Maras Moray Tour & Group Service

Itinerary of the Tour to Maras Moray:

08:00 - 08:30: Pick up from lodging - Chinchero - Maras - Moray

After you have breakfast at your accommodation, our professional guide will pick you up between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. to take you to Chinchero, a small colonial village known for preserving many pre-Columbian traditions. There, we will make a brief stop where you will have the opportunity to see a demonstration of Andean textiles and learn about the ancestral techniques still used today. Those passengers who have already attended a textile demonstration on another tour can take advantage of this free time to explore the picturesque streets of the village and learn more about local customs, such as the production of 'chicha' or meeting a local resident walking with their llama.

Next, we will transport ourselves to Maras, one of the four producers of pink salt in the world. Located on the Qaqa Wiñay mountain (3,380 meters / 11,080 feet), you will be able to appreciate the ingenuity of the Incas, who dug more than 3,000 mines or pools in the mountain for salt extraction, using a manual system that, due to its effectiveness, remains in use to this day. Here, the tour of the Maras Salt Mines will offer you the best views of the pools from above. To complement this information, we will make a second stop at an establishment, where you will learn about the processing of salt, as well as its uses and applications. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to taste and purchase the salts extracted from the mines, known for their many properties.

It will be the turn to get to know the town of Moray, highlighted mainly by the existence of 3 "coliseums", circular platforms or terrace systems that the Incas used for their crops, activating in the same geographical space, different microclimates for agricultural production, generating different temperatures between the depressions of the terraces, built according to the orientation of the sun and wind. We will take a walking tour of the platforms that will allow you to learn in depth how this ingenious terrace system worked

13:30 - 14:00: Return to Cusco

After knowing two of the most popular attractions of the Sacred Valley, it is time to return to Cusco, arriving at Plaza Regocijo or Plateros Street (Historic Center of Cusco) around 2:00 p.m.

After doing this tour, you will have time to live a new excursion with Guru Explorers, allowing you to enjoy, explore and discover the wonders of Peru in a tour, more than physical.

Note: This tour only operates in the morning.

Price of the Maras Moray Tour includes: 

• Departure from the lodging in the historic center of Cusco. The streets of the city are narrow, an aspect that limits vehicular access to certain places; in this case the guide will suggest a nearby point to pass looking for you and enjoy the tour.
• Return to Regocijo Square or Plateros Street (One block away from the Plaza de Armas in Cusco) (Historic Center of the city).
• Professional guide in English and Spanish (other languages are available on private tours). The guiding may be bilingual in both English and Spanish

Price of the Maras Moray Tour excludes:

• Transfer from hotels outside the city of Cusco, such as Urubamba, Pisac or others available; you should check if there are any extra charges with Guru Explorers.
• Tips for the guide.
• Beverages.
• Breakfast, lunch or other food not specified in the itinerary.
• Tourist ticket: see information below (can be purchased as an extra).
• Entrance ticket to the Salineras de Maras (adults and students: S / 20.00)

Tourist Ticket:

• The Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC) allows entry to different attractions. It can be purchased at the entrance of each tourist destination we visit (consider that they only accept payment in cash and in local currency).
• For this tour, you will need the Circuit III - Partial Tourist Ticket, which covers the attractions of Pisac, Chinchero, Moray and Ollantaytambo.
• Prices:
  • Partial Tourist Ticket - Foreigners S /. 70.00
  • Partial Tourist Ticket - Peruvians S /. 40.00
• See more information about the Tourist Ticket in this Article.

What to bring to the Maras Moray Tour?

• It is recommended to bring: comfortable shoes, light clothing, hat, gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen, water, rain gear (especially in November - April).
• Passport or DNI.
• Travel insurance.
• Devices for audiovisual recording (cell phone, camera, video cameras).
• Cash (local currency).

What considerations you should have when taking the Maras Moray Tour:

What does it mean that the tour is shared?

• It means that you can share the tour with a group of tourists of different nationalities and ages, both from Guru Explorers and from different operators (group of approximately 16 people). It is an excellent opportunity to connect with travelers from different parts of the world! Remember that this type of tour is operated by Guru Explorers or our strategic partners who respond to our same standards. If you prefer a tour where you do not share with other people, please ask us for the Private Tour option.
• One day before the shared tour, you will be assigned a pickup time range and an approximate return time. It's important to be punctual to avoid delaying others. The duration of the tour may vary depending on the group's pace and traffic, so the return time is only approximate. Please remember that neither traffic nor the pace of tourists is the responsibility of Guru Explorers.

Other considerations

• The seating arrangement on the transport is random, based on the order of arrival and pickup.
• You can include the tickets to the attractions - as an additional - in the process of contracting the Tour, or purchase it on your own directly at the place with payment in cash (prices of entrance tickets may vary without prior notice).
• The streets of the city are narrow, an aspect that limits vehicular access to certain places; in this case the guide will suggest a nearby point to pass looking for you and enjoy the tour.
• Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
• The trip itinerary may vary due to environmental or climatic reasons beyond our control. We will notify you in advance of any changes. At Guru Explorers, we value your time and strive to adhere to established schedules, although they may be affected by circumstances beyond our control (natural disasters, field conditions, and other demonstrable reasons). We will do our best to offer efficient options and solutions for your enjoyment.

Cancellation Policies:

• Within 3 days or less in advance, there will be no refund.
• Between 4 and 7 days of notification, 70% is refunded.
• More than 7 days, 90% is refunded.

Date changes:

• Rates applied for change of date in group tours:
  • There will be no extra charge if you notify more than 5 days in advance.
  • If notified between 3 and 5 days in advance, an additional charge of 20% will apply.
  • If you notify within 2 days or less in advance, it will not be possible to make the change and it will not be subject to a refund.
• Subject to availability.
• There will be no refund in case of delayed flights, train delays, bad weather or other external factors.

The experience that makes you live the beauty of this mountain of colors is inexplicable, it is really a personal encounter between you and nature. 

We want to be part of that experience that you will live in the Maras Moray Tour. 

If you are still wondering why choose us? We would like you to read 7 outstanding characteristics of our service:

QUALITY: 

When you go to a teacher, it is because you want to answer all the questions. In a matter of travel, money, time and enjoyment, you have to choose the best options available and that is what “Guru Explorers” is all about, giving you the perfect balance for the adventure you DESERVE.

EXPERIENCE: 

To become “Guru Explorers”, we are still world travelers, but experts in Cusco, Lima, and the most important destinations in Peru. We lived bad and good experiences, valuing that the main difference lies in the details, so we know what elements are essential for your trip. We are travelers and we strive to enhance your experience! 

TRANSPARENCY: 

We are here to provide you with the best and most accurate information and description of our tours. We are not supporters of hidden costs, that is why we provide the necessary information so you can choose the inclusions or upgrades you are looking for.

SECURITY: 

You entrust us with your time, your money and your expectations and that is why we fine-tune every detail to guarantee the trip you dream of.

FLEXIBILITY: 

Although we have pre-established packages; they can be adapted to your needs and to make plans that are suited to you, so that you can visit any place in Peru, with the expertise of “Guru Explorers”. We adapt trips for special occasions such as your corporate trips, honeymoon, birthday, social, cultural or sports event during your visit to Peru, offering you complete advice to achieve and exceed your expectations. 

PASSION: 

Before being tour guides, we are travelers, explorers, adventurers; That makes us passionate about creating the best experiences in the time you invest for yourself and those you love.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: 

We promote Responsible and Sustainable Tourism, not affecting the traveler, nor exploiting the communities that receive it or their environment. We create more human and respectful experiences of Heritage.

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