About this experience
What makes this visit special is the perfect combination of history, culture and unique landscapes in the Sacred Valley. Accompanied by a professional guide, you will discover Moray, an impressive Inca agricultural laboratory where circular platforms show the advanced technology of this civilization. In Maras you will know the charm of a traditional Andean village, with its colonial streets and panoramic views of the mountains. Finally, you will explore the famous Salineras de Maras, a collection of more than 3,000 salt pools used since pre-Inca times, where the tradition of artisanal extraction is still maintained.
This tour offers you tourist transport, specialized accompaniment and the opportunity to know three unique destinations in half a day, making it the ideal choice for those who want to make the most of their visit to Cusco and discover the cultural and natural richness of the Andes. Travel with Aremika Travel, a 100% local travel agent and operator in Cusco
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.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
- group service
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Guide
Not included
- Admission Maras Moray
- Salt Mines or Salt Mines.
- breakfast and lunch
Itinerary and highlights
We will visit the artisan center in Chinchero where we will see the Textile and ceramics that were inherited from their ancestors, Chinchero is one of the towns that resisted colonization while preserving its culture.
This town was founded When the Cusqueños left the city of Cusco when the Spaniards arrived.
in the old days it was very important for what was declared "Villa of San Francisco de Asís" (Villa: town that brings benefits).
The platforms of Moray are located 7 km from the town of Maras.
In the place we will find circular holes with circular platform constructions that were possibly used as an Agricultural laboratory in the time of the Incas.
Each terrace maintains its own micro climate, so it can contain up to 20 different types of micro-climates.
Las Salineras or Salt Mines. located northwest of the town of Maras are made up of about 2000 small wells with an average area of about 5 m², exploited since the Inca era, Colonial times and still being exploited by the locals.
Meeting and pickup information
- This second Option will only be if it starts to rain at the pick-up time, otherwise it should only be located at the first point.
- Plaza de Armas next to the pool or water fountain located in the center of the main square.
- The pickups are made from all downtown hotels in the city. If the hotels are located outside the historic center, a meeting point will be indicated.
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Aremika Travel
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- 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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