Maras Moray and Salt Mines Tour from Cusco | Half Day
TRIP SUMMARY
Maras, Moray and Salt Mines Tour in Cusco Overview
The Maras, Moray and Salt Mines Tour in Cusco is an ideal experience for travelers who want to explore one of the most impressive cultural routes near the Imperial City. During this excursion, you will visit the traditional village of Maras, the archaeological complex of Moray and the famous Maras Salt Mines, accompanied by a professional guide.
This Maras, Moray and Salt Mines Tour is designed for travelers who have limited time in Cusco but still want to enjoy a complete, easy and scenic Andean experience. During the visit, you will explore Moray, an ancient Inca agricultural experimentation center formed by circular terraces, and the Maras Salt Mines, an impressive collection of salt pools that are still worked traditionally by local families.
For travelers from Latin America looking for a comfortable and cultural tour in Cusco that is also perfect for photography, this half-day excursion is an excellent option to complement a visit to the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu or Rainbow Mountain.
Why Book This Maras, Moray and Salt Mines Tour with Kantu Peru Tours?
Booking your Maras, Moray and Salt Mines Tour in Cusco with a local agency allows you to enjoy the excursion without worrying about logistics, transfers, schedules or the organization of each visit. Kantu Peru Tours coordinates tourist transportation, pick-up from centrally located hotels and the assistance of a professional guide throughout the experience.
With Kantu Peru Tours, you can take this tour as a group service or as a private service, depending on your travel style. You will also receive assistance before and during the excursion, allowing you to enjoy a more comfortable, safe and organized experience along one of the most special routes in the Sacred Valley.
Itinerary
We will begin the Maras, Moray and Salt Mines Tour in Cusco with pick-up from your hotel located in the historic center of the city. We will then travel by tourist transportation toward the Maras area, enjoying Andean landscapes, farmland and panoramic views of the Sacred Valley along the way.
Our first visit will be the traditional village of Maras, known for its quiet streets, colonial doorways and rural atmosphere. Afterwards, we will continue to the archaeological complex of Moray, one of the most impressive examples of Inca agricultural engineering. Its circular terraces, built at different levels, are believed to have functioned as an agricultural laboratory where the Incas studied different microclimates in order to adapt their crops.
Finally, we will visit the famous Maras Salt Mines, an impressive collection of salt pools located on the mountainside. This site continues to be worked by local families, who extract salt using traditional methods. At the end of the visit, we will return to the city of Cusco, where our transportation will drop you off in the city center or at your hotel, according to the type of service booked.
Included
- Professional guide (Spanish and English).
- Tourist transportation and professional driver.
- Hotel pickup (city center).
Not Included
- Entrance fees (can be purchased at the entrance of the archaeological sites):
Tourist Ticket: Partial Ticket (S/. 70.00, valid only for Moray and the Sacred Valley, with 2 days of validity) or General Ticket (S/. 130.00, also valid for the City Tour and South Valley Tour, with 10 days of validity).
- Maras Salt Mines entrance fee: S/. 20.00
- Services not mentioned.
- Water and snacks.
- Tips.
Recommendations
- Tourist ticket (not included in the price; you can purchase it at the entrance of the archaeological sites), and please bring emergency money.
- Valid passport or ID.
- A small backpack (water bottle, snacks, and other essentials).
- Extra cash in Peruvian soles to buy souvenirs (optional).
- A hat or cap and sunglasses.
- Sunscreen (SPF 35+).
- Comfortable walking shoes for the visit.
- Light clothing and a warm layer.
- A waterproof jacket or rain poncho if your visit is between October and March.
- A camera and extra batteries.
Prices
| Group Service | Price | Click to Book |
|---|---|---|
| Price per Person | ||
| Regular Service (Group of up to 18 people) |
$25.00 USD | BOOK NOW |
| Premium Service (Small group of up to 11 people) |
$32.00 USD | BOOK NOW |
| Private Service | Price | Click to Book |
|---|---|---|
| Price per Group | ||
| Group of 1-3 People | $160.00 USD | BOOK NOW |
| Group of 4-5 People | $175.00 USD | BOOK NOW |
| Group of 6-8 People | $195.00 USD | BOOK NOW |
| Group of 9-13 People | $215.00 USD | BOOK NOW |
Pregunta primero por disponibilidad 24 horas antes del tour, de otro modo no podemos asegurar espacios para el tour
Frequently Asked Questions
The tour lasts approximately 6 hours. It generally begins in the morning with pick-up from your hotel in Cusco and finishes at around 2:00 p.m., depending on the pace of the group and the conditions during the excursion.
During the tour, you will visit the village of Maras, the archaeological complex of Moray and the Maras Salt Mines. It is an ideal cultural and scenic route for discovering an important part of the Sacred Valley in half a day.
Yes. The tour includes pick-up from hotels located in the historic center of Cusco. When your accommodation is located outside the city center, a nearby meeting point or an additional transfer can be arranged.
No. Entrance tickets are not included in the tour price. The Cusco Tourist Ticket is used to enter Moray, while an additional entrance fee is paid directly at the Maras Salt Mines. COSITUC confirms that Moray is included among the attractions covered by the Cusco Tourist Ticket.
The tour is easy. It does not require long walks or significant physical effort, making it recommended for families, couples and travelers looking for a comfortable experience near Cusco.
No. As this is a half-day tour, lunch is normally not included. We recommend bringing water and a light snack for the excursion.
The tour can be taken throughout the year. From April to October, there are usually more sunny days, while rain is more likely between November and March. During the rainy season, bringing a rain poncho or waterproof jacket is recommended.
Yes. Kantu Peru Tours offers the Maras, Moray and Salt Mines Tour as both a group and private service. The private option is ideal for travelers looking for greater flexibility, comfort and a more personalized experience.
We recommend bringing your passport or identity document, cash in Peruvian soles, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, water, comfortable shoes, a camera and a light or waterproof jacket depending on the season.
Because you will travel with a local agency based in Cusco, accompanied by professional guides, tourist transportation and assistance before and during your experience.
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Final
Experience one of the most impressive routes near Cusco with the Maras, Moray and Salt Mines Tour in Cusco, a half-day experience that combines Andean landscapes, Inca history and local tradition in the heart of the Sacred Valley.
Book your Maras, Moray and Salt Mines Tour now through WhatsApp and receive personalized assistance to choose the best schedule according to your travel itinerary. You can also complement this experience with our Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour and discover more of Cusco’s most iconic attractions.
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