2-Day Moray, Maras Salt Mines and Machu Picchu Guided Tour
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Moray, Maras Salt Mines And Machu Picchu 2 Days Tour
Visit Moray's giant agricultural laboratory, the Maras Salt Pools & the Wonder of the World
Maras, Moray & Machu Picchu Tour– This is a combination of the tour of Moray’s giant agricultural laboratory, the Maras Salt Mines and the classic train tour to Machu Picchu. We offer you great amount of the beauty and history over 2 days. The ancient Inca Maras salt ponds and circular terraces of Moray are the most special places in the Sacred Valley. This stunning tour to Moray and Salt Mines with connection to Machu Picchu is perfect to visit two of the most interesting and unique Inca archaeological sites in Peru. Also, perfect for those who are short on time but want to see the most impressive Inca ruins!
When embarking on this 2-day private guided tour to Maras, Moray and Machu Picchu, we’ll begin with a look at traditional life in Chinchero Village, where we’ll enjoy the traditional handmade weaving demonstration of textiles. Next, visit the agricultural experimental sation of Moray, where the Inca culture developed new crops, followed by another ancient marvel – the famous salt mines of Maras, where we’ll get incredible pictures of the landscape, and get the country’s best quality before taking a trip to Aguas Calientes on the beautiful Vistadome Train, and then enjoy dinner at the best restaurant in Aguas Calientes before resting in a comfortable and pleasant hotel. We´ll end with a visit to fantastic citadel of Machu Picchu with a private guide, where you will have the opportunity to climb the Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain.
Trip Details for 2 Days Tour Maras Moray & Machu Picchu
- Activities: Archaeology & Cultural Adventure with Scenic Views
- Tour Duration: 2 Days Tour Packages
- Pick up location: Any hotels in Cusco or anywhere in the historical center such as the Plaza de Armas, or another place, just let us know
- Pick up Schedule: @ 7:30 am
- Physical Grading: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy, gentle walk, stone steps, small elevation changes along the way, and some walks on uneven trails. Designed for everyone (kids, teens, adults)
- Drop-off location: At your hotel in Cusco, or any accommodation in Cusco, Urubamba/ Sacred Valley
- Group Size: We need a minimum of 02 people to depart. Family groups, friend travelers, couple travelers or even if you’re a SOLO traveler, you are welcome to our 2-day adventure to Moray, Salt Mines and Machu Picchu. Prices are per person which are based on two people.
- Need to book in Advance: Yes, we recommend that all of our customers make their reservations well in advance of their arrival date. This is because in the high tourist season everything in Cusco is in very high demand. Call or email us to learn more about our unique day tours in Cusco.
What's it like
Plan your visit to Peru, and discover the fascinating Maras Salt Mines and concentric terraces of Moray in the Sacred Valley with incredible scenic views and cap off the experience with a tour of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu!
This thrilling 2-day adventure tour takes you through an incomparably beautiful place with small towns and ancient archaeological sites located towards the west of Cusco; over a plain that in prehistoric times was a huge plateau, from which it is possible to witness the stunning snow capped mountains looming in the distance, including the Mount Weqey Willka (today “La Veronica”) and “Chicon”, making a truly epic backdrop.
Highlights of the Moray, Salt Mines & Machu Picchu Tour
- Enjoy tour of the Salt Mines, Maras-Moray, and Machu Picchu in 2 days
- Experience the local’s weaving textile center in Chinchero village
- Visit alt mines, Maras & Moray Inca ruins in the Sacred Valley
- Soak in views of snow-capped Andean peaks & Urubamba mountains range
- Explore the Salineras and see the more than 3,000 salt pools
- Enjoy a magical journey traveling the Vistadome train
- Enjoy amazing landscapes and nature on-route to the Inca Citadel
- Travel with an authentic Local Tour Operator from Cusco city
- Private Tour or Small Group Tour for a personalized service
Full Itinerary of the Moray, Maras Salt Mines & Machu Picchu Tour
Pre-tour briefing: We provide you a full pre-trip briefing at your accommodation in Cusco at 5:00 pm, the night before your trip begins; and you can take this opportunity to ask final questions and make any final preparations.
Day 1: Cusco – Moray Terraces – Maras Salt Mines – Train Journey to Aguas Calientes
This tour starts in Cusco; we’ll pick you up from your hotel at 7:30 am and then drive to Chinchero town – a small Andean village located at (3,750 meters/ 12,303 feet), dedicated to agriculture, textiles, and home of the famous Peruvian weaving, where you will enjoy the traditional handmade weaving demonstration of textiles, on how to make beautiful natural alpaca wool sweaters, you’ll also have the opportunity to purchase some textiles here if you wish.
