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Maras & Moray Half-Day Tour from Ollantaytambo

Maras & Moray Half-Day Tour from Ollantaytambo

Explore Maras and Moray on a private half-day experience designed around your travel plans.

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Duration

Half Day Tour

Max. altitude

11,500 ft

Starting point

Ollantaytambo

Difficulty

Easy

Maras & Moray Half-Day Tour from Ollantaytambo

Experience a Half Day Maras & Moray Tour from Ollantaytambo, thoughtfully designed for travelers who value comfort, flexibility, and a well-organized experience. This half-day tour is a convenient option if you are staying in Ollantaytambo and would like to include Maras and Moray in your Peru itinerary without committing an entire day.

You will travel with private transportation and a local English-speaking guide, allowing your group to enjoy the experience at a comfortable pace and with greater flexibility than a group tour.

With a private tour, you have more flexibility throughout the day. You are not tied to a fixed group schedule, so the experience can be organized according to your preferred departure time and travel plans. Whether you are traveling as a couple, with family, or with friends, you will have your own transportation and guide for the duration of the tour.

We can also tailor the itinerary to drop you off at Ollantaytambo or Cusco at the end of your tour, ensuring the best possible fit for your schedule. Our local team will handle all transportation arrangements and itinerary coordination, giving you a comfortable and straightforward way to experience Maras and Moray from Ollantaytambo.

What you can expect:

  • Private & Personalized Experience
  • Flexible Departure Times
  • Professional Local Guide
  • Flexible Drop-Off in Ollantaytambo or Cusco

Quick Itinerary

Half Day Tour from Ollantaytambo

Enjoy a well-organized visit to Maras and Moray, with a comfortable half-day experience.

  • STOP 1

    MORAY RUINS

    During our tour from Ollantaytambo you will visit the impressive ruins of Moray, known for its unique concentric circular terraces. These ancient agricultural terraces were used by the Incas to experiment with crops and adapt plants to different climatic conditions.

  • STOP 2

    THE SALT MINES:

    Explore the fascinating salt mines of Maras, a network of ancient salt evaporation ponds that are still in use. As you visit this amazing place, you will witness the traditional salt extraction methods dating back to Inca times.

  • STOP 3

    Chicha Tasting (Optional)

    To enhance our adventure, you will have the unique opportunity to enjoy a tasting of chicha, a fermented corn-based beverage with a historical background as a sacred drink of the Incas.

Why Choose a Maras & Moray Half-Day Tour?

A convenient half-day experience for travelers staying in Ollantaytambo, with flexible schedule.

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Discover each place

Take a closer look at the places included in your Maras & Moray half-day tour from Ollantaytambo. Explore each stop below through photos and practical information, and get a better idea of what you will experience during your visit to the Sacred Valley.

Moray

Moray

Begin your tour with a visit to the Moray archaeological site. After departing from Ollantaytambo by private car, you’ll arrive at Moray and explore its stunning circular terraces led by a local English-speaking guide. During the tour, you’ll learn about the site’s history and the various interpretations of its original purpose, while having time to walk around the viewpoints and take photos. The guide will adjust the pace of the tour to suit your group, ensuring you have plenty of time to fully appreciate the site without feeling rushed.

Time at site 1 h 25 min
Altitude 11,500 feet
Best time to visit All year round
Activity Walking
Travel tip Wear comfortable shoes, as you will walk around the viewpoints of the archaeological area at Moray.
Salt Mines

Salt Mines

After visiting Moray, continue by our private transportation to the Maras Salt Mines, the second stop of your half-day experience. Your guide will explain how salt is traditionally collected from the natural saltwater springs and how the site continues to be used by local families today. You’ll have enough time to take in the scenery, snap photos, and gain a deeper understanding of this unique attraction in the Sacred Valley before returning to your private vehicle. This tour is designed to be leisurely, allowing you to fully enjoy the scenery without feeling rushed.

Time at site 1 h 30 min
Altitude 10,500 feet)
Best time to visit Dry season
Activity Walking
Travel tip Visit the Maras Salt Mines earlier in the day to enjoy the site before the busiest hours and take the best photos.
Chicha Tasting

Chicha Tasting

As the final stop of your Maras & Moray tour, enjoy a traditional chicha tasting and discover a small but meaningful part of Andean culture. Visit a local spot where you can learn how this traditional corn-based drink is prepared and sample it with your guide. It is a relaxed way to end the experience, giving you an opportunity to interact with a local tradition before returning to your private transportation. This short cultural stop adds a more personal touch to the tour and offers a different perspective on everyday life in the Sacred Valley.

