Start point

from Cusco

Service

Shared Service

Type

Guided Tour

Time

6 hours

Maras Moray Tour – Group Service

Discover unique places in this Maras Moray Tour:

If you want to know unique places in the world and you have very little time for the trip, we recommend this Tour to Maras Moray, an experience that connects you with a beautiful nature, the scene of impressive archaeological sites and the visionary scientific and agricultural development of the Inca Empire.

Discover the spectacular Salineras de Maras, some 3,000 pools dug in the Qaqa Wiñay mountain (3,380 masl / 11,080 ft) that, in addition to their beauty, allow you to see the pink salt extraction process with the same technique used by the Incas.

You also visit the visionary and ingenious circular terraces of Moray, a marvel of science that was used, among other things, as an agricultural laboratory for the Incas.

You can see our photographs that only capture part of the exciting experience that you will have on this tour full of landscapes, history, emotions and unique experiences.

itinerary

Route

Itinerary of the Tour to Maras Moray:

08:00 – 08:30: Pick up from lodging – Sacred Valley

After you have breakfast at your accommodation, between 8:00 – 08:30 our professional guide passes by the lodge to transport you to Maras, a small colonial town and one of the 4 pink salt producers in the world.

Once you get to the Qaqa Wiñay mountain (3,380 masl / 11,080 ft) you appreciate the Inca ingenuity by digging more than 3,000 mines or pools in the mountain for the exploitation of salt, thanks to a manual system for the extraction of the mineral, which due to its effectiveness it is maintained to this day.

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.

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 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Includes

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 Plaza “Regocijo” (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).
First aid and oxygen.

Not include

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 / 10.00)

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?

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).

Considerations

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

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.
Due to environmental, climatic or other factors, beyond our control, the travel itinerary may vary. If so, it will be notified promptly.
“Guru Explorers” values your time and strives to respect the tour schedule; however they may vary for reasons beyond our control (weather, natural disasters, field conditions, among other demonstrable reasons). We will do our best to offer efficient options and solutions for your enjoyment.

Terms and Conditions

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.

Why choose us

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.

Do you want a different trip to Maras Moray? We won’t keep you waiting!