Full-Day Maras and Moray Tour from Cusco with Ancient Salt Mines

1 Day Duration

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About This Tour

Embark on a full-day journey from Cusco to explore some of the region's most fascinating Inca sites and natural wonders. Visit the charming colonial town of Mar...

Duration: 1 Day · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Yes · Cities: Cusco, Moray, Maras · Languages: English

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What's Included

Private transportation
Private guide (English-speaking)
Entrance tickets
Personal attention

Itinerary

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Day 01

Maras, Moray and the Ancient Salt Mines

Meet your private guide and driver in the lobby of your hotel in Cusco. Meet your private guide and driver in the lobby of your hotel in Cusco. Depart for the town of Maras, enjoying a scenic journey through small towns and beautiful Andean landscapes. Depart for the town of Maras, enjoying a scenic journey through small towns and beautiful Andean landscapes. Arrive in Maras and explore the colonial town, including its church. Arrive in Maras and explore the colonial town, including its church. Admire views of the nearby Andes Mountains and prominent snowy peaks such as El Chicon and Veronica. Admire views of the nearby Andes Mountains and prominent snowy peaks such as El Chicon and Veronica. Continue to the Moray Archaeological Complex, located approximately 7 kilometers southwest of Maras. Continue to the Moray Archaeological Complex, located approximately 7 kilometers southwest of Maras. Explore the impressive circular terraces rising around a large pit, which served as an agricultural experimental site for the Incas. Explore the impressive circular terraces rising around a large pit, which served as an agricultural experimental site for the Incas. Proceed to the salt pans northwest of Maras, where about 2,000 small wells are still used by local people to harvest salt. Proceed to the salt pans northwest of Maras, where about 2,000 small wells are still used by local people to harvest salt. Enjoy the stunning landscape of thousands of white salt pools stretching down the valley. Enjoy the stunning landscape of thousands of white salt pools stretching down the valley. After completing the visits, return by private transport to your hotel in Cusco. After completing the visits, return by private transport to your hotel in Cusco. End of tour. End of tour.