Moray & the Maras Salt Mines Day Trip

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

Description

Your hotel pickup will occur at the scheduled time, after which we will head to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Our first stop is the charming village of Maras, known for its colonial architecture. Next, we will visit the archaeological site of Moray, situated at 3500 meters (11,500 feet) above sea level, believed to have served as an experimental farm for the Incas. Here, we will observe the unique amphitheater of circular terraces.

Following this, we will visit a viewpoint to admire the salt mines of Maras, originating from the Inca era, which feature over 3 thousand salt ponds owned by local families. The salt is iodized during the dry season for commercial sale.

After the tour, we will return to the meeting point to conclude our trip.

Pickup

Pickup is exclusively from the Plaza de Armas in Cusco or hotels in the historic centers of Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, or Yucay. For accommodations in remote locations, we will contact you prior to the tour to arrange an alternative meeting point.

End of the tour

During booking, you can select your drop-off location at the end of the tour:

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