Tour Maras & Moray
FULL DAY | Estarting from US$ 00.00 per person.
Duration: Half day.
Group size: Maximum 15 pax.
Type of service: Private or group.
Maximum altitude: 3,650 meters above sea level.
Transportation: Bus or car.
Places to visit: The village of Maras, Moray and salt mines of Maras.
Overview
The Andean technologies are present along this Maras Moray tour. Despite the fact that more than 500 years have passed, you will still be able to stroll within circular shaped farming terraces, hidden in wide pampas with panoramic views of white snow-capped mountains.
Additionally, you will see an unusual landscape composed of thousands of salt-water ponds inside a great canyon that boasts amazing views of the Vilcanota River.
You only need half a day for this Maras Moray tour!
Additionally, you will see an unusual landscape composed of thousands of salt-water ponds inside a great canyon that boasts amazing views of the Vilcanota River.
You only need half a day for this Maras Moray tour!
What to expect:
- Appreciate engraved stone gates from the 20th and 19th century.
- Visit the archaeological complex of Moray.
- See the snow-capped mountains of Chicón, Verónica and many more.
- Visit the salt ponds of Maras.
- Learn about the varieties of salt that are extracted and buy some bags of natural salt.
- Visit an interpretation center for Andean textiles.
- Have panoramic views of the Chinchero plateau.
- Learn more about Inca and contemporary agriculture.
Itinerary
This unforgettable Maras Moray tour starts at 09.00 a.m. when we pick you up from your hotel in Cusco city to board the touristic transportation that will take us to the historical village of Maras (1 hour and 15 minutes trip).
In this picturesque village, you could appreciate its unmistakable main square and the house’s stone façades decorated with shields of arms and privileged families. Due to the arrival of the Jesuit order since the 18th century.
Afterwards, we will travel 20 minutes to the archaeological site of Moray, where we will find the only circular agricultural terraces throughout Peru. These farming terraces were used as an Inca agricultural laboratory for the acclimatisation of new plant species brought from different regions of the great Tawantinsuyo.
You will find three deep, rounded terrace systems in the middle of vast plains!
After learning more about Inca technologies for agriculture, we will board again the touristic transportation for 20 minutes until arriving at the salt ponds of Maras.
In this amazing place, there are more than 3000 salt ponds for crystallization, which compose a amazing landscape taken from the best surrealist paintings in the world. In addition, you will be able to see the only salty water stream that feeds all the salt ponds.
Take advantage of this Maras Moray tour to buy some bags of natural salt at fair prices, because you might find them in your country but they will cost much more!
Then, we will begin the returning car ride to Cusco city, although if you want to learn about the techniques of dyeing and weaving with wool from Andean camelids such as llama, alpaca and vicuña, we can make a brief stop in Chinchero district. By the way, at the community textile center, you will have the opportunity to buy souvenirs from the Maras Moray tour.
Finally, we will arrive at your hotel in the city at 14:00 hours. End of our services.
In this picturesque village, you could appreciate its unmistakable main square and the house’s stone façades decorated with shields of arms and privileged families. Due to the arrival of the Jesuit order since the 18th century.
Afterwards, we will travel 20 minutes to the archaeological site of Moray, where we will find the only circular agricultural terraces throughout Peru. These farming terraces were used as an Inca agricultural laboratory for the acclimatisation of new plant species brought from different regions of the great Tawantinsuyo.
You will find three deep, rounded terrace systems in the middle of vast plains!
After learning more about Inca technologies for agriculture, we will board again the touristic transportation for 20 minutes until arriving at the salt ponds of Maras.
In this amazing place, there are more than 3000 salt ponds for crystallization, which compose a amazing landscape taken from the best surrealist paintings in the world. In addition, you will be able to see the only salty water stream that feeds all the salt ponds.
Take advantage of this Maras Moray tour to buy some bags of natural salt at fair prices, because you might find them in your country but they will cost much more!
Then, we will begin the returning car ride to Cusco city, although if you want to learn about the techniques of dyeing and weaving with wool from Andean camelids such as llama, alpaca and vicuña, we can make a brief stop in Chinchero district. By the way, at the community textile center, you will have the opportunity to buy souvenirs from the Maras Moray tour.
Finally, we will arrive at your hotel in the city at 14:00 hours. End of our services.
Includes
- Private touristic transportation.
- Official tour guide.
- Entrance tickets to touristic attractions.
Not Included
- Meals.
- Drinks.
- Extra expenses.
- Souvenirs.
- Tips.
Recommendations
Use sunscreen, wear sunglasses and sun hat and bring a small backpack containing water, extra money and rain poncho (especially for the raining season, from November to March). Also, bring a camera and get ready to learn about the amazing Inca technology that exists throughout the Maras Moray tour.
FAQ'S
- Can I take this Maras Moray tour at the afternoon?
If you book the Maras Moray tour in group service, you can only do it in the morning. But if you choose the private tour, there will be no problem. - After Maras Moray tour, can you take me to Ollantaytambo to take the train towards Machupicchu?
It is impossible to take you straight to Ollantaytambo, because that train station is not on the route, although you can ask us for a touristic taxi service to Ollantaytambo train station. - Can I have free time for lunch?
Through group service, there is no time to enjoy a delicious lunch. But in the private Maras Moray tour, it is possible to have lunch in the top of beautiful scenery.
