From Cusco || Half Day Tour to Moray and Maras Salineras
ID: GYG563042-964447
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
On this excursion you will enter the Sacred Valley to visit two curious places of the Inca civilization: the salt mines of Maras and the circular terraces of Moray. Let's explore!
Itinerary
We will pick you up at the hotel at 8:30 a.m. and leave Cusco behind to enter the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Are you ready to discover its most special corners?
The first stop will be Maras, a picturesque village surrounded by beautiful landscapes and that gives its name to the salt mines that surround it. We will go to a viewpoint to contemplate these impressive salt quarries and discover their history for an hour. They date back to Inca times and have transformed the physiognomy of the local landscape!
After the experience, we will head to the archaeological site of Moray. At an altitude of 3,500 meters, we will find its emblematic amphitheater of circular platforms. Do you know what function the Inca civilization gave it? For an hour, we will walk through what was their experimental agricultural center.
Finally, we will make our way back to Cusco. At 2:30 p.m. we will leave you near the central Plaza de Armas to finish the excursion.
Highlights
- Visit the beautiful salt mines of Maras and the archaeological center of Moray.
- Enjoy the landscapes and experiences of these towns and their attractions.
- Discover the multi-purpose uses of Maras Salt.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
