Half-day guided tour of Moray circular terraces and Maras salt ponds

Excursions & day trips

Cusco, Peru

Free Cancellation

Language: English , Spanish , Portuguese

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 6 Hours

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Guided Tour

e-Voucher

Group Tour

Do this because

You can visit the mysterious Moray archaeological site with its unique concentric circular terraces

Each terrace level at Moray has its own microclimate, which is a great example of Inca engineering skills

The salt ponds of Maras offer excellent photo opportunities of this unusual landscape

You'll find out how local families are keeping the age-old tradition of salt harvesting alive, going way back to the Inca times

What to expect

After breakfast, you'll travel along the Sacred Valley to the archaeological site of Moray, about an hour and a half away. This ancient Inca site features concentric circular terraces, each level creating a different microclimate. The exact purpose of this unusual design remains unknown, making it an interesting point of discussion during your visit.Your next destination is Maras, where you'll see a landscape of salt ponds. These small, terraced pools are not only visually distinctive but also vital to the local economy. Many families in the area depend on these salt deposits for their livelihood, continuing a tradition that dates back to Inca times when the site was an important economic centre.During your visit to these locations, you'll gain insight into ancient Inca engineering and the ongoing significance of traditional industries in the region.

What's included

Entrance fees

Guided tour

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What's not included

Hotel pick-up/drop-off beyond specified area

All entry fees

What to remember

Accessibility:

Unfortunately, this tour isn't suitable for wheelchair users

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

The tour only includes admission to Maras. If you want to visit Moray, you need to buy the Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC). Passengers can buy this ticket on-site with the help of the tour guide. Please note that the archaeological site doesn't accept credit cards, so it's best to have cash ready at the start of the tour

Know in advance:

Minors must be accompanied by an adult

The visit to Maras is subject to changes between December and March due to the rainy season

Remember to bring:

Comfortable clothes and shoes

Provider

Lima Tours

Booking Fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation Fee

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins

Where

Meeting point:

A pick-up service is available from hotels located in the historic centre of Cusco. You must be ready and waiting in the hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time. The tour doesn't include pick-up from private residences with no reception. If you stay in one of them, please contact the local operator to coordinate a meeting point (contact details in the info voucher you'll receive after booking).