Depart after breakfast from the hotel, heading along the Sacred Valley towards the archaeological site of Moray, approximately an hour and a half away. As with many Inca ruins, its exact function remains a mystery though the design of ever-wider concentric circular terraces meant each level had a different microclimate. Continue to Maras, where the salt ponds create a dazzling scene. The thousands of small ponds give work to and help feed many local families. During Inca times, the salt deposits were an important economic centre and of great value to the imperial economy. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel.
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pickup and drop-off.
Admission to Maras
Professional tour guide (English, Spanish and Portuguese)
Cusco Tourist ticket - BTC
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Note: The visit to Maras is subject to changes during the months of December to March due weather reasons (rainy season)
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It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying to coordinate your activity
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Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
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To visit Moray, it is important that you acquire your Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC)
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Depart after breakfast from the hotel, heading along the Sacred Valley towards the archaeological site of Moray, approximately an hour and a half away. As with many Inca ruins, its exact function remains a mystery though the design of ever-wider concentric circular terraces meant each level had a different microclimate. Continue to Maras, where the salt ponds create a dazzling scene. The thousands of small ponds give work to and help feed many local families. During Inca times, the salt deposits were an important economic centre and of great value to the imperial economy. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel.
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pickup and drop-off.
Admission to Maras
Professional tour guide (English, Spanish and Portuguese)
Cusco Tourist ticket - BTC
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Items | Half-Day Tour to Maras and Moray
Itinerary
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Moray
The archaeological site of Moray consists of mysterious concentric circular terraces that for some investigators would be an agricultural research center.
1 hour
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Salt Mine of Maras
Then visit the archaeological remains of Maras. It is a surreal sight. Located so close to Moray and is an impressive complex of salt mining. They are large deposits of salt used for exchange for other products with other regions of the empire.