Maras Moray Full Day Tour from Cusco to the Sacred Valley
Discover Maras, Moray, and the Salt Mines on a full-day tour from Cusco. History, culture, and unforgettable landscapes in the heart of the Sacred Valley. This full-day tour takes you to some of the most enigmatic and surprising places in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, from ancient agricultural laboratories to millenary salt mines.
Maras Moray Full Day
3,399m asl - Sacred Valley of the IncasDiscover Maras, Moray, and the Salt Mines on a full-day tour from Cusco. History, culture, and unforgettable landscapes in the heart of the Sacred Valley. This full-day tour takes you to some of the most enigmatic and surprising places in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. From Cusco, you will travel to the Andean highlands to explore three gems of the Inca legacy.
🌿 Moray: ancient concentric circles that functioned as agricultural laboratories, where the Incas experimented with microclimates and crops. A testament to the scientific ingenuity of this civilization.
🏘️ Maras: a charming colonial town that still preserves its traditional architecture and living customs. Walking through its streets is like traveling back in time. 🧂 Maras Salt Mines: more than 3,000 pre-Inca salt pans that form a surreal landscape in the middle of the mountains. Even today, local families continue the artisanal extraction of salt.
Complete Experience: This tour is ideal for travelers who want history, living culture, and unique landscapes without straying too far from Cusco. Accompanied by expert local guides, you will live an enriching and visually unforgettable experience exploring the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
General Summary
General Information
Service Type: Private (min 2 people)
Duration: Approximately 8 hours
Tour Start: Cusco – 8:30 a.m.
Maximum Altitude: 3,399 m a.s.l.
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Guide: English / Spanish
Description
Our adventure begins at 8:00 am, we will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco aboard our tourist transport. Our professional guide will give you a brief introduction to the tour and provide you with key information to fully enjoy the tour.
Our first stop will be in the town of Maras, a colonial-era Andean community, famous for its cobblestone streets, adobe houses with tile roofs, and its living history. There you will learn about the cultural legacy that is still preserved in the area.
Then, we will go to Moray, an ancient Inca agricultural research center. Its descending circular terraces were used by the Incas to experiment with crops in different microclimates. It is a unique site full of history that reveals the advanced knowledge of this civilization.
Our last visit will be to the impressive Salineras de Maras, where more than 3,000 salt pans have been exploited by hand since pre-Inca times. You will be able to observe the traditional salt collection process and appreciate this incredible white landscape that covers the mountainside.
Finally, we will return to the city of Cusco, arriving at approximately 2:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Featured Sites of the Tour Places and experiences
- 📍 Moray – Inca agricultural laboratory - 3,500 m.a.s.l.
Moray is one of the most enigmatic centers of the Inca legacy. Its amphitheater-shaped circular terraces were designed to experiment with microclimates and agricultural techniques.
- 📍 Maras – Colonial town with living history - 3,380 m.a.s.l.
This charming Andean town preserves colonial architecture and traditions that have lasted for centuries. Maras was an important area during the Viceroyalty and still preserves its 16th-century church and cobblestone streets.
- 📍 Salineras de Maras – Salt mines - 3,200 m.a.s.l.
Made up of more than 3,000 salt pans, these pre-Inca salt mines are still active today. The people of Maras continue to extract salt in the traditional way, using the salt water that emanates from a natural spring.
- 📍 Landscapes of the Sacred Valley - 2,700 m.a.s.l
Throughout the tour you will enjoy breathtaking views of the Peruvian Andes, fertile valleys, snow-capped mountains like Veronica, and fields cultivated by local communities. The visual contact with nature makes this tour an unforgettable experience.
Why choose this experience? Advantages and reasons
- Professional guides: Our local guides will explain with passion and knowledge the history, meaning and secrets behind each site visited.
- Safe and comfortable tourist transport: Modern vehicles with air conditioning and safety protocols.
- Impressive visual experience: Each place offers ideal settings for photography, whether for its history, architecture or natural landscapes.
- Cultural and natural route in a single day: Ideal for those looking for a combination of history, culture and nature without straying too far from Cusco.
- Support for local tourism: By choosing this tour, you are contributing to the sustainable development of the Andean communities.
Why travel with us? Quality Guarantee
- We are tour operators in the city of Cusco
- We work professionally
- We offer 100% tourist vehicles
- We care about the safety of our visitors
- We make your trip the best experience
- We are 100% responsible
- We care for the environment
- We are committed to quality service
- We have our own tourist restaurant
🚌 Pickup from your hotel in Cusco - 8:00 a.m. Start
We begin the adventure with pickup at your hotel. We will board our private tourist transport, accompanied by our professional guide, who will give us the first instructions.
🏘️ Maras – Andean colonial town Culture
We will visit its charming colonial town, characterized by narrow cobblestone streets and adobe houses with traditional quincha and tile roofs. Our guide will explain the history of the town and its importance.
🌿 Moray – Inca agricultural laboratory History
We will visit the impressive circular terraces of Moray, an ancient agricultural laboratory where the Incas experimented with different crops and microclimates. Our guide will explain the ingenuity of this civilization.
🧂 Maras Salt Mines – Salt mines Tradition
We will explore the more than 3,000 pre-Inca salt pans, where local families continue with the artisanal extraction of salt using ancestral techniques. A unique landscape in the world.
🏔️ Landscapes of the Sacred Valley Nature
Throughout the tour you will enjoy breathtaking views of the Peruvian Andes, fertile valleys, snow-capped mountains like Veronica, and fields cultivated by local communities. Free time for photographs.
🏠 Return to Cusco - 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. End
Finally, we will return to the city of Cusco, arriving approximately between 2:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. after having explored the most enigmatic places of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
✅ Maras Moray Tour Includes
Pickup from your hotel in Cusco
We start the day directly from your accommodation, avoiding additional transfers
Tourist transportation
Modern, tourist, and comfortable vehicle, with all safety protocols
Professional tour guide
Certified service in Spanish and English, specialized in Inca history
First aid assistance
Trained personnel to provide immediate attention during the tour
❌ Not Included
Breakfast
Box lunch during the tour
Additional personal expenses
Such as tips, snacks, souvenirs, etc.
Partial Tourist Ticket
Entrance ticket to Maras and archaeological sites
Beverages
Water, soft drinks, juices, or other beverages not specified in the tour
🌟 XTravel Recommendation
Bring personal documents, sunscreen, and comfortable clothes for the Sacred Valley. Discover Inca history! ✨
What to Bring - Maras Moray Full Day
- Personal documents Passport or ID card mandatory for registration and access to archaeological sites.
- Sunglasses Essential UV protection for the intense sun of the Sacred Valley at 3,399 meters of altitude.
- Sunscreen High factor to protect you from intense solar radiation in the Andean highlands.
- Cap or hat The sun is intense at noon during the tour of Maras and Moray.
- Rain poncho In case we have rain during the tour in the Sacred Valley.
- Extra money in soles For personal expenses, tips and souvenirs in the communities of Maras.
- Camera To capture the incredible landscapes and architecture of Moray and the Salt Mines.
- Bottled water or canteen To stay hydrated during the 8 hours of the full tour.
- Snacks Cookies, nuts, chocolate bar for extra energy during the tour.
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Small Group (2-3 people)
More personal and exclusive experience
Medium Group (4-7 people)
Perfect balance between price and privacy
Large Group (8+ people)
Ideal for large families and groups of friends
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