This Maras Moray and Salt Mines Tour was created for people seeking new and exciting experiences. A journey through typical villages and beautiful landscapes. Visit to the impressive archaeological complex of Moray, which features incredible circular terraces (agricultural platforms) showcasing the advanced agricultural technology developed by the Incas.
Afterward, we will head to Maras. Where you can enjoy the famous salt mines, also known as salt pans, where salt is produced entirely by hand. Houses the most important salt mines of the Inca. Period and we also find the archaeological site of Moray which is an agricultural research center in Inca.
This Tour to Maras Moray and Salt Mines will allow you to get to know 2 impressive attractions in a private service the salt mines with approximately 3000 wells where salt is worked in an artisanal way as in the Inca time, the other attraction is the Inca ruins of Moray which was a agricultural experimentation center for its microclimates.
In this incredible tour you will pass through beautiful high Andean landscapes and towns, you will know 2 of the Cusco’s wonders, the Salt Mines of Maras and the circular agricultural terraces of Moray. Our exclusive service will make your trip an unforgettable experience.
The tour begins in the town of Maras also known as the village of the portals, located in the province of Urubamba at 3300 meters above sea level. Located 52km from the city of Cusco It houses the most important salt mines of the Inca era, being exploited from the incanato to the present, we also find the archaeological site of Moray which is an Inca agricultural research center where the adaptation of products to different climates with a terrace system.
Moray
On this day, we will visit beautiful Inca villages with their colonial houses. During this unique and enjoyable journey, we will appreciate the treasures that this sacred land holds.
We will start the day by visiting the experimental agricultural terraces of Moray. These are a group of circular terraces that can reach depths of up to 150 meters. According to historians, these constructions served as an important Inca agricultural laboratory since their platforms were built with their respective irrigation canals, each of which had a microclimate. What stands out the most is the difference in average annual temperature between the top and bottom of the depressions, with a difference of up to 15°C.
Maras
Next, we will head to the colonial town of Maras, which preserves its Andean traditions and customs. We can admire its beautiful architecture and houses with colonial-style stone doors.
Salt Mines of Maras
Finally, we will visit the Salinas de Maras. These salt mines continue to be exploited to this day, where farmers work daily, just as they did in Inca times. At the end of the tour, we will return to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel.
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Can I store my luggage at your office?
Of course
During the trip, your main luggage can be stored at our office (you can organize it with us on the briefing day or by email) or at your hotel, both free of charge.
Any equipment that you won’t need on the trek can be stored safely in your hotel. Nearly every hotel will provide this service. Don’t leave items of value with your bags; put them in the hotel safe and obtain an itemized receipt (in the unlikely case of theft, many insurance companies require that you have a copy of the receipt itemizing everything). It’s best to put items such as credit cards inside a sealed, signed envelope for extra peace of mind.
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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 and demonstrations
Strikes and demonstrations are 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.
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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.
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The “Salt Mines and Moray Tour” can leave any day of the week, the whole year.
Group Price: US$ 49.00 US$ 35.00 per person
This small-group journey is guaranteed to operate with just two guests. Notice that PayPal charges a fee of 7 %, which we ask the client to cover since it’s due to the use of its service. This tax is just for online deposits.
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