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Maras Salt Mines and Moray Terraces Tour from Cusco

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LANGUAGE
Half day
DURATION
100 m.
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Easy
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  • Maras
  • Moray
  • Maras salt mines
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Half day
DURATION
100 m.
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Explore the Ancient Inca Agricultural Laboratory and Over 3,000 Natural Salt Pools

Route
  • Maras
  • Moray
  • Maras salt mines

Looking for a breathtaking half-day excursion in the Sacred Valley of the Incas? Join our premier guided tour to discover two of Peru’s most fascinating historical landmarks just outside Cusco. Step back in time at the circular Inca terraces of Moray, an ancient agricultural laboratory engineered with unique microclimates to cultivate diverse Andean crops. Next, journey to the spectacular Maras Salt Mines, where more than 3,000 natural salt pans cascade dramatically down the mountain slopes. Witness local artisan families harvesting pink mineral salt using traditional pre-Inca methods. Combining stunning mountain landscapes, cultural history, and world-class photography opportunities, this is an essential addition to your itinerary.

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Tour Itinerary

We are pleased to invite you to an exciting tour of some of the most fascinating places in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Our tour starts early, with an 8:00 a.m. pick-up at your hotel in Cusco. First we head to the town of Maras to visit the salt mines. During this tour we will observe the Vilcanota Mountain Range and its impressive snow-capped peaks that extend throughout the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Then we will head directly to the impressive salt mines, also known as the "salt mines". Here, we will witness some 3000 small wells, which during the dry season are filled or "irrigated" every 3 days with salt water emanating from a natural spring located at the top of the wells so that, as the water evaporates, the salt contained in it gradually solidifies.

After exploring the salt pans, we will head to Moray to visit its agricultural center. Here, we will learn more about the innovative agricultural techniques used by the Incas and how they contributed to the development of their civilization.

Finally, our tour will come to an end around 2:00 p.m. in the historic center of the city of Cusco, where you can continue exploring on your own or return to your accommodation.

Tour Map

Map of the Maras, Moray and Salt Mines Tour from Cusco

Inclusions

What's Included

  • A day before we will provide you with complete tour information.
  • We will stop by your hotel before starting the tour.
  • Tourist transportation during the tour - Round trip.
  • Entrance ticket to all tourist attractions
  • Professional English/Spanish speaking guide for the tour.
  • The tour includes a first aid kit for emergencies.

Not Included

  • Meals
  • Hotel in Cusco.
  • Other services not mentioned.

Recommendations

  • Bring your original identity card or passport.
  • We suggest you to take the tour with sneakers or comfortable shoes for the walk.
  • Bring money, preferably soles.
  • Bring a small backpack with your camera, hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water.
  • Have the tourist ticket at hand before entering each attraction.

Places You Will Visit

Maras is a town located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas
Place 1

Maras

Maras is a quaint town located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, known mainly for its impressive salt mines. In addition to its natural beauty, the town preserves colonial architecture and cobblestone streets. The salt mines of Maras are a unique wonder, composed of thousands of salt evaporation wells dating back to Inca times.

The salt mines of Maras are a natural and historical wonder
Place 2

Salt Mines of Maras

The salt mines of Maras are a natural and historical wonder, composed of more than four thousand salt evaporation wells that are filled with salt water from a natural spring located at the top. This salt water is allowed to evaporate gradually, leaving salt crystals that are collected and processed. The salt pans offer a breathtaking view, with a landscape that looks like something out of another world, where the salt wells create a mosaic of colors that vary according to the sunlight.

Moray Archaeological Complex
Place 3

Moray

Moray is a very peculiar archaeological complex due to its unique design of concentric circular platforms. These terraces served as an experimental agricultural laboratory during the Inca Empire. It is believed that the layout of the terraces and their strategic location created different microclimates that allowed experimentation with a variety of crops. The view from Moray is spectacular, with the terraced terraces creating a geometric pattern in the landscape.

Rates & Booking

We offer options to suit different budgets. The price depends on whether you choose a shared group service or a private tour. The rate is per person.

Shared Service
USD 55
Price per person
  • Tour Maras Moray Salineras in Cusco
  • Entrance fees to all tourist attractions
  • Group Guided Tour
Private Service
USD 99
Price per person
  • Tour Maras Moray Salineras in Cusco
  • Entrance fees to all tourist attractions
  • Private guide
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Price Considerations

  • Price per person
  • Minimum 2 travelers

If you have questions about tour prices, destinations, or travel experiences in Peru, our team is here to help you plan your trip.

