About this experience

Maras Moray:
It is located about 7 km southwest of Maras. They are gigantic natural holes in the surface of the land that were used to build terraces or agricultural terraces with their respective irrigation canals, is known as a biological experiment station quite advanced for its time that helped the settlers of the time.

Salineras: “Salt Mines”.
It consists of about 3000 small wells with an average area of about 5 m², in times of drought are filled or “watered” every 3 days with salt water emanating from the surface of the earth located at the top of the wells, so that when the water evaporates, the salt contained in it is solidifying, then the salt is beaten and thus granulated.

At a glance

Duration: 6 hr

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Maras Moray ATV Salt Mines Guided Tour

Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour6 hr

Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details

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

Set aside 6 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

First aid kit.
Oxigen.
Professional tour guide.
Tourist transportation.
We will pick you up at your hotel if you are near the main square of Cusco.
Personal ATVs.
Safety equipment helmets and gloves.

Not included

Entrance ticket to Salineras:
Entrance ticket to Moray:
Other expensives

Itinerary and highlights

MARAS MORAY.
We will pick you up from your hotel at 7:00 a.m. to go to Cruz Pata, after about 45 minutes to 01 hour we will arrive at the ATV base, then we will have a brief training session and then start our tour.

SALT MINES
As a final point of the visit we will have the salt mines, known as Salineras this because since ancient times they obtained the salt.
After our visit we will return to the ATV base and return to the city of Cusco.
Departures: 7:00 am and 12:00 pm.

Meeting and pickup information

All pickups are from hotels in the historic center of Cusco. If you are staying in a remote area, please contact us to arrange a meeting point.

Languages and tickets

English — Guide
Spanish — Guide
Mobile Only

Tour operator

Aremika Expeditions

Accessibility and practical details

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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 6 hr.

What are the pickup arrangements?

All pickups are from hotels in the historic center of Cusco. If you are staying in a remote area, please contact us to arrange a meeting point.

Which guide languages are listed?

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

What ticket format is listed?

Mobile ticket.

What ticket age bands are listed?

Youth tickets: age 12–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.

What is the cancellation policy?