Maras, Moray & Salt Mines Tour

4.9
(326 reviews)

6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

Enjoy astonishing views of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and explore an ancient agricultural laboratory center and the impressive Maras Salt Mines. These heritages are the living example of the World’s admired Inca engineering and we’ll show you everything about them! Here’s what to expect:

• Visit the most unique sites in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
• Explore Moray, an ancient agricultural center used to enhance crop production.
• Enjoy the colonial village of Maras and its famous Salt Mines, thousands of salt ponds worked since pre-Columbian times.
• Travel with a professional tour guide for a singular perspective of the significance of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Get to know another side of Cusco’s history and experience the beautiful cultural expression of the Sacred Valley with an expert!

What's Included

Bottled water
Entrance fee to Maras Salt Mines
Professional tour guide in Spanish, English or Portuguese (not a bilingual tour)
Lunch box
Round trip transportation to and from most Cusco hotels
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities and tips are not included and are left to individual discretion.
Entrance ticket to Moray

Meeting and pickup

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

• We offer pick up services from several locations within the center of Cusco. • If your accommodation isn’t listed, we’ll find a meeting point near you. • You will receive a confirmed pick up time upon booking.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Moray

    We’ll pick you up at your hotel in Cusco, don’t forget to bring your Cusco Tourist Ticket! Our first stop will be in Moray, an ancient agricultural laboratory where over 250 plant species were cultivated during the Inca era.

    45 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Maras

    Once we’ve finished our excursion, we’ll head towards Maras, a small town with colonial and Inca characteristics.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Salinas de Maras

    We will then visit the Salineras, a group of over 3,000 salt mines currently used by the locals for the extraction of salt since pre-Columbian times. Once we’ve finished with all the activities, we’ll return to Cusco. Drop off will be at your accommodation.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children under 5 years of age are free of charge as long as they do not occupy a seat.
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Tags

Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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