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Frequently Asked Questions

As an agency, we offer pick-up service directly at your hotel. From there, we will go to the tourist transportation, the tourist transportation will take us to the different tourist centers to visit them, from there we start our tour. The tour will end at the main square.

The tour of Maras, Moray and Salineras does have entrance fees, but these are included in your package. It is not necessary to worry about buying them separately, since we have managed all the necessary permits and accesses as part of giving you one of the best experiences in this visit.

The duration of the visit to the different tourist attractions of Maras, Moray and Salineras is usually approximately 30 to 45 minutes for each site.

We will make brief strategic stops along the way so that you can fully enjoy the breathtaking views and make your trip a more memorable one.

Although the altitude during the Maras, Moray and Salineras tour is not significantly high, it is recommended to take acclimatization measures, especially if you are coming from lower altitudes. It is important to be prepared for any eventuality related to the altitude.

Yes, you can dress lightly and comfortably for this tour, as the climates in the places you will visit will be a bit warmer.

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Tour Photos

  • Aerial view of the Moray Circular Platforms
    Aerial view of the Moray Circular Platforms

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Best experience in Cusco My experience with Andino Peru Tour was wonderful. Impeccable, honest, punctual, respectable work. I only have compliments for everyone on the team, from Ricardo, who first assisted us via WhatsApp, to the transfer back home, as well as all the guides, hotel receptionists, and drivers involved in these five days in Cusco. Tupananchiskama, Peru 🇵🇪
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Andino Peru Tours is a 10! Ricardo, from Andino Peru Tours, has always been very attentive, since our first contact. He was careful with our stay, always looking to know how we were and if we needed anything. We really like the tours and guides offered by the agency, including he managed to change one of the tours that was already included in the package to better meet our needs. It was all very organized. We really enjoyed traveling with Andino Peru Tours and we recommend the agency.
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Excellent experience, highly recommended!! We loved the experience, they are very punctual, they coordinated everything perfectly. All the tours that we wanted for our trip were included. Our agent was always attentive to our itinerary and needs. I highly recommend it 10/10 👌🏼😃
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Experience Traveling with Andino Perú Tours was a wonderful experience in every way, very good logistics, super punctual in everything, the quality and comfort of the hotels is exceptional, the meals, in addition to that, all the tours we took were to our liking, with supremely professional guides (Jhon, Guillermo and Aníbal excellent), with a lot of knowledge and super attentive to the tourist. I highly recommend this agency, for us it was a dream trip and they met all our expectations in terms of support. Thank you very much Andino Tours
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Everything great, I congratulate you, I loved it. Everything excellent, I congratulate you, everything very good, the logistics in transport, hotels, restaurants, the best were the tour guides, very professional in the history of each site visited, the names of these guides JHON machupicho, Guillermo sacred valley, Aníbal rainbow mountain, Cristian humbatay lagoon. They get a 10 out of 10. We came recommended by friends and we are going to recommend them to others.
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I liked everything, it was spectacular Traveling with Andino Perú Tours was spectacular since it is a very responsible company that has very good logistics, with very good guides who are trained to explain and make your experience better. Just like Jhon, Guillermo, and Aníbal, in general the hotels were comfortable and the food was super delicious
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Incredible experience Communication, service, and organization were impeccable. All the tours and experiences we took were very good and formidable, especially the tour to Humantay Lake with Mary and the tour in Machu Picchu with Verónica.
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Everything was very good! Everything went perfectly: very punctual, excellent guides, transportation. Communication is very good and available at all times. Highly recommended!
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Spectacular. We were happy with our trip through Cusco with Andino Perú Tours. From the first moment, we felt very close and warm attention, always looking out for us and resolving every doubt with kindness. We did Machu Picchu and the Rainbow Mountain, and everything turned out perfect. The service was excellent from beginning to end. The hotel was very good, comfortable, and well-located. The guides were very good, attentive, and always willing to help us. The transportation was also excellent: punctual, safe, and comfortable for all transfers. Without a doubt, a highly recommended agency. If you visit Cusco and want a well-organized experience with a personal touch, don't hesitate! We would travel with them again.
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Excellent services Excellent services, all the visits and tours were very organized, and each of the staff members were excellent professionals and people. That made every travel experience turn out spectacular and be very special and unforgettable. Thank you very much Ricardo for your excellent services and to the entire Andino Peru Tours team

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