About this experience
Live an authentic experience in the Andes combining culture, history and gastronomy. We will visit Moray, the center of Inca agricultural experimentation, and the famous Salineras de Maras, more than 3,000 salt pools exploited since ancient times that offer a unique landscape in the Sacred Valley.
Then we will go to the community of Taucca, in Chinchero, where you will share agricultural activities with local families and participate in the harvest of Andean products. The experience ends with the preparation and tasting of a traditional Pachamanca, an ancient cooking technique made with local products.
The tour includes private transportation, certified professional guide, visit to Moray and the Salineras de Maras, experience in Taucca and Pachamanca-type Andean lunch. A unique opportunity to connect with the living culture of the Andes!
At a glance
- Duration: 7 hr–8 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 7 hr–8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
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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
- Getting to Salineras, Moray
- Andean lunch
- Official Tourism Guide
Not included
- Drinks and Snacks
- tips
Itinerary and highlights
The accredited tour guide will accompany you on a fascinating experience through the famous Salineras de Maras, an impressive complex made up of more than 3,000 salt pools that shine on the mountainside and create one of the most spectacular landscapes of the Cusco region. Discover how these pools are fed by a natural saline spring and learn about the ancient extraction techniques that local families have preserved for generations. Enjoy unique panoramic views, unforgettable photo opportunities and an authentic connection to the history, culture and living traditions of the Peruvian Andes.
The accredited tour guide will accompany you to explore Moray, one of the most impressive and mysterious archaeological sites of the Inca Empire. Be amazed by its huge circular terraces, a masterpiece of engineering surrounded by spectacular Andean landscapes. Discover the secrets of this ancient agricultural experimentation center while enjoying unique panoramic views and unforgettable photo opportunities. A fascinating experience that combines history, culture and nature in the heart of the Sacred Valley.
The accredited tour guide will accompany you to live an authentic experiential tourism experience in the community of Taucca, located in the Chinchero district, just 40 minutes from Cusco.
Take part in an unforgettable day with Andean families, starting with the harvest of potatoes in traditional fields surrounded by stunning landscapes of the Sacred Valley. Learn about ancestral farming techniques that have been handed down from generation to generation and become part of everyday community life.
The experience culminates with the preparation and tasting of the traditional Pachamanca, which will be your lunch, cooked underground with hot stones, following one of the oldest gastronomic customs in the Andes.
An authentic, participatory and cultural experience that connects the traveler with the living essence of the Peruvian Andes.
Meeting and pickup information
- The guide will go to the hotel lobby and ask for your name to confirm the booking
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- cusco travel & treks
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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