Maras Salt Pans & Moray: The 15 Best Tours from Cusco

1.Sacred Valley & Maras Salt Mines Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,227 reviews · 1 day · from $28Our pick

Leave Cusco early for Chinchero textiles, Moray’s Inca terraces, Maras salt ponds, lunch in Urubamba, Ollantaytambo fortress, and Pisac ruins. Guides such as Liliana, Jorge, Lily, and Kevin lead bilingual groups through a tightly packed day. Expect long drives, 200 steps at Ollantaytambo, cash-only entrance fees, and an optional drop-off there.

“Brilliant, great host who had a lot of knowledge. You set off early but because of this get to all the sites early and the host does a good job of making sure you move on quickly to avoid all the people. Great driver as well made the journey smooth.”

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2.Moray, Maras Salt Mines & Chinchero Weavers Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,925 reviews · 6h 30m · from $15

Set out from Cusco with an English or Spanish-speaking guide for Chinchero’s textile traditions, Moray’s high Inca terraces, Maras village, and 3,000 salt pools. Guides such as Felipe, Julio, and Jhon explain local culture along the way. Expect about six and a half hours, some shopping stops, high sun, and extra entry fees.

“Excelllent your overall. Very happy with our guide. He took very good care of us and was very knowledgeable.”

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3.Sacred Valley, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Salt Mines Moray

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,058 reviews · 12 hours · from $28

This 12-hour shared tour covers five major Sacred Valley stops, with hotel pickup or a 7:20 a.m. Plaza de Armas meeting point. You will see Chinchero textiles, Moray terraces, Maras salt ponds, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac, with a buffet lunch in Urubamba. Guides such as Edith, Rudy, Samuel, and Victor lead in English or Spanish.

“Edith was great as she explained things clearly in Spanish and English, and she kept us one step ahead of most other tours so we could enjoy sites with less crowds. Also, lunch was in a very scenic venue with a good buffet, so all our senses were stimulated all day.”

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4.Chinchero,Moray & Salt Mines drop-off in Ollantaytambo

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 793 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $27

Travel from Cusco through Chinchero, Moray, the Maras Salt Mines, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. You will see traditional weaving, Inca farming terraces, thousands of salt ponds, and a major fortress before being dropped at the Ollantaytambo train station or main square. Felipe, Julio, Nora, John, and Manuel are among the guides praised for clear explanations and careful timing.

“Thank you Nora and Victor! Nora kept the energy up all day and could seamlessly switch between Spanish and English. Lots of information that helped bring the Inca history to life. Pick up was right on time and Nora gave me a call two minutes before their arrival to let us know to get ready. The van is quite cosy, but the longest journey you’ll do is 45 minutes, so no issues at all. Nora makes sure to give you information as you’re going along as well so that you have a good understanding of where you’re visiting. Lunch was good, lots of options for vegetarians as well. Really enjoyable…”

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5.Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo & Pisac+Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 501 reviews · 12 hours · from $25

Spend about 12 hours touring the Sacred Valley by shared vehicle, with hotel pickup, an English or Spanish guide, visits to Chinchero textiles, Moray, Maras Salt Mines, Ollantaytambo and Pisac, plus a generous Peruvian buffet in Urubamba. Guides such as Victor, Rudy and William are known for lively explanations. Bring cash for entrance fees.

“We really enjoyed te trip. Our guide William was really kind and knowledgeable, was giving us interesting facts about the places we were visiting. And the lunch was a huge (pleasant) surprise, that exceeded all the expectations.”

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6.Maras & Moray by Quad Bike from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 418 reviews · 6 hours · from $39

Travel from central Cusco by van to Cruz Pata, learn to handle a single or shared ATV, and ride through the Sacred Valley to Moray’s Inca terraces. Continue by van to the Maras salt mines viewpoint. Guides such as Carlos, Joel, Alex, and Floyd are praised for clear safety help, local context, and taking photos.

“Amazing! Our guide Floyd was very knowledgeable and friendly. His English was great too. Had a wonderful time, would highly recommend! One of my favourite activities I’ve done in Peru so far :)”

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7.Quad bike tour Moray and Salt Mines

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 314 reviews · 6 hours · from $27

Ride a Honda TRX 250 ATV through Sacred Valley scenery to Moray, the Inca agricultural site, then visit Maras Salt Mines. Guides such as Wilson, Gustavo, and Joel are praised for clear instruction, local context, and helping with photos. Transport, helmets, gloves, and water are included, but site fees and food are extra.

