Cusco to Maras Salt Pools

Peru’s Sacred Valley lies in the Andean Highlands—a landscape of rugged mountains, open plains, and soaring cliffs—and reaching the remote sites is a challenge. Choose a morning or afternoon half-day safari, and tackle the rough ground by powerful all-terrain quad bike. With your guide to lean the way, reach historic sites including Moray and Maras with ease, enjoy sweeping views across the Peruvian countryside, and learn of life here under Incan rule.

Peru's Sacred Valley has played an important role in the region since the time of the ancient Incas. On this full-day excursion, join a small group to visit the historic sights and cities that dot the fertile valley. Stop at Chinchero, Moray, the Maras salt mines, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac to learn how the Incas grew crops in the region.

Moray archaeological park and the Maras salt mines rank among the top attractions outside Cusco, with a history dating back to the days of the Incas. On this tour, hit the gas and zoom through the Peruvian countryside, and explore both sites in one day—with safety kit plus pickup and drop-off at your Cusco accommodation included. With your guide to lead the way, enjoy outdoor adventure in Peru and learn how the Incas worked the land.

Explore the Sacred Valley in Peru on a full-day ATV quad bike tour. Travel from Cusco into the Sacred Valley via private transportation and after a quick lesson jump on the back of a quad bike. Visit local landmarks including Pueblo de Maras and the salt mines known as Salineras. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included.

Explore the legacy of the Inca and Peru’s indigenous culture during this day trip to Maras, Moray, and the ‘Salineras’ from Cusco. Walk the streets of Maras and sample some ‘Chicha’ (corn drink), then learn about Inca engineering and agricultural practices at the Moray archaeological site. You’ll also get to see the “Salineras” salt mines. An optional private trip upgrade is also available.

Discover two ancient sites in the Sacred Valley on a half-day, private tour from Cusco to Moray and Maras, whose dramatic salt pools have a fascinating history. Traveling by private car ensures personalized service and saves time in transit, so you can experience two Sacred Valley highlights in the morning, then return to Cusco with a whole afternoon for sightseeing.

We know very well every place of this tour, since we have been grown in this area and we studied over 3 years to get a guide license. as well, our vehicles have all the permits to operate. We know when and where to go first to avoid the crowds. We want you enjoy the beauty and peace of each place, but some times it is not possible, specially when you want to start and finish in different places, even though, we could fix it managing the starting time. Our tours are PRIVATE, so we are very flexible. We can stay in each place as long as you want, but do not forget that we have to be inside of the last archaeological párk before 4pm. We are honest, it means we are always going to tell you the true about the sites, places to eat, shops, etc. We are no gonna make you waste your time in shopping places, unless you want to get something, we will advice you. You can bring your own snaks or we can stop in a restaurant for lunch, if there is time.

Explore the ample attractions just outside Cusco as you enjoy a full-day tour of the attractions of the Sacred Valley and Urubamba Valley in Peru. Visit the archaeological site at Moray, used by the Incas as an agricultural testing ground. Then discover the Inca-era salt pans of Maras, a series of intricately terraced ponds used to gain salt. Visit Chinchero, a picturesque town that's home to a collection of Inca-era walls and an Andean textile center. This guided tour includes round-trip transport from Cusco hotels.

Touring the Andean mountains is easier, faster, and more fun on a full-suspension mountain bike. Join a full-day bike tour from Cusco for 35 kilometers (22 miles) of riding, with periodic breaks and a walking tour after lunch, through Maras and the Inca terraces of Moray. Weather permitting, the altitude rewards you with spectacular views of the mountainous region. Hotel pickup and drop-off, all equipment, and lunch are provided.

You will know the 5 most important places in the Sacred Valley You will have a buffet lunch of the 30 best dishes of Peru. We have fun and knowledgeable guide

Adventurous, active travelers will love this day tour by ATV. See the sights around Cusco in an exciting way. After being instructed how to drive the vehicles safely, you'll drive through the Sacred Valley and visit places that many standard tours miss. Drive through Andean villages, to Inca archaeological sites, and salt mines operating the traditional way.

