5. Maras, Moray tours half day

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Type Tours

Cultural

Distance

Difficulty

Easy

Best Time

April-May

Group Size

Max 12

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Trip Summary

Characteristics Tour Maras Moray

Here we present the features of our Maras Moray Tour that you should know before starting this memorable experience:

Tour Location: Located in the Maras plain, northeast of the Maras District, in the Urubamba Province, Cusco department.

Tour type: Half-day excursion.

Start time / End time: Pick up is at 8 am and we return to Cusco before lunch.

Recommendations: Don’t forget to bring comfortable shoes, water and your camera.

Highlights: Visit to the impressive Maras salt mines and the Moray agricultural laboratory.

Prices

Our day tours are private and the cost varies depending on the size of your group.

For groups of 2 to 6 people: $250 total per group.
For groups of 7 to 13 people: $350 total.
For groups of 14 or more people: Your Sacred Expeditions Peru representative will contact you to establish a price.

Note: Occasionally, we offer the ability to combine private tours (with your consent) with other smaller groups, which may result in a discount. If you are interested in this option, please let us know.

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Itinerary

This exciting half-day tour will allow you to explore a unique part of the Sacred Valley. You will enjoy stunning views of the Urubamba Mountains, including the majestic Veronica Mountain, and the green valleys dotted with farms. During this trip, you will learn about agriculture, textiles, and the fascinating history of the Incas.

We will pick you up from your hotel around 8am and head first to the agricultural laboratory of Moray. The drive, which takes about an hour and twenty minutes, offers views of the snow-capped peaks of the Andes, vast golden fields of wheat and charming local villages. In Moray, you will explore the impressive amphitheater-shaped terraces, which the Incas used to experiment with different crops in varied microclimates.

After exploring Moray, we will continue to the famous Maras salt mines, located about two miles away. This town has been known since pre-Incan times for its salt production, with more than 3,000 wells carved into the mountainside and filled daily by a stream of water. This unique area offers a spectacular visual experience, perfect for those looking for something different from the archaeological complexes.

Nuestra última parada será en Chinchero, un pintoresco pueblo andino situado a 3,762 metros sobre el nivel del mar, en las llanuras ventosas de Anta, a unos 30 km de Cusco. Desde aquí, disfrutará de vistas panorámicas del Valle Sagrado de los Incas, con la imponente Cordillera Vilcabamba y el majestuoso pico nevado de Salkantay en el horizonte occidental. Chinchero es conocido como el lugar mítico de nacimiento del arco iris y es famoso por su mercado dominical, mucho menos turístico que el de Pisac, pero igualmente encantador. Si su visita no coincide con los días de mercado, podrá visitar un centro textil más pequeño que opera todos los días y ofrece demostraciones de tejido de suéteres naturales de lana de alpaca. Finalmente, explorará la histórica iglesia católica romana, construida sobre un antiguo palacio inca.

Tras estas fascinantes visitas, regresaremos a la ciudad a tiempo para que pueda disfrutar de un almuerzo por su cuenta.

Precios

Nuestros tours de un día se realizan de manera privada y el costo varía según el tamaño de su grupo.

Para grupos de 2 a 6 personas: $ 250 en total por grupo.
Para grupos de 7 a 13 personas: $ 350 en total.
Para grupos de 14 o más personas: Su representante de Sacred Expeditions Peru se comunicará con usted para establecer un precio.

Nota: Ocasionalmente, ofrecemos la posibilidad de combinar tours privados (con su consentimiento) con otros grupos más pequeños, lo que puede resultar en un descuento. Si está interesado en esta opción, háganoslo saber.

Itinerario

Este emocionante recorrido de medio día le permitirá explorar una parte única del Valle Sagrado. Disfrutará de vistas impresionantes de las montañas de Urubamba, incluyendo la majestuosa montaña Verónica, y los verdes valles salpicados de granjas. Durante este viaje, aprenderá sobre la agricultura, los textiles y la fascinante historia de los incas.

Le recogeremos de su hotel alrededor de las 8 a.m. para dirigirnos primero al laboratorio agrícola de Moray. El trayecto, que dura aproximadamente una hora y veinte minutos, ofrece vistas de los picos nevados de los Andes, extensos campos dorados de trigo y encantadores pueblos locales. En Moray, explorará las impresionantes terrazas en forma de anfiteatro, que los incas utilizaban para experimentar con diferentes cultivos en microclimas variados.

Después de explorar Moray, continuaremos hacia las famosas minas de sal de Maras, ubicadas a unas dos millas de distancia. Este pueblo es conocido desde tiempos preincaicos por su producción de sal, con más de 3,000 pozos tallados en la ladera de la montaña y llenados diariamente por una corriente de agua. Esta área única ofrece una experiencia visual espectacular, perfecta para aquellos que buscan algo diferente a los complejos arqueológicos.

Tras estas fascinantes visitas, regresaremos a la ciudad a tiempo para que pueda disfrutar de un almuerzo por su cuenta.

Incluye

Professional Guide: All of our guides are graduates of universities and institutes in Cusco. They have grown up in the region and are dedicated to sharing their cultural heritage. Our guides are friendly and highly professional, ensuring your well-being and a wonderful experience.

Transportation: You will be picked up and transferred from your hotel to each site in a private Sacred Expeditions Peru vehicle.

Not Included Entrance Fees: A tourist ticket is required to visit Moray. The current cost is S/ 70 for one day or S/ 130 for a ticket valid for 10 days. This ticket provides access to several places in the Sacred Valley, as well as some museums and sites of interest in Cusco. Additionally, an additional ticket of S/ 10 is required to enter Maras.

Meals: No meals are included during the tour. We plan to return to Cusco in time for you to enjoy lunch on your own.

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Intimate Experiences: We focus on creating intimate travel experiences by capping our group sizes at 8 participants during the pandemic and 16 during standard operations. This allows us to provide personalized service tailored to each traveler’s needs.
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Social Impact: Your reservation plays a vital role in supporting social initiatives in Cusco, enabling us to provide local children with essential resources such as computers and internet connectivity.
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