“We had a brilliant trip, our guide was excellent and it's a fantastic way to take in the scenery”

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8.Moray, Maras Salt Mines & Chinchero Weavers Half-Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $15Top rated

This 6 to 7-hour outing visits Chinchero’s textile center, Moray’s Inca terraces, and the Maras salt pools. Expect hotel pickup around 8:20 to 8:40 am, bilingual guiding, a group of up to 16, and a return near Cusco’s Plaza de Armas around 3:15 pm. Guides such as Felipe, Eddie, Julio, and Manuel have led particularly well-regarded departures.

“We had an incredible experience with our tour guide Felipe. He is very knowledgeable and took pride in sharing his culture with us. The itinerary is well-planned. The tour bus was comfortable. A highly recommended tour when in Cusco.”

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9.Chinchero, Moray, Maras and Ollantaytambo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · from $45

Travel from Cusco to four major Sacred Valley sights with a live English or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit Chinchero’s Inca ruins and textile center, Moray’s circular terraces, Maras salt pools, and Ollantaytambo fortress. The $45 price includes transport, hotel pickup, guiding, and buffet lunch, but not entry fees or hotel drop-off.

“We really enjoyed this trip. Richard was fantastic. Nice way to spend a day seeing sites before heading to train to Machu Picchu.”

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10.Full-Day Sacred Valley and Maras Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · 12 hours · from $33

Join a bilingual guide for a full-day loop from central Cusco through Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac. You’ll see more than 3,000 salt pools, Incan sites, a textile center, and a craft market. Buffet lunch and transport are included, while some entrance fees cost extra.

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11.Moray and Maras Salt Mines Full Day Tour – Small Groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $45

Travel from Cusco to Moray’s circular Inca terraces, the colonial town of Maras, and the working salt pools of Salinas de Maras. You get hotel pickup, round-trip transport, and a guide in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. The group is capped at 15, though entrance fees and food cost extra.

“Reliable logistics. Nice guide who did his utmost to make us discover the 2 sites in a reduced timing. On the other hand; tired of these imposed stores, not indicated in the program, disrespectfully time consuming compared to the sites, falsely described as "manufacture" "artisan", without prices displayed. And unfortunately we don't have much choice but to stay at home.Auto-translated”

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12.Maras & Moray ATV Tour from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 6 hours · from $25

You’ll ride a Honda TRX 250cc ATV from Chjua-Mahuaypampa through rural Sacred Valley paths to Moray and Maras. Felix, Joel, and Floyd are among the guides associated with the experience. Expect a short safety lesson, dusty trails, mountain views, and a guided visit to the salt mines. Bring cash, sunscreen, and a snack.

“The tour was amazing but the amount of time at each stop is not enough. We were rushed at maray and given like 15 minutes, I wouldn't of minded but it cost 70 soles. The driving was awful and so dangerous, he was driving so fast up the saltmines road like an absolute idiot. Just overtaking cars for to save like 5 seconds, it really annoys me”

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13.From Cusco Sacred Valley Tour ATV Moray And Salineras

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $43

Start at 7:00 a.m. from Cusco and ride an ATV from Cruzpata toward Moray, where circular Inca terraces reveal clever farming methods. Continue by vehicle to the Maras salt mines, then return to Plaza Regocijo around 1:00 p.m. A bilingual guide, helmet, gloves, fuel, and transport are included.

“Great tour. Everything well explained in English. Got a long time on the ATV. Really enjoyable and great value. Both places visited on the tour very nice.”

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14.Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour with Moray & the Salt Mines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend about nine hours exploring the Sacred Valley from Cusco, with stops at Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Moray, Maras, and Chinchero. A bilingual guide such as Julio or Adolfo may lead the group, while a buffet lunch in Urubamba is included. The group is capped at nine, but the full route moves at a brisk pace.

“Our guide Julio was very kind and patient, taking time to explain each attraction and answer all our questions. However, the tour itself felt poorly designed. It crammed too many stops into one day, giving us only about 30 minutes at each site before rushing to the next. Additionally, three of the stops were local shops—selling silver, alpaca clothing, and snacks—which seemed more focused on encouraging purchases than sightseeing, which wasn’t what we signed up for”

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15.Huaypoo Lagoon and Maras by Quad Bike – ATV

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 53 reviews · 6 hours · from $40

This six-hour tour takes you from Cusco to Cruz Pata for ATV training, then across the Sacred Valley to Huaypo Lagoon. You will see the mountains of Verónica and Chicón, view the Maras salt mines, and return by tourist vehicle. Choose a single or double ATV, with bilingual guides such as Floyd or Carlos on the route.

“It was amazing trip with nice vibes, guided, and tour. It saved a lot of money. Thank youuu”

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