Moray & the Maras Salt Mines Day Trip

On this excursion to Moray and the salt mines of Maras, we'll explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas and its significant Inca sites.

Description

Hotel pickup occurs at the designated time, followed by travel to the Sacred Valley. The trip begins in the village of Maras, which preserves its colonial architecture and stunning natural views. We will then visit the archaeological site of Moray, situated at 3500 meters (11,500 feet), thought to have served as an experimental agricultural site for the Incas over 500 years ago. The site features an amphitheater of circular terraces.

Following this, we will head to a viewpoint overlooking the salt mines of Maras, which trace back to the Inca era and are crucial to the region's history. The mine consists of over 3 thousand salt ponds, managed by local families, where salt is iodine-treated during the dry season for commercial sale.

The tour concludes with a return to the meeting point.

Pickup

Pickup is only from the Plaza de Armas in Cusco or hotels in the historic centers of Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, or Yucay. For guests in more remote locations, alternate meeting points will be arranged prior to the tour.

End of the tour

During booking, you can select your drop-off location at the tour's conclusion:

Your hotel in the Sacred Valley (Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, or Yucay)In the historic center of Cusco: near the Plaza de Armas, between Heladeros Street and Regocijo Square.