Salt Mine of Maras and Moray Half Day Tour

Full Day
Group Tour

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The Salt mine of Maras and Moray tour has the purpose of showing the Sacred Valley from another perspective visiting different points which is not done in the Sacred Valley of the Incas tour, we recommend this tour for the person who does not have much time

Our departures: Monday to Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

overview

Modality: Cultural, traditional, Historical
Duration: 1 day
Degree of difficulty: None,
Languages: English, Spanish
Departure Time: From 8:30am
Return time: approximately 2:00 p.m.
Periods: All year round, recommended April – November
Maximum height: 3,800 masl
Temperature: Cold in the mornings, hot during the day and with many icy winds during the afternoon.

Place visited on this tour:

Salt mines of Maras
Moray farming laboratory
Chincheros

Itinerary

Itinerary of the Tour Salt Mine of Maras and Moray:

The Maras Moray Salineras is a fantastic half day tour to explore part of the Sacred Valley. You will see amazing views of the Urubamba mountain ranges, the Veronica mountain and the green valleys of farms. On this half day trip, you will be able to learn about agriculture, textiles, and the history of the Incas.

We will pick you up from your hotel around 8 a.m. and head to the farming laboratory in Moray. This beautiful drive is about one hour and 20 minutes. On your drive, you will see the snow-capped peaks of the Andes, lush yellow fields of wheat, and some villages. Finally, you will arrive at the fascinating display of terraces in Moray. Moray boasts three amphitheater-like terraces, made by the Incas. These terraces, which are carved deep into the earth, in the shape of a bowl, were thought to be used to determine the optimal conditions for growing crops.

When you are done exploring Moray, you will head about two miles away, to the salt mines of Maras. This village is known as a former salt-producing center and is thought to date back all the way to pre-Incan times. There are over 3,000 salt pools carved into the mountain side, that are filled daily by a stream of water. This spectacular area is perfect for you if you wish to see something different than the ruins.

Chinchero is a small Andean, Indian village located at 3,762 meters high, on the windswept plains of Anta, about 30 km from Cusco. There are beautiful views overlooking the Sacred Valley of the Incas, with the Cordillera Vilcabamba and the snow-capped peak of Salkantay dominating the western horizon.

Chinchero is believed to be the mythical birthplace of the rainbow. Its major claim to tourism is its colorful Sunday market, which is much less tourist-orientated than the market at Pisac. This market is held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday but if your trip isn’t on one of these days, they have a smaller textile center open daily.

There, you can watch a demonstration on how to make beautiful, natural sweaters from Alpaca wool. Finally, you will get to visit the famous catholic roman church, which was build over the Inca palace.

Once you are done with the visit, you will head back to the city in time to enjoy some lunch on your own.

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Price

Price of the Tour Salt Mine of Maras and Moray:

Group Service

S/60 - $20

per person

Shared Group

The group service is ideal for those looking for a social and economical experience. Share the tour with other visitors and enjoy the beauty of tour.

Private Service

$260.00

2 to 6 participants

Private, $260 in total

2 to 6 participants, $260 in total
7 to 13 participant, $360 in total
14 or more, price to be arranged (Maximum Group Size, Up to 20 people)
The private service offers a more personalized and comfortable experience. Perfect for small and medium-sized groups seeking exclusivity. For groups of 14 or more, the tour representative will arrange and set the price according to the group’s needs.

Inclusions

What it includes in the tour Salt Mine of Maras and Moray:

Pick up from your hotel
Professional (Bilingual Spanish and English Guide)
Tourist transport

Does not include in the tour Salt Mine of Maras and Moray:

The Tourist Ticket (the cost of the ticket varies from 130 soles for 10 days or 70 soles for the partial ticket valid for only 2 days
Entrance fee for Salt mine 10 soles per person
Beverages