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Moray and Maras Salt Mines Tour: Inca Engineering and Andean Salt

The circular terraces of Moray and the Maras salt pans in half a day from Cusco, with a professional guide. From USD 15 per person.

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Tour Overview

Half Day in the Sacred Valley

Moray and Maras Salt Mines Tour: Inca Terraces and Andean Salt Pools

The Moray and Maras Salt Mines Tour takes you to two of the most unique places in the Sacred Valley in just half a day: the circular terraces of Moray, believed to be an Inca agricultural laboratory, and the Maras Salt Mines, with more than 3,000 salt pools cascading down the mountain.

It is a relaxed cultural tour with short walks, suitable for all ages and ideal for acclimatizing before a trek or Machu Picchu. You leave at 8:30 AM and are back in Cusco around 3:00 PM.

DurationHalf day, 8:30 AM–3:00 PM
Altitude2,800–3,600 m
GroupMax. 16 travelers
DifficultyEasy

Moray

Concentric Inca terraces where crops were tested in different microclimates.

Maras Salt Mines

A golden-white patchwork of salt pools, still worked by hand by local families.

Andean Countryside

Villages, fields and snow-capped peaks on the way.

Great for Acclimatization

Short walks at moderate altitude before your trek or Machu Picchu.

Read the full Moray and Maras Salt Mines Tour description

We meet at 8:30 AM at our office on Plaza Regocijo and drive about 1.5 hours through the Andean countryside to Moray, where your guide explains how the Incas used the circular terraces, followed by free time for photos.

A short drive takes us to the Maras Salt Mines to learn about traditional salt harvesting. We return to Cusco around 3:00 PM, near the Plaza de Armas.

Want to see more? The Sacred Valley of the Incas Full Day tour also includes Chinchero, Ollantaytambo and Pisac.

Private Moray and Maras Salt Mines Tour

Enjoy the Moray and Maras Salt Mines Tour at your own pace with a private tour for you, your family or friends: flexible departure times, a personalized itinerary and a private guide. Send us your preferred date and group size for a custom quote.

Special Price for Returning Customers

Have you traveled with Machu Picchu Team before? Contact us before booking to receive a special returning-customer rate for the Moray and Maras Salt Mines Tour, subject to verification of your previous booking.

Availability & Booking

Online Booking and Availability

The Moray and Maras Salt Mines Tour runs every day of the year, subject to availability. Book months ahead or at short notice: when spaces are available, we accept bookings until 9:00 PM the day before.

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Click BOOK NOW and open the calendar.

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Choose your date and enter your details.

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Pay securely online and receive your confirmation.

DeparturesDaily, all year
Book until9:00 PM the day before
Back in CuscoAbout 3:00 PM

Questions? 💬 WhatsApp +51 974 217 700  ·  📧 info@machupicchuteam.com

Highlights

Why You’ll Love the Moray and Maras Salt Mines Tour

Nine reasons travelers choose this half-day tour with Machu Picchu Team.

  • ✓Two Unique Sites in Half a Day
    Moray and the Maras Salt Mines, back in Cusco by 3:00 PM.
  • ✓Moray Circular Terraces
    An Inca agricultural laboratory for testing crops.
  • ✓Maras Salt Mines
    More than 3,000 salt pools cascading down the mountain.
  • ✓Living Traditions
    Salt still harvested by hand by local families.
  • ✓Andean Scenery
    Villages, fields and snow-capped peaks along the way.
  • ✓Easy for All Ages
    A relaxed cultural tour with short walks.
  • ✓Bilingual Guide
    History and culture explained in English and Spanish.
  • ✓Small Groups
    Usually 12 to 14 travelers, maximum 16.
  • ✓Ideal for Acclimatization
    A great first tour before treks or Machu Picchu.
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USD 15 per person (Promotional Price)

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Travelers USD $15.00/person
100% full payment required for this 1-day tour.
Total for 1 traveler USD $15.00 15.00

Duration HALF DAY
Starts in At 8:30 AM from Machu Picchu Team Office
Group size 15
Departures DAILY DEPARTURES
Physical level Easy
Trip style Classic
Distance TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED
Meals 0 B, 0 L, 0 D
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4.9 Excellent · 2,800+ reviews

"Une superbe expérience ! L’équipe est au top, une superbe ambiance un tracé magnifiqu..."

