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From Cusco: Half-Day Tour to Maras and Moray

Terraced salt ponds at Maras Salt Mines in the Sacred Valley, near Cusco, Peru.
Terraced salt ponds at Maras Salt Mines in the Sacred Valley, near Cusco, Peru.
Moray archaeological site in Peru with circular terraces in the Sacred Valley.
Moray archaeological site in Peru with circular terraces against a mountainous backdrop.

Duration

6 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers included

Hotel pickup

    • See two major sites without spending your whole day on the road. This bundle includes hotel pickup, round-trip transfers, and a half-day guided tour.

    • Your bilingual guide connects the dots between ancient terraces and modern salt pools, adding depth to every stop along journey.

    • Walk through Moray’s concentric terraces and learn how the Incas once tested crops in different microclimates.

    • See Maras’s salt pools up close and watch how locals still collect salt from an underground stream using ancient methods.

    • Half-day trip to Maras and Moray

    • Hotel transfers from Cusco's Historic Center

    • Expert English, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking guide

    • Entry to Maras

    • Lunch

    • Cusco Tourist ticket - BTC

    • Ticket to the Salineras Salt mine (can be purchased on site)

  • TOTAL DURATION4 hours - 5 hours
    MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
    Timeline
    Map
    Your hotel in  Cusco's Historic Center
    Start point

    Your hotel in Cusco's Historic Center

    78 min by A/C Bus
    47 km
    Maras

    1. Maras

    Tickets included
    12 min by A/C Bus
    8.2 km
    Moray

    2. Moray

    83 min by A/C Bus
    52 km
    Plaza da Armas
    End point

    Plaza da Armas

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  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • What to bring

    • Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking if requested at pickup.

    • Bring a waterproof jacket or raincoat in case of rain.

    • Use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) and a sun hat for sun protection.

    • Bring cash (Peruvian soles) for entrance fees to the Salineras Salt Mine, as these are not included in your ticket.

    What’s not allowed

    • Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed on the tour vehicle.

    • Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

    • Most travelers can participate, but the tour is not recommended for those with reduced mobility.

    Additional information

    • Pickup is available only for hotels located in the Cusco Historic Center.

    • The tour operates in most weather conditions; please dress accordingly. Layers are your best bets here.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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