Itinerary
Maras and Moray Half Day Tour
We will start at 9:00 am with pick up from your hotel; we will go to the Quechua village of Chinchero where we will make a stop. This town is located 28 km outside of Cusco. Chinchero has colonial style buildings and was a major agricultural center during the Inca period. Here you can see stone walls with trapezoidal niches and a traditional market.
We will go on to the town of Maras. It is located at an altitude of 3,380 meters above sea level. This village is known for its salt mines, which consist of about 3,000 small wells where salt is extracted after a water drying process. The salt mines have been used since Inca times.
7 km from Maras, we will visit the archaeological site of Moray. Here we will see the circular terraces of Inca agriculture. Moray is a group of terraces that was used as an agricultural experimental center. The Incas used it to study the adaptation of plants to new ecosystems. The stone rings have a total depth of 150 m.
After a guided tour, we will go back to Cusco. The tour lasts about 5 hours and ends at Regocijo Square around 2:30 pm.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Professional bilingual guide.
- Transportation in a shared service vehicle.
- Tips.
- Entrance fee to Moray (part of the Tourist Ticket) and the Salineras (separate fee).
Prices
EXTRAS & UPGRADES
- Moray Archaeological Site Entrance – Partial Tourist Ticket (Sacred Valley) – $19 USD per person (~70 soles — Required to enter Moray. Also grants access to Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero. Valid for 2 days)
- Maras Salt Mines Entrance Fee – $5 USD per person (~20 soles — Paid directly to the local Maras community at the entrance. Cash only recommended)
- General Cusco Tourist Ticket (All Circuits) – $36 USD per person (~130 soles — Covers 16+ tourist sites across all circuits including the City Tour and Sacred Valley. Valid for 10 days. Recommended if you plan to visit multiple areas)
- Chinchero Textile Weaving Demonstration & Village Visit – $10 USD per person (A stop at the traditional highland village of Chinchero, where local women demonstrate ancestral weaving techniques using natural dyes. An optional add-on when combined with this tour)
- Upgrade to ATV / Quad Bike Tour – $65 USD per person (An adventurous alternative to the standard van transport. Ride an ATV through the Sacred Valley landscape to visit Moray and the Salt Mines of Maras. A fantastic option for thrill-seekers)
- Upgrade to Mountain Biking – $50 USD per person (Explore the route from Maras to Moray on two wheels through some of the most stunning Sacred Valley scenery. Bike, helmet, and guide included)
- Traditional Lunch in the Sacred Valley – $18 USD per person (An optional stop at a local restaurant in the Sacred Valley or Cusco upon return. Includes a traditional Andean meal. Not included in the standard half-day tour)
- Huaypo Lagoon Photography Stop – $10 USD per person (A dedicated stop at the stunning glacial lagoon of Huaypo, located on the return route to Cusco — home to Andean waterfowl and offering breathtaking mountain reflections)
- Pink Salt of Maras Souvenir Package – $8–$15 USD (Purchase directly from local salt-harvesting families at the site. Comes in various sizes and is one of the most iconic souvenirs from the Cusco region)
- Hotel Pick-Up Outside Historic Center – $15 USD per vehicle (Standard pick-up covers hotels within Cusco’s city center only. A surcharge applies for Airbnbs or hotels outside this zone)
Pricing & Availability – Maras and Moray Half Day Tour
The Maras and Moray Half Day Tour departs daily, year-round, with pickup at approximately 8:00 AM and return to Cusco before lunchtime (~1:00–2:00 PM). A minimum of 2 travelers is required for a guaranteed departure.
GROUP SERVICE
- $35 USD per person
- Discount of $5 USD per person for groups of 5 or more
PRIVATE SERVICE
- $80 USD per person – 2 persons
- $65 USD per person – 3 to 4 persons
- $50 USD per person – 5 to 6 persons
- $40 USD per person – 7 or more persons
DISCOUNTS
- Students (18–25 years old): $5 USD discount. A valid ISIC card or university ID is required at the time of booking. Information required: university name, student name, photo, and expiration date.
- Under 18 years old: $5 USD discount. Please send a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
- Children under 9 years old: No site entrance fee is charged at Maras. Tour service fee still applies.
Important Notes: Entrance tickets for both Moray (~70 soles) and the Maras Salt Mines (~20 soles) are not included in the base tour price and must be purchased separately — ideally in advance or on the day with cash. There are no ATMs along the route, so bring small bills in Peruvian soles or US dollars. Tips for your guide and driver are optional but always appreciated.
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