Bouhet M 28/09/2026

"Just finished 4 days with Yuri & Jose, they were both amazing, super helpful and attent..."

BoardingPass605159 28/09/2026

"Great experience, an unforgettable adventure all thanks to Eduardo and Marx. Big thank ..."

Kristina K 27/09/2026

"Eduardo is the best guide! Really tailored our experience around our pace and flexibili..."

Zak L 27/09/2026

"This experience was amazing. The guys are really nice and the landscapes seems like AI...."

Jose Alejandro Navarro 27/09/2026

"I had such a great time on this guided tour! Everything was really well organised, and ..."

Mihai 26/09/2026

"Incredible, a very polite and attentive person, he knows a lot about the mountain, a to..."

Renato C 26/09/2026

"Nothing to say about the trek itself. The landscapes are magnificent and the organizati..."

lara j 25/09/2026

"The trek is magnificent, the landscapes are breathtaking, and the organization is decen..."

nuno29 25/09/2026

"We did the 2-day trail and were very satisfied with our guides Miguel and Alice. The wa..."

Thomas L 25/09/2026

The circular terraces of Moray and the Maras salt pans in half a day from Cusco, with a professional guide. From USD 15 per person.

Half Day in the Sacred Valley

Moray and Maras Salt Mines Tour: Inca Terraces and Andean Salt Pools

The Moray and Maras Salt Mines Tour takes you to two of the most unique places in the Sacred Valley in just half a day: the circular terraces of Moray, believed to be an Inca agricultural laboratory, and the Maras Salt Mines, with more than 3,000 salt pools cascading down the mountain.

It is a relaxed cultural tour with short walks, suitable for all ages and ideal for acclimatizing before a trek or Machu Picchu. You leave at 8:30 AM and are back in Cusco around 3:00 PM.

DurationHalf day, 8:30 AM–3:00 PM
Altitude2,800–3,600 m
GroupMax. 16 travelers
DifficultyEasy

Moray

Concentric Inca terraces where crops were tested in different microclimates.

Maras Salt Mines

A golden-white patchwork of salt pools, still worked by hand by local families.

Andean Countryside

Villages, fields and snow-capped peaks on the way.

Great for Acclimatization

Short walks at moderate altitude before your trek or Machu Picchu.

Read the full Moray and Maras Salt Mines Tour description

We meet at 8:30 AM at our office on Plaza Regocijo and drive about 1.5 hours through the Andean countryside to Moray, where your guide explains how the Incas used the circular terraces, followed by free time for photos.

A short drive takes us to the Maras Salt Mines to learn about traditional salt harvesting. We return to Cusco around 3:00 PM, near the Plaza de Armas.

Want to see more? The Sacred Valley of the Incas Full Day tour also includes Chinchero, Ollantaytambo and Pisac.

Private Moray and Maras Salt Mines Tour

Enjoy the Moray and Maras Salt Mines Tour at your own pace with a private tour for you, your family or friends: flexible departure times, a personalized itinerary and a private guide. Send us your preferred date and group size for a custom quote.

Special Price for Returning Customers

Have you traveled with Machu Picchu Team before? Contact us before booking to receive a special returning-customer rate for the Moray and Maras Salt Mines Tour, subject to verification of your previous booking.

Availability & Booking

Online Booking and Availability

The Moray and Maras Salt Mines Tour runs every day of the year, subject to availability. Book months ahead or at short notice: when spaces are available, we accept bookings until 9:00 PM the day before.

01

Click BOOK NOW and open the calendar.

02

Choose your date and enter your details.

03

Pay securely online and receive your confirmation.

