Small group
Group: 4 to 10 people
260.00 USD
per person
More personalised attention, with room for questions and photos.
- Price per person: transport, guide and entrance tickets to Moray and the salt mines.
Moray and the Maras salt mines
Farming, salt and ancestral wisdom in the Andes
This tour immerses you in the ingenuity of Inca civilisation through three remarkable sites in the Sacred Valley.
Explore the circular agricultural laboratories of Moray, wander through the charming colonial village of Maras and marvel at the impressive salt pans, where hundreds of glistening salt pools cascade down the mountainside.
A short but intense journey, rich in history, landscapes and living traditions. Ideal for travellers with little time but insatiable curiosity.
Service options and prices
Same itinerary, different group format. Prices are per person.
Medium group
Group: 10 to 16 people
250.00 USD
per person
A good balance of interaction, group dynamics and affordability.
- Price per person, all services included.
Large group
Group: 15 to 30 people
240.00 USD
per person
The most affordable shared option for sociable travellers and families.
- Price per person, all services included.
Itinerary
Departure: 8:30 am · Return: 2:30 pm · Total duration: about 5 to 6 hours · Pick-up: hotels in the historic centre of Cusco.
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Day 1 Half a day to discover Inca wisdom
Hotel or meeting-point pick-up (7:45 - 8:10 am): our team collects you directly from your hotel if it is in the historic centre of Cusco. Otherwise we agree a convenient nearby meeting point.
Moray archaeological site: an ancient Inca agricultural laboratory, famous for its circular terraces built into natural depressions. These terraces simulated different microclimates, showing the sophisticated agricultural know-how of the Incas. The view from above is striking, and your guide explains the complexity and purpose of the site.
Colonial village of Maras: a short stop in this village known for its carved stone colonial doorways bearing family coats of arms. Peaceful today, Maras nevertheless played a key role in the colonial period.
Maras salt mines (Salineras): the highlight of the trip. A magnificent patchwork of more than 3,000 pools fed by a mineral-rich natural spring, worked by local families using traditional techniques since pre-Inca times. You can buy natural, gourmet or herb-flavoured salts directly from the producers.
Return to Cusco (between 2:00 and 2:30 pm) to your hotel or a central meeting point, depending on traffic.
Trip highlights
- The circular terraces of Moray, an Inca agricultural laboratory able to simulate different microclimates.
- The colonial village of Maras and its carved stone doorways bearing family coats of arms.
- More than 3,000 glistening salt pools, worked with traditional techniques since pre-Inca times.
- The chance to buy natural, gourmet or flavoured salts directly from the producers.
- One of the most photogenic landscapes in the Sacred Valley.
- Ideal for travellers with little time but plenty of curiosity.
What is included
Transport and pick-up
- Authorised, comfortable tourist transport: modern, air-conditioned vehicles suited to your group size.
- Pick-up at your hotel in the historic centre of Cusco. For accommodation outside this area, a nearby meeting point is agreed.
Team and support
- Professional bilingual guide (Spanish-English), expert in Andean culture, history and traditions.
- Group coordinator or tour assistant for medium or large groups.
- Personalised support before and during the trip, by email and WhatsApp.
Entrance tickets
- Partial tourist ticket, for entry to Moray.
- Maras salt mines entrance.
Not included
- Meals and drinks: breakfast, snacks and lunch are not included.
- Tips for the guide and driver (optional and at your discretion).
- Personal expenses: purchases, souvenirs, public toilets, etc.
- Travel insurance: we recommend cover for medical expenses and cancellation.
Interested in this trip?
Write to us and we will arrange your departure, at your pace and with your dates.