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MARAS, MORAY & SALT MINES HALF DAY TOUR

GROUP SIZE Up to 16
MAX ALTITUDE 4,200 m.a.s.l.
SERVICE TYPE Group / Private
DIFFICULTY Easy
DURATION Half Day (09:00 – 13:00 hrs)

The Maras, Moray & Salt Mines Half Day Tour is one of the most aesthetically stunning and archaeologically intriguing excursions in the Cusco region.

Set against the backdrop of the glaciated peaks of Mount Verónica and Mount Chicón across the Maras plateau, this half-day tour highlights two world-renowned sites: the enigmatic concentric amphitheaters of Moray, used by Incan agronomists as an altitude microclimate laboratory; and the ancestral pink salt pans of Salineras de Maras, where over 3,000 terraced pools have been harvested through natural evaporation since pre-Inca civilizations.

With convenient morning departure (09:00 AM) and return to Cusco by 13:00 PM, this tour is perfect for travelers with limited time or those who want an easy, visually spectacular half-day adventure.

Half Day (09:00 – 13:00 hrs)
PRICE FROM $ 25.00 per person

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Why Choose Machupicchu Travel Narcy?

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Comfortable Half-Day Tour

Only 4 hours total duration, returning to Cusco by 13:00 PM with the afternoon free.
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Scenic Andean Landscapes

Unmatched panoramic vistas across golden farm plateaus framed by massive glaciated peaks.
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Authentic Local Culture

Direct support to the indigenous families who have managed the Maras salt pools since the Incan era.
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Expert Storytellers

Licensed guides with scientific and cultural insight into Incan agricultural genetic engineering.

Detailed Itinerary

Pick-up from your Cusco hotel and departure through the rolling farmland of the Anta and Maras plateaus, admiring the snow-clad peaks of the Vilcanota range.

What's Included

  • Pick-up from your hotel in historic Cusco.
  • Private, modern tourist transportation throughout the tour.
  • Certified bilingual Official Tour Guide (English / Spanish).
  • First aid kit and emergency medicinal oxygen onboard.

Not Included / Extra Expenses

  • Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC Circuit III - S/ 70 PEN for Moray).
  • Entrance fee to Maras Salt Mines (S/ 20.00 PEN paid directly to community).
  • Bottled drinks, lunch, and voluntary tips.

Recommendations & What to Bring

  • Original passport or photo ID.
  • Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC) or cash to purchase at Moray.
  • Comfortable walking sneakers or light hiking shoes.
  • Sun protection: sunglasses, broad-brim hat, and sunscreen.
  • Light windbreaker or warm layer (plateau can be windy).
  • Rain jacket or poncho during wet season.
  • Cash in Peruvian Soles for salt pans fee and buying authentic gourmet pink salt.
  • Camera or smartphone.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Tour

To preserve the cleanliness and purity of the edible salt for local community families, visitors view the salt pools from specially constructed panoramic viewpoints, providing fantastic photography angles.

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MARAS, MORAY & SALT MINES HALF DAY TOUR