MARAS & MORAY TOUR HALF DAY


"Classic Tours in Cusco"

Max Height

3.399 m

Trip Days

Half Day

Type

Tour

Difficulty

Easy

Starting From
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The voyage through the Salt mines of Maras and the rural patios of Moray is an incredible supplement to the Machu Picchu visits. You will have the capacity to see snow-topped mountains, fields and conventional towns. Day by day flights for singles and gatherings. This visit starts and finishes in Cusco.
This is a wonderful, half-day visit that visits the stunning salt mines in Maras and cultivating research center in Moray. This is an extraordinary approach to start your Inca history lesson.
  • Day 1:

    Maras & Moray

    This is a fantastic half day tour to explore part of the Sacred Valley. You will see amazing views of the Urubamba mountain ranges, the Veronica mountain and the green valleys of farms. On this half day trip, you will be able to learn about agriculture, textiles, and the history of the Incas.
    We will pick you up from your hotel around 8 a.m. and head to the farming laboratory in Moray. This beautiful drive is about one hour and 20 minutes. On your drive, you will see the snow-capped peaks of the Andes, lush yellow fields of wheat, and some villages. Finally, you will arrive at the fascinating display of terraces in Moray. Moray boasts three amphitheater-like terraces, made by the Incas. These terraces, which are carved deep into the earth, in the shape of a bowl, were thought to be used to determine the optimal conditions for growing crops.
    When you are done exploring Moray, you will head about two miles away, to the salt mines of Maras. This village is known as a former salt-producing center and is thought to date back all the way to pre-Incan times. There are over 3,000 salt pools carved into the mountain side, that are filled daily by a stream of water. This spectacular area is perfect for you if you wish to see something different than the ruins.
    Chinchero is a small Andean, Indian village located at 3,762 meters high, on the windswept plains of Anta, about 30 km from Cusco. There are beautiful views overlooking the Sacred Valley of the Incas, with the Cordillera Vilcabamba and the snow-capped peak of Salkantay dominating the western horizon. Chinchero is believed to be the mythical birthplace of the rainbow. Its major claim to tourism is its colorful Sunday market, which is much less tourist-orientated than the market at Pisac. This market is held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday but if your trip isn’t on one of these days, they have a smaller textile center open daily. There, you can watch a demonstration on how to make beautiful, natural sweaters from Cusco Explora wool. Finally, you will get to visit the famous catholic roman church, which was build over the Inca palace.
    Once you are done with the visit, you will head back to the city in time to enjoy some lunch on your own.

  • Professional Guide: All of our guides studied English and tourism at Cusco National University. They all grew up in this region and have a true passion to teach others about their heritage. They are fun yet professional, and will ensure you are safe and happy.
  • Transportation: You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred from site to site by a private Cusco Explora vehicle.
  • Entrance Fees: You must have the tourist ticket to enter Moray. The tourist ticket is currently 70 soles for a one day ticket or 130 soles for a 10 day ticket. This one ticket will give you access to many other locations in the Sacred Valley, as well as some museums and places of interest in Cusco. Maras is a separate ticket of 10 soles.
  • Meals: There are no meals served during this tour. You should be back in Cusco in time to enjoy lunch on your own.
Trip Dates Availability Discount Price
12 July to 18 July 2017 Yes 3% USD ..... Book Now
12 July to 18 July 2017 No 3% USD ...... Book Now
12 July to 18 July 2017 Yes with Promotional Code USD ..... Book Now

  • Kim L. Burney

    "We did the Inca Jungle Machu Picchu trek and it was fantastic! The guides were lovely, fun and helpful and we got a very good price for the tour. There was no hidden costs, everything that was included was very clear and there was things like zip lining that were included in our tour which wasn't included on other peoples. Food and accommodation was good for the price as well. Would highly recommend this company!"

  • Shing Ch'in

    "I did the 5d/4n Salkantay Trek and the 3d/2n Manu Tour with Cusco Explora. They were very professional throughout the booking process and explained the itinerary of each day fully. They write down everything promised to you on the receipt. They were very honest about everything and I experienced no surprises through my travelling. The guides they set me up with were extremely competent and knowledgable."