Peru Off-the-Beaten-Track: Maras, Moray, and Salineras from Cusco
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 6 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Peru Off-the-Beaten-Track: Maras, Moray, and Salineras from Cusco worth booking?
Peru Off-the-Beaten-Track: Maras, Moray, and Salineras from Cusco is a 5-hour experience in Cusco, Peru, from $138 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 58 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (6)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $138 per person
This full day tour will give you the opportunity to explore the less visited colonial town of Maras, Inca ruins of Moray, and unique Pre-Inca salt mines of Salineras. Maras and Moray are areas where the Incas cultivated
What you get
- Snack
- Local professional guide
- Hotel pickup
- Local taxes
About this experience
This full day tour will give you the opportunity to explore the less visited colonial town of Maras, Inca ruins of Moray, and unique Pre-Inca salt mines of Salineras. Maras and Moray are areas where the Incas cultivated different products, such as potatoes and corn, and you will also see evidence of coca leaf horticulture. These sites are well worth visiting as you will experience first-hand the remarkable Incan engineering and their unique agricultural techniques, such as drainage systems that continue to function to this day. The salt mines or “Salineras” was a very important place for Peru´s ancestors and remains a significant locale for surrounding communities. The salt pools have been passed down from generation to generation and are still to this day maintained by a community, who cultivate the salt and prepare it for purchase. In addition, on this tour you will see fascinating views of local agricultural terrain and the Andes across the valley.
What's included
Included
- Snack
- Local professional guide
- Hotel pickup
- Local taxes
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- For pick up in other areas outside downtown Cusco there is a $6USD fee
What you'll see and do
Salinas de Maras
SALINERAS DE MARAS. Located at 3000 meters above sea level in the Peruvian Andes of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. A unique and millenary place that dates from pre-Columbian times. More than 600 families that are responsible for the production of MARAS SALT, a natural input produced with ancestral knowledge and techniques inherited from generation to generation.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Maras Moray Tours
Moray was possibly an Inca agricultural research center where cultivation experiments were carried out at different heights, the arrangement of its platforms produces a gradient of microclimates with the center of the concentric circular platforms having a higher temperature and gradually reducing towards the outside temperatures. lower, thus being able to simulate up to 20 different types of microclimates.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Sacred Valley
THE MOUNTAINS OF THE SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS,picnic with a great view.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Cusco
PRIOR COORDINATION.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 20 minutes before departure.
Ends at
PRIOR COORDINATION.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Apu Andino Travel Peru
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide (English & Spanish)
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Peru Off-the-Beaten-Track: Maras, Moray, and Salineras from Cusco. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Fantastic experience
We really enjoyed this trip. Our tour guide was throughly knowledgeable about the area and gave us a great look into the locals of the area. One of our favorite parts was having lunch at a local lake. I was feeling under the weather but it would have been the perfect time to try some of the local cuisine as they eat it. The historic sites were also phenomenal and our tour guide was very knowledgeable and able to talk us through a lot. I would recommend this tour to anyone.
via Viator
Must do this!!
Do yourself a big favor and sign up for this tour. My mom and I did this and it was amazing. Our guide, Antonio, and driver, Edwin, picked us up right at our hotel at 8:30 in a comfortable sedan car. Antonio was awesome, a very experienced tour guide who spoke excellent English, and told us all about Cusco and also about the countryside we were driving through and all the local people and practices we saw. He could literally answer any question we asked him about Peru. We first went to a town Chinchero, and went to a local weaving business where they explained how the weave my process works and we had the opportunity to buy their products, and they even sang us a welcome song and goodbye song! We then drove to the salt mines (near the town of Maras), which are really a sight, and our guide explained everything about the history of them- definitely must see these. After this went to Moray where we saw some circular Incan ruins (actually this was an Incan “lab” where they experimented with horticulture). The circular nature of the ruins was spectacular. Then we went to a lake where they set up a picnic with a good array of foods and drinks- definitely enough food to consider this lunch. The lake had an amazing Mountain View and was very peaceful. Despite the actual destinations, the ride through the countryside around Cusco was amazing, and you go to places tourists on the big buses never see. The driver was great- even though the roads of the Peru countryside aren’t the best it never felt dangerous and he always slowed way down for any bumps so it wasn’t too rough, even though you’re on dirt roads a lot. This is definitely worth the price, and we are so happy we stumbled our way in to this. It should have way more TripAdvisor reviews than it does!
via Tripadvisor
Awesome, very personalized!
This tour was great. My friend and I were picked up right at our hotel by our driver and our tour guide in a small SUV. We were taken to a small village where we learned about the weaving and dying process and had an opportunity to buy souvenirs. Our guide was informative and offered to take multiple photos of us throughout the day which was way better than attempting to use a selfie stick. Our pictures came out great! We stopped for a birds eye view of the salt mines before entering them for a tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the process of mining salt. At Moray, we had a multiple opportunities to take pictures and hike around the site. The lunch was way more than I expected, multiple different types of snacks beside a gorgeous river, with blankets and pillows provided! You get way, way more than your money's worth with this tour and it proves there is so much more to see in the Cusco area than just Machu Picchu. I highly recommend it.
via Tripadvisor
My friend and I had the best time on...
<p>My friend and I had the best time on this tour! Definitely one of our favorite experiences of all time! Every little detail was taken care of and we learned so much as well. Antonio was amazing, he had a great sense of humor and even took it upon himself to take us to all the best picture taking spots. Cannot recommend this tour enough!</p>
via Viator
Wow, would like to go again...
<p>Wow, would like to go again!!! Amazing!!! Thanks to our guide Antonio, he's the best!!!!</p>
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 6+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 58
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Peru Off-the-Beaten-Track: Maras, Moray, and Salineras from Cusco: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cusco.
How much does Peru Off-the-Beaten-Track: Maras, Moray, and Salineras from Cusco cost?
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Prices start at $138 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 Peru Off-the-Beaten-Track: Maras, Moray, and Salineras 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 Peru Off-the-Beaten-Track: Maras, Moray, and Salineras from Cusco worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 6 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 Peru Off-the-Beaten-Track: Maras, Moray, and Salineras 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 Peru Off-the-Beaten-Track: Maras, Moray, and Salineras from Cusco suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 6. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 5-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Peru Off-the-Beaten-Track: Maras, Moray, and Salineras from Cusco?
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Around 2 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 Peru Off-the-Beaten-Track: Maras, Moray, and Salineras 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.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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