Maras And Moray Tour 'Half Day Service'

Centro agrícola de Moray
Laboratorio agrícola de Moray
Pozas de Maras
Salares de Maras
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Includes entrance to the salt mines of Maras and the partial tourist ticket BTP

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SUMMARY : The tour begins with the pick up of the tourist at the door of his hotel. Then take a minivan ride through the beautiful landscapes of the Sacred Valley until you reach the town of Maras. There you can visit its church and colonial portals. We then travel to the circular platforms of Moray, an Inca agricultural laboratory. The next destination is the Salineras de Maras, a group of more than two thousand natural salt wells. If the weather is optimal, we will visit the archaeological site of Chinchero. The tour ends in Cusco.(See full itinerary with maps)


  • Tour time: 6 hours.
  • Guide service in Spanish or English.
  • Pick up from the tourist from the door of your hotel.
  • Entrance ticket to Maras, Moray and Chinchero.
  • Transportation throughout the tour.
  • Secure payment with Visa, MasterCard or PayPal.
  • Private tour (optional).
  • Immediate reservation confirmation.

By acquiring the tour you benefit from the following

  • Transportation service during the whole tour.

  • Tourist Ticket of Cusco: Entrance to Maras and Moray.


ALL INCLUDED SERVICE HALF DAY

The tour to Maras and Moray is a tour through one of the most beautiful landscapes of Cusco. It goes through Moray's Inca circular terraces as well as the famous salt mines of Maras, made up of thousands of natural salt wells used since the Inca period. In addition, the visit to the archaeological site of Chinchero was added.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE MARAS AND MORAY HALF DAY TOUR!

Included services

The tour to Maras and Moray includes pick up from the hotel, full round trip transportation, entrance to all sites and professional tour guide service. Thus, the tourist does not need to make any additional payment.

Prices and discounts

Our rates include everything you need for the visit. Take advantage of the discounts for foreign and Peruvian tourists. Know our prices and enjoy this tour through the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

The detailed itinerary

The tour begins with the pick up of the tourist in Cusco. The first destination to visit is the town of Maras. Immediately you come to the circular platforms of Moray. Finally, you will visit the Salineras de Maras. Learn more about the itinerary.


WHAT TO SEE?

The tour offers some of the best scenery in Cusco. We first visit the traditional village of Maras. Then, we continue to the salt mines. Finally, you will visit the circular terraces of Moray. If time permits, other tourist attractions can be visited. The objective is to make the most of the time available for the tour.

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Archaeological site of Moray

Moray is an ancient Inca andenería system in the form of an amphitheater. There the Incas domesticated various agricultural products from different geographies. Its beauty made it an important tourist attraction.

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Maras natural salt mines

The Salineras de Maras have more than 2 thousand natural salt wells. The Incas exchanged the salt of Maras for hundreds of years. The beauty of the landscape also made it one of the most popular attractions in Cusco.

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Town of Maras

Maras is a historic town during and after the Incas. There settled the Cusco nobles deprived of their property by the Spaniards. It still conserves the colonial chapel made of adobe.

Visit to the archaeological site of Chinchero

Optionally, and if time permits, the tour also includes a visit to the archaeological site of Chinchero. This tourist attraction was the palace of the emperor Tupac Yupanqui. Admission is already included in the tour. Visitors who have already visited this site can request a visit to a textile center in the town of Chinchero. The tour guide will ask visitors which is the best option to complete the trip to Maras and Moray.


RATES 2024

The rate includes the tourist guide service, entrance to the Salineras de Maras, transportation and the pick up of the visitor from the door of his hotel. The entrance ticket to the circular platforms of Moray and the archaeological site of Chinchero are already included in the tour. Prices are in US dollars.

TOUR MARAS, MORAY - HALF DAY SERVICEPRICE PER PERSON
ForeignPeruvian National
Shared service price60.00 USD45.00 USD

THIS IS THE ITINERARY

The tour begins with the pick up of the tourist from the door of his hotel. Then you will travel through the Sacred Valley of the Incas until you reach the town of Maras. We will tour this famous town until we reach the Salineras de Maras. Then you will visit the circular platforms of Moray. If time permits, you can visit the archaeological site of Chinchero or the textile centers of the same place. Get to know the itinerary in more detail.

1 Cusco - Moray - Salt Mines of Maras

  1. The tour begins with a trip in tourist transport from Cusco to the town of Maras in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
  2. From there, we start again towards the circular terraces of Moray, built by the Incas in the 15th century.
  3. Then the short trip is made to the salt mines of Maras, famous for its hundreds of salt wells.

