Description
This half-day tour is perfect for those looking for different landscapes and spectacular photos. We will visit Moray, a place with circular terraces that look like amphitheaters, and the Maras Salt Mines, where thousands of white salt pools create an incredible landscape in the middle of the mountains. It is a short, peaceful journey with beautiful views of the Sacred Valley.
Summary of the tour Maras - Moray in ATVs full day
- Moray circular terraces
- Maras town
- Maras Salt Mines (3,000 salt pools)
- Sacred Valley landscapes
Itinerary
Day 1: Maras & Moray Half-Day Tour
We begin the trip by picking you up from your hotel to head toward the northwest of Cusco. Our first stop is Moray, an impressive archaeological site with deep circular terraces that the Incas used as agricultural laboratories to test different crops. Then, we will pass through the picturesque town of Maras before reaching the Salt Mines, where you will see more than 3,000 salt pools that have been worked by local families since the time of the Incas. You will be able to learn about the extraction process and take unique photographs of the white contrast of the salt against the red mountains. Finally, we will return to Cusco.
It includes
- Pickup from your hotel (city center).
- Shared transportation for the entire tour.
- Professional guide who speaks Spanish and English.
- Departures available in the morning or afternoon.
Does not include
- Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC): Necessary to enter Moray.
- Entrance fee to the Maras Salt Mines: Paid directly at the site.
- Meals or drinks.
- Tips for the guide and the driver.
- Personal expenses.
Recommendations
- Shoes: Comfortable sneakers for walking on dirt paths.
- Sun: Use sunscreen and a hat, as there is little shade at these sites.
- Cash: Carry coins and small bills in soles for the entrance to the salt mines.
- Clothing: Use light clothing, but bring a windbreaker jacket for the open areas.
- Hydration: Bring water for the way; the tour lasts about 6 hours.
The itinerary experience
Important
- Documents: Carry your original ID or Passport.
- Access: At the Maras Salt Mines, walking between the pools is not allowed for conservation reasons.
- Schedules: If you take the morning tour, you will return in time for lunch in Cusco.
