About this experience
Explore part of the Sacred Valley on this half-day tour visiting two of its most fascinating sites. Travel in comfortable tourist transport with a professional guide while discovering the history, culture, and unique landscapes of the Andes.
Visit the impressive circular terraces of Moray, believed to have been an Inca agricultural experimentation center where different microclimates were created for crop cultivation. Continue to the famous Salineras de Maras, a spectacular network of thousands of salt ponds that have been harvested using traditional methods since pre-Inca times.
This tour is perfect for travelers who want to explore unique landscapes, learn about Inca innovation, and experience one of the most iconic areas near Cusco in a short amount of time.
At a glance
- Duration: 5 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 5 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
- Professional bilingual tour guide
- Tourist transportation
- Pick up from your hotel in Cusco
Not included
- Personal expenses and purchases at craft markets
- Moray
- Salt Mine
Itinerary and highlights
Pickup from your hotel in the center of Cusco between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m., followed by a scenic drive in tourist transportation towards the Sacred Valley. During the journey, you will enjoy beautiful Andean landscapes.
The first stop will be the archaeological site of Moray, an impressive complex of circular terraces believed to have been used by the Incas as an agricultural experimentation center, where different microclimates were created to cultivate a variety of crops.
Afterwards, the tour continues to the district of Maras to visit the famous Salineras de Maras, a group of thousands of salt ponds that have been traditionally exploited since pre-Inca times. Here, you will learn about the traditional salt extraction process and enjoy stunning views of the landscape.
Finally, we begin the return journey to Cusco, ending the tour near the main square.
Meeting and pickup information
- Our guide will contact you 10 minutes before arriving at your hotel located in the historical center.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Lama Glama Travel
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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