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Maras, Moray, and Salt Mines Tour with Snack Pack 10% OFF
Cusco, Peru
$39.60
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Overview
The Maras Moray Tours in the Sacred Valley of the Incas offer breathtaking views and a deep dive into ancient agricultural practices. This immersive experience reveals the remarkable Inca engineering and cultural heritage through guided exploration.
- 🌄 Visit the most unique sites in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, showcasing stunning landscapes and rich history.
- 🌱 Explore Moray, an ancient agricultural center where over 250 plant species were cultivated to enhance crop production during the Inca era.
- 🏞️ Discover the colonial village of Maras, known for its picturesque architecture and vibrant local culture.
- 🧂 Experience the impressive Salinas de Maras, a network of over 3,000 salt ponds worked by locals since pre-Columbian times.
- 👨🏫 Travel with a professional tour guide who provides a singular perspective on the significance of the Sacred Valley.
- 🚐 Enjoy round trip transportation from most Cusco hotels in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.
- 🥪 Savor a convenient lunch box included in the tour to keep you energized throughout the day.
- 💧 Stay hydrated with complimentary bottled water provided during your journey.
- 🎟️ Entrance fees to the Maras Salt Mines and Moray are included, ensuring a hassle-free experience.
- 👶 Specialized infant seats are available upon request, accommodating families traveling with young children.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Group Tour - English
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Comfortable transportation.
- Optional drop-off at Cusco's Plaza de Armas.
- Certified professional tour guide (English, Spanish, and Portuguese)
- Pickup at Plaza Regocijo, en Cusco.
- Snack kit included.
- Satellite internet connection during transportation.
- Air-conditioned transportation.
- Entrance fees to the Maras Salt Mines are not included in the tour.
- Entrance fees to the archaeological site of Moray are not included in the tour.
- Meals and drinks not mentioned above.
- Gratuities and tips, at each traveler's discretion.
Meeting point
Transfer pickup takes place at Plaza Regocijo, in Cusco, next to the central fountain of the square, between 07:45 h and 08:00 h. Please arrive at the meeting point within this window. If you arrive after the scheduled time, your absence will be treated as a NO SHOW, with no right to a refund.
Return details
We will end the tour with drop-off at Cusco's Plaza de Armas.
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Centro Historico De CuscoThe tour begins with a meeting point at Plaza Regocijo in Cusco, next to the main fountain in the square, where our team will be waiting for passengers between 7:45 and 8:00 a.m. After meeting the group, your guide will give a brief introduction to the tour and share some information about the places you will visit throughout the day. Each passenger will also receive an individual snack kit. We will then set off towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas, taking in the stunning Andean landscapes, agricultural fields, and mountains that define this remarkable region.
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ChincheroOur second stop will be at a traditional textile center in Chinchero, where you will learn more about the ancestral techniques of Andean weaving. During the visit, you will be introduced to alpaca fibers, natural dyeing techniques, and traditional methods used by local communities to produce their textiles. You will also discover how these traditional skills and techniques have been preserved and passed down through generations, while having the opportunity to observe the region’s distinctive textiles and craftsmanship up close.
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Sacred ValleyWe will continue our journey through the breathtaking Sacred Valley of the Incas, taking in the mountains, agricultural fields, and Andean communities that form part of the region’s distinctive landscape. Along the way, your guide will explain the importance of the Sacred Valley to Inca culture, as well as the geographical characteristics that made the area particularly suitable for agricultural development.
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Archaeological Site of MorayOur next visit will be to the Moray Archaeological Site, an ancient Inca agricultural complex featuring remarkable circular terraces built at different levels. The arrangement of these structures created variations in temperature and humidity, which has contributed to theories regarding their possible use for agricultural experimentation. During the visit, your guide will explain how the Incas made use of the terrain, changes in elevation, and microclimatic conditions to develop knowledge related to cultivation and the adaptation of different plant species.
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MarasAfter visiting Moray, we will continue to the village of Maras, a small Andean settlement that preserves elements of both its Inca heritage and colonial past. During the visit, we will walk through its streets and learn more about its history, architecture, and traditions, while your guide shares insights into the local community and Maras’s significance throughout different historical periods.
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Salt Maras PeruWe will then visit the impressive Maras Salt Mines, home to more than 3,000 small salt evaporation ponds spread across the mountain slopes. Salt is produced from a natural saltwater spring, which is channelled through a network of canals into the ponds. As the water evaporates under the sun, salt crystals are left behind and subsequently collected. This activity is still carried out by local communities and preserves traditional techniques that date back to pre-Inca times. During the visit, your guide will explain how the process works and its importance to the families of the region.
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ChincheroAfter completing our visit to the Maras Salt Mines, we will begin our return journey towards Cusco. Along the way, we will once again pass through the Chinchero area, taking in the rural landscapes of the Sacred Valley, agricultural fields, and mountains that line the road. This route offers an opportunity to appreciate a different perspective of the Andean landscape as we make our way back to the city.
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Centro Historico De CuscoAfter completing our visit to the textile center, we will begin the journey back to Cusco. Throughout the drive, we will continue to enjoy the Andean scenery, with its mountains, agricultural fields, and traditional communities. Upon arrival in the city, drop-off will be at Cusco’s Plaza de Armas, a convenient location from which you can continue exploring the historic center, discover its surroundings, and enjoy some free time to have lunch at your own expense before continuing with your activities.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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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Maras, Moray, and Salt Mines Tour with Snack Pack 10% OFF
Cusco, Peru
$39.60
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!