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From Cusco: Salt Mine of Maras and Moray Tour
Maras
About
Explore part of the Sacred Valley on this half-day tour visiting two of its most fascinating sites. Travel in comfortable tourist transport with a professional guide while discovering the history, culture, and unique landscapes of the Andes.
Visit the impressive circular terraces of Moray, believed to have been an Inca agricultural experimentation center where different microclimates were created for crop cultivation. Continue to the famous Salineras de Maras, a spectacular network of thousands of salt ponds that have been harvested using traditional methods since pre-Inca times.
This tour is perfect for travelers who want to explore unique landscapes, learn about Inca innovation, and expe...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional bilingual tour guide
Tourist transportation
Pick up from your hotel in Cusco
Personal expenses and purchases at craft markets
Moray
Salt Mine
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore part of the Sacred Valley on this half-day tour visiting two of its most fascinating sites. Travel in comfortable tourist transport with a professional guide while discovering the history, culture, and unique landscapes of the Andes.
Visit the impressive circular terraces of Moray, believed to have been an Inca agricultural experimentation center where different microclimates were created for crop cultivation. Continue to the famous Salineras de Maras, a spectacular network of thousands of salt ponds that have been harvested using traditional methods since pre-Inca times.
This tour is perfect for travelers who want to explore unique landscapes, learn about Inca innovation, and expe...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional bilingual tour guide
Tourist transportation
Pick up from your hotel in Cusco
Personal expenses and purchases at craft markets
Moray
Salt Mine
Itinerary
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Moray
Pickup from your hotel in the center of Cusco between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m., followed by a scenic drive in tourist transportation towards the Sacred Valley. During the journey, you will enjoy beautiful Andean landscapes.
The first stop will be the archaeological site of Moray, an impressive complex of circular terraces believed to have been used by the Incas as an agricultural experimentation center, where different microclimates were created to cultivate a variety of crops.
Afterwards, the tour continues to the district of Maras to visit the famous Salineras de Maras, a group of thousands of salt ponds that have been traditionally exploited since pre-Inca times. Here, you will learn about the traditional salt extraction process and enjoy stunning views of the landscape.
Finally, we begin the return journey to Cusco, ending the tour near the main square.
