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Moray Ruins & Maras Salt Mines Tour

Historic salt mines clinging to the slopes of a canyon and mysterious circular Inca ruins: delve deep into Peru's Sacred Valley on this tour of Moray and Maras from Cusco.

Historic salt mines clinging to the slopes of a canyon and mysterious circular Inca ruins: delve deep into Peru's Sacred Valley on this tour of Moray and Maras from Cusco.

Moray Ruins & Maras Salt Mines Tour Itinerary

Having been picked up from your hotel at 8:20 am, you'll leave Cusco behind and head deep into the Sacred Valley of the Incas, a valley in the Peruvian Andes that is home to an astonishing number of Incan archaeological sites.

The first stop on your tour will be Maras, a picturesque town surrounded by stunning mountain landscapes, which has given its name to the salineras, or salt pans, that are located here. These salt mines are evaporation ponds that have been used to produce salt here since pre-Inca times, and the natural colour variation of the pools, staggered in terraces down the side of the canyon, make them a breathtakingly beautiful sight. You'll be able to see them in all their glory from the viewpoint.

You'll then be taken to Moray, where a mysterious Inca archaeological site is located. The ruins of the circular agricultural terraces, known as andenes, are thought to have been used by the Incas to create different microclimates in order to grow a variety of crops. You'll explore the area for an hour, enjoying their mythical history.

At the end of a fascinating Sacred Valley tour, you'll make the return journey to Cusco's historic centre, where you'll be dropped off near Plaza de Armas at 2:30 pm.

Cusco Tourist Card

If you want to get the entrance ticket to Moray before the day of the excursion, you can purchase the Cusco Tourist Card, which also includes access to the major tourist attractions of the city and the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

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Price

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Duration

6 hours.

Language The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Pickup from hotel and drop off in central Cusco

Transport by air–conditioned vehicle

English–speaking guide

Not included

Admission to Moray: S/ 70 (US$ 18.40) per person

Admission to Maras: S/ 15 (US$ 3.90) for Peruvian nationals, S/ 20 (US$ 5.30) for non–nationals

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You can book up until 12 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

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Accessibility

Physical: Not wheelchair accessible. Show more

Visual: Has measures for visual accessibility. Provides signage for wayfinding and orientation.

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Sustainability

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  • Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
  • Reduce, reuse, recycle.
  • Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
  • Uphold fair employment standards.
  • Foster the growth of local communities.
  • Preserve the integrity of local culture.
  • Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
  • Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
  • Operate with honesty and transparency.
  • Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

  • Printed material is avoided.
  • No single-use plastics are used.
  • The indigenous community participates in the management of the activity.
  • The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
  • The activity helps vulnerable groups.
  • No printing of documentation required.
  • Promotes local employment.
  • Has a gender equality policy.

Provider

Tayra Tours Adventures Show more

  • Tayra Tours Adventures

    Corporate name: Tayra Tours Adventures SAC

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Pets

Not permitted.

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