Day Trips from Cusco to Maras Salt Pools - page 7

The Sacred Valley is home to many of Peru's most famous destinations. On this full-day private tour from Cuzco, visit top sights including Incan and colonial structures, a weaving demonstration in Chinchero, circular formations at Moray, salt pools at Maras, Ollantaytambo and Pisac archaeological sites, plus a buffet lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Visit the stunning Sacred Valley, one of the most visited places in Peru, and a ‘must see’ when visiting. The sacred Valley is a beautiful and truly fascinating area, surrounded by mountains, Inca citadels, weaving villages and colourful markets, located approximately 15km north of Cuzco (1.5 hours by car). On this day tour you will visit the traditional weaving town of Chinchero, Moray, Maras, terraces of Pisac and its market, the Urubamba river and the fortress of Ollantaytambo. You will also have a tasty buffet lunch included in the tour price.

Get off the beaten path and discover two of the Sacred Valley’s lesser-known archaeological sites on a day trip to the Maras Salt Pools and the Inca village of Moray. This private tour gives you the freedom to tailor your itinerary and saves you the hassle hiring a car, so you can sit back and admire some of South America’s most spectacular natural scenery.

The MARAS & MORAY Tour is for nature lovers who have a free day or visitors who arrive in Cusco, during this walk you will be able to appreciate the flora and fauna throughout our trip. We will visit: the Inca agricultural experimental center of Moray, because they are terraces with microclimates. Continuing with our tour we go to Maras, also known as “salt mines.” At the end of this tour, you will be dropped off in Ollantaytambo.

Houses the most important salt mines of the Inca period and we also find the archaeological site of Moray which is an agricultural research center in Inca

Visit two of the Sacred Valley’s most fascinating archeological sites in one day on a day trip to the Salt Mines of Maras and the Agricultural Terraces of Moray from Cusco. Exploring with a guide helps you skip the hassle of making your way between the far-flung sites and ensures you get the historical context crucial to understanding these Inca engineering marvels.

Enjoy a different way to know part of the Sacred Valley of the Incas by ATV! On board the quad bikes, the route passes through remote villages and beautiful natural scenery that is graced by the Sacred Valley. The Moray platforms with their circular terraces, which form differentiated microclimates for agricultural production in the manner of the Incas, will be one of the attractions with stops for resting and local contemplation. The tour continues vibrantly through more challenging trails to the salt pans of Maras, a beautiful mountain covered by the white salt naturally produced by the salt water that runs down the hill, soaking the tanks of the terraces. This salt is removed until the water dries out over time, and marketed in the region, with some of it also exported to other countries. Still in Maras, there will be a chance to stroll through the streets of this small town, getting to know its historic center and enjoying the beautiful scenery around it.

Enjoy a different way to know part of the Sacred Valley of the Incas by ATV. On board the quad bikes, the route passes through remote villages and beautiful natural scenery that is graced by the Sacred Valley. The Moray platforms with their circular terraces, which form differentiated microclimates for agricultural production in the manner of the Incas, will be one of the attractions with stops for resting and local contemplation. The tour continues vibrantly through more challenging trails to the salt pans of Maras, a beautiful mountain covered by the white salt naturally produced by the salt water that runs down the hill, soaking the tanks of the terraces. This salt is removed until the water dries out over time, and marketed in the region, with some of it also exported to other countries. Still in Maras, there will be a chance to stroll through the streets of this small town, getting to know its historic center and enjoying the beautiful scenery around it.

Venture into the lush Andean lands and discover Peru's Sacred Valley on this full-day tour from Cusco. In Private service, visit all the main sites (Moray, Salineras, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo and Pisaq)

Complete your Sacred Valley bucket list in a single day on a group tour from Cusco. All-inclusive transportation enables you to experience the extensive itinerary both comfortably and efficiently. The excursion begins with visits to the artisan market at Chinchero, Salinas de Maras (Salt Mines), and Ollantaytambo Archeological Park. Later, enjoy exceptional views of the Sacred Valley and lunch (included) in Urubamba. In Pisaq, buy souvenirs at the artisanal market.

Maximize your vacation time in Cusco on a half-day group tour. The adventure starts in the Sacred Valley city of Maras, followed by the nearby Maras Salt Mines. Next, have your camera ready for the experimental agricultural terraces in Moray. In Chinchero, check out the royal hacienda of an Inca ruler and explore the artisan market. Round-trip transportation enables you to complete this full itinerary and still get back to Cusco by lunchtime.

As the operator of the Sacred Valley, World Explorer Peru stands out for offering a well-organized experience, with close attention and a service that takes care of details at every stage of the tour. Your tours reflect good itinerary planning, attentive guides and a focus on visitors enjoying not only the attractions, but also the trip itself. Coordination and punctuality are often strong points that provide peace of mind throughout the day. Together, it is an agency that conveys professionalism and commitment to make the experience in the Sacred Valley comfortable, clear and memorable for the traveler.