hikers should bring all the usual backpacking gear, including hiking boots. It is also recommended to pack light rain gear and warm clothing for the evenings and early mornings, as well as sunscreen and bug spray. Finally, don’t forget to bring plenty of water and snacks to keep your energy levels up!
What are the benefits of the Luxury vs. a standard Lares Trek?
The Luxury Lares Trek is an incredible way to see Machu Picchu in style and comfort. Here are some of the benefits of choosing this trekking option:
- You will enjoy the impressive landscape with a private trekking team
- You will have the opportunity to try the best of Peruvian cuisine
- Luxury camping equipment (Glamping tents, cost, blankets)
- Hot showers, private portable toilets
- Inca massage sessions for 2 nights of camping
What is the best time to do the Luxury Lares Trek?
- The best time to do the Luxury Lares Trek is from April to October. The weather is dry and sunny, and temperatures are mild during these months.
- November to March is the rainy season in Peru. However, this is the only trek available year-round and we have 4-season equipment.
How do I reserve a spot on the Luxury Lares Trek?
If you like this itinerary, you can book this tour using the BOOK NOW button. However, if you would like a custom tour, our team will work with you to customize an itinerary that meets your needs and interests. We will also take care of all the logistics, from permits and equipment to food and lodging. You can focus on enjoying the incredible scenery and culture of the Andes.
Difference between Lares Trek and Inca Trail
There are some key differences between the Lares Trek and the Inca Trail.
- Lares Trek is a shorter and easier hike; you can visit local villages and interact with children. You can find beautiful Andean lakes where llamas and alpaca’s graze.
- Inca Trail is a longer trek and takes 4-5 days. This is a porter-only trek where you can find beautiful natural spaces and ancient Inca sites.
Difference between Lares Trek and Salkantay Trek
When it comes to choosing a trek to Machu Picchu, there are many factors to consider. But one of the most important decisions is choosing between the Lares Trek and the Salkantay Trek. Both treks have unique benefits, so it’s important to choose the one that’s right for you.
- Lares Trek is shorter than Salkantay Trek, but it could be a challenge. This is because Lares Trek takes place at a higher altitude, which can be difficult to handle for some people. But if you are up for a challenge, Lares Trek is an amazing experience. You will get to see some of the most beautiful scenery on this trek, and you will also get to meet some of the local people who live in this remote region of Peru.
- The Salkantay Trek is longer than the Lares Trek and more challenging. However, this trek takes place at a lower altitude after the third day, making it easier to manage for most people.
OPTIONAL WALKS:
- Hike to Huayna Picchu Mountain: Huayna Picchu Mountain is the mountain that can be seen in front of the Inca citadel at 2,720 meters above sea level. Its route is through a very steep and narrow Inca Trail path and takes approximately 40 minutes to the top where you can have an incredible view of the entire Inca city. If you want to access this beautiful place you can explore it after your tour of Machu Picchu. For this purpose you must make an advance reservation and the cost is $ 75.0 per person.
- Hike to Machu Picchu Mountain: Machu Picchu Mountain is the highest peak of the Inca citadel at an altitude of 3,082 meters above sea level. Its route is through a less steep and wider Inca Trail path, to reach this point it will take you approximately one hour, at the top there is a viewpoint from where you can have a wonderful view of the Inca citadel and part of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. If you want to access this beautiful place you can explore after your tour of Machu Picchu. For this purpose, you must make an advance reservation and the cost is $ 75.0 per person.
- Hike to the Inca Bridge: This hike is optional and you do not need to make a reservation. Getting to this point will take you about 30 minutes and is not included in the tour. If you wish to do this short hike, we recommend doing it before your tour so that upon your return you can continue with your private tour in Machu Picchu.
WHY CHOOSE TRAVELER PERU
PERSONALIZED
Due to our extensive experience, we focus on providing a personalized and quality service. We can adapt our tours and hikes according to your travel preferences, taking into account your physical conditions, time and budget. At Uno Traveler Peru we organize everything for you.
PASSIONATE
All of us who work at Uno Traveler Peru: from our office staff, support staff (drivers, porters and muleteers) to our expert mountain guides have in our hearts the desire and the will to do our work with a lot of love and passion.
SMALL GROUP
We focus on providing personalized and quality services, therefore, at Uno Traveler Peru our groups are a maximum of 10 travelers who can generally be: solo travelers, couples, friends and/or family, in order to create trips with unique and unforgettable experiences.
QUALITY
All our adventure tours lead through mountainous terrain and rough roads, at Uno Traveler Peru “our passion is your destination” therefore we provide high quality camping equipment resistant to the harshest seasons. Taking a hiking and adventure trip with Uno Traveler Peru and spending the night in one of our camps will be more than pleasant and unforgettable.
RESPONSABLE TOURISM
We are aware that natural resources are affected every day by bad practices and by the excessive use of polluting agents. For these reasons, Uno Traveler Peru was created to provide sustainable, responsible and quality tourism with a social and reciprocal focus. In this way, we contribute to helping men, women and children improve their quality of life in the most remote communities of our region and the country.
EDUCATIONAL PROJECT
In our volunteer program and educational project, we want to be the leading tourism company in improving local and regional education, through our different activities.