Maras and Moray Tour in an Unforgettable Day
On this one-day tour, you will discover two of the most remarkable places in the Sacred Valley: the circular terraces of Moray and the Maras salt mines. The journey begins with a visit to the salt pools, where the ancestral extraction techniques used by local families are still preserved. You will then explore Moray, an Inca agricultural center that functioned as a natural laboratory for cultivating various Andean products. At the end, we will return to Cusco with an unforgettable cultural and scenic experience with Travel in Peru.
The most important thing
- Pickup from the hotel and departure from Cusco at approximately 8:15 a.m. in tourist transportation.
- Visit to the Maras Salt Mines, a complex of more than 3,000 salt pools used from Inca times to the present.
- Tour of the circular terraces of Moray, an Inca agricultural center considered a crop adaptation laboratory.
- Cultural encounter with Andean life, observing how local communities preserve their traditions and live from the land.
- Opportunity to appreciate and photograph the panoramic landscapes of the Sacred Valley.
- Return to Cusco in the afternoon, concluding a complete cultural and natural experience.
Travel itinerary
DÍA 1 – Cusco - maras - moray - retorno a cusco
A UNIQUE TOUR OF MARAS AND THE MARAS SALT MINES!
This full-day tour begins with pickup from your hotel at approximately 8:15 a.m. The journey will take you to the Maras Salt Mines, a set of more than 3,000 salt pools exploited from Inca times to the present day, where you will learn about the traditional extraction process.
You will then visit Moray, an impressive Inca agricultural laboratory made up of circular terraces that served as a center for experimentation and crop adaptation. Throughout the day, you will enjoy unique Andean landscapes and the opportunity to see how local communities keep their traditions alive. The return to Cusco will be in the afternoon.
- Tourist bus for the entire tour itinerary
- Bilingual professional guide for the tour in shared service
- Entrance to the sites visited
- 6 a 7 horas
- Cusco (3,330 m / 11,150 ft) Moray (11,500 ft)
Price and inclusions
Each itinerary is designed exclusively, tailored to the number of participants, the category of accommodation, and the activities you wish to include, so the cost may vary depending on these preferences.
Our team of travel experts will create a personalized experience for you. If you have a defined budget, just let us know and we will work with it to offer you the best option.
The price includes
- Entrance to Maras and Moray
- Transfer by tourist bus to the mentioned locations.
- Professional bilingual guide (Spanish – English).
- Tour monitoring at all times
Not included
- Accommodation in Cusco.
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Tips.
- Travel or health insurance.
- Other services not specified in the itinerary.