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MARAS & MORAY

Explore the dazzling salt pools of Maras, still harvested by local families using ancient techniques.
Continue to Moray, where circular terraces reveal the Inca’s agricultural ingenuity. This morning tour blends nature, history, and innovation. 

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Type of Excursion

Fotography, Nature

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Difficulty

Easy

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Service

Group Tour (18 max.)

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Transport

Van

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Duration

5 Hours

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Schedules

8:30am

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

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08:30 AM – Departure from Cusco

Passengers are collected from their respective hotels to begin the journey heading toward the charming town of Chinchero..

09:15 AM – Chinchero: Cultural Encounter

Visit a traditional Andean community known for its vibrant textile heritage. Local weavers will demonstrate ancestral techniques using natural dyes and intricate patterns that reflect their deep connection to nature and tradition.

10:30 AM – Maras Salt Mines

Explore the stunning salt terraces of Maras, a network of thousands of shallow pools carved into the mountainside. These have been used since pre-Inca times to harvest salt through natural evaporation—a truly unique and photogenic landscape.

11:30 AM – Moray Agricultural Laboratory

Discover the fascinating circular terraces of Moray, believed to have been an Inca agricultural research center. Each level creates a different microclimate, allowing ancient farmers to experiment with crop cultivation.

2:00 PM – Arrival in Cusco

After a day filled with history and beauty, the journey back begins.

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

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Hotel pick-up for accommodations located in the city center of Cusco

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Bilingual tour guide: English / Spanish

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:

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The Tourist Ticket (BTC) grants visitors access to the archaeological sites of Moray.

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Entrance ticket to the Salt Mines of Maras

PRICE
Per Person

Frecuent Questions

MY ACCOMMODATION IS OUTSIDE CUSCO CENTER

A designated meeting point can be arranged in the city center (historical center) for your convenience. Alternatively, transportation services can be provided for an additional fee.

ABOUT THE TOURIST TICKET "BTC"

The Tourist Ticket (BTC) is a mandatory ticket for all visitors and allows access to 16 different attractions in the city of Cusco and surroundings (museums, theaters, archaeological sites, etc.). Some of the attractions are mentioned in our activities. The Tourist Ticket (BTC) is divided as follows: 1) GENERAL TICKET for adults: Valid for 10 days. This ticket allows you to visit the following attractions: - Sacsayhuaman - Qenqo - Puca Pucara - Tambomachay - Museum of Contemporary Art - Regional Historical Museum - Museum of Popular Art - Qoricancha Site Museum - Qosqo Native Art Center - Pachacuteq Inca Monument - Piquillacta - Tipon - Pisac - Ollantaytambo - Chinchero - Moray 2) PARTIAL TICKET FOR ADULTS: It is subdivided into 3 Circuits. CIRCUIT 1: Valid for 1 day. This ticket allows you to visit the following attractions: - Sacsayhuaman - Quenqo - Puca Pucara - Tambomachay CIRCUIT 2: Valid for 2 days. This ticket allows you to visit the following attractions: - Regional Historical Museum - Museum of Contemporary Art - Museum of Popular Art - Qorikancha Site Museum - Qosqo Native Art Center - Pachacutec Inca Monument CIRCUIT 3: Valid for 2 days. This ticket allows you to visit the following attractions: - Pisac - Ollantaytambo - Chinchero - Moray --> The ticket price may vary depending on the type selected, ranging from S/70 (24 USD) for the partial ticket to S/130 (40 USD) for the full ticket. --> The Tourist Ticket (BTC) is available for purchase on-site at the entrance of each attraction. --> The Tourist Ticket (BTC) is NOT valid to visit Machu Picchu.

ABOUT THE TICKET TO THE SALT MINES OF MARAS

The entrance ticket to the Salt Mines of Maras is not included in the Tourist Ticket (BTC), as this site does not fall under the jurisdiction of the Peruvian government. Visitors wishing to enter must purchase a separate ticket, which costs approximately S/20 (8 USD) per person and is available for purchase on-site at the cathedral's entrance.

CHANGES, CANCELLATIONS AND REFUND POLICIES

CHANGE OF TRAVEL DATE

  • Changes will be accepted up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled date of the activity.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

  • Cancellations requested at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled activity date are eligible for a full refund.

  • Cancellations made within 24 hours of the activity date are non-refundable.

  • In cases of force majeure—such as strikes, social unrest, natural disasters, or other events beyond the control of the company or the client—refunds may be issued; however, the refundable amount will be subject to evaluation based on the specific circumstances.

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