Cusco: Half-Day Private Tour to Maras and Moray

Highlights

• Explore Moray’s circular terraces and discover Inca agricultural engineering.
• Visit the traditional salt pools of Maras and learn about salt production.
• Enjoy Andean landscapes and local traditions with a professional guide.

Description

Enjoy a private half-day tour from Cusco and discover two of the most representative attractions of the Sacred Valley: Moray and the Maras Salt Mines. Travel comfortably in private transportation and explore each destination with a professional guide. Your experience begins with pickup directly from your hotel in Cusco. From there, travel toward the Sacred Valley through scenic Andean landscapes, agricultural fields, and traditional local communities. Your first stop is Moray, an impressive archaeological site made up of large circular terraces built into a natural depression. During the visit, your guide will explain the main theories about its purpose, the agricultural engineering developed by the Incas, and the characteristics of the different levels of the terraces. You will have time to explore the site, learn about its history, and take photographs of the surrounding landscapes. Next, continue to the Maras Salt Mines, a collection of thousands of small salt pools built along the mountainside. Saltwater from a natural spring flows into the pools, where salt is traditionally harvested by local families, a practice maintained for generations. During your visit, learn about the traditional salt production process and its importance to the local community. You will also have time to enjoy the panoramic views and take photographs. After visiting the salt mines, return to Cusco in private transportation. Since this is a private experience, you will be dropped off directly at your hotel in Cusco, providing greater comfort and convenience throughout the tour. This private half-day tour is an ideal way to discover Maras and Moray at your own pace, with personalized attention from a professional guide and no mandatory commercial stops.

Includes

Round-trip transportation from Cusco. Professional bilingual guide (English and Spanish). Guided visit to the Moray archaeological site. Visit to the Maras Salt Mines. First-aid kit. Oxygen tank for emergency assistance. Entrance ticket to the Maras Salt Mines.

Excludes

The entrance fee to Moray is S/ 70 per person and is not included in the tour price. Food and drinks. Personal expenses.

Important Information

• The exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking. Pickup is available directly from hotels located in Cusco. Provide your hotel name and address when booking. We recommend being ready 10 minutes before the pickup time. Bring your ID or passport during the tour. The tour is operated with private transportation and is exclusive to your group. The tour ends with a drop-off directly at your hotel in Cusco.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund