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Maras Moray (Half Day Excursion)
Discover Maras, Moray, and Chinchero on a wonderful excursion through Cusco and venture into the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas today. Get informed and book with total security to explore the ancient Maras Salt Mines and the amazing agricultural terraces of Moray. Take advantage of our exclusive offers and discover the living culture of Chinchero, surrounded by impressive snow-capped peaks and unique mountain landscapes. Cusco awaits you with this perfect complement to your Machu Picchu visit and the best guaranteed organization!
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Maras Moray (Half Day Excursion)
The Maras, Moray, Salineras tour is an essential journey through the Sacred Valley. We will visit Chinchero, a town famous for its ancestral weaving traditions and colonial church, flanked by the majestic Salkantay and Veronica peaks. The adventure continues at the Moray agricultural laboratory, where the Incas experimented with various microclimates using impressive circular terraces. Finally, we will explore the Maras Salt Mines, a stunning complex of over 3,000 natural salt ponds located on the slopes of the Qaqawiñay mountain at 3,380 meters above sea level.
Discover Inca scientific ingenuity and Andean tradition in a single day. Book now with Inca World Travel and ensure an authentic cultural experience with expert local guides and the highest international safety standards for your journey!
Detailed Itinerary: Day by Day
DAY 1:
Maras and Moray
Our Maras Moray Half-Day Tour begins with pickup from your hotel in Cusco between 7:50 and 8:30 a.m. We will board our tourist transportation and start our excursion toward the northeastern part of the city of Cusco. Upon arrival at the small town of Maras, we will make a brief stop to visit its famous colonial church and admire its main square.
After this stop, we will continue with our Maras Moray tour, boarding our transport again and heading toward the agricultural terraces of Moray. These terraces are circular in shape, with different levels that create varied microclimates, and they also feature a special water storage system. Because of this, it was possible to cultivate more than 250 species of plants. We will spend approximately one hour at the archaeological site, exploring the area and taking photographs from different viewpoints.
After visiting the Moray Agricultural Research Center, we will head to the Maras Salt Mines. These salt mines are made up of thousands of small white and pink salt pools, which create a spectacular landscape when viewed from a distance. Each pool measures around 5 square meters and is about 30 cm deep, and each one is managed by a local family. Each season, the salt is harvested from the pools and, after a processing stage, it is commercialized and distributed throughout the region, with some also exported to other countries for consumption.
At the end of our Maras, Moray, and Salt Mines Tour, we will return to the Imperial City of Cusco.
We will board our transport back to Cusco, arriving in the city at approximately 2:30 p.m. We will drop you off near the Main Square (Plaza de Armas), from where you will need to make your own way back to your hotel.
Included
- Pick up hotel
- Tourist Bus Transport
- Bilingual Guide
Not included
- Admission: Moray Archeological Site
- Admission: Maras Archeological Site
- Extra expenses
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Q: What is the Deposit Payment Process?
Pre-arrival deposits are required for tours in order to reserve tickets, entrances, and lodging. The amount may vary but is generally around 50% and can be paid in a variety of methods depending on your location. These methods include payment by credit card, PayPal, bank transfer, and Western Union.
Q: Can I Join or Leave a Tour During its Duration?
If you are interested in only a segment of a tour package, it is more recommendable to reserve individual day tours and transport, or to request one of our tour specialists to create a custom itinerary for you. (Read our terms and conditions)
Q: Are There Age Restrictions on the Tours?
The only restriction is that you must be at least 18 years old if you are traveling independently, otherwise you must be traveling with an adult. There is no upper age limit, but please disclose any health or mobility concerns so that we can ensure that your trip is as comfortable and pleasurable as possible.
Q: How can I change or cancel my reservation?
Any cancelation or change of services should be requested in writing, via email to the specialist making your arrangements. Regardless, it is important to remember that there exist cancelation and modification policies for each program, for which we invite you to review the general terms and conditions.
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