Maras & Moray Tour
The circular Inca terraces of Moray and the thousands of salt pools of Maras, with Andean landscapes and snow-capped peaks along the way.
Overview
A half-day trip to two of the most photogenic places of the Sacred Valley: Moray, concentric terraces where the Incas experimented with crops at different temperatures, and the Maras salt pans, a mosaic of white pools on a mountainside, worked since pre-Inca times.
Highlights
- Moray's circular terraces
- Maras salt pans
- Views of the Urubamba range
- Buy pink salt directly from local producers
Tour plan
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08:15Moray
Drive across the Chinchero plateau to the circular terraces of Moray.
3,500 m -
11:00Maras salt pans
Visit the salt pans and return to Cusco around 2 p.m.
Included
- Guide
- Transport
Not included
- Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico): full S/ 130 (valid 10 days) or partial S/ 70 (valid 1 day)
- Maras salt pans entrance S/ 50
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Light jacket and rain layer
- Sunscreen and hat
- Water
- Cash in soles for the Tourist Ticket
- Passport (needed for student discounts)
Your questions, answered
01What time does the Maras & Moray Tour start?+
Pick-up is at 08:15 from Recoleta Hostel (or your hotel in the historic centre). Be ready in the lobby 10 minutes before.
02How difficult is it?+
Easy and suitable for most travellers. The highest point is about 3,500 m above sea level.
03Can I pay online and get a confirmation?+
Yes. Book on this page and pay securely by card (Izipay or BBVA), PayPal or Yape. You receive the confirmation by email immediately.
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