From Cusco: Salt Mine of Maras and Moray Tour

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
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    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.

    5 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Lama Glama Travel

Tags

Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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