About this experience
Embark on an unforgettable adventure to Moray, home to the breathtaking Inca agricultural terraces that will leave you in awe. These stunning circular terraces are a masterpiece of ancient engineering and offer some of the most incredible views in the Sacred Valley.
Next, we’ll take you to the famous Maras Salt Mines, a mesmerizing collection of salt pans carved into the mountainside. Watch in amazement as local artisans harvest salt by hand using centuries-old techniques, preserving a tradition passed down through generations.
This is more than just a tour—it’s a chance to connect with history, marvel at nature’s beauty, and experience the magic of the Andes. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime journey!
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr
Plan your experience
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
- Professional tour guide in Portuguese, English or Spanish.
- Agency services
- Pick up from your hotel
- Round-trip tourist transportation
Not included
- Moray
- Salinas de Maras
- Food, drinks and snacks
Itinerary and highlights
On this day, we will visit beautiful Inca villages with their colonial houses. During this unique and enjoyable journey, we will appreciate the treasures that this sacred land holds.
We will start the day by visiting the experimental agricultural terraces of Moray. These are a group of circular terraces that can reach depths of up to 150 meters. According to historians, these constructions served as an important Inca agricultural laboratory since their platforms were built with their respective irrigation canals, each of which had a microclimate. What stands out the most is the difference in average annual temperature between the top and bottom of the depressions, with a difference of up to 15°C.
Next, we will head to the colonial town of Maras, which preserves its Andean traditions and customs. We can admire its beautiful architecture and houses with colonial-style stone doors.
Finally, we will visit the Salinas de Maras. These salt mines continue to be exploited to this day, where farmers work daily, just as they did in Inca times. At the end of the tour, we will return to Cuzco and drop you off at your hotel.
Meeting and pickup information
- The pickup for all passengers will take place between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. at hotels located near the historic center of the city of Cusco.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Peru Grand 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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