5-Hour Maras Moray Tour from Cusco with Salt Mines and Colonial Maras

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Check out the circular terraces of Maras Moray
• 02 Marvel at the salt mines of Maras, with more than 3,000 active salt deposits
• 03 Observe the colonial-style streets and gates of the town of Maras
• 04 Enjoy beautiful views of the snow-capped peaks of Veronica Mountain

Sign up for this tour from Cusco to explore the circular terraces of Maras Moray and discover their importance and function in the Inca era. Visit the colonial town of Maras and the impressive salt mines, where more than 3,000 salt deposits are still exploited by the local population. Along the way, enjoy beautiful views of the snow-capped peaks of Veronica Mountain.

Along the way, enjoy beautiful views of the snow-capped peaks of Veronica Mountain.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cusco, Moray, Maras

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Maras, Moray and Salt Mines Excursion

• At 8 am, our tourist transport will pick you up from your hotel, and then we will begin our adventure through the mountains to Moray, located in the Maras region.
• Once there, you will learn about the importance of this place and its function in the Inca era, and of course, take great photos of this fantastic site.
• Then, we will go to the town of Maras to observe its colonial style, including its Spanish streets and gates.
• After 15 more minutes in our tourist transport, we will arrive at the Salt Mines of Maras, an impressive place with more than 3,000 salt deposits that are still being exploited by the local population.
• At the end of the Maras Moray tour, you will return to Cusco, where our transportation will take you to the city centre, or, if it is a private service, to your respective hotel.
• Arrival in Cusco is at approximately 2:00 pm.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Professional guide (Spanish or English)
• Tourist transport with a professional driver

What's Not Included

• Entrance tickets (they can be bought at the main entrance of the places to visit)
• Boleto Turistico: Parcial (S/.70.00, only for Maras Moray and the Sacred Valley, valid for 2 days) or General (S/.130.00, also useful for the Cusco City Tour and Sacred Valley tour, valid for 10 days)
• Salt Mines of Maras ticket: S/.10.00
• Services not mentioned
• Water and snacks
• Tips

What to bring

• Tourist ticket (not included in the price; you can buy it at the door of the archaeological centres), and emergency money
• Passport or current identity document
• Small backpack (water bottle, snacks, and more)
• Extra cash (soles) to buy souvenirs (optional)
• Hat or cap for the sun and sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Comfortable sneakers for the visit
• Light and warm clothes
• Waterproof jacket/rain poncho if your visit is between October and March
• Camera and extra batteries

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cusco, Peru

Tour start

Cusco, Peru

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.