Time at site 30 min
Altitude 10,500 feet)
Best time to visit All year round
Activity Tasting
Travel tip Chicha may not be suitable for sensitive stomachs, so consider skipping the tasting if needed.
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Itinerary

Detailed Itinerary of Moray Ruins & Maras Salts Pools From Ollantaytambo or Urubamba

Take a journey through time on a tour to Maras Salt Mines and Moray from Ollantaytambo, Peru. Experience the traditions and customs of this remarkable culture, while exploring some of its most enchanting sites.

Moray Ruins in the Sacred Valley of Peru
Moray Ruins in the Sacred Valley of Peru

This is a wonderful half-day tour to explore part of the Sacred Valley. You will see incredible views of the Urubamba Mountains, and the Andes mountain range. On this half-day trip, you will be taught about agriculture, textiles, and the history of the Incas.

The Maras Salt Mine and Moray tour begins with a pick up at 8:00 a.m. sharp. You will be picked up at the hotel lobby in Ollantaytambo or Urubamba, by your guide. You will be taken on a road that winds around the mountains north of the Sacred Valley. On the way, we will stop at a lookout point. From there, we will be able to see the Urubamba Valley and gain some insight into Inca culture.
You’ll then be taken to Moray ruins, where a mysterious Inca archaeological site is located. A fascinating and unique ruin, a fabulous green house, composed of circular agricultural terraces that was used as an agricultural experimental laboratory site by the Incas. Here they produced new varieties of their crops at different elevations.

When you have finished exploring Moray, you will head about 2.5 miles away to the Salt Mines of Maras. Believe it or not there are over 6,000 salt pans carved into the mountain side, that are filled daily by a stream of water.

Note: (According to the regulations established by the Maras community, it will no longer be possible to enter the Salt Pond area due to contamination. It will only be observed through a lookout poitn).

At the end of the tour if you wish to return to your hotel in Ollantaytambo we will drop you off there but if you wish to be dropped off in Cusco then we will visit a local family on our way to Cusco, there, you will see a demonstration of how to make beautiful natural alpaca wool sweaters. (Optional).

Our tour ends at 12:30 pm at your hotel in Ollantaytambo and at 1:00 pm if you wish to be dropped off in Cusco.

Meals Snacks & Traditional Chicha Tasting included
Walking Distance 2.5 km - 3.5 km / 1.5 - 2.2 miles (Archaeological walk)
Difficulty Easy / Beginner
Trip Duration 5 Hours
Minimum Elevation 3,380 m (11,090 ft)
Highest Elevation 3,762 m (12,342 ft)
Free Cancellation Yes, (before 72 hours of the activity)

Inclusions

Below, you’ll find all the important details about what’s included in your Maras & Moray Tour, so you know exactly what to expect:

Included

  • Professional private tour guide
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local taxes

Not included

  • Entrance tickets to archaeological sites
  • Meals
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips

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Great value and great service

The tour was great and the organisation was immaculate. The driver and guide were very polite, punctual and informative, the process was easy and the tour operator had a briefing call with us to give us all the timings. They also printed out all tickets for us which made every step go smoothly.

Amazing experience and great staff!

I can not say enough positive things to encapsulate how amazing this company is. They were so communicative and helpful for our trip. We started out in Cusco and they did a private pickup to/from the train station. Coordinated our entry tickets and a private guide for Machu Picchu. Carlos was our planner and walked us through every step and answered every question.

Amazing, well planned trip to Machu Picchu

Our group of 5 did a one day trip to Machu Picchu with pickup from Sacred Valley and drop off in Cusco. Carlos helped us tremendously in organizing the schedule and all needed tickets, and he checked up on us throughout the day to ensure we didn't have any problems. Carlos was extremely responsive and quick to answer any questions, and made us feel comfortable that the trip would go as planned. Our driver Alex and Machu Picchu tour guide Anibal were also excellent.

Excellent experience, highly recommend!

Had a great experience with this trip! Everything was set up perfectly from start to finish. The team that helped us was very communicative and very clear on what we needed to bring and what was going to happen throughout the day. They were always available to answer questions. The tour itself was incredible our guide was super knowledgeable and very friendly. Would highly recommend using them for any tour!