DeparturesDaily, all year
Book until9:00 PM the day before
Back in CuscoAbout 3:00 PM

Questions? 💬 WhatsApp +51 974 217 700  ·  📧 info@machupicchuteam.com

Highlights

Why You’ll Love the Moray and Maras Salt Mines Tour

Nine reasons travelers choose this half-day tour with Machu Picchu Team.

  • ✓Two Unique Sites in Half a Day
    Moray and the Maras Salt Mines, back in Cusco by 3:00 PM.
  • ✓Moray Circular Terraces
    An Inca agricultural laboratory for testing crops.
  • ✓Maras Salt Mines
    More than 3,000 salt pools cascading down the mountain.
  • ✓Living Traditions
    Salt still harvested by hand by local families.
  • ✓Andean Scenery
    Villages, fields and snow-capped peaks along the way.
  • ✓Easy for All Ages
    A relaxed cultural tour with short walks.
  • ✓Bilingual Guide
    History and culture explained in English and Spanish.
  • ✓Small Groups
    Usually 12 to 14 travelers, maximum 16.
  • ✓Ideal for Acclimatization
    A great first tour before treks or Machu Picchu.

Trip itinerary

Cusco → Moray → Maras Salt Mines → Cusco

Your Moray and Maras Salt Mines Tour starts at 8:30 AM at our office (Portal Nuevo 270, Plaza Regocijo), one block from the Plaza de Armas. We drive about 1.5 hours through the Andean countryside to Moray (3,600 m).

Your guide explains how the Incas used the concentric terraces and their microclimates to test crops, followed by free time to explore and take photos. Plan about 1 to 1.5 hours at each site.

A short drive takes us to the Maras Salt Mines (2,800 m), where you learn about traditional salt harvesting and the local community. We return to Cusco around 3:00 PM, near the Plaza de Armas.

DifficultyEasy
Time at each site1–1.5 hours
Highest point3,600 m
Back in CuscoAbout 3:00 PM

Good to know: Bring cash in soles for the Cusco Tourist Ticket (Moray) and the Maras entrance. Have breakfast before the tour.

Included Today

  • ✓Tourist transport
  • ✓Bilingual guide
  • ✓Safety kit
  • ✓Free luggage storage

Drop-off

Near the Plaza de Armas, in the Plaza Regocijo area.

What is included

Meeting Point at Our Office

8:30 AM at Portal Nuevo 270, Plaza Regocijo, one block from the Plaza de Armas.

Round-Trip Tourist Transport

Modern tourist vehicles to Moray, Maras and back to Cusco.

Professional Bilingual Guide

English and Spanish.

Small Group

Usually 12 to 14 travelers, maximum 16.

Safety Kit

Your guide carries a safety kit and assists you during the tour.

Free Luggage Storage

At our office during the tour.

Cusco Tourist Ticket (for Moray)

Partial ticket: S/70 (2 days: Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo and Pisac) or general ticket: S/130 (10 days, 16 sites). Cash only, in soles.

Maras Salt Mines Entrance: S/20

Separate from the Tourist Ticket. Cash only, in soles.

Breakfast and Lunch

The tour starts after breakfast and ends by 3:00 PM, so you can have lunch in Cusco.

Hotel Pickup

We meet at our office to avoid delays from traffic in central Cusco.

Tips and Souvenirs

Tips and souvenirs are not included.

Moray and Maras Packing List: What to Bring

On the Moray and Maras Salt Mines Tour the weather is usually mild and sunny, but cooler and windier at Moray. Bring layers and cash for the entrances.

Clothing and Footwear
  • ✓Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
  • ✓Breathable layers
  • ✓Light rain jacket or poncho
  • ✓Hat or cap and sunglasses
In Your Backpack
  • ✓Passport or ID (and student ID, if you have one)
  • ✓Cash in soles for the Tourist Ticket and Maras
  • ✓Refillable water bottle and light snacks
  • ✓Sunscreen and lip balm
  • ✓Camera or phone
  • ✓Personal medication

Prices and options

Official Rates & Pricing Plans

* All rates are in USD per person
Rate OptionPrice per person
STANDARD Standard Price $17 USD
PROMO Promotional Price $15 USD

2026 & 2027 prices: the rates above are valid for bookings with travel dates in 2026 and 2027.

