Maras Salt Pools Tours

Peru’s Sacred Valley lies in the Andean Highlands—a landscape of rugged mountains, open plains, and soaring cliffs—and reaching the remote sites is a challenge. Choose a morning or afternoon half-day safari, and tackle the rough ground by powerful all-terrain quad bike. With your guide to lean the way, reach historic sites including Moray and Maras with ease, enjoy sweeping views across the Peruvian countryside, and learn of life here under Incan rule.

Drive your own ATV through Cruz Pata's Sacred Valley in the company of a guide on this tour of area highlights. The tour includes use of all equipment and instructions, and riders from beginners on up can enjoy the fresh air that comes with rugged ATV riding. Highlights include the Maras salt mines, Maras village, and Moray archaeological site.

Though they may not make the list of big-hitter Incan sites in Peru, the ruins at Moray and pre-Inca salt mines of Salineras are no less fascinating than their more famous counterparts. Discover these off-the-beaten track ruins on this day tour from Cusco, which also includes a visit to the quiet colonial town of Maras. A guided tour makes it easy to explore less-frequented locales and includes informative commentary and round-trip transportation from Cusco.

Though they may not make the list of big-hitter Incan sites in Peru, the ruins at Moray and pre-Inca salt mines of Salineras are no less fascinating than their more famous counterparts. Discover these off-the-beaten-track ruins on this day tour from Cusco, which also includes a visit to the quiet colonial town of Maras. A guided tour makes it easy to explore less-frequented locales and includes informative commentary and round-trip transportation from Cusco.

Explore the ample attractions just outside Cusco as you enjoy a full-day tour of the attractions of the Sacred Valley and Urubamba Valley in Peru. Visit the archaeological site at Moray, used by the Incas as an agricultural testing ground. Then discover the Inca-era salt pans of Maras, a series of intricately terraced ponds used to gain salt. Visit Chinchero, a picturesque town that's home to a collection of Inca-era walls and an Andean textile center. This guided tour includes round-trip transport from Cusco hotels.

Moray archaeological park and the Maras salt mines rank among the top attractions outside Cusco, with a history dating back to the days of the Incas. On this tour, hit the gas and zoom through the Peruvian countryside, and explore both sites in one day—with safety kit plus pickup and drop-off at your Cusco accommodation included. With your guide to lead the way, enjoy outdoor adventure in Peru and learn how the Incas worked the land.

The Sacred Valley is home to some of Peru’s most historically significant sites of interest, with Incan settlements dating back thousands of years. On this full-day tour, reach key attractions including Moray and the Salinas de Maras by private vehicle, and learn how the Incas worked the land to survive and thrive. With pickup and drop-off at your Cusco hotel, cover the ground with ease and see the sights in one day.

Visiting Maras Moray is definitely not something you will regret after experiencing this amazing side of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Not only you will get an insight in the life of the Incas then and Peru today, but also the constructions of the nature.

This is the perfect day trip for those looking to experience a mix of culture as well as natural beauty. Learn the ancient textile techniques of Chichero weavers, the salt mines of Maras, farming Terraces of Moray, discover the handmade process of the sacred drink of the Incas 'Chicha' and the Citadel of Ollantaytambo will take your breath away. Don't forget that if you book with advance time a VSA photographer will be part of your adventure. (coordinate the details by message) Why Visit South America? -This tour is a private or 6 small group adventure. -We connect with the communities: We visit a local house where premium handmade textiles are produced where the locals teach you the manufacturing process step by step. Also, we visit a local Peruvian bar where they produce the famous drink of the Incas 'Chicha' -Enjoy local gastronomy! Our guide will help you choose among the best restaurants in the Sacred Valley to enjoy a different gastronomic experience.

Explore the legacy of the Inca and Peru’s indigenous culture during this day trip to Maras, Moray, and the ‘Salineras’ from Cusco. Walk the streets of Maras and sample some ‘Chicha’ (corn drink), then learn about Inca engineering and agricultural practices at the Moray archaeological site. You’ll also get to see the “Salineras” salt mines. An optional private trip upgrade is also available.

If your interest is sparked by Inca history then don’t miss out on this full-day tour of Maras Salt Mines  and Moray from Cusco, ideal for history buffs. Take a guided tour of Moray archaeological site, famed for its multi-terraced agricultural circles, to learn about ancient Incan agricultural practices. Then, marvel at the Maras Salt Mines, a collection of 3,000 salt pools harvested cooperatively by farmers. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Though they may not make the list of big-hitter Incan sites in Peru, the ruins at Moray and pre-Inca salt mines of Salineras are no less fascinating than their more famous counterparts. Discover these off-the-beaten track ruins on this day tour from Cusco, which also includes a visit to the quiet colonial town of Maras. A guided tour makes it easy to explore less-frequented locales and includes informative commentary and round-trip transportation from Cusco.

