Peru · Archaeology

1-Day Maras and Moray Tour from Cusco with Salineras de Maras

1 Day Round trip from Cusco Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Travel through the beautiful landscapes of the Sacred Valley of the Incas
02 Explore the traditional town of Maras with its church and colonial portals
03 Marvel at the circular terraces of Moray, an Inca agricultural laboratory
04 Visit the Salineras de Maras, famous for its hundreds of salt wells
05 Possible stop at Chinchero, home to the ancient palace of Tupac Yupanqui

Begin with hotel pickup in Cusco and travel by minivan through the beautiful landscapes of the Sacred Valley to the traditional town of Maras, where you can see its church and colonial portals. Continue to the circular platforms of Moray, an Inca agricultural laboratory built in the 15th century, before visiting the Salineras de Maras, a group of more than two thousand natural salt wells. If the weather is optimal, the tour also includes a stop at the archaeological site of Chinchero, known for the ancient palace of Tupac Yupanqui. The experience ends back in Cusco.

From there, continue to the circular terraces of Moray, built by the Incas in the 15th century.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Cusco, Chinchero, Moray, Maras

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Maras, Moray and Salineras de Maras from Cusco

Cusco - Moray - Maras Salt Mines
The tour begins with tourist transport from Cusco to the town of Maras in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. From there, continue to the circular terraces of Moray, built by the Incas in the 15th century. Then take a short trip to the salt mines of Maras, famous for their hundreds of wells.
Salineras de Maras - Chinchero - Cusco
After visiting Maras and Moray, it is time to board the tourist transport back to Cusco. If the weather and the tour guide consider it appropriate, a stop will be made in the town and archaeological site of Chinchero, famous for housing the ancient palace of Tupac Yupanqui.
Return to Cusco
Finally, the tourist transport returns to Cusco. The service ends in a central square in the city, just a few steps from the tourist hotels and most restaurants.

Where this trip takes you

The Sacred Valley of the Incas, circular terraces of Moray, Salineras de Maras

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Cusco 4 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Complete transport
The "sprinter" transport is spacious and designed to provide maximum comfort for the tourist. The shared service is organized for a maximum of 8 tourists. It includes pickup from the visitor's hotel in Cusco.
Entrance to all sites
The tour includes the Cusco Tourist Ticket, which provides entrance to Moray and Chinchero. It also includes the entrance ticket to the Salineras de Maras, so the visitor will not have to queue to buy tickets.
Guide in English and Spanish
The visit to the tourist attractions is accompanied by an official professional tour guide. The shared service is available in English or Spanish. Private services offer more languages.