TRIP LENGTH: Full Day
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
FROM: $ 81 USD
Tour | Cusco
Maras & Moray
Discover the cultural and natural wealth of the Sacred Valley with our Full Day Tour to Maras and Moray, where you will have the opportunity to explore two of the most emblematic sites in the Cusco region. This tour offers you a perfect combination of history, ancestral agriculture, and stunning landscapes, making it an unforgettable experience that resonates with the living traditions of the Andean peoples.
Moray, with its fascinating circular terraces, is a testament to Inca ingenuity in the field of agriculture. This ancient agricultural laboratory was designed to experiment with various crops in different microclimates, allowing the Incas to maximize production and better understand their environment. As you walk along the terraces, you will be transported to a time when agriculture was sacred and fundamental for survival. The serenity of the landscape invites you to reflect on the deep connection that the ancient inhabitants of these lands had with their natural surroundings.
EXPEDITION
- Max Altitude: 3,385 m
- Route: Maras & Moray - Full Day
- Availability: May – October
- Difficulty: Moderate
TRAVEL PROGRAM
- We begin the tour with the pickup from your hotel between 8:30 and 9:00 AM. Located about an hour from Cusco, Moray is considered an Inca agricultural research center, a unique place where each ring of terraces provided different micro-climatic conditions, allowing the observation and improvement of various crops produced at different altitudes.
- We then head to the ancient salt mines of Maras, where saltwater flowing down from the mountain fills thousands of pools and evaporates, producing high-quality culinary salt. Here, you will experience a unique visual panorama in the world, perfect for taking beautiful photos.
- Finally, we return to your hotel in Cusco around 3:00 PM.
What is included?
- Tourist transport
- Certified guide
- Entrance ticket
- Ongoing assistance
- First aid kit
What is not included?
- Meals or snacks
- Drinks
- Tips for the guide and driver
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Pickup from hotels outside of Cusco city center
- Additional activities or visits not mentioned in the itinerary
What to take?
- Comfortable clothing and layers
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunscreen and hat or cap
- Sunglasses
- Water
- Light snacks
- Cash
- Camera or fully charged phone
- Personal documents
- Small backpack
- Scarf
- Personal medication
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