Maras & Moray

1 day (7 hours)

Up to 20

3,500m / 11,483ft

easy

1 day (7 hours)

20 pax

easy

3,500m

Overview

Unique tour of Maras and Moray, two of Cusco's most fascinating destinations. Pre-Inca salt mines and circular Inca terraces in one tour.

A unique tour of Maras and Moray, two of Cusco's most fascinating destinations. Maras is known for its famous salt mines, an impressive set of salt terraces on the mountain slopes used since pre-Inca times.

Moray is a unique archaeological site with circular terraces built by the Incas to experiment with different microclimates and agricultural techniques. Each terrace level presents a temperature difference, creating an open-air agricultural laboratory.

Experience Highlights

Itinerary at a Glance

Cusco – Moray – Maras Salt Mines – Cusco

Pickup from your hotel in Cusco between 8:00 and 8:30 AM. We head to the Sacred Valley through spectacular Andean landscapes with panoramic views of snow-capped mountains and farmland.

First stop at Moray, the impressive Inca agricultural experimentation center. Our guide will explain how the Incas used concentric circular terraces to create different microclimates and experiment with crops from various altitudes. Each level shows up to 5°C temperature difference.

We continue to the Maras Salt Mines, a visual spectacle of over 5,000 salt pools on the mountain slopes. This salt extraction system has been used since pre-Inca times and remains operational today. You will have time to walk through the pools and take photographs.

After the visit, we begin the return journey to Cusco, arriving approximately at 3:00 PM.

Accommodation

Max Altitude

3,500 msnm

Meals

Lunch

What Is Included?

Included

Professional guide
Hotel pickup
Tourist transport

Not Included

Meals
General Cusco Tourist Ticket: S/. 130 (Foreigners), S/. 70 (Nationals)
Tips
Personal expenses

Before You Go

Recommendations

Bring the Tourist Ticket purchased in advance or cash to buy it

Comfortable clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses and hat

Bring water and snacks

Bring cash in soles to buy artisanal salt at Maras

Suitable for the whole family including children and elderly

Pricing

2026 Tour Price

Price per person

US$18

This tour is guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 2 people. Prices may vary according to season.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I buy salt at Maras?

Yes, at the salt mines there are stalls where you can buy artisanal pink salt at a very good price. We recommend bringing cash in soles.

Is the tour suitable for elderly and children?

Yes, the tour has low difficulty and is accessible for people of all ages. The walks are short and on mostly flat terrain.

What is the Tourist Ticket?

It is a ticket that gives access to various archaeological sites in Cusco, including Moray. It can be purchased at the INC office or at the entrance of each site.