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From Cuzco: half-day tour to the salt flats of Maras and Moray
Discover the magic of the Sacred Valley of the Incas during this fascinating tour to Maras and Moray, two unique destinations near Cusco. Let yourself be enchanted by this half-day tour.
We ride you by Private taxi to Chincheros – Salineras (Salt Mine) and Moray. These inca sites are located to the northwest of Cusco city and takes one hour to drive from Cusco to these places and is located at 3700 masl (12 139ft)
The best time to go with Taxi to Salt Mine – Salineras is from May to November before the heavy rainy season begins and during the dry season, these wells are filled with salt water that comes from a natural spring that is in the upper part of the hill, when the water evaporates, the salt crystallizes and the salt can be collected there.
Full Description
Pickup from your hotel in Cusco approx. (8:00 a.m)
- Our driver is going to Pick you up from your hotel and you will drive to the Sacred Valley surrounded by mountains and ancient farming terraces.
Arrival at Chinchero | Inca Administrative Center
- Visit Inca site of Chinchero, an Inca urban, agricultural and religious center and this place is located at high altitude of 3,800masl (12,400 feet).
Transfer to the Maras Salt Mines
- Travel toward the Maras Salt Mines while enjoying panoramic views of the Urubamba Valley, snow-capped peaks, and Andean fields.
Guided visit to the Maras Salt Mines
- Explore over 3,000 salt pools where local families still harvest pink salt using traditional solar evaporation techniques.
Free time for shopping and rest
- Enjoy free time to buy pink salt, artisan products, natural cosmetics, and capture stunning photos of the Maras landscape.
Arrival at Moray | Inca Agricultural Experimental Center
- Visit Moray’s circular terraces, used by the Incas as an agricultural laboratory to adapt crops to diverse climates and altitudes.
Return to Cusco city approx. (1:00 – 2:00 p.m)
- Return to Cusco through the panoramic Sacred Valley route, ending this memorable half-day cultural experience.
Extra Expenses
- Entrance ticket: 70.00 soles (parcial tickets) / 130.00 soles (General ticket)
- Entrance ticket for the Salt mine: 20.00 Soles
- Meals
- Tips for the drive