Afterwards, we will head to the agricultural terraces of Moray, one of the most impressive ancient sites in Peru. Moray’s stepped platforms are in fact an Inca food laboratory, where each terrace replicated different weather conditions throughout the empire. That way, Inca scientists could learn what grew best during the year, to maximize their crop yields! Next, we will drive to another ancient marvel—the Maras Salt Mines. These spectacular hillside salt pools have not changed since Inca times, and are still used to this day. After finishing our visit, the ancient Salt Mines of Maras or Salineras, we will drive to the town of Urubamba to enjoy lunch (not included).
Followed lunch, we will head to Ollantaytambo train station to board the Vistadome train heading to Aguas Calientes. During the trip, you’ll see several glaciers and snowy peaks, as well as fertile green valleys and Inca agricultural platforms on both sides of the valley. Once in Aguas Calientes, you’ll stay in a pleasant and comfortable hotel. An unbeatable way to spend free time is to visit the hot springs of Aguas Calientes. In the evening you’ll get to enjoy a delicious dinner in the best restaurant.
Day 2: Aguas Calientes Town - The Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo - Cusco
After having an early breakfast at your hotel without being rushed (5:00 am), you’ll meet your guide and take the 25-minute bus ride up to Machu Picchu. At the entrance to the Inca citadel, you must show your entry ticket and your passport. Once you’ll clear the official Machu Picchu checkpoint, you’ll have the happiness of observing how the golden light of the dawn sun gradually covers all the corners of Machu Picchu.
After soaking it all in and taking your first few photographs, you’ll have 2.5 hours guided tour through the most important places including the Inca Palace, Temple of the Sun, main plaza, Intiwatana, and other important temples. Where you will also have information about its history and local flora and fauna. After learning all its secrets and mysteries of the Machu Picchu, you’ll have some free time to explore Machu Picchu on your own. If you chose to climb the Huayna Picchu Mountain (Not included in the package), you must do so at 10:00 am.
After exploring the marvels of Machu Picchu, you will take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes, and in the afternoon you will board the Expedition Class Train heading to Ollantaytambo, where we will pick you up from the train station to travel to Cusco in a private van and drop you off at the hotel door. The time of your arrival will depend on the time of your train ticket.
Important Note:
While we expect the tour will run as the itinerary describes to Moray, Maras Salt Mines and Machu Picchu Tour Participants should accept that there is the possibility of changes, being necessary liable to local conditions, strikes, natural disasters, these changes might be at the discretion of your travel company.
What’s Included For Moray, Maras Salt Mines & Machu Picchu Tour
- Pre-tour briefing
- Pick up at your hotel
- Transport from your hotel to visit the described Incan sites
- Tour to Moray and the Salt Mine
- Entrance ticket to visit the described Incan sites
- Professional guide English / Spanish for tours
- Expedition train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
- Expedition train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- 01 hotel night in Aguas Calientes, included breakfast
- Bus tickets Aguas Calientes-Machu Picchu (round trip)
- Entry to the archeological site of Machu Picchu
- Dinner on night one in Aguas Calientes
- Private transfer Ollantaytambo train station to the hotel
What Is Not Included?
- Hotel before/after the tour
- Breakfast and lunch on day 1
- Lunch and dinner on day 2
- Huayna Picchu mountain ticket
- Tips are not included but it is optional
- Other services not mentioned in the program
- Travel interruption & travel medical/evacuation insurance (required)
What to bring for the Moray, Salt Mines & Machu Picchu Trip?
- Original passport
- Backpack
- Hiking boots
- Layers for variable temperatures especially at night
- Sun protection (sunscreen, sun hat/sunglasses)
- Insect repellent
- Rain poncho or a rain jacket
- Toiletries/toilet paper
- Bathing clothes for the hot springs (optional)
- Water bottle
- Personal medication
Price of the 2-Day Moray, Maras Salt Mines & Machu Picchu Tour
PRICE
The “Moray, Maras Salt Mines & Machu Picchu Tour” can leave any day of the week as long as we have a minimum of 2 travelers. We don’t run this tour in February because of the rainy season & maintenance.
- US $650 per person
The price is subject to a 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes town, (double occupancy) with private bathroom, hot shower, Wi-Fi, breakfast, and luggage storage while you visit Machu Picchu. You can also book the tour without hotel, if you prefer to book hotel on your own. Just let us know
Extra & Upgrades on the Maras, Moray & Machu Picchu Trip
There are complimentary service and upgrades you can include in this trip
- Huayna Picchu Mountain Hike: $75 USD per person
- Vistadome Train: $50 USD per person – (RETURN ONLY)
If would you like to hike Huayna Picchu Mountain, let us know at the time of booking as it requires a separate permit. Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain are optional treks within Machu Picchu Citadel that do not include a guide. The climb is usually done on your own after your tour of Machu Picchu Citadel. If you would like the extra hike to be guided, please request in advance. There is an extra cost for this extra guided tour.
How to make reservations?
Please contact us through this page by filling out the ENQUIRY form, ask first for availability, and we will give you all the information on how to book the Moray, Salt Mines of Maras and Machu Picchu in 2 Days, and once we agree, you will book the requested tour, otherwise we cannot assure availability.
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