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Maras Moray Tour from Urubamba: A Half-Day Journey

Maras Moray Tour from Urubamba: A Half-Day Journey

Discover Moray’s remarkable circular Inca terraces and the traditional Maras Salt Mines while exploring the history and culture of the Sacred Valley on a half-day excursion.

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Duration

Half Day

Max. altitude

11,500 feet.

Starting point

Urubamba

Difficulty

Easy

Maras Salt Mines & Moray Ruins from Urubamba

Staying in Urubamba and wondering how to explore the remarkable places of the Sacred Valley without? A Maras Moray tour from Urubamba is an excellent way to make the most of your stay. You can explore two of the Sacred Valley’s most fascinating destinations directly from Urubamba.

Many travelers choose Urubamba as their base for exploring the Sacred Valley because of its lower altitude compared to Cusco, its generally milder climate, and its convenient location near many of the region’s main attractions.

At Come See Perú Tours, we understand that your vacation time matters. If you’re already staying in Urubamba, you shouldn’t have to complicate your plans with unnecessary transfers or settle for a crowded, impersonal excursion. Our private Maras Moray tour offers a convenient and personalized way to discover these remarkable places, designed for travelers who value comfort, flexibility, and a more meaningful travel experience.

Whether you’re traveling as a couple, with family, or with friends, visiting Maras and Moray from Urubamba allows you to explore at a comfortable pace while making the most of your location in the Sacred Valley. You can spend less time worrying about logistics and more time enjoying the landscapes and cultural heritage that make this region of Peru so special.

You chose Urubamba for a reason. Make it part of your adventure, not just a place to stay between excursions. Discover the Maras Salt Mines and Moray with Come See Perú Tours, a local team dedicated to creating personalized experiences that help you explore the Sacred Valley in a more comfortable and rewarding way.

Why Choose Our Maras Moray Tour from Urubamba?

  • Depart from Urubamba
  • Lower altitude
  • Maras Salt Mines & Moray
  • Private tour
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Quick Itinerary

Half Day Tour From Urubamba

Enjoy a half-day visit to Moray and Maras, two fascinating places with unique stories to tell.

  • Stop 1

    Maras Salt Flats:

    Explore the thousands of salt pans spread across the hillsides, where locals still harvest salt using traditional methods passed down through generations.

  • Stop 2

    Moray Ruins:

    Visit the stunning circular terraces of Moray, a site that stands as an extraordinary example of Inca agricultural knowledge. These ancient structures demonstrate how the Incas adapted their crops to the diverse growing conditions in ancient times.

  • Stop 3

    Chicha Tasting:

    Experience the local traditions through an optional chicha tasting. This fermented corn beverage has deep cultural roots and remains an integral part of community life in Peru to this day.

Stay in Urubamba, Your Own Pace

Make the most of your time in Urubamba with a relaxed half-day visit that fits perfectly into your travel plans.

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Discover each place

Get an idea of what your half-day tour includes, with the main stops at Moray and the Maras Salt Mines, the time spent at each site, and the optional chicha tasting. You’ll know what to expect before your trip:

Maras Salt Flats

Maras Salt Flats

Our first stop is the Maras Salt Flats, where we’ll head to a designated overlook to take in the view of thousands of salt pans covering the hillside. The tour guide will explain how local families use traditional methods, passed down through generations, to harvest salt. You’ll also have time to enjoy the scenery and take some memorable photos.

Time at site 45–60 mts
Altitude 11,090 ft
Best time to visit May–October
Activity Scenic sightseeing
Travel tip Bring sunglasses and sunscreen, as the sunlight can be strong at this altitude.
Chicha Tasting

Chicha Tasting

If you’d like, we’ll make a brief stop to sample a traditional fermented corn beverage called “chicha.” You’ll have the opportunity to experience local customs and learn from your guide about its cultural significance. It’s a relaxed way to add a touch of local life to your half-day tour.

Time at site 15–20 mts
Altitude 9,420 ft
Best time to visit Year-round
Activity Cultural tasting
Travel tip If you’d rather not drink chicha, you’re also welcome to simply observe and learn about this tradition.
Moray Ruins

Moray Ruins

Our final stop is Moray, famous for its impressive circular Inca terraces. We’ll walk around the