Moray Terraces and Maras Salt Pools Half-Day Tour from Cusco

4.9 (15 reviews) Cusco, Peru
Duration6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This is a fantastic, shared, half-day tour to explore part of the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Cusco City. You will see amazing views of the Urubamba Mountains, the Veronica Mountain, and the green valleys of farms. On this trip with a professional guide, you will be able to learn about agriculture, textiles, and the history of the Incas, and see local people customs.

Options

Half Day Tour with Pickup

Maras Moray is a half day tour that includes your hotel pick up.
Pickup included

Half Day tour without Pickup

This tour will have a meeting point at Plaza Regocijo (Kusipata) between 8:20 - 8:30 am.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Transportation to the sights
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup depending on the option booked (From Cusco Historic Center only)
  • Touristic Ticket for Moray (70 soles cash, per person)
  • Gratuities
  • Maras Salt Mines entrance (20 soles cash, per person)

What to expect

  1. Cusco
    Pass by
    We will start the tour picking up from your hotel in cusco
  2. Maras Moray Tours
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    Moray is made up of three amphitheater-like terraces made by the Incas. These terraces, which are carved deep into the earth in a bowl shape, are thought to have been used as an agricultural laboratory to determine the optimal conditions for growing crops.
  3. Sacred Valley
    Pass by
    On this tour you will travel to Peru’s historic Urubamba Valley. Located between Cusco and Machu Picchu, the Urubamba Valley is known for its lush scenery, picturesque colonial towns, and magnificent Incan fortresses.
  4. Maras
    45m
    You will head to the salt mines of Maras, which are just 2 miles away. Dating back to colonial times, Maras was considered a salt-producing center. Carved into the mountain side are over 3000 salt pools, which are filled daily by a little stream of water. Once the water evaporates, it leaves behind a glistening patchwork of salt. The salt mines are a great spot to take pictures and capture the amazing beauty of both the Andes and the spectacular Salineras.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

we pick up only from the historical center in cusco

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Entrance fees: you must have the tourist ticket to enter Moray. The tourist ticket is currently 22 USD or 70 soles for a 1-day ticket, or 47 USD or 130 soles for a 10-day ticket. This ticket will give you access to many other attractions in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and some museums and places of interest in Cusco. Maras is a separate ticket of 3.50 USD or 10 soles
  • Meals: there are no meals served during this tour but you can buy snacks along the way. You should be back in Cusco in time to enjoy lunch on your own

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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