From Cusco: Salt Mine of Maras and Moray Tour

Cusco, Peru
Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 17 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore part of the Sacred Valley on this half-day tour visiting two of its most fascinating sites. Travel in comfortable tourist transport with a professional guide while discovering the history, culture, and unique landscapes of the Andes.

Visit the impressive circular terraces of Moray, believed to have been an Inca agricultural experimentation center where different microclimates were created for crop cultivation. Continue to the famous Salineras de Maras, a spectacular network of thousands of salt ponds that have been harvested using traditional methods since pre-Inca times.

This tour is perfect for travelers who want to explore unique landscapes, learn about Inca innovation, and experience one of the most iconic areas near Cusco in a short amount of time.

What's included

  • Professional bilingual tour guide
  • Tourist transportation
  • Pick up from your hotel in Cusco
  • Personal expenses and purchases at craft markets
  • Moray
  • Salt Mine

What to expect

  1. Maras Moray Tours
    5h · Admission ticket not included
    Pickup from your hotel in the center of Cusco between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m., followed by a scenic drive in tourist transportation towards the Sacred Valley. During the journey, you will enjoy beautiful Andean landscapes.

    The first stop will be the archaeological site of Moray, an impressive complex of circular terraces believed to have been used by the Incas as an agricultural experimentation center, where different microclimates were created to cultivate a variety of crops.

    Afterwards, the tour continues to the district of Maras to visit the famous Salineras de Maras, a group of thousands of salt ponds that have been traditionally exploited since pre-Inca times. Here, you will learn about the traditional salt extraction process and enjoy stunning views of the landscape.

    Finally, we begin the return journey to Cusco, ending the tour near the main square.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Our guide will contact you 10 minutes before arriving at your hotel located in the historical center.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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