Cusco!

Incredible, everything super organized and very friendly staff!

A 10: friendly, effective, and professional

Very happy from all points of view. Super well organized, a support at all times for any necessary organizational detail (we were a large group coming from many countries, which made it not easy), the explanations and the tour itself were very complete, and the guides were extremely friendly. I would definitely recommend them.

Well organized tour & very friendly staff!

Everything went according to plan; it was well organized and the staff was friendly. I highly recommend it.

Machu Picchu with Family

Very good communication for coordinating the tour, competitive price, the guides were very good and fun.

Amazing experience – Highly recommended!

Julio from Come See Peru helped us organize an incredible and truly unforgettable trip. I am German and got married in Peru, so I wanted to bring my friends and family to discover how wonderful this country is. Thanks to Julio and his team, everything was perfectly organized from beginning to end. They took care of every detail and made sure everyone felt welcome, comfortable, and well looked after. Even today, my family and friends still talk about the amazing memories they made during this trip. Visiting Machu Picchu is always a unique and magical experience, but being welcomed with such warmth and genuine care made it even more special. The team was always attentive, making sure everyone was happy and felt at home. Thank you, Julio and the entire Come See Peru team, for making this journey so memorable. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a professional, reliable, and caring travel agency in Peru.

Excellent service!

The guide was punctual, very attentive, friendly, and provided us with all the information.

Private tour prices

Price for: Maras Salt Mines and Moray tour from Ollantaytambo

The price for our Moray Salt Mines tour from Ollantaytambo is in private service, only for you and your party.
The tour of Moray and Salt Mines from Ollantaytambo is not a very common tour, as all day tours to the Sacred Valley depart from Cusco, not from Ollantaytambo. That is why this tour is only offered on a private tour.

Important: Note that this is a “half day” tour NOT a full day. Our tour does not include the visit to Ollantaytambo ruins, if you want to include it to the tour pay 5 USD extra per person.

Book our private Maras Salt Mines and Moray tour for 40 US dollars and pay the rest the day of the activity. Once you have made the deposit you will receive a confirmation email for the tour that you made a deposit. The total balance must be paid in cash at your hotel before the start of your trip.

If this is a last minute reservation, you can pay in full on the day of the tour.

Free Cancellation: For a full refund, you must cancel at least 48 hours before the tour.

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Liyana S Tripadvisor
5.0 | Excellent

Great value and great service

The tour was great and the organisation was immaculate. The driver and guide were very polite, punctual and informative, the process was easy and the tour operator had a briefing call with us to give us all the timings. They also printed out all tickets for us which made every step go smoothly.

Whitney H Tripadvisor
5.0 | Excellent

Amazing experience and great staff!

I can not say enough positive things to encapsulate how amazing this company is. They were so communicative and helpful for our trip. We started out in Cusco and they did a private pickup to/from the train station. Coordinated our entry tickets and a private guide for Machu Picchu. Carlos was our planner and walked us through every step and answered every question.

Jenn W Tripadvisor
5.0 | Excellent

Amazing, well planned trip to Machu Picchu

Our group of 5 did a one day trip to Machu Picchu with pickup from Sacred Valley and drop off in Cusco. Carlos helped us tremendously in organizing the schedule and all needed tickets, and he checked up on us throughout the day to ensure we didn't have any problems. Carlos was extremely responsive and quick to answer any questions, and made us feel comfortable that the trip would go as planned. Our driver Alex and Machu Picchu tour guide Anibal were also excellent.

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Terms and Conditions – Cancellation Policy

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Day Tours:

All day tours may be cancelled up to 72 hours prior to departure. Cancellations made within this period will incur a 60% fee, in recognition of the time and resources our team has reserved for your visit.

Terms and Conditions – Machu Picchu Tours

By booking with us, you agree to our terms, conditions, and policies.

Machu Picchu Entrance Tickets
All tickets are strictly non-refundable, non-modifiable, and non-transferable once purchased. This policy is regulated by the Ministry of Culture and applies without exception.

Train Tickets
Train tickets may be changed or canceled up to 48 hours prior to departure. After this period, no changes or cancellations are allowed.

Please note that last-minute cancellations are not permitted, including those due to health or personal reasons.

Travel Insurance Recommendation:

To protect your travel investment, we strongly recommend securing travel insurance. This coverage can help in case of unforeseen events such as flight delays, medical emergencies, or other unexpected situations during your trip.

