Moray and Maras Salt Mines Full Day Tour - Small Groups
Overview
About
Explore the fascinating Moray and Maras Salt Mines on a full-day tour. Enjoy the unique experience of small groups.
What you'll do
Next, we'll take you to the famous Maras Salt Mines, a mesmerizing collection of salt pans carved into the mountainside. Watch in amazement as local artisans harvest salt by hand using centuries-old techniques, preserving a tradition passed down through generations.
This is more than just a tour—it's a chance to connect with history, marvel at nature's beauty, and experience the magic of the Andes. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime journey!
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
Not wheelchair accessible
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Meet your host
Itinerary
Cusco Desert / Jungle Safaris Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Moray and Maras Salt Mines Full Day Tour - Small Groups in Cusco, Peru. This desert / jungle safaris experience includes 3 stops over 1 day. Duration: 6 hours. Activity level: Extreme.
Here is the starting point
Moray
- On this day, we will visit beautiful Inca villages with their colonial houses. During this unique and enjoyable journey, we will appreciate the treasures that this sacred land holds.
- We will start the day by visiting the experimental agricultural terraces of Moray. These are a group of circular terraces that can reach depths of up to 150 meters. According to historians, these constructions served as an important Inca agricultural laboratory since their platforms were built with their respective irrigation canals, each of which had a microclimate. What stands out the most is the difference in average annual temperature between the top and bottom of the depressions, with a difference of up to 15°C.
Maras
Next, we will head to the colonial town of Maras, which preserves its Andean traditions and customs. We can admire its beautiful architecture and houses with colonial-style stone doors.
Salinas de Maras
Finally, we will visit the Salinas de Maras. These salt mines continue to be exploited to this day, where farmers work daily, just as they did in Inca times. At the end of the tour, we will return to Cuzco and drop you off at your hotel.
This concludes the tour.
