The tour commences with pick-ups from hotels and hostels at 8:40 am, and from there we make our way to the picturesque town of Chinchero. Here we will make a quick stop to visit the craft market, where you can check out the different handcrafted items the local people sell. From here, we will continue on to the colorful town of Maras, located 52 km outside of Cusco. This small village is most famous for its salt mines, which consist of about 3000 small wells with an average area of around 5m² and from where salt is extracted after an arduous drying process. The salt mines - better known as “Salineras de Maras” - have been exploited since Inca times as a means of economic exchange.

Now, the beautifully recovered salt wells that cover the hill not only provide a way of life for the local people but also give visitors a visual treat with their unique design.

The last stop on the tour is a visit to the archaeological site of Moray, a group of circular terraces built in amphitheater-style platforms, which was once used as an experimental agricultural center. Learn how this site dates back to centuries ago, at a time when the Incans used it to study the adaptation of plants to new ecosystems.

On the way back to Cusco, take some time to enjoy the views of the majestic mountains and the magnificent Peruvian landscape that surrounds these parts.

Note: If you are staying at a different location than the one you select as your pick up location, it is explicitly your responsibility to be at the main entrance of the hotel or hostel selected as your pick up location for the duration of the pickup time range on your tour date. You must be in a visible place easy to see for the operator and be alert for their vehicle/guide when they go to pick you up for the tour.

Tourist tickets (Salt Mines "Salineras de Maras" - 10 soles and Moray - 70 soles) are not included

08:40 - 09:00

Pick up from your hotel or hostel

09:00 - 13:40

Start the tour and visit Maras and Moray

13:40 - 15:00

Back to Cusco city

- Professional bilingual (English/Spanish) tour guide
- Transportation by tourist bus

- Entrance Tickets:
Moray: 70 soles – partial tourist ticket (or 130 soles for the general one, if you are also doing the City Tour or Sacred Valley Tour)
Salineras: 20 soles
- Meals
- Water or snacks
- Tips
- Travel Insurance

- Passport or travel document (can be copied)
- Camera
- Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
- Sunscreen (SPF 35 or +)
- A small backpack
- Extra money for tickets
- Hat
- Water
- Jacket
- Snacks

Cancellation or changes to this tour:

CHANGES: Any changes to the tour date need to be done before 6:00 pm the day before the tour begins.

NO SHOWS & CANCELLATIONS: If you cancel the day prior to the tour before 6:00 pm (Lima time), a 10% administration fee (+ the card fee). After this time, there is a 100% no-show or cancellation fee.

You must email bookings@findlocaltrips.com (include the name of the tour and the reservation number) to cancel this tour or to make any changes.

1. I can’t find my accommodation listed in the operator pick up locations as I’m making my booking. What should I select?

   This operator only offers pick-ups from the hotel and hostel accommodations listed. This list covers over 90% of the accommodation providers in the area. They do not provide pick-ups or drop-offs at private residences, Airbnbs, bus terminals etc. If you cannot find your hotel on the list, please select an alternative pick up location close by and be ready for pick-up at the time shown on your booking confirmation.

2. Will I have problems with altitude sickness on this tour?

   Altitude sickness can catch many travellers a little bit off guard. Not everyone gets sick in high altitudes, and it is difficult to predict who is likely to be badly affected by it. For most people, it is nothing more than a headache and a dizzy sensation that diminishes over a short period of time, 1 to 2 days for most people. If you want to limit your chances of getting sick, there are a few things you can do. Firstly, do not fly directly into high altitude - proceed slowly, allowing your body time to acclimatise as you ascend gradually. However, for many that is not possible, so it’s important to drink lots of water, and to slow down! This sounds simple, but both of these things are very important. Your body is struggling because you don’t have enough oxygen, so avoiding any strenuous activity is a good idea. Chew some coca leaves - the native people of South America have been chewing coca for centuries, thanks to its ability to alleviate mild altitude sickness symptoms. Coca leaves can be bought in any supermarket, and even souvenir shops or street stalls. Take altitude sickness pills (Soroche): these are sold over the counter all over Peru and Bolivia, and are just a few dollars. If you are flying straight into altitude over 2500 metres without spending any time at an intermediate elevation, and you’re worried about getting sick, you can ask your doctor for more specific and stronger altitude sickness medication in advance. In the rare case that your symptoms are more severe than a headache and mild dizziness, you should descend in altitude and seek medical assistance.

3. Can I rent trekking poles with the operator?

   Yes, you can rent a pair of trekking poles, and the price is 20 soles per set per day. You need to inform us 24 hours before your tour date.

4. How can I get from Maras to Ollantaytambo?

   You need to inform the guide at the beginning of your tour. You can take a bus ( 10 soles approx) or taxi ( 40 soles approx). Please note that this is under your responsibility.

5. Why book with FindLocalTrips.com?

   Apart from our low-price guarantee, with us you are 100% assured that your booking is made. We provide an instant email confirmation, and have live spaces and availability for each tour. If you have any queries, you are in the hands of our team of 20 local experts here on the ground, who speak perfect Spanish and English. We guarantee quick responses to any questions or queries. Tour operators are experts at operating their tours... We are the experts at reservations, organisation and assistance with your plans for these tours.