Maras Moray Tour 2027: Half-Day Trip from Cusco

Our Maras Moray tour is a half-day trip from Cusco: on the morning departure we pick you up at your hotel around 8:30 a.m. and return around 1:30 p.m. There is also an afternoon departure, with times we confirm when you book. It costs US$30 per person, with transport and a guide; entrance fees are paid separately. You book by paying 40% online and the rest when you arrive in Peru.

We visit the circular Inca terraces of Moray and the Maras salt ponds, crossing the Chinchero plateau on the way, with views of the snow peaks. We travel in groups of 8 to 15 people, with a guide in Spanish, English or Portuguese. It is an easy, short tour, ideal for making the most of a free morning or afternoon in Cusco.

Where are Maras and Moray, and how do you get there from Cusco?

Moray and the Maras salt ponds are in the Cusco region, near the Sacred Valley of the Incas. From Cusco we drive across the Chinchero plateau, and the whole tour, including transport, takes about 5 hours. To learn more about the area, read our Sacred Valley of the Incas guide.

What is Moray?

Moray is a group of circular Inca terraces, believed to have been a center for agricultural experimentation. Your guide tells you about its history and how it is thought to have worked. To enter you need the Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico del Cusco), which is not included in the tour price.

What are the Maras salt mines?

They are thousands of salt ponds on a hillside, worked by local families since before the Incas. The entrance fee to the salt ponds is paid on site, in soles. In the rainy season, from December to March, the visit to the salt ponds may change because of the weather. If the salt ponds close, we will let you know in advance.

What is the Maras Moray tour like?

Your guide decides the order of Moray and the salt ponds depending on the weather. The full details of each stop are in the itinerary tab.

What tickets do you need for Maras and Moray?

The tour price does not include entrance fees. For Moray you need the Cusco Tourist Ticket, paid separately; if you already have one, bring it with you. The entrance fee to the Maras salt ponds is paid on site, in soles. That is why it is a good idea to carry cash in soles that day.

Is the Maras Moray tour difficult?

No, it is an easy tour. The highest point is around 3,500 m (11,480 ft) above sea level, almost the same altitude as Cusco. Even so, the high-altitude sun is strong and the morning can be cool: bring sunscreen, water and a light jacket. If you have just arrived in Cusco, walk at an easy pace and keep drinking water.

Maras Moray tour or Sacred Valley VIP tour?

If you prefer a full day, our Sacred Valley VIP tour does include the entrance fees to Moray and Maras, plus Pisac and Ollantaytambo, with lunch. The Maras Moray tour is the short, budget-friendly option for a morning or an afternoon. And if you have another free day in Cusco, you can add the Humantay Lake tour or the Rainbow Mountain tour.

To plan your trip, read our guide: Maras Salt Mines and Moray 2027: How to Get There, Tickets and Best Time.

Book with a local Cusco agency

We are a Cusco-based agency and run our own departures to Maras and Moray. Book through the form on this page: once you make the online payment, we confirm your spot and send you the hotel pickup details.