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 many of the top sights including Incan and colonial structures and a weaving demonstration in the village of Chinchero, mysterious circular formations at the Moray archaeological site, ancient salt pools at Maras, the Ollantaytambo archaeological site, the Pisac archaeological site, traditional food, and more.

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.

Return to find nature in the impressive Andes mountain range and experience the incredible landscapes of the Sacred Valley in ATV.

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)

Explore the Sacred Valley and some of the Incas' most extraordinary sights—and make your visiting experience personalized and hassle-free—on this private, full-day tour from Cusco. Visit the terraced agricultural site of Moray, the Maras Salt Mines, and the ancient Incan ruins of Ollantaytambo. Stop to sample Peruvian cuisine by the Urubamba River, and enjoy the option to continue to Machu Picchu or head back to Cusco at the end of the tour.

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.

Es la mejor forma de conocer los atractivos turisticos dentro de nuestra region asi como la mejor opcion antes de visitar Machu Picchu.