The Sacred Valley is one of the best-selling traditional tours after the Machupicchu tour. It is recommended for those who love culture, its natural landscapes and its customs of the indigenous communities.

During the visit to the salt ponds we will be able to appreciate and learn about the whole stage of salt production as well as to differentiate the different types and their different uses. In the same way, in Moray's circular platforms we will understand the main function of this place and we will travel to the past product of history and explanation that our guide will give us.

Though they may not make the list of big-hitter Incan sites in Peru, the ruins at Moray and pre-Inca salt mines of Salineras are no less fascinating than their more famous counterparts. Discover these off-the-beaten-track ruins on this day tour from Cusco, which also includes a visit to the quiet colonial town of Maras. A guided tour makes it easy to explore less-frequented locales and includes informative commentary and round-trip transportation from Cusco.

This is a half day tour in the north of Cusco. Maras and Moray sites are places located in part of the sacred valley of the Cusco. We recomended you to do this tour if you have a free morning and you want to visit the great Terraces of Moray and the Salt Mines of Cusco.

Si desea visitar las ruinas de Moray y las salineras de Maras sumando a esto aventura que hará esto aún más emocionante cuando viaja en quad este tour es el indicado para usted. Haga una visita guiada a cada uno de ellos para conocer los distintos miradores y pueblos rurales que nos contagian un poco de historia.

Nestled in and around Peru’s Sacred Valley, the historic sites of Maras and Moray date back to the era of the Incas. On this tour, visit both sits of interest in one day, and learn how the Incas worked the land to survive and thrive. With all entry fees and round-trip travel from Cusco included, visit the salt flats and irrigated terraces, and see how the Incas made the most of the natural resources at hand.

Visiting Cusco is always a great adventure. Imagine walking through its beautiful high Andean landscapes and the most iconic areas offered by the capital of the Inca Empire. With this tour you can do it and even more exciting, uploaded to a metal beast with four wheels: a four-wheel drive. Admire the great rural meadows that the great Valley of the Sacred offers and those that the Inca once contemplated, but with the dose of adrenaline that their bodies need. Get to know the salineras de Maras, a salt mine exploited since the Inca period and whose origin remains a mystery. Then visit the archaeological site of Moray, named as a possible laboratory of agricultural research Inca, where they will observe the particular distribution of their platforms and the microclimates that have replicated in them. Dare to travel the Inca Trail like a hardened explorer and let the mystic Cusco dazzle you.

Though they may not make the list of big-hitter Incan sites in Peru, the ruins at Moray and pre-Inca salt mines of Salineras are no less fascinating than their more famous counterparts. Discover these off-the-beaten track ruins on this full day tour from Cusco, which also includes a visit to the quiet colonial town of Maras. A guided tour makes it easy to explore less-frequented locales and includes informative commentary and round-trip transportation from Cusco.

From the salt ponds of Maras to Ollantaytambo's Inca fortress, the Urubamba Valley has much to explore. This day-long tour from Cusco visits the main sights of Peru's Sacred Valley and offers a wonderful glimpse into Andean life. Visit Chinchero—an Andean village with incredible mountain scenery, see Moray's impressive terraced ruins, and learn the interesting history of this unique region.

This is a unique tour that offers you to know Maras Moray one of the centers of agricultural experimentation and Salt Mines in ATVs and be able to enjoy the unpredictable landscape of the Andes next to the famous Sacred Valley of the Incas on a journey of 22 kilometers of adventure outdoor.

Enjoy the spectacular scenery of Peru’s Sacred Valley at your own pace during a bike tour of Moray, home to multi-terraced depressions that date back to the Inca period. A perfect combination of nature and culture, this bike tour allows you stop regularly for photo opportunities without worrying about parking. Plus, exploring with a guide means that you’ll discover lesser-known information about the area’s ancient history.

Discover two ancient sites in the Sacred Valley on a half-day, private tour from Cusco to Moray and Maras, whose dramatic salt pools have a fascinating history. Traveling by private car ensures personalized service and saves time in transit, so you can experience two Sacred Valley highlights in the morning, then return to Cusco with a whole afternoon for sightseeing.