Price per person:
US$ 14.00 per person.
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Maras and Moray
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Operative tour
If you cancel your reservation up to 24 hours before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.
You can reschedule your booking without any additional cost until 24 hours before the beginning of the activiity.
Discover the salt mines of Maras, where you will be able to take pictures of the scenery and buy souvenirs, and then afterwards visit the Moray terraces.
Times:
Duration:
5 hours and 50 minutes.
Meeting Point:
Calle Garcilaso 210, of. 203, 2º piso CC Casa del Abuelo, a un costado de Plaza Regocijo, Cusco.
Included:
shared transport, drop off in Cusco's downtown and guide (Spanish or English).
What to bring:
comfortable shoes, hat to protect against the sun, sunglasses, sunscreen, water and comfortable clothing.
Weather:
In case of suspension for weather conditions, we will refund 100% of your payment.
subject to weather conditions.
Not included:
pickup at your accommodation (urban area), entrance fee to the Salineras de Maras (S/ 15 per person for residents in Peru; S/ 20 per person for non-residents in Peru, payment in the place, in cash the day of the tour) and tourist ticket (partial: S/ 70 per person; integral: S/ 130 per person, payment in cash, with soles).
Cancellation and rescheduling policy:
24 hours.
If you cancel your reservation up to 24 hours before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.
Price
- Adult: US$ 14 per person.
- Child (age 6 to 12): US$ 11 per person.
- Infant (age 0 to 5): for free.
We will gather at the agreed time in our meeting point, so then we board the vehicle that will take us, passing by a craftwork community in Chinchero where we will see the llama whole treatment process, to our first destination: the mines of Maras (entry ticket not included). The guide will explain us the salt extraction process and we will have time to take som pictures. Then, we will go towards Moray, farm lab that quechuas used to experiment with the cultivations of the several regions where they were present. We will be able to traverse the tracks to take pictures and feel the weather variation according to the terraces depth, which have a difference of 150 meters between the lowest and the highest point.
Once finished the 6 hours that lasts the tour, we will go back to Cusco in our vehicle, getting to the city's downtown.
*Entry tickets prices subject to change without previous notice.
About the Cusco tourist ticket
The tourist ticket allows you the access to the different places of interest in Cusco. We recommend you to buy it before the beginning of your activity, at Palacio Kusikancha, Calle Maruri 340, Cusco, to expedite the entrance time and take advantage of the time visiting the places, or you can buy it at the first visiting site of your itinerary, though. There are two types:
- Full tourist ticket:
- Peruvians: S/. 70 per person.
- International visitors: S/. 130 per person.
- Partial tourist ticket:
- Peruvians: S/. 40 per person.
- International visitors: S/. 70 per person.
*The payment has to be in cash, with soles.
The full tourist ticket is valid for all the places in the three circuits available, in a period of 10 days, while the partial tourist ticket is valid for only one of the three circuits, in a period of one or two days, depending on the circuit. To see the detail of the places included in every circuit, visit the tourist ticket site.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time to visit Maras and Moray?
The weather in Maras and Moray varies depending on the season. During the dry season, from April to October, you will find clear skies and a cool climate ideal for exploring and taking spectacular photos. In the rainy season, from November to March, the landscapes become greener and more vibrant, offering a different and life-filled experience.
Is it possible to do the tour on a ATV?
Yes, there is also the option of taking the tour to Maras and Moray on a ATV bike, which adds a touch of adventure to the tour. These vehicles allow you to explore the surroundings and enjoy the landscape in a more dynamic way.
What makes the Maras Salt Mines special?
The Maras Salt Mines are an impressive complex of more than 3,000 salt pools built into the side of a mountain. Fed by an underground spring, these pools have been used since pre-Incan times to extract salt in an artisanal way.
How to book Maras and Moray?
To book Maras and Moray, you must choose the date and follow the steps on the website. You can add more tours to your cart before confirming your booking.How far in advance should I book Maras and Moray?
We accept bookings up to 1 days in advance, subject to availability. Therefore, we recommend booking as early as possible to secure your spot.
US$ 14.00