Maras Moray Tour
From : 24.00 USD
Overview
Explore Moray, Maras tour on a short yet enriching tour full of history and unique landscapes.
Begin your experience at Moray, an ancient Inca agricultural laboratory where massive circular terraces descend in depth, creating microclimates used by the Incas to experiment with crops.
Then visit Maras, a peaceful Andean village with colonial streets and panoramic views, known for its traditions and its proximity to the famous salt mines.
Finish at the stunning Salt Mines of Maras, a network of over 3,000 terraced pools still used today to extract salt by hand, just as in pre-Inca times.
An ideal tour for those who want to experience the most authentic highlights of Cusco’s Sacred Valley in just half a day.
Schedules
🕒 Departure Time: 08:00 a.m.
🕕 Return Time: Approximately 1:30 p.m.
🚐 Pick-up and Drop-off: Directly from your accommodation in Cusco
This tour is designed for those who wish to discover the Inca legacy with comfort, flexibility, and personalized attention, while enjoying unforgettable landscapes, living culture, and archaeological sites full of history.
Sites to Explore
What’s Included in the Maras, Moray & Salt Mines Tour?
✅ 🚐 Comfortable tourist transport
Modern, air-conditioned vehicle for a safe and pleasant journey throughout the tour.
✅ 🗣 Bilingual guide (Spanish / English)
Professional guide offering clear and engaging historical and cultural insights.
✅ 📍 Drop-off in Cusco’s historic center
At the end of the tour, we’ll drop you off in a central location so you can continue exploring the city on your own.
Not Included in the Maras, Moray & Salt Mines Tour
❌ Personal expenses
Shopping, souvenirs, or any other expenses not mentioned in the itinerary.
❌ Tips (optional)
Not included, but appreciated as a gesture of gratitude for excellent service.
❌ Entrance tickets to archaeological sites
Entrance fees must be paid in cash and in local currency at each site’s checkpoint.
🏞️ Maras Moray Tour & Salt Mines – Half Day from Cusco
🕗 Schedule: 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
📍 Meeting Point: Pickup from your hotel or agreed meeting point (Cusco historic center)
✅ Detailed Itinerary:
👋 Hotel Pickup – Cusco
We’ll start this unique experience by picking you up from your hotel. Along the way to the Sacred Valley, enjoy breathtaking landscapes, traditional villages, and Andean fields that reflect the rural life of Cusco.
📌 Moray – Inca Agricultural Laboratory
Explore the fascinating circular terraces of Moray, an ancient Inca agricultural research center. Discover how they created microclimates to grow different crops at each level.
📌 Maras – Traditional Andean Town
We’ll pass through the charming village of Maras, surrounded by mountains and rural scenery. From here, we’ll head to the next major highlight of the tour.
📌 Salt Mines of Maras – Ancient Salt Pans
Visit the famous salt mines, made up of thousands of salt pools still in use since pre-Inca times. Learn about the traditional salt-harvesting process and take the opportunity to buy pink salt and local handicrafts.
📸 Free Time for Photos and Shopping
You’ll have time to capture incredible photos of the landscape and support local artisans by purchasing authentic regional products.
🚐 Return to Cusco
We’ll finish the tour with a return to Cusco. Estimated arrival is around 1:30 p.m., with the option to drop you off at your hotel or the historic center.
