Maras Moray and Salineras

Not Rated from 0 reviews
0/5
0% of guests recommend

5 Hours

Cusco Day Tours

20 persons

Cusco

  • Overview
  • Itinerary
  • Inclusions
  • Frequent Questions

 

Tour Moray, Maras and Salineras enables you to explore the ancient archeological complex of Moray and the surrounding area. Enjoy this wonderful adventure and the incredible scenery of the Sacred Valley with a friendly local guide. Beautiful snowcapped Chicon Mountain and Veronica Mountain of the Cordillera Vilcanota form the backdrop for our Maras Moray Tour. Moray is one of the most enigmatic sites in Peru. The concentric ring terraces of Moray are unlike anything else left behind by the Incas. Three main sets of rings are carved deep into the earth forming sculpted Inca terraces thought to have served as an agricultural laboratory, where the Incas tested experimental crops and conditions.
Next stop on our Maras and Moray Tour will be the colonial town of Maras, where the Incan nobility relocated after the Spanish Conquest of Cusco. There are fascinating Incan coats-of-arms that are still visible on the lintels of the front doors of the houses. Finally, you’ll explore the ancient Salt Mines of Salineras. These mines are made up of holes with an average size area of about 5 square meters. These holes are filled with water and the evaporation of the water enables the salt to be harvested. 5000 of these wells have been excavated on the hillsides of the Sacred Valley. Join us on our Half Day Tour to Maras Moray and the Salt Flats from Cusco and take wonderful photos, learn about Incan agricultural techniques, and have fun! This Maras Salt Mines Tour is highly recommended for photography lovers because of the impressive landscape that surrounds you in Chinchero, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo. The Maras and Moray Tour is also perfect for hikers and mountain bikers, since there is a trail that connects the salt mines with the old Andean villages in the Sacred Valley.

 


 
Personalized Assistance ! We are the only company that BELIEVE IN QUALITY OF SERVICE to make your visit unforgettable.
 

WHAT SHOULD I BRING:

  1. Sneakers or hiking shoes.
  2. Sunscreen.
  3. Light Backpack.
  4. Suitable clothing / Rain poncho.
  5. Soles for your personal expenses.

Itinerary

Day 1:
Tour of Moray, Maras and Salineras
If you are one of those travelers who loves to explore and to experience unique adventures, this Moray Tour is definitely the alternative that you have been looking for. During your stay in the City of Cusco we recommend that you take advantage of every opportunity to explore Cusco and the authentic Heart of the Inca Empire. You will leave Cusco around 8:00 am. The first place that you will visit will be the house of the weavers’ association in Chinchero. Here the local weavers will show you the most exquisite weavings in all of South America. Next, you will travel to the ancient and important Incan agricultural testing station of Moray. Here they built great circular terraces where the temperature changed depending on the altitude. As you descend the terraces, the temperature increases. Incas had extraordinary knowledge of climates and microclimates. Plants from all over their Empire were brought here to be adapted so that they would grow at different elevations. After Moray you will go visit the traditional town of Maras. These houses of Maras feature the coats-of-arms of Incan nobles who lived here during Incan and colonial times. Today Maras is a very traditional town. Finally, you will explore the Salt Mines of Salineras. This is a photogenic site consisting of over 5000 small wells where salt is collected. Some of these wells are very old. Incas mined salt at this site, and this practice continued throughout the reign of the Spanish viceroys. These days local people let the salt water flow into the depressions which they have dug out. The sun then evaporates the water, leaving behind a residue of salt which is then collected and sold on the local market. You will finish up the Maras Moray Tour by returning to Cusco in the afternoon

Included/Excluded

Pre-Departure Briefing
Experienced Tour Guide
First Aid Kit
Customer Service 24/7
Tourist Transportation
Pick Up Service
Cusco Tourist Ticket - Boleto Turístico (20.00 USD)
Travel Insurance
Tips for Our Staff
Additional Costs
Salineras Entrance Ticket (3.00 USD)

FAQs

Pick up of guests
Machu Picchu Vip can pick you up from your hotel, as long as it’s in the Historical Center of Cusco. Your guide will coordinate the pickup time in the briefing session, but please keep in mind that the time may vary between 20 and 35 minutes due to traffic.
Group Tours
Group tours are made up of different types of people, then physical conditions and ages can vary. By agreeing to be part of a group tour, you also accept that some people may be faster or slower than you. Therefore, each person can go at their own pace on the route. It may be the case that a group wishes to modify the tour; however, the guide will be the one who decides, after consulting with all the participants, if such modifications are possible.
Strikes in cusco
Are usually common in Peru, and this may interrupt some of our tours. Roads can be blocked, and train tracks can be taken over. However, we will try to keep your trip as originally planned, even if it means leaving the night before the scheduled date. Under these circumstances, tours may also be canceled. In case of changes or cancellations, everything will be coordinated with you by our operations department. Your safety is our highest priority, and our decisions will be made to protect it.
Lost objects
Please pay attention to where you leave your things and remember to take everything once you leave our transport, tents, or restaurants. You’re the only one responsible for your objects during the tour.
I can change or cancel my tour
Of course you can modify the date of your tour up to 24 hours before and you can cancel up to 15 days before, but there will be charges for administrative expenses
Why we recommend this tour?
This Maras and Moray Tour is an excellent way to begin acclimatizing to the high altitude of Cusco and get ready for trekking activities if you have booked a trek.
CESY
A comfortable and concerned company
The experience with this company was pleasant, after a long investigation. His formality and commitment was what caught me and I liked him. The staff that took care of me was excellent. Thanks for all guys.
Expedition
Cusco and Mountain
From the moment of contacting me from my country, the Machupicchu by car VIP team gave me the security of hiring with them. My daughter, a friend and I took 2 tours. Machupicchu by car and Mountain of 7 colors.
Valeria F
4 wonderful days!
Thank you very much for organizing this tour! From the moment we set foot in Cusco, everything was perfectly calculated. My family and I are very happy with all the attention.

Reviews

0/5
Not Rated
Based on 0 review
Excellent
0
Very Good
0
Average
0
Poor
0
Terrible
0
No Review
You must log in to write review
28%
from 3.816 ¥ 2.726 ¥

Extra prices:

({{type.price_type}})
{{type.price_html}}
({{type.price_type}})
{{ type.price }}%
{{ formatMoney(type.price) }}
  • {{total_price_html}}
  • {{pay_now_price_html}}

Why choose us?

  • Book in 3 steps
  • Convenience and confort
  • Safety, better drivers

What make us different

  • Unique to offer an informative talk
  • Permanent Assistance
from
3.816 ¥ 2.726 ¥
0 Review