Moray and Maras Salt Mines Tour: Standard or Promotional Price?

The Moray and Maras Salt Mines Tour includes the same services at both rates. The promotional price is our thank-you to travelers who also explore Peru with us.

Standard

Standard Price

For all travelers who book this tour on its own.

Best for: travelers with half a day to explore two of the most unique sites in the Sacred Valley.

Promo

Promotional Price

For travelers who also book another tour with Machu Picchu Team, or who have traveled with us before.

How to get it: mention your other Machu Picchu Team booking when you reserve this tour.

Half day

Moray & Maras Salt Mines

  • Meet at our office in Cusco (Plaza Regocijo) at 8:30 am
  • 1.5-hour scenic drive through the Andean countryside
  • Moray: guided visit to the circular Inca terraces, plus free time
  • Maras Salt Mines: guided visit to more than 3,000 salt pools and how salt is harvested
  • Back in Cusco around 3:00 pm, near Plaza Regocijo

Included

What Your Price Covers

  • Round-trip tourist transport from our office in Cusco
  • Professional bilingual guide
  • First aid kit
  • Free luggage storage at our office in Cusco

Entrance fees not included: Moray requires the Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico), and the Maras Salt Mines entrance is S/ 20. Both are paid in cash and in Peruvian soles.

Which tourist ticket? The partial ticket (S/ 70, valid 2 days) covers Moray, Chinchero, Ollantaytambo and Pisac. The general ticket (S/ 130, valid 10 days) covers 16 sites in Cusco and the Sacred Valley.

Good to know: this tour starts and ends at our office, with no hotel pickup. Meals are not included, so have breakfast before and bring some snacks.

Want more adventure? Visit Moray and Maras by ATV on our Moray and Maras ATV Tour. Private tours are also available on request.

Group Size

Small groups with a maximum of 16 travelers.

Book solo, as a couple or with friends: you’ll join travelers from around the world who booked the same date.

Daily Departures

We depart every day of the year.

You can book online until 9:00 pm the day before your tour.

Free Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours before your tour for a full refund.

Need to change your date? Reschedule for free until 7:00 pm the day before.

Travel information

Booking Guide

How to Book the Moray and Maras Salt Mines Tour

You can book the Moray and Maras Salt Mines Tour until 9:00 PM the day before, online or at our office.

Option 1

Book Online

Pay by card (3.99% fee) and receive your confirmation by email.

Option 2

Book in Person

At Portal Nuevo 270, Plaza Regocijo, Cusco. Pay in soles, US dollars, euros or by card.

Book Online in 4 Easy Steps

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Choose your date

Click Book Now and select your tour date.

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Enter your details

Full name, nationality, hotel in Cusco and WhatsApp number with country code.

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Pay securely

Pay by card and receive a confirmation email.

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Get your tour details

We send you a message with the meeting time and tour information.

Moray and Maras Tour Booking Policy

1. Free Rescheduling

Change your date or switch tours for free until 7:00 PM the day before, by email or WhatsApp, subject to availability.

2. Cancellation and Refunds

More than 24 hours before: 100% refund. Less than 24 hours, but before 7:00 PM the day before: 50% refund. After 7:00 PM the day before, or no-show: no refund. Card fees may be non-refundable.

3. Weather or Safety

If we must cancel for severe weather, road closures, political unrest or safety reasons, we offer a new date, another tour or a refund.

4. Entrance Fees

The Tourist Ticket and the Maras entrance are paid in cash and in soles only. No dollars, cards or digital payments.

5. Meeting Time

Be at our office at 8:30 AM. Late arrivals may miss the tour, without refund.

