Moray Maras
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Moray - Maras
Full Day from Cusco

Located high in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Moray is one of the most fascinating and enigmatic destinations in Cusco. Circular terraces, salt mines, and incredible landscapes.

🚐 Private transport
🏛️ Inca agricultural laboratory
🧂 Maras Salt Mines
👥 Private groups (1-4 pax)
🦙 Traditional weaving
Sedan $60 /vehicle
SUV $72 /vehicle
Minivan $85 /vehicle

Free cancellation up to 48h • Best price guaranteed • 24/7 assistance

Tour Summary

Schedule
Full day
From 07:00 - 18:00
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Pickup / Return
Your hotel in Cusco
Private round-trip transport
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Places to visit
Chinchero - Moray - Maras - Ollantaytambo
Salt Mines - Circular terraces
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Altitude
3,500 m / 11,482 ft
Sacred Valley
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Experience
Cultural
Archaeology and nature

Detailed Itinerary

Hour by hour, your adventure through Moray, Maras and the Sacred Valley

Explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas, surrounded by Andean mountains, snow-capped peaks, and a fertile, lush valley. Experience the rich culture and history as we tour the towns of Chinchero.

Visit the small Andean town of Chinchero and explore the archaeological site and its colonial temple. Immerse yourself in a colorful traditional weaving demonstration, with natural dyes made from local flowers, roots, and insects.

The tour continues with a visit to Moray, the circular terraces used as an experimental agricultural laboratory by the Incas. These terraces are believed to have been used to test different plants at different temperatures.

We will stop at the Maras salt mines to admire the magnificent white salt flats and witness the traditional artisanal salt extraction process for human consumption.

Then we will head to Urubamba to enjoy a buffet lunch with options for all tastes.

Followed by a visit to the Ollantaytambo archaeological site, where you can enjoy a pleasant tour of the archaeological complex and the living Inca citadel.

Finally, we will return to the city of Cusco, arriving at your hotel around 6:00 PM. End of an unforgettable experience!

The tour includes

  • ✔️ High quality and safety service
  • ✔️ Private transport + driver
  • ✔️ English-speaking tour guide
  • ✔️ All entrance tickets to archaeological sites
  • ✔️ Entrance ticket to the salt mines
  • ✔️ Lunch (buffet)
  • ✔️ Snacks and courtesy water bottle per person

Not included

  • ✖️ Drinks
  • ✖️ Tips
  • ✖️ Others not mentioned in the program
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Packing List

  • 🧢 Hat / sunglasses
  • 🧴 Sunscreen
  • 🥾 Trekking shoes
  • 🧥 Light clothing and windbreaker jacket
  • ☔ Raincoat or rain poncho (in rainy season)
  • 💰 Extra money for souvenirs, tips, etc.

🌟 Private package: Price per group, not per person! Maximum 4 passengers in a private vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

We answer your questions about the Moray, Maras and Sacred Valley tour

The tour lasts approximately 11 hours, from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, including transfers, visits to archaeological sites, and time for lunch.

Moray is an archaeological site with impressive circular terraces that functioned as an Inca agricultural laboratory, where they experimented with different microclimates to improve crops.

Private air-conditioned and heated transport: sedan for up to 3 passengers, SUV for up to 4 passengers, or minivan for larger groups. It all depends on the size of your group.

Yes, the tour includes buffet lunch at a traditional restaurant in Urubamba, with options for vegetarians and various dietary preferences.

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the tour. Between 24-48 hours, 50% is refunded. Less than 24 hours or no-show, no refund applies.

Yes, you can buy artisanal salt directly from the community members at the Maras Salt Mines. It is a unique and traditional souvenir of the region.