Moray & the Maras Salt Mines Day Trip

On this excursion to Moray and the salt mines of Maras, we'll explore key sites of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, including the picturesque town of Maras and the archaeological site of Moray.

Description

Pick-up will occur at your hotel at the scheduled time, followed by a journey to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Our day trip begins in the colonial village of Maras, surrounded by scenic landscapes. Next, we will visit the archaeological site of Moray, situated at 3500 meters (11,500 feet) above sea level, believed to have functioned as an Inca experimental farm over 500 years ago, featuring the unique amphitheater of circular terraces.

We will then ascend to a viewpoint for a view of the salt mines of Maras, which date back to the Inca period and consist of over 3 thousand salt ponds owned by local families. The salt is treated with iodine during the dry season for commercial sale.

We will return to the meeting point to conclude our day trip.

Pickup

Pick-ups are available only from the Plaza de Armas in Cusco or hotels in the historic center of Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, or Yucay. If you are in more remote areas, alternative meeting points will be arranged prior to the tour.

End of the tour

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

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.