Overview
Explore the fascinating towns and villages around Cusco without the hassle of driving or figuring out bus timetables. Head for Maras where you can sample some "chicha" (corn drink), then learn about Inca engineering and agricultural practices at the Moray archaeological site. Afterward, visit Salineras to see the striking salt mines.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Hotel pick up and drop off
Transport
English speaking guide
Small group tour
Bottled water
Lunch
Entrace ticket (80 peruvian sol)
We suggest you to do this tour after sacred valley so you can use same ticket for both tours
Entry/Admission - Salinas de Maras (10 peruvian sol)
Entry/Admission - Moray (130 peruvian sol) Dentro del Boleto Turistico
Entry/Admission - Complejo Arqueologico Chinchero (130 peruvian sol) dentro del Boleto Turistico
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Tourists will be found by name or the tour guide will carry a flag for the tourist to identify their tour
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
At the time of booking your tour you must show it to the staff in charge
What to expect
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Chinchero
1 hour
Our guide will pick you up from your hotel between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. approx.
We will start by visiting a local house located in the community of Chinchero where we will have an exhibition of textiles, techniques rescued by local people practiced in the time of the Incas. -
Moray
2 hours
After this visit we will go to the archaeological center of Moray which is located 38 km from the city of Cusco, Moray is considered an Inca agricultural laboratory. Which is made up of 4 muyus or circles, which are concentric circular platforms, the deepest is 80 meters of depression with the lowest platform 36 meters. diameter. Temperature variations ranging from 0.5 to 1.5 ° C per platform are also found within the platforms, which can reproduce up to 20 different types of microclimates.
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Salinas de Maras
2 hours
After this beautiful visit we go to the Salineras de Maras, as their name indicates, they are salt mines made up of around 7000 small pools, each pool producing approximately 50 to 80 kilos of salt per station. These are watered by an underground salt water spring, this process is completely natural and lasts almost two months for a growing season, Maras Salt is in high demand and the highest quality variety is Pink mineral salt.
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Cusco
1 hour
We return to Cusco where our tour ends approx. at 2:00 p.m., thus culminating our tour to the salt mines of Maras.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Lima).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
FAQs about Private Day Tour to Maras Moray and Salt Flats from Cusco
Can I cancel Private Day Tour to Maras Moray and Salt Flats from Cusco for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5–8 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Transport
- English speaking guide
- Small group tour
- Bottled water
What's not included?
- Lunch
- Entrace ticket (80 peruvian sol)
- We suggest you to do this tour after sacred valley so you can use same ticket for both tours
- Entry/Admission - Salinas de Maras (10 peruvian sol)
- Entry/Admission - Moray (130 peruvian sol) Dentro del Boleto Turistico
- Entry/Admission - Complejo Arqueologico Chinchero (130 peruvian sol) dentro del Boleto Turistico
Which places does it visit?
It visits Chinchero, Moray, Salinas de Maras.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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