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Moray Terraces and Maras Salt Pools: Exploring the Sacred Valley of the Incas
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Cusco
Discover the breathtaking Moray Terraces and Maras Salt Pools on a half-day tour in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Learn about Inca history, agriculture, and textiles while enjoying stunning mountain views and immersing yourself in local customs.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Cusco - We will start the tour picking up from your hotel in cusco
- Moray - Moray is made up of three amphitheater-like terraces made by the Incas. These terraces, which are carved deep into the earth in a bowl shape, are thought to have been used as an agricultural laboratory to determine the optimal conditions for growing crops.
- Sacred Valley - On this tour you will travel to Peru’s historic Urubamba Valley. Located between Cusco and Machu Picchu, the Urubamba Valley is known for its lush scenery, picturesque colonial towns, and magnificent Incan fortresses.
- Maras - You will head to the salt mines of Maras, which are just 2 miles away. Dating back to colonial times, Maras was considered a salt-producing center. Carved into the mountain side are over 3000 salt pools, which are filled daily by a little stream of water. Once the water evaporates, it leaves behind a glistening patchwork of salt. The salt mines are a great spot to take pictures and capture the amazing beauty of both the Andes and the spectacular Salineras.
What's Included
- Transportation to the sights
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup
What's Not Included
- Touristic Ticket (70 soles per person)
- Gratuities
- Maras Salt Mines entrance (15 soles)
Additional Information
Embark on an incredible shared half-day journey into a section of the Sacred Valley of the Incas in the city of Cusco. Be captivated by the stunning views of the Urubamba Mountains, Veronica Mountain, and the lush valleys of farmland. During this excursion with an expert guide, gain knowledge about farming, textiles, and the fascinating Incan history, while observing the customs of the local people.
- Entrance fees: you must have the tourist ticket to enter Moray. The tourist ticket is currently 22 USD or 70 soles for a 1-day ticket, or 47 USD or 130 soles for a 10-day ticket. This ticket will give you access to many other attractions in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and some museums and places of interest in Cusco. Maras is a separate ticket of 3.50 USD or 10 soles
- Meals: there are no meals served during this tour but you can buy snacks along the way. You should be back in Cusco in time to enjoy lunch on your own
Location
Cusco
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Voyage694159
Sep 18, 2023
Perfect Half Day Tour! - I loved this half day trip, can’t recommend enough! JC was an amazing tour guide and provided a lot of information on the tour. I particularly loved the visit to a local women’s collective that show you how they make textiles by hand (from collecting the wool, cleaning it, spinning it into thread, dying it with different local plants, and weaving it into blankets, sweaters, etc. that takes days/weeks!). The prices reflect the authenticity of the work (in the big cities in Peru, all the “alpaca” items are made of synthetic materials and chemically dyed!) so this is where I bought all my souvenirs and beautiful blankets that will last a lifetime! Just keep in mind it did not include lunch and we got back to Cusco at 2:30 so brings snacks or buy some along the way. Enjoy!
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Jasmine
Feb 27, 2018
Impressive don't miss! - Moray is definitely a site to see! My second time in cusco and is one of the most beautiful places I had ever visited in my life, It's so impressive to see what the Inkas were capable of doing! I highly recommend this place and the tour company too.
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Sharon
Aug 15, 2017
Such a great adventure, and... - <p>Such a great adventure, and definitely worth your buck! A beautiful journey through some really interesting places from Peru's past. Great guide! Greate tour! Do this as a favor for yourself!</p>
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