Maras & Moray Day Tour

The Maras and Moray Day Tour is a scenic excursion through the Sacred Valley that showcases the Incas’ remarkable agricultural knowledge and enduring local traditions. The day focuses on visiting the circular terraces of Moray, used for crop experimentation, and the striking Maras Salt Mines, where thousands of salt pools are still harvested by hand. It’s a relaxed, culture-rich experience with beautiful Andean landscapes and excellent photo opportunities.

The tour begins with pickup from your hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley, followed by a scenic drive through the Andean countryside, passing traditional villages and mountain views.

Your first stop is Moray, a unique Inca site made up of large circular terraces. Here, your guide explains how the Incas used these terraces as an agricultural research center to experiment with crops and adapt them to different microclimates.

Next, continue to the impressive Maras Salt Mines, where thousands of shallow salt pools cascade down the mountainside. Learn about the centuries-old salt-harvesting process that local families still practice today, and enjoy time to explore and take photos.

After visiting the salt mines, begin the return drive to Cusco or the Sacred Valley, arriving in the early afternoon.

This tour offers a perfect mix of history, culture, and stunning landscapes in a short and enriching day trip.

• Pickup time: typically between 8:00 and 8:30 AM from your hotel in Cusco

• Drop-off time: usually between 2:00 and 2:30 PM, depending on traffic, group size, and how long is spent at each site.

• Hotel pick up and drop off
• Transportation to all attractions
• Professional tour guide
• Entrance fees to all attractions

What’s not included:

• Any meals