About this experience
Take in the breathtaking views from the Sacred Valley’s snowcapped Andes on your way from Maras town to the salt pans
Taste some of Maras’ salt directly from the mines, before buying some from the stands nearby to take home
From the viewpoint of Moray, you will be rewarded with a unique perspective of Moray at your feet – a view unknown to most tourists
Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring organic and seasonal ingredients thoughtfully prepared for you by the ladies of Misminay
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr–7 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr–7 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Local guides to help you plan
A Slow Sacred Valley Itinerary: Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras and Moray
Skip the rushed day tour. This three-day route gives the Sacred Valley the time it deserves, with honest notes on transport, food, and where to sleep.
Maras Salt Mines Day Trip From Cusco
Plan a practical day trip from Cusco to the Maras Salt Mines, with route estimates, entry guidance, walking considerations, and an optional Moray stop.
Moray Day Trip From Cusco
Plan a Moray day trip from Cusco with practical advice on road transport, Circuit III tickets, site hours, altitude, weather, and heritage-site rules.
What is included
- Private transportation
- Entrance Fee to Maras Salt Flat
- Traditional Lunch at Misminay Community
- Private English-speaking guidance
- Permanent assistance by our Guest Experience Department
Not included
- Entrance Fee to Moray Agricultural Terraces (approx. 30 USD)
- Tipping - USD10p.p.
Itinerary and highlights
Go off the beaten path and visit the traditional city of Maras where you will start your walk to the salt terraces of Maras (approx. 1 hour). Along the way marvel at the snow-capped Andean mountains and witness Cusco’s genuine countryside life. During the Inca times, the salt (which has curative properties by the way!) was extracted from the Maras mines and the same method to do so is still used today.
With the vehicle, you will continue to the community of Misminay from where you will start with a hike towards a viewpoint of the terraces of Moray. Surrounded by an impressive backdrop of snow-covered mountains, Moray served as an open-air agricultural lab for adapting crops to different environmental conditions.
After soaking up the impressive views of Moray, you will head back down to the community of Misminay where the ladies will welcome you. Enjoy a healthy and delicious meal prepared by the ladies of the community as you exchange stories with them. Your eventful day ends with a transfer back to your hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley.
Meeting and pickup information
- Please wait for our staff at the front desk
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Setours
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This hike is not accesible for passengers under 12 years old
- This hike is not accesible for passengers over 50 years old, unless in perfect physical condition
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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