Maras Moray (Day Trip)

The Maras Moray Day Trip offers an immersive exploration of the Sacred Valley’s remarkable Incan heritage. Visitors can discover the unique agricultural terraces of Moray and the captivating salt ponds of Salineras de Maras on this small-group tour. With convenient hotel pickup, a knowledgeable bilingual guide, and all entrance fees included, this day trip promises an enriching experience for those intrigued by the region’s ancient wonders. What secrets might these ancient sites reveal?

Key Points

• The Maras Moray Day Trip explores two Incan archaeological sites: Moray and Salineras de Maras in the Sacred Valley.
• The tour is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants and includes transportation and a bilingual guide.
• Entrance fees for Moray and Salineras de Maras are covered, with options for partial or complete tickets.
• Pickup is provided from hotels within Cusco’s historic center, with a prompt 8:30 am departure.
• The tour is non-refundable and has received a 5.0 rating based on 3 reviews, making it a highly rated experience.

Tour Overview

The Maras Moray Day Trip is a popular excursion from Cusco that allows visitors to explore two remarkable Incan archaeological sites: Moray and Salineras de Maras.

The Maras Moray Day Trip allows visitors to explore the Incan sites of Moray and Salineras de Maras from Cusco.

This small-group tour, with a maximum of 15 participants, takes travelers to the Sacred Valley to discover the agricultural terraces of Moray and the salt ponds of Salineras de Maras.

Transportation and a bilingual guide are included, and participants can choose between a partial or complete entrance ticket.

The tour starts at 8:30 am with pickups from hotels within Cusco’s historic center.

Inclusions

The tour includes transport from the hotels within Cusco’s historic center, as well as a bilingual guide to accompany participants throughout the excursion.

Entrance fees to the Incan archaeological sites of Moray and Salineras de Maras are also covered. The partial entrance ticket provides 2 days of validity, while the complete ticket is valid for 10 days.

Plus, a separate entrance fee of 10 Soles is required for access to the Salineras salt ponds.

The tour is limited to a maximum of 15 participants, ensuring a small-group experience.

Pickup Information

Where does the tour pickup participants?

The tour picks up participants from hotels within the historic center of Cusco. No pickup is provided from private residences, such as Airbnbs, or hotels outside the historic center.

The tour starts promptly at 8:30 am. Confirmation of the booking is received at the time of purchase.

The tour isn’t wheelchair accessible, but most travelers can participate.

Pickup is a straightforward process, ensuring a seamless start to the day trip exploring the Sacred Valley’s Incan archaeological sites of Moray and Salineras de Maras.

Additional Information

According to the information provided, confirmation of the booking is received at the time of purchase.

This day trip isn’t wheelchair accessible, but most travelers can participate. The tour takes place in a small group, with a maximum of 15 participants.

Additionally:

• Pickup is available from hotels within the historic center of Cusco, but not from private residences or hotels outside the historic center.

• The tour starts at 8:30 am.

• This is a non-refundable tour, and no refunds are provided for cancellations.

Pricing and Reviews

Priced from $16.00 per person, this non-refundable Maras Moray Day Trip has earned a 5.0 rating based on 3 reviews, with no negative ratings across Viator and Tripadvisor platforms.

The tour provides transport, a bilingual guide, and entrance tickets to the Incan archaeological sites of Moray and Salineras de Maras.

While the full-day tour isn’t wheelchair accessible, most travelers can participate.

With confirmation received at booking, this small-group excursion from Cusco’s historic center offers an opportunity to explore the Sacred Valley’s remarkable Incan heritage.

Exploring Moray

The Incan archaeological site of Moray is the first stop on this day trip from Cusco.

Nestled in the Sacred Valley, Moray features a series of enormous, perfectly circular terraces believed to have been used for agricultural experimentation.

Visitors can explore:

• The intricate network of terraces, descending nearly 500 feet

• The dramatic views over the surrounding countryside

• The potential for temperature variations across the different levels

• The theories about Moray’s purpose as an Incan agricultural research site

After exploring Moray, the tour continues to the nearby Salineras de Maras, the second highlight of the day.

Visiting Salineras De Maras

After exploring the fascinating Incan terraces of Moray, the tour continues to the nearby Salineras de Maras, a captivating salt production site.

Here, visitors witness the centuries-old process of salt harvesting from natural salt ponds. Thousands of small, individual salt ponds dot the mountainside, each one meticulously maintained by local families.

Visitors can walk among the ponds, observing the workers as they collect the salt, which is then dried and packaged for sale.

The striking visual of the geometric salt ponds against the rugged landscape makes Salineras de Maras a highlight of the Sacred Valley tour.

The Sum Up

The Maras Moray Day Trip provides an enriching and convenient way to explore the remarkable Incan archaeological sites of Moray and the Salineras de Maras. With a bilingual guide, small group size, and all-inclusive features, this tour offers a seamless journey through the Sacred Valley’s captivating heritage, allowing visitors to appreciate the unique agricultural terraces and salt ponds.