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