2 Salt Mines of Maras - Chinchero - Cusco

  1. After making the trip through Maras and Moray, it is time to board the tourist transport back to the city of Cusco.
  2. If the weather and the tour guide see fit, a stop will be made in the town and archaeological site of Chinchero, famous for housing the ancient palace of Tupac Yupanqui.

3 Return to Cusco

  1. Finally, the tourist transport will be addressed to return to the city of Cusco. The service ends in a central square in the city (a few steps from the tourist hotels and most restaurants in the city).

MARAS AND MORAY IN SHARED SERVICE

The shared service is organized with tourists from different places. The tour is for a maximum of 8 people (for security reasons). Includes the pick up of the tourist at the hotel and the official tour guide service in English or Spanish.

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Pick up from the hotel door

The tour begins with the pick up of the tourist from the door of his hotel in the city of Cusco.

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Organized groups with 15 tourists

The tour to Maras and Moray allows a maximum of 15 visitors per group.

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Official guide in English or Spanish

The tour guide service is in English or Spanish according to the needs of the tourist.

What to bring to the tour to Maras and Moray?

For the tour it is recommended to bring: hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable clothing, windbreaker jacket, water, raincoat, camera, snacks and extra money if you want to buy handicrafts.

INCLUDED

The tour to Maras and Moray offers a safe and well organized experience. It includes the pick up of the tourist from the door of his hotel, the entrance to the salt mines of Maras, the circular terraces of Moray and the archaeological site of Chinchero. It also offers the service of a tour guide and full transportation.

Full transportation

The 'sprinter' transport is spacious to provide maximum comfort to the tourist. The shared service is organized with a maximum of 8 tourists. It includes the pick up of the visitor at his hotel in Cusco.

Entrance to all sites

The tour includes the Cusco Tourist Ticket, which offers entrance to Moray and Chinchero. It also includes the entrance ticket to the salt mines of Maras. Thus, the visitor will not have to wait in line to buy their tickets.

Guide in English and Spanish

The visit to the tourist attractions is accompanied by a professional official tour guide. The shared service is in English or Spanish. Private services offer more languages.


BENEFITS

Visiting Maras and Moray with Machu Picchu Terra offers many benefits: the service is organized by a tourism agency with years of experience in the tourism sector. Communication is easy and constant. Payment methods are fast and secure.

Authorized tourism agency

The tour is organized by Machupicchu Terra, a tourism agency authorized by the Peruvian Ministry of Culture (code MA0473). Communication is constant at info@boletomachupicchu.com.

Fast, easy and secure payment methods

The tour can be paid directly through the online payment system with Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club or PayPal. The payment is protected by an online security system.

Compliance with all security protocols

The tour complies with all protection measures for a safe trip. The use of masks and showing the vaccination card are not mandatory, but it is recommended. Travel safely!

Why meet Maras and Moray?

Maras and Moray are one of the most popular tourist attractions in Cusco. Tourists visit it because of the incredible natural beauty of these landscapes. An adventurous alternative to this tour is the quad bike tour.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Tourists interested in visiting Maras and Moray asked the following questions. (Send your questions to info@boletomachupicchu.com).

1) When is the best time to visit Maras and Moray?

The dry season (April to October) is the best time to visit Maras and Moray. The days are sunnier and there is less chance of rain during these months.

2) How to book the tour to Maras and Moray?

You can pay with up to 5 payment methods: Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, American Express or PayPal.

3) Can I get altitude sickness in Maras and Moray?

Altitude sickness is an ailment caused by the lack of adaptation of the tourist to high altitude climates. It is recommended to adapt to the climate of Cusco at least 1 or 2 days before the tour.

4) Is the tour to Maras and Moray dangerous?

The only problem during the tour can be caused by altitude sickness (headache, nausea, discomfort). Otherwise, the tour is safe and well organized.

5) Are the schedules flexible?

Yes, at the visitor's request, it is possible to stay a few minutes longer in a certain place after coordination with the tour guide.

6) Is income free?

In 2020, admission to Moray was free for everyone. However, this promotion is no longer in effect. The price of the tour already includes entrance fees to all tourist attractions.

7) Is the tour allowed for all people?

Yes. The tour is allowed for all people. Both children and adults and older adults can enjoy the service in complete safety.

8) Can I change the date of the tour?

Yes. Changes are allowed up to 3 days before the tour. Review our terms and conditions for penalties.

9) Can I cancel the tour?

Yes. The cancellation of the tour is allowed up to 3 days before the service. Check our terms and conditions to know the penalty.

10)Does the tour comply with the rules for safe travel?

Yes. The tour complies with the sanitation protocols for a fully clean trip. In addition, Cusco received an international seal that recognizes it as a 'Safe Destination'. Travel safe!