We have 2 schedules 7:00 am to 1:00 pm 1:15 pm to 6:30 pm

Learn more about Peru’s Inca Empire as you explore the Sacred Valley on this day trip from Cusco. Join a small group and visit local communities in Chinchero to learn about their traditional textiles. Then, visit the salt mines of Maras and the agricultural terraces of Moray to see how the Incas grew their crops. Finally, visit the large stone fortress in Ollantaytambo before heading back to Cusco.

Between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. we will pick you up from your respective hotels to take you to the town of Maras, a picturesque community with beautiful landscapes; Moray; Agricultural and Salineras research center, where we find a source of salt water from which salt is obtained through the evaporation process.

Though they may not make the list of big-hitter Incan sites in Peru, the ruins at Moray and pre-Inca salt mines of Salineras are no less fascinating than their more famous counterparts. Discover these off-the-beaten track ruins on this day tour from Cusco, which also includes a visit to the quiet colonial town of Maras. A guided tour makes it easy to explore less-frequented locales and includes informative commentary and round-trip transportation from Cusco.

In this incredible tour you will pass through beautiful high Andean landscapes and towns, you will know 2 of the Cusco's wonders, the Salineras de Maras and the circular agricultural terraces of Moray. Our exclusive service will make your trip an unforgettable experience.

Drive your own ATV through the Sacred Valley and live a unique and unforgettable experience with the best Landscapes We offer you this beautiful adventure trip so that you can explore the Heart of the Sacred Vall

If you have a half day available in Cusco, take a half-day tour through the colorful Inca villages. Accompanied by a fun and knowledgeable guide who speaks English or Spanish, visit the picturesque town of Chinchero, Moray's experimental agricultural center, and the Maras salt mines. Also, enjoy the beautiful panoramic views of the Andes mountain range. The Private Tour starts and ends at your hotel in Cusco or in the Sacred Valley. The Shared Tour starts and ends at Plaza Regocijo in Cusco.

This Sacred Valley tour of 1 day (VIP) allows you to enjoy the best and most complete highlights of the Sacred Valley, such as the archaeological sites of Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chincheros, some Andean markets for shopping + Moray, the Inca terraces and the salt mines of Maras. The valley between Pisac and Ollantaytambo is known as the Sacred Valley of the Incas. On this tour, we will drive through the mountains of the Sacred Valley, which played a key role in Inca culture and history. The Valley has a more temperate climate and is located at a lower altitude than Cusco. You will see a succession of picturesque towns, ancient Inca terraces and the most important archaeological sites.

This tour was created and inspired thinking of those people who do not have many days to visit our city, but who will find spectacular landscapes and places full of history and tradition throughout this tour and will be able to visit the most representative places.

Get a comprehensive overview of Peru’s Sacred Valley on this private full-day tour from Cusco. Visit the Valley’s main highlights—Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero—along with the Moray agricultural terraces and Maras salt mines. Listen to informative commentary from your private tour guide about the history behind these ruins and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch in Urubamba.

Don’t let limited time in Peru stop you visiting the magnificent Sacred Valley. See more of the region in less time on a private full-day tour from Cusco, ideal for travelers short on time. With a private guide, you visit Pisac, home to the Pisac Indian Market and Inca ruins; marvel at the archeological sites of Moray and Ollantaytambo Fortress; and learn about pre-Inca industrial processes at Salineras of Maras. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Nestled in and around Peru’s Sacred Valley, the historic sites of Maras and Moray date back to the era of the Incas. On this tour, visit both sits of interest in one day, and learn how the Incas worked the land to survive and thrive. With all entry fees and round-trip travel from Cusco included, visit the salt flats and irrigated terraces, and see how the Incas made the most of the natural resources at hand.

From the salt ponds of Maras to Ollantaytambo's Inca fortress, the Urubamba Valley has much to explore. This day-long tour from Cusco visits the main sights of Peru's Sacred Valley and offers a wonderful glimpse into Andean life. Visit Chinchero—an Andean village with incredible mountain scenery, see Moray's impressive terraced ruins, and learn the interesting history of this unique region.