Maras & Moray Tour 1-Day
Discover the genius and magic of the Inca Empire on this Maras and Moray tour. Marvel at the breathtaking Maras Salt Mines, a striking complex of over 3,000 pink salt pans hand-harvested since pre-Inca times. Moray was an ingenious agricultural laboratory formed by concentric terraces.
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Over 3,000 Ancient Pink Salt Ponds
Witness the striking geometric landscape of Maras, where natural subterranean spring water is hand-harvested since pre-Inca times. -
Ingenious Concentric Terraces of Moray
Explore the sunken circular amphitheaters that served as the Inca civilization’s advanced agricultural microclimate laboratory. -
Sweeping Glacial Views of the Sacred Valley
Admire snow-capped peaks of Veronica and Chicón across the high-altitude Andean plateau. -
Flexible Tour Options: Private or Adventure ATV
Choose between a comfortable private cultural drive or an exhilarating quad-biking adventure across scenic rural trails.
Itinerary
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Maras & Moray Tour 1-Day
We will pick you up from your Cusco hotel at 8:10 a.m. Our first stop is the picturesque town of Maras, world-famous for the stunning Maras Salt Mines (Salineras de Maras). From a panoramic viewpoint, you will admire thousands of terraced salt pans that date back to pre-Inca times and learn how local families still harvest pool salt using traditional ancestral methods.
Next, we head to the Moray Archaeological Site, located at an altitude of 3,500 meters (11,480 feet). Here, you will explore the famous circular agricultural terraces that resemble a sunken amphitheater. Your guide will explain how the Incas used this unique structure as an advanced experimental agricultural lab to domesticate crops across varying microclimates.
After exploring these incredible Inca ruins, we begin our return journey to Cusco. We will arrive back at approximately 2:30 p.m., dropping you off near the historical Plaza de Armas in Cusco to wrap up your Sacred Valley excursion.
What's Included
INCLUDED IN THIS JOURNEY
Curated signature services included in your tour fare- Transport
- Professional English / Spanish guide
- Entrance fee ticket to the attractions
- Buffet Lunch
NOT INCLUDED IN THIS JOURNEY
Personal & optional items not covered in the fare- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
Unrivaled Andean Comfort & Private Speedboats
Travel with complete peace of mind. Our signature journeys feature private, modern high-speed boats across Lake Titicaca, climate-controlled vehicles with complimentary bottled water and on-board oxygen, and senior native guides born and raised in the communities you visit.
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