About this experience

Depart after breakfast at the hotel, heading along the Sacred Valley towards the archaeological site of Moray, approximately an hour and a half away. As with many Inca ruins, its exact function remains a mystery though the design of ever-wider concentric circular terraces meant each level had a different microclimate. Continue to Maras, where the salt ponds create a dazzling scene. The thousands of small ponds give work to and help feed many local families. During Inca times, the salt deposits were an important economic centre and of great value to the imperial economy. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel.

At a glance

Duration: 5 hr
Private experience

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Half-Day Private Tour to Maras and Moray

Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour5 hr

Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details

Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Tour arrangementPrivate 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
You should wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

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

Pickup and drop-off.
Admission to Maras.
Professional bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish).

Not included

Gratuities.
Personal expenses.
Cusco Tourist ticket - BTC

Itinerary and highlights

The archaeological site of Moray consists of mysterious concentric circular terraces that for some investigators would be an agricultural research center.

Then visit the archaeological remains of Maras. It is a surreal sight. Located so close to Moray and is an impressive complex of salt mining. They are large deposits of salt used for exchange for other products with other regions of the empire.

Meeting and pickup information

- Pick-up from hotels located at Cusco Historic Center.

Languages and tickets

English — Guide
Spanish — Guide
Mobile Only

Tour operator

LimaTours

Accessibility and practical details

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Note: The visit to Maras is subject to changes during the months of December to March due weather reasons (rainy season).
It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying in order to coordinate your activity
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
To visit Moray, it is important that you acquire your Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC)
You should wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?

The supplier lists a duration of 5 hr.

What are the pickup arrangements?

- Pick-up from hotels located at Cusco Historic Center.

Which guide languages are listed?

English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).

What ticket format is listed?

Mobile ticket.

What ticket age bands are listed?

Child tickets: age 5–10; Adult tickets: age 11+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.

What is the cancellation policy?