About this experience
Discover the beauty and history of the Cusco region on a private half-day tour to Moray and the Maras Salt Mines.
Travel comfortably from your hotel in Cusco with a bilingual guide and private transportation.
Visit a traditional textile center in Chinchero and learn about ancient Andean weaving techniques.
Explore the impressive Inca terraces of Moray and discover their fascinating agricultural history.
Walk through the traditional village of Maras and enjoy its peaceful colonial atmosphere.
Finish your experience at the spectacular Maras Salt Mines, where local families continue traditional salt production.
Enjoy an authentic Andean buffet lunch before returning to Cusco.
At a glance
- Duration: 5 hr 30 min
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 5 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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
- Round-trip transportation
- Hotel pick-up from hotels located in the Historic Center of Cusco
- General Tourist Ticket (Moray entrance)
- Andean buffet lunch
- Bilingual tour guide
- Entrance fee to the Maras Salt Mines
Not included
- Tips
- Additional food and beverages
Itinerary and highlights
Learn about traditional Andean weaving techniques, alpaca and sheep wool processing, and natural dyes made from plants and minerals.
Explore the impressive circular Inca terraces of Moray and learn how the site was used for agricultural experimentation and the study of different microclimates.
Admire more than 3,000 salt pools and learn about the traditional salt-extraction process that local families have preserved for generations.
Meeting and pickup information
- Please wait at the main entrance of your hotel within Cusco’s Historic Center 15 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Your driver will arrive in a tourist vehicle and will provide your name or reservation details for identification. If your hotel is located on a street that is not accessible to vehicles, we will arrange a nearby meeting point and provide clear instructions in advance.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Cusco Panoramic Expeditions
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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