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Tours/Cusco/Maras Moray Day Trip

Maras Moray Day Trip

5.0(13)Cusco6h 30min
VIATOR5.0(3)TRIPADVISOR5.0(10)
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Maras Moray Day Trip

At a glance

Duration
6h 30min
Price from
$59 / person
Location
Cusco, Peru
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 13 reviews
Languages
EN, ES
Group
Small group, up to 10
Cancellation
See policy below
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Heidi Travel EIRL
Meeting point
We will be meeting you at our office in Calle Plateros (half a block away from the Plaza De Armas -Main Square).

Description

Though they may not make the list of big-hitter Incan sites in Peru, the ruins at Moray and pre-Inca salt mines of Salineras are no less fascinating than their more famous counterparts. Discover these off-the-beaten track ruins on this day tour from Cusco, which also includes a visit to the quiet colonial town of Maras. A guided tour makes it easy to explore less-frequented locales and includes informative commentary and round-trip transportation from Cusco.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
8:30 AM
Next available
Thu, Oct 22
Adult (ages 12–93)
$59

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 21.

Tour Options

Maras Moray Day Trip

Itinerary

Salinas de Maras
Admission not included4 min

We will be leaving from our office to Maras. Maras is home to over 3600 Salt Wells. Strategically dug into the mountainside, thousands of shallow pools filled with salt water eventually evaporate and leave behind the crystallised salt, a process that has been practiced for more than 500 years. It’s believed that the salt pans were originally constructed by the Wari civilisation, which predates the Inca. However, the Inca saw the economic opportunity in harvesting the salt of Maras and expanded the salt pans further up the mountainside. We will then be visiting the iconic, Moray agricultural terraces. Moray is 4.5 miles from the town of Maras and 39 miles from Cusco. The main feature that impresses travellers is its system of circular agricultural terraces, which are up to 330 feet deep. They are build using retaining walls connected by an irrigation system. Moray can be considered a crop lab– they used the terraces to create micro-climates and grow various products.

What's included

Included
Transport
Bi-lingual guide
Not included
Entrance Ticket
Meals

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

5.0
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How it compares in Cusco

  • Starting price $59 is 26% below the typical $80 for tours of similar length in Cusco

Excurgo comparison of 4,470 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Maras Moray Day Trip take?

Maras Moray Day Trip lasts about 6h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.

How much does Maras Moray Day Trip cost?

Prices start at $59 per person for this Cusco experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Maras Moray Day Trip run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:30 AM.

Can I cancel Maras Moray Day Trip for free?

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is We will be meeting you at our office in Calle Plateros (half a block away from the Plaza De Armas -Main Square). Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Maras Moray Day Trip offered in?

The experience is available in EN, ES.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Maras Moray Day Trip worth it?

Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 13 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Heidi Travel EIRL.

Reviews(13)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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Kirstin_W
May 27, 2024 · via Viator
Highly Recommend

We learned so much on this tour! Alpaca wool preparation, natural dyes, Incan agriculture, salt mining and more. Our guide Josie was awesome! Very knowledgeable and personable!

K
kesramanujam
September 14, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Great sights different from the usual!

Marasal and Moray tour with Julio as guide was great. Pick up at hotel but went by taxi to the pick up spot. The bus was full and the driver great. Comfortable bus. Drove to Chinchero to see local weaving and the archeological site from afar. Good views. On to Moray. The drive was through dirt road part way but the views were enthralling. Moray with its unique circular terraces definitely worth the effort. Good explanation by Julio who was more than happy to show us the best view points and help to take photos. On to Marasal to see the terraced salt flats another great site with spectacular views. We returned by 315pm slightly later than expected. Overall crammed but great tour. Please bring your tourist ticket if you have one or you can buy a Sacred valley sited ticket for S/70

Operator response

Thank you for traveling with Heidi Travel The Gad Blessing you Heidi

D
Darmancook
January 27, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Great 1/2 day trip

The Moray archeological site and the Maras salt mines are a must see if you have a spare day or half day in Cusco. This tour company had a very good bilingual guide who made sure that as the only English speakers in a group of ~14 people, that we were looked after. Comfortable bus ride, plenty of explanations and interesting observations from the guide, and the sites themselves are stunning. Note: Maras is best visited in dry season (when the salt is more visible) but still very impressive in the wet season (just pick a dry day!)

Operator response

Indeed if you come to Cusco you can not miss the Salineras de Maras and the terraces of Moray is an incredible tour. Thank you for your comment, it is nice to know that you enjoyed the tour.

5
502gaylen
January 11, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
GREAT DAY!

Perfect day nice to be picked up and returned to your hotel! Carlos was a great guide as very knowledgeable and spoke excellent English. The driver was great too and got us everywhere we needed to go that day. Thanks for a great tour. Gayle and Mike

Operator response

Hi, We are pleased to know that you enjoyed the experience during your visit to Maras Moray, thanks for your recommendations

R
racheleedwards353
December 17, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Nice Half Day Activity

These sites, maras and Moray are simply out of the world. Very unique sites. We had a very good guide which was an icing on the cake as we got to know many things from him about these sites. This was a flawless trip.

Operator response

We love knowing that you enjoyed the experience of meeting Maras and Moray. We are grateful for your comment and hope you can come back soon and enjoy our City. Regards.

E
elissameyer
December 4, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Fantastic Trip

Thanks to our guide Joel for giving us an unforgettable trip to maras and Moray. This half day trip was very informative and fun filled. We decided in the last minute and it was totally worth it. Heidi Travels did a remarkable job in arranging this tour exceptionally well.

Operator response

Hi, thanks for trusting our company. We hope you can come back and learn more about our Cusco.

F
Fazrina_M
November 26, 2019 · via Viator
Must see!

Beautiful places to visit. Pro for this tour operator - 1. Punctual pick up and strict on everyone being on time after their free time 2. Knowledgeable of the places 3. Visit to the village was educational.

Operator response

We love knowing that you met a little of our city. We hope you can come back soon.

M
matthew b
November 25, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Nice Half Day Trip!

We had a fantastic time on this half day trip of the two inconic sites of the Sacred Valley. We came across many pictures on the internet of the Moray agricultual site and were keen on visiting it. This was a perfect trip. The guide gave us a very good and sensible explanation about each sites we visited and was very accommodating too. Well worth the time and money spent.

Operator response

Hello, good to know that you could know our Moray Archaeological Park. We hope you can come back and enjoy the Wonders of our beautiful City.

C
carla p
October 25, 2019 · via Viator
A fun day!

Our trip to Maras and Moray was a very fun experience. We went in a nice, comfortable van that seats about 15. The guide was very good and did a good job of explaining things in both English and Spanish. We did make 2 vender stops: one at a local market where ladies did a demonstration on how they cleaned and died alpaca yarn and another at a shop where you could purchase products from the Mara salt mines. Both were actually entertaining and the sites themselves are pretty spectacular. I would recommend this tour for a fun day trip.

Operator response

Hi, thanks for visiting. See you soon.

M
marmarcelinaviajera
October 1, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
a beautiful lugaR

EVERYTHING was a splendid excursion to MARAS MORAY with my family, it is worth it, I just marveled at this place, the agency staff fulfilled everything.

Operator response

Hola! Que alegría saber que les ha gustado el tour. Heidi Travel E.I.R.L les espera para brindarles el mejor servicio en la Ciudad de Cusco.

$59/ person
5.0(13)
Duration6h 30min
LanguagesEN, ES
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