Maras, Moray and Salt Mines Private Tour

Cusco, Peru
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This a private experience that will allow you to explore on a half day the impressive salt mines, The colonial town of Maras and the archaeological site of moray.

You can do it on your own speed because you will have a private vehicle and an expert tour guide with an amazing knowledge about the area.

You have the option to personalize your departure time.

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Maras, Maras, Cusco Region

Maras is a town near the city of Cusco in the Sacred Valley of southeastern Peru. It's known for the Maras Salt Mines, thousands of individual salt pools on a hillside, dating back to Incan times. West of the town is Moray, an Inca archaeological site on a high plateau featuring a series of concentric terraces. Surrounding trails offer views of the snow-capped Urubamba mountain range.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Moray Valle Sagrado de los Incas, Maras 08655 Peru

Moray is an archaeological site in Peru approximately 50 kilometres northwest of Cuzco on a high plateau at about 3,500 metres and just west of the village of Maras. The site contains unusual Inca ruins, mostly consisting of several terraced circular depressions, the largest of which is approximately 30 m deep

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Salinas de Maras, Carreta a Maras, Maras 08655 Peru

The stunning landscape of Salineras de Maras features salt pans that are still used exactly as they were at the time of the Incas. As you make your way through the region, you’ll see people doing the backbreaking work of harvesting salt on small family plots. The reward? The salt gathered here is some of the best in the world. Water, naturally salt-infused, flows down from the mountains and settles in the pans. As the water evaporates, salt remains, to be extracted with simple tools. Stop at a store or one of the many small-scale vendors selling the “fruit” of this labor in its pure form or mixed with herbs for use in cooking, bathing, or chocolate bars.

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions

  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • private car
  • private driver
  • Hotel pickup
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Entry/Admission - Salinas de Maras

Exclusions

  • Entrance to Moray (S/. 70.00)
  • Gratuities

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • A minimum of 02 people per booking is required
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Stroller accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Van will go with only 50% of seats available while covid-19
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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