Moray Ruins & Maras Salt Mines Tour

Historic salt mines and mysterious circular Inca ruins: explore Peru's Sacred Valley on this tour of Moray and Maras from Cusco.

Moray Ruins & Maras Salt Mines Tour Itinerary

Your tour begins with a pickup from your hotel at 8:20 am, followed by a journey into the Sacred Valley of the Incas, known for its Incan archaeological sites.

The first destination is Maras, a town known for its salineras, or salt pans, which have been used for salt production since pre-Inca times. The evaporation ponds, arranged in terraces, offer a striking visual from the viewpoint.

Next, travel to Moray to explore a notable Inca archaeological site. The circular agricultural terraces, or andenes, were used to create microclimates for diverse crop growth. Spend an hour investigating this area.

After the tour, return to Cusco's historic centre, arriving near Plaza de Armas at 2:30 pm.

Cusco Tourist Card

You can obtain the entrance ticket to Moray by purchasing the Cusco Tourist Card, which grants access to major attractions in the city and the Sacred Valley.

Hotel Pickup

This tour includes pickup from specified locations in Cusco:

Historical centre (San Blas, Calle Nueva alta, Saphi, Ruins, Matara, San Pedro, Av. Sol, Tullumayu, Huascar).Santa Ana (to the temple of Santa Ana).Recoleta (to the temple and nearby streets).Zaguán del Cielo.Lucrepata.Wanchaq (Pachacuteq oval, Infancia, Estadio Garcilaso, Plaza Tupac Amaru).Santiago (Grau Bridge, Pasaje Esmeralda).

If your hotel is in another location, instructions for the meeting point near Plaza de Armas will be provided.