Overview
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!
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Mobile ticket
- Hotel pickup offered
What's included
Bottled water
Professional tour guide in Spanish, English or Portuguese (not a bilingual tour)
Snacks
Round trip transportation to and from most Cusco hotels
In-vehicle air conditioning
Gratuities and tips are not included and are left to individual discretion.
Entrance ticket to Moray
Entrance fee to Maras Salt Mines
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
IMPORTANT: Please contact us as soon as you make your booking in order to arrange the details for your pickup. You can contact us at the phone/WhatsApp number provided.
• Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
• Admission tickets to the archaeological sites are not included, and can be purchased in soles at each site.
• Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located Cusco hotels. Please confirm your pickup address upon booking this activity.
• Wear warm and comfortable clothing, keep in mind that the weather in Cusco can change during the day.
• Wear comfortable shoes.
• During the rainy season, bring an umbrella or a rain poncho.
What to expect
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Moray
45 min
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.
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Maras
15 min
Once we’ve finished our excursion, we’ll head towards Maras, a small town with colonial and Inca characteristics.
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Salinas de Maras
1 hour
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.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (America/Lima).
Additional Information
- We can include infant seats under request (if paying for the child's seat).
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
FAQs about Maras, Moray & Salt Mines Tour
Can I cancel Maras, Moray & Salt Mines Tour for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 6 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Bottled water
- Professional tour guide in Spanish, English or Portuguese (not a bilingual tour)
- Snacks
- Round trip transportation to and from most Cusco hotels
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's not included?
- Gratuities and tips are not included and are left to individual discretion.
- Entrance ticket to Moray
- Entrance fee to Maras Salt Mines
Which places does it visit?
It visits Moray, Maras, Salinas de Maras.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Portuguese, English, Spanish.
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