About this experience
This is a fantastic half day tour to explore part of the Sacred Valley. You will see amazing views of the Urubamba mountain ranges, the Veronica mountain and the green valleys of farms. You will be able to learn about agriculture, textiles, and the history of the Incas.
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
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What is included
- Transport
- Entrances to Moray
- Transfer from Hotel in Cusco
- Guide
- Entrance to the salt mines
Not included
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
Itinerary and highlights
We will pick you up from your accommodations in Cusco around 08:30am. First we will visit Moray which is an archaeological site .
The site contains unusual Inca ruins, mostly consisting of several enormous terraced circular depressions, the largest of which is approximately 30 m deep. As with many other Inca sites, it also has a sophisticated irrigation system. This Inca site exhibits numerous circular agricultural terraces built by the Incas in natural sinkholes on a limestone plateau overlooking the Urubamba valley.
Next, we will visit the Colonial village of Maras. The town is well known for its nearby salt evaporation ponds, in use since Inca times. The salt-evaporation ponds are up-slope, less than a kilometer west of the town. This is an important salt mine site exploited during Inca time and later during the Colonial time and until today. Return to Cusco about 3pm.
Meeting and pickup information
- Pickup from accommodation at Cusco city center, for accommodation outside this area, a meeting point will be set.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- PVTravels
Accessibility and practical details
- 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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