FAQs

Moray and Maras Salt Mines Tour: Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I need the Cusco Tourist Ticket?

Yes, Moray requires a valid Cusco Tourist Ticket (partial S/70 or general S/130). Maras has its own entrance of S/20.

2. What makes the Moray and Maras Salt Mines Tour special?

It combines two unique places: the circular terraces of Moray and the salt pools of Maras, still worked with centuries-old methods.

3. Why are meals not included?

The tour starts after breakfast and returns by 3:00 PM, and there are no suitable restaurant stops on the route.

4. How long do we stay at each site?

About 1 to 1.5 hours at each site, with time for explanations, exploring and photos.

5. Why is there no hotel pickup?

Traffic in central Cusco can cause delays. Meeting at our central office, walking distance from most hotels, ensures an on-time departure.

Why choose Machupicchu Team

The Machu Picchu Team Difference

Why Book the Moray and Maras Salt Mines Tour with Machu Picchu Team?

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Direct Local Operator

A 100% Cusco-based company that runs the tour directly, with no intermediaries.

02

Competitive Prices

Among the best rates in the local market, without cutting quality.

03

Daily Departures

Book any available day, even at short notice.

04

Transparent Pricing

Prices that reflect the real cost of the service.

Traveler Reviews

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Read recent experiences from travelers who booked with our local team and shared how the service, organization, and on-trip support felt in real situations. These reviews help future passengers understand what to expect before choosing their tour.

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Charlotte Sou

28/09/2026
Google

Nous avons passé 5 jours avec Omar pour le Salkantay trek et c’était super ! La qualité des logements, des repas et l’accompagnement lors du trek était parfait ! Petit point négatif sur le dernier hôtel et dernier restaurant à Aguas Calientes très mal notés et certains ont eu des puces de lit, à changer car pas du tout hygiénique.En tout cas merci beaucoup à Omar pour cette aventure, sa gentillesse et sa bonne humeur !

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Anton Hoffstadt

28/09/2026
Google

We did the 5 day Salkantay Trek with Machu Picchu Team. Our guide Amoroso was the best. Super chill guy, very fun to be around and he just made the whole Salkantay experience feel complete. Overall good experience and organisation by Machu Picchu Team, would recommend.

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Lea Jungmann

28/09/2026
Google

We did the 5 days salkantay trek. Our guide Amoroso was the best. He was really patient with us and made this experience unforgettable!! He explained everything really well and made us feel included even if we were always last. The trek was amazing but be prepared for night one to be really really cold. We can only recommend doing this trek with Machu Picchu Team.

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BoardingPass605159

28/09/2026
Tripadvisor

Just finished 4 days with Yuri & Jose, they were both amazing, super helpful and attentive. Thank you to the kitchen staff as well! Definitely a challenge, but in the end it all worth it!

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Bouhet M

28/09/2026
Tripadvisor

Une superbe expérience ! L’équipe est au top, une superbe ambiance un tracé magnifique avec des paysages très variés. Tout est bien rôdé, transport, repas, couchage. On mange très bien et en quantité ! Par contre prévoyez de quoi manger pendant la randonnée ce n’est pas inclus. Pour moi c’est la meilleure façon pour se rendre au Machu Picchu en passant par le col du Salkantay et en montant le dernier jour par les marches du chemin de l’Inca. Un petit bémol sur la transparence du prix annoncé , ce trip se veut all inclusive, en réalité ce n’est pas le cas. Certains frais imprévus viennent s’ajouter tout au long des 5 jours ( frais supplémentaires pour les activités, taxe pour certains passages de pont ou col, Tips un peu forcé ). Ce ne sont pas des gros frais mais au cumulé ça représente aux alentours de 300 soles. Je trouve personnellement que l’organisme ferai mieux d’intégrer ces frais dans le prix de leur expérience car on a vraiment la sensation d’être mis sur le fait accompli. Prévoyez des gourdes filtrantes car les bouteilles d’eau sur place sont vendus à prix d’or !

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