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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Though they may not make the list of big-hitter Incan sites in Peru, the ruins at Moray and pre-Inca salt mines of Salineras are no less fascinating than their more famous counterparts. Discover these off-the-beaten-track ruins on this day tour from Cusco, which also includes a visit to the quiet colonial town of Maras. A guided tour makes it easy to explore less-frequented locales and includes informative commentary and round-trip transportation from Cusco.
Transport
Bi-lingual guide
Entrance Ticket: Partial 70 Soles (2 Days Validity) | Complete 130 Soles (10 Days Validity)
Meals
Entrance to Salineras (10 Soles)
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We will be picking you up from your hotel within the historic center of Cusco.
Please Note: This service doesn't include pick up in private residencies, example; Airbnb or hotels that are outside the historic center.
Maras, Maras, Peru We will be leaving from our office to Maras. Maras are home to over 3600 Salt Wells. Strategically dug into the mountainside, thousands of shallow pools filled with saltwater eventually evaporate and leave behind the crystallized salt, a process that has been practiced for more than 500 years. It’s believed that the salt pans were originally constructed by the Wari civilization, which predates the Inca. However, the Inca saw the economic opportunity in harvesting the salt of Maras and expanded the salt pans further up the mountainside. We will then be visiting the iconic, Moray agricultural terraces. Moray is 4.5 miles from the town of Maras and 39 miles from Cusco. The main feature that impresses travelers is its system of circular agricultural terraces, which are up to 330 feet deep. They are build using retaining walls connected by an irrigation system. Moray can be considered a crop lab– they used the terraces to create micro-climates and grow various products. 240 minutes
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
nicolasandersson
14 Jan 2020
Flawless service and everything was exceptionally well. The guide service was top class and the tour was incredible. I am very pleased to have had the opportunity of interacting witgh the owner Karen who was very helpful and informative which helped me organise and plan things seamlessly.
jackroberts987
13 Dec 2019
This trip would not have been so interesting without the expert advise of Karen. She did go above and beyond in organising the tour smoothly. From guide services to transport everything was organised smoothly.
nishasaxena5435
28 Oct 2019
We took this short trip to Maras, Moray and Salineras near Cusco in Sacred Valley. Karen was the lady who made this dream trip a memorable one. The guide was very attentive and has an excellent knowledge and is very inbformative and super friendly too. We are very delighted and highly recommend this company.
This tour in
Peru
is organized by
Machu Picchu Peru Cusco
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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