Check out our frequently asked questions about this tour

We know you have questions about our tour, here we have some common questions from our customers, if you do not find your question contact us.

The main highlights of the Maras Moray tour from Ollantaytambo include visits to the Maras Salt Mines and the archaeological site of Moray with a Chicha tasting in Maras.

The Maras Moray tour from Ollantaytambo usually lasts for about half a day, however you can extend it to full day as you add more places to see into the itinerary.

At Moray, visitors can expect to see a series of concentric agricultural terraces believed to have been used by the Incas for agricultural experimentation.

Yes, Our tour includes an additional stop at a local alpaca farm in Chinchero, offering visitors the chance to interact with the animals and learn about traditional textile production.

Considering your stay in Ollantaytambo, the probability of suffering from altitude sickness is minimal. However, we recommend staying well hydrated during the entire tour by drinking plenty of water.

The weather in the Sacred Valley area tends to be temperate, dry and warm for most of the year. However, the best time to visit Maras Moray is during the dry season, which runs from May to September. At this time, the skies are clear and temperatures are pleasant.

Our Maras and Moray day trip from Ollantaytambo does not cover entrance fees; they must be purchased on the day of the activity.

Discovering Ollantaytambo and Maras-Moray: A Guide for Travelers

Ollantaytambo and the sites of Maras and Moray are must-see destinations if you are staying in Ollantaytambo, rich in history and breathtaking scenery. This guide provides essential information for travelers wishing to explore these incredible places from Ollantaytambo.

Overview of Ollantaytambo

Ollantaytambo, located in Peru’s Sacred Valley, is an enchanting town that offers a captivating glimpse into the region’s rich cultural heritage. It is famous for its impressive Inca ruins, including the magnificent Ollantaytambo fortress, which features intricate stone masonry and terracing. The town has attractive cobblestone streets, traditional adobe houses and a lively local market. Ollantaytambo also acts as a gateway to the world famous Machu Picchu, with train services departing from there.

History and significance

Ollantaytambo is one of the few places in Peru that preserves its original Inca urbanism, more than 50% of the buildings are still original from the Inca period. The city was an important military, agricultural and religious center during the Inca Empire and houses impressive archaeological ruins, if you are wondering if it is worth visiting Ollantaytambo and its surroundings then of course it is.

What to Expect

Travelers can explore cobblestone streets, traditional adobe houses and the ruins that dominate the city. The fortress has enormous stone terraces, elaborate temples and breathtaking views of the Sacred Valley.

Distance and Elevation

Distance from Cusco: Approximately 72 km (45 miles)
Altitude: Ollantaytambo is about 2,792 meters above sea level or (9,157 feet).

Best time to visit Ollantaytambo

The best time to visit Ollantaytambo is the dry season, from May to September. However, if you want to avoid the high tourist season, we recommend visiting Ollantaytambo in September and October. During these months, the skies are still clear and temperatures are mild, making it ideal for hiking and exploring the area.

Overview of Maras and Moray

Maras: The salt mines

The salt mines of Maras are a unique spectacle made up of thousands of salt evaporation ponds, dating back to pre – Inca times. Here the locals still extract salt using traditional methods which are still practiced today.

Moray: The agricultural terraces

Moray is an archaeological site known for its circular terraces, according to studies Moray could have been an Inca agricultural laboratory. The different microclimates of each level allowed different plants to adapt to higher altitudes, which makes it a fascinating place for history and agriculture lovers.

Distance and Elevation

Distance from Ollantaytambo to Maras: Approximately 10 km (6 miles)
Distance from Maras to Moray: Approximately 7 km (4.3 miles)
Elevation: Moray is about 3,500 meters above sea level, while Maras is about 3,300 meters.

Tips for travelers

Adaptation to altitude: If you visit Maras and Moray from Ollantaytambo no prior acclimatization is necessary as Ollantaytambo is at a lower altitude than Cusco. We recommend staying hydrated at all times during your exploration.
Transportation: Hire a local guide or join a tour for easier access to Maras and Moray. Public transportation options are available, but may be less convenient. We recommend taking a private tour from Ollantaytambo.
Cash: Carry cash to buy entrance tickets to Moray and the Salt Mines.
Dress comfortably: Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress in layers, as temperatures can vary throughout the day.

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