One-Day: Salt Mines and Moray Tour
One-Day: Salt Mines and Moray Tour
Experience a captivating journey to two iconic Inca sites—the unique Salt Mines of Maras and the impressive agricultural terraces of Moray—on a one-day guided bus tour.
Price (as of 2025):
Affordable tour: 50 soles (US$14)
Private Tour: US$150 for groups of 1 to 2 people.
Private Tour: US$180 for groups of 3 to 4 people.
Private tour: US$210 for groups of 5 to 8 people.
Private tour: US$240 for groups of 9 to 12 people.
Availability:
- Daily departures at 9:00 AM.
What’s Included
- A professional authorized tour guide to enhance your experience.
- Comfortable transportation in a 21-seat van.
What’s Not Included
- Entrance Fees:
- 20 soles (US$ 6): Entrance to the Salt Mines of Maras.
- 70 soles (US$ 19): Partial Tourist Ticket for Moray (valid for 2 days).
- 130 soles (US$ 35): Full Cusco Tourist Ticket (valid for 10 days, includes other attractions like the Cusco City Tour, Southern Cusco Valley Tour, and Sacred Valley Tour).
What to Bring
Essentials: Comfortable clothing, walking shoes, sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.
Seasonal Needs: A rain poncho (especially from October to mid-April).
Snacks & Drinks: Light snacks and bottled water.
Camera: To capture stunning views and historical landmarks.
Payment Information
- Payment is made on the day of the tour, cash only.
Meeting Point
- Pickup Time: From your accommodation between 8:30 AM and 8:45 AM
Last-Minute Bookings
- You can book this tour up to 1 hour before departure.
This tour offers a fantastic opportunity to explore the rich history and stunning landscapes of the Sacred Valley, blending convenience and affordability in a single day.
Salt Mines and Moray Tour Itinerary
The Salt Mines of Maras and Moray Tour is a half-day journey through two of the most fascinating Inca sites near Cusco. Starting at 9:00 AM, this tour showcases the unique agricultural terraces of Moray, an Inca innovation for farming, and the historic Salt Mines of Maras, a stunning array of salt ponds still in use today.
Itinerary
9:00 AM: Leaving from Cusco
- Guests are picked up from their accommodations between 8:30 AM and 8:45 AM.
- Depart from Cusco in a comfortable 21-seat van.
11:00 AM: Arrival at Moray
- Explore the circular agricultural terraces of Moray, believed to be an Inca agricultural laboratory.
- Learn about how the Incas used these terraces to experiment with crop cultivation in different microclimates.
- Guided tour and time for photography (approx. 40–50 minutes).
12:00 PM: Visit the Salt Mines of Maras
- Head to the Salt Mines of Maras, a breathtaking collection of over 3,000 salt evaporation ponds.
- Discover the traditional salt extraction methods still used by local families today.
- Enjoy panoramic views and a guided explanation of the site (approx. 40–50 minutes).
1:00 PM: Return to Cusco
- Drive back to Cusco, arriving around 3:00 PM.