About this experience
Uncover the secrets of Maras' mesmerizing salt terraces and Moray's mysterious agricultural laboratory. Wander through these intriguing sites, where the ancient Inca civilization harnessed nature's power to create awe-inspiring landscapes.
This tour promises a captivating glimpse into Incan ingenuity.
At a glance
- Duration: 7 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 7 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
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.
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.
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
- Drop Off, ends in the center of the city of Cusco.
- Tourist Transportation
- Professional Guide, accredited by the Peruvian Government.
- Guided Tour in Spanish or English language.
Not included
- Food
- Tourist Ticket S/70 – S/.120 (Purchase or present an existing ticket from any other tour)
- Salinas Entrance S/. 20
Itinerary and highlights
MORAY, is 49.3 km from Cusco and is a unique archaeological group of its kind. These are gigantic natural depressions or holes in the surface of the land, which were used to build terraces or agricultural platforms with irrigation channels in the surrounding areas. The most interesting thing is the difference in average annual temperature between the top and the bottom of the depressions, which reaches up to 15°C in the 30-meter-deep depression.
MARAS, we will visit the famous salt mines known by some as "salt mines" which are made up of about 3000 small wells with an average area of about 5 m², during the dry season they are filled or "watered" every 3 days with water salty water that emanates from a natural spring located at the top of the wells so that, as the water evaporates, the salt contained in it gradually solidifies (50 min.)
We will begin the return to the city of Cusco.
Meeting and pickup information
- We will pick up from your hotel in Cusco Historic Center
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- IZI PERU
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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