Maras Moray & Salt Mines Tour – Cusco Peru

Moray Maras & Salt Mines Peru Tour

Explore the hidden gems of the Sacred Valley on our Maras, Moray & Salt Mines Tour Half-Day, perfect for travelers with limited time who still want to experience the magic of the Andes. This guided tour takes you to Moray, a fascinating Inca site known for its circular agricultural terraces, once used as an experimental farming lab. Next, explore the charming colonial town of Maras, where cobbled streets and ancient doorways preserve the feel of centuries past. Finally, marvel at the striking Maras Salt Mines (Salineras), a surreal landscape of thousands of salt pools cascading down the mountainside—still harvested today using traditional methods.

Highlights of Maras Moray & Salt Mines Tour

• Uncover the captivating origins and significance of the Moray terraces, delving into the Inca’s innovative cultivation methods and their exploration of diverse crops within distinct microclimates.

• Step into the awe-inspiring Maras Salt Mines, where the mountainside is adorned with thousands of salt pools, a living testament to an ancient method of salt extraction that still operates today. It’s a sight to behold.

• Discover the ancestral method of salt extraction in the Maras Salt Mines, a time-honored practice that has been transmitted from one generation of local families to the next.

• Take in the awe-inspiring panoramic vistas of the Sacred Valley, marveling at its stunning natural landscapes and the intricate agricultural terraces that dot the region.

• Delve into the captivating history and culture of the area as knowledgeable local guides provide intriguing anecdotes and in-depth knowledge about the Inca civilization and indigenous customs. Interacting with these guides will provide you with unique insights and a more personal experience.

• Marvel at the fantastic views of the Sacred Valley Mountain Range

MORAY AND MARAS SALT POOLS – HALF-DAY ITINERARY

Hotel Pick-Up in Cusco

This incredible day outside the city begins with pickup from your accommodation around 8:00 am. We will head towards the town of Chinchero, located in the mall area. The journey takes just over an hour and is a beautiful ride through the mountains, providing the most spectacular views. You will discover immense snow-capped mountains, vast fields of corn, and attractive villages.

Upon arrival, we will attend a demonstration of the handwoven textiles made by the local women. They are experts in this art, which has been a tradition for hundreds of years, using entirely natural dyes.

Visit to Moray – Inca Agricultural Terraces

Your first stop is Moray, an incredible archaeological site featuring enormous circular terraces once used by the Incas for agricultural experimentation. Learn how each level created a different microclimate to cultivate various crops.

Maras Town – Colonial Charm

Next, visit the quaint town of Maras, renowned for its colonial architecture, stunning wooden doorways, and tranquil atmosphere. Get a glimpse of rural Andean life as you walk through this historic village.

Maras Salt Mines (Salineras de Maras)

Continue to the awe-inspiring Salt Mines of Maras, a breathtaking hillside covered in thousands of salt pools that have been used since pre-Inca times. Watch local families harvest salt using traditional techniques and take stunning panoramic photos of this unique landscape.

Return to Cusco

After an enriching cultural and historical experience, rest assured as you return to Cusco in your private or group transport.

What Is Included For Maras Moray & Salt Mines Half Day Tour?

• Pre-departure briefing: We’ll meet you at your hotel for an orientation before your Maras Moray Tour.
• Experienced Guide: All our guides are graduates of the professional career of Tourism at the National University San Antonio Abad of Cusco. Our guides are chosen for their professionalism, experience, responsibility, seriousness, unbridled passion for exploring, and desire to share in the experience. They’ll make sure you are safe and happy.
• Transportation: All your transportation is included in this half-day Maras, Moray & Salt Mines Private Tour. We’ll pick you up from your hotel to explore Moray and Maras Salt Mines.

What Is Not Included for Moray Maras Salt Mines Tour?

• Entrance Fees: You must have a tourist ticket to enter Moray. The tourist ticket is currently 70 soles for a one-day ticket or 130 soles for a 10-day ticket. This one ticket will give you access to many other locations in the Sacred Valley, as well as some museums and places of interest in Cusco. Admission to the Salt Mines of Maras is separate of 10 soles
• Meals: There are no meals served during this tour. You should be back in Cusco in time to enjoy lunch on your own. (most people prefer to eat at a restaurant of their choosing due to budgetary and culinary preferences.)
• Items of a personal nature and souvenirs
• A tip for your guide is optional

Moray and Maras Salt Pools half-day tour

Explore the Sacred Valley in a whole new manner with Magical Peru Expeditions, and don’t miss out on the Moray Maras Salt Mines, Ollantaytambo, or Chinchero. Our innovative spirit is only one of the many things that set our local business apart and makes us the best choice to guarantee you the vacation of a lifetime.

Things You Must Take for the Tour Moray and Maras Salt Mines

• Sun hat.
• Sunscreen cream (factor 35) is recommended.
• Waterproof jacket or rainponcho.
• Water.
• Camera and video camera.

TOURIST TICKET TO CUSCO

To visit the Maras Moray, you will require a visitor ticket. All of their information is provided below.

The only ticket that permits you to access the most major tourist attractions in and around Cusco is the Cusco Boleto Turistico. With this ticket, you may see Inca Ruins, museums, and traditional Peruvian dances every day at 7:00 p.m.  The tourist ticket does not need to be reserved in advance; simply purchase it at the first venue you visit. Only cash is accepted. There are two kinds of tickets.

1. THE GENERAL TOURIST TICKET TO CUSCO

The BTG is also known as the Cusco Tourist Ticket. (In Spanish, it is known as the Boleto Turistico Integral Cusco). This comprehensive tourist ticket to Cusco allows you to visit all 16 tourist attractions in the Cusco region: If you wish to tour sites in both Cusco and the Sacred Valley, the complete “General Boleto Turistico” is your best option.

• 130.00 Soles is the price.
• 70.00 soles for students

10 days validity

2. A PARTIAL TOURIST TICKET TO CUSCO

The partial Cusco tourist ticket only lasts one or two days. It permits you to explore select Inca archeological ruins, which are organized into tourist circuits. Students and children are not eligible for this partial Cusco tourist ticket. If you merely intend to see Maras Moray, But not the Cusco City Tour; the best alternative is the half-one.

• 70.00 Soles is the price.

TICKET TO THE SALT MINE

The straight admission ticket to the salt mine costs 15 soles (US $5).

Prices to Visit Moray Maras & Salt Mines.

There are two options:

1 option/private service.

• The price will depend on the number of people and the season of the year.

Two options are group service.

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Write us at info@magicalperuexpeditions.com

Also, we organize the Moray Maras Salt Mines and Pisac Archaeological Site and Market Tour, which appears in Private Services and is calculated by the number of participants and the location of the hotel. Please let us know.

Request a Quote: Magical Peru Expeditions can customize this private tour just for you. Any factor can be adjusted: activities, times, hotels, and other destinations. Call us at 51 941011519 or write us.

If you would like to begin your Moray Maras & Salt Mines Tour with Pisac Ruins from any hotel in the Sacred Valley, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, or other locations, ask to be ready at least three days in advance; otherwise, we cannot Guarantee availability.”