Visit to the Misminay Rural Community + Maras Moray

Itinerary of the Visit to the Misminay Rural Community + Maras Moray:

We will leave the hotel in Cusco at 8:00 am and then depart to the circular terraces of Moray. Here we will tour this intriguing Inca research center and discover its agricultural secrets. In addition, we will be able to walk and appreciate the landscape.

Afterwards we will head to Misminay, where we will meet the community of women weavers who will teach us their ancient textile traditions. In this visit, we will also take the opportunity to participate in a demonstration of hand weaving and we will practice their peculiar techniques. If you have already attended a textile demonstration on another tour, we have alternative activities you can participate in within the community.

Then we will enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by local families, made with local products from Misminay.

After lunch, we will go to the town of Maras to visit the valley where the salt ponds are located. We will explore this intriguing site used long ago by the Incas themselves to extract salt. We will also have the opportunity to buy mineral salt of excellent quality so that you can use it in your own meals.

We will return to the hotel after a walk at approximately 16:00 hrs.

The price of the Visit to the Misminay Rural Community + Maras Moray includes:

• Transfer from lodging in the historic center of Cusco. Access to the hotel zone is limited due to the narrow streets; if necessary, the guide will suggest a nearby starting point.
• Private transportation.
• Professional guide in English and/or Spanish. Portuguese (ask for availability for this or other languages).
• Lunch (local products).
• Textile demonstration.
• Welcome reception with flowers and musicians.

The price of the visit to the Visit to the Misminay Rural Community + Maras Moray excludes:

• Transfer from hotels outside the city of Cusco (for private tours, inquire about additional costs for pickups from the Sacred Valley or other locations).
• Tip for the guide.
• Drinks.
• Breakfast, or any other unspecified meal in the itinerary.
• Tourist ticket: see information below.
• Entrance ticket to the Maras Salt Mines (adults and students: S/20.00).
• Partial tourist ticket 3 for entry to Moray (70 soles).

Tourist Ticket:

• The Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC) allows entry to different attractions. It can be purchased at the entrance of each tourist destination we visit (consider that they only accept payment in cash and in local currency).
• For this tour, you will need the Circuit III – Partial Tourist Ticket, which covers the attractions of Pisac, Chinchero, Moray and Ollantaytambo.
• Prices:
  • Partial Tourist Ticket – Foreigners S /. 70.00
  • Partial Tourist Ticket – Peruvians S /. 40.00

See more information about the Tourist Ticket in this Article.

¿What to bring for the Visit to the Misminay Rural Community + Maras Moray?

•  It is recommended to bring: comfortable shoes, light clothing, hat, gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen, water, rain gear.
•  Passport or ID card.
• Travel insurance.
•  Audiovisual recording devices (cell phone, camera, video cameras).
•  Cash (local currency).

Considerations for the Visit to the Misminay Rural Community + Maras Moray:

• This tour is not recommended for children under 10 years old.
• Due to environmental, climatic or other factors beyond our control, the itinerary of the trip may vary. If so, we will notify you in a timely manner.
• If you wish to participate in additional activities in Misminay, here are the available options, priced at 19 USD each:
  • Agricultural demonstration
  • Textile demonstration
  • Adobe making
  • Donkey ride
  • Hike to Moray viewpoint
  • Bonfire with local tales
  • Cooking classes
  • Quechua classes
• Remember that, since these are outdoor activities, the natural features of the landscape may vary depending on weather conditions and the natural daylight. Each visit is an authentic experience, where nature reveals itself in unique and unrepeatable ways.

According to Peruvian regulations, foreign tourists may be exempt from the local tax IGV (VAT). As a formal and registered travel agency, we are required to submit to the local authorities a copy of the document you used to enter the country, as well as your date of entry. For this reason, a few days before your arrival, we will contact you to request a photo of that document and ask you to let us know the date you entered Peru. If we do not receive this information, we will be required to add the 18% corresponding to the IGV tax. 

Thank you for your cooperation!

Cancellation Policy

• More than 30 days in advance: Penalty is 20% of the total amount
• Between 7 and 30 days in advance: Penalty is 40% of the total amount
• Less than 7 days in advance: Penalty is 100% of the total amount

Date changes

• More than 30 days in advance: Penalty is 5% of the total amount
• Between 7 and 30 days in advance: Penalty is 10% of the total amount
• Less than 7 days in advance: Penalty is 100% of the total amount
• Subject to availability.
• There will be no refunds in case of delayed flights, train delays, bad weather, or other external factors.

Force Majeure Policy

• Guru Explorers values your time and makes every effort to follow the itinerary. However, it may be affected by force majeure events such as weather conditions, rain, natural disasters, protests, roadblocks, or other circumstances beyond our control. In such cases, no refunds or compensation will be provided, as these are unforeseeable and unavoidable situations. Nonetheless, we will do everything possible to offer efficient alternatives and solutions for your enjoyment. Any additional costs resulting from changes or alternative activities will be the responsibility of the client and not Guru Explorers.