A Half Day - Maras Moray And Salt Flats From Cusco
Traveler rating
4.5/5
Based on 2 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is A Half Day - Maras Moray And Salt Flats From Cusco worth booking?
A Half Day - Maras Moray And Salt Flats From Cusco is a 5-hour experience in Cusco, Peru, from $45 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 56 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $45 per person
This 5-6 hour tour from hotel pick up to hotel drop off will take you through Chinchero, Maras, Chicha, Moray, and Salineras, A couple highlights of the day will be visiting an archeological site and the salt mines. Lea
What you get
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport
- Professional guide
- Small group tour
About this experience
This 5-6 hour tour from hotel pick up to hotel drop off will take you through Chinchero, Maras, Chicha, Moray, and Salineras, A couple highlights of the day will be visiting an archeological site and the salt mines. Learn the history and experience the culture of this region.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport
- Professional guide
- Small group tour
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Optional, for an extra cost transfer to Ollantaytambo train station
- Entrance fees (Admission tickets) to Maras-Moray and Salt mines
What you'll see and do
Maras is a town in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, 40 kilometers north of Cusco. The town is well known for its salt evaporation ponds, located towards Urubamba from the town center, which have been in use since Inca times. The salt-evaporation ponds are four kilometers north of the town, down a canyon that descends to the Rio Vilcanota and the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The Maras area is accessible by a paved road, which leads from the main road leading through the Sacred Valley between Cuzco and the surrounding towns. Tourist sites in the area include the colonial church, the nearby Moray Inca ruins, the local salt evaporation ponds, and the surrounding scenery.
20 minutes here · Admission not included
Salt ponds of Maras. Since pre-Inca times, salt has been obtained in Maras by evaporating salty water from a local subterranean stream,The flow is directed into an intricate system of tiny channels constructed so that the water runs gradually down onto the several hundred ancient terraced ponds. That had been exploited from Inca times as means of economical trade.
45 minutes here · Admission not included
Maras Moray Tours
The complex is located 74 km (46 miles) from Cuzco City, at 3,500 masl (11,483 fasl). An outstanding archaeological site because It is about of natural gigantic holes, that were used to build terraces around them with their own irrigation aqueducts; what is outstanding is the difference of temperature during the year between the upper part and the bottom of the hole, which can be 15 degrees C different. The biggest hole is 150 meters deep and the terraces are 1.8m tall (average). The terraces, built over retaining walls filled with fertile soil and irrigated with watered by complex systems allowed to grow more than 250 vegetal species. These terraces were used as Inca laboratories to make experiments with their crops. Moray has history and landscape beauty. Other studies suggest that the site was used for astronomical observation and for monitoring climatic changes. This was done by following the sun light and shadows that appear on the area's high mountains.
45 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
MARAS MORAY AND SALT FLATS
Maras - Moray and salt mines, Cusco has the largest networks of Inca remains, the innumerable trails that connect with the most amazing sites of Cusco such as Moray and the Salt Flats Pickup included
PRIVATE TOUR MARAS MORAY
ENJOY YOUR PRIVATE TOUR TO MARAS MORAY AND THE SLAT MINES AND MORE OF THIS BEAUTIFUL ADVENTURE Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Inversiones Andean Fusion Sociedad Anonima Cerrada - Inanfu S.A.C.
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
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Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for A Half Day - Maras Moray And Salt Flats From Cusco. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Half day at the Salinares salt pans of Maras
Lovely place, are not the usual salt pans I have seen in Italy I didn't know there were three types of salt. Extraction production is 6 months per year
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Perfect half day tour from Cusco
Great tour operator, we booked a group tour but got upgraded to a private tour. Tour guide came right on scheduled time to pick us up at our hotel. Highly recommended.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $45 to $118
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 56
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A Half Day - Maras Moray And Salt Flats From Cusco: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cusco.
How much does A Half Day - Maras Moray And Salt Flats From Cusco cost?
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Prices start at $45 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cusco usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does A Half Day - Maras Moray And Salt Flats From Cusco take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cusco is not rushed.
Is A Half Day - Maras Moray And Salt Flats From Cusco worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 2 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cusco, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule A Half Day - Maras Moray And Salt Flats From Cusco?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is A Half Day - Maras Moray And Salt Flats From Cusco suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book A Half Day - Maras Moray And Salt Flats From Cusco?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cusco can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cusco and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does A Half Day - Maras Moray And Salt Flats From Cusco start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cusco within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cusco?
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On Outty we rank every Cusco experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Sacred Valley Full Day Tour, Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Market Tour in Cusco, Cusco: Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Premium Day Trip with Meals. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cusco?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cusco?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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