Cusco to Maras Salt Pools

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.

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.

The tour of Moray and Salineras de Maras is unique because it combines the thrill of adventure with the cultural richness of the Sacred Valley; travelers will tour impressive Andean landscapes by quad bike, visit Moray, ancient Inca agricultural laboratory with its famous circular platforms, and explore the amazing Salineras de Maras, a set of more than 3,000 salt pools that are still used since ancient times. Unlike other agencies, we offer small groups, expert local guides and plenty of time in each destination, ensuring a comfortable, safe and authentic experience. This tour is aimed at adventurous travelers, lovers of culture and nature, who seek to experience the Sacred Valley in a different and exciting way.