Maras and Moray Half-Day Tour

Circular terraces and ancient salt mines

  • Cusco
  • Half day
  • Group or private

Experience overview

Visit the circular terraces of Moray and the ancient Maras Salt Mines in the Sacred Valley.

Moray is a striking set of circular terraces that the Incas used as an agricultural research center. Nearby, the Maras Salt Mines form a mosaic of more than 3,000 salt pools that have been worked since pre-Inca times.

A half-day tour that’s perfect to combine with other visits in Cusco.

  • DurationHalf day
  • DepartureCusco (hotel pickup)
  • RouteMoray, Maras, Sacred Valley
  • GroupGroup or private
  • DifficultyEasy
  • LanguagesSpanish

Highlights

  • Moray's circular terraces
  • More than 3,000 salt pools in Maras

Itinerary

  1. Start Cusco – Moray Inca agricultural laboratory

    Pickup from your hotel in Cusco (afternoon departure also available).

    Drive of approx. 1 h 30 min across the Chinchero plateau, with views of snow-capped peaks.

    Guided visit to Moray and its concentric circular terraces, where the Incas studied crops in different microclimates.

  2. Visit Maras Salt Mines More than 3,000 salt pools

    Visit to the Maras Salt Mines, where local community families harvest salt by hand.

    Time for photos and to shop for pink salt and local products.

  3. Return Back to Cusco End of service

    Approximate arrival in Cusco. End of services.

What's included

Included services

Transportation & Guide

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco
  • Tourist transportation
  • Professional guide

Not included

Entrance Fees

  • Cusco Tourist Ticket (entry to Moray)
  • Entrance to the Maras Salt Mines (cash payment)

Meals

  • Food and drinks

Other

  • Tips
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance or medical assistance
  • Services not mentioned in the itinerary

What to bring

  • National ID (DNI) or passport
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a cap
  • Light jacket
  • Comfortable sneakers
  • Water
  • Cash for entrance fees and purchases

Times are approximate and may vary depending on the season, the weather and your hotel pickup time. We recommend arriving in Cusco at least one day early to acclimatize to the altitude.

Prices

Price per person based on number of travelers
No. of travelersPrice per person (USD)
Shared service (per person) USD 49 Best price

Approximate price per person for shared service. Ask us about group and private service rates.

Frequently asked questions

Can it be combined with another tour?

Yes. Maras and Moray pairs very well with the Sacred Valley tour or an afternoon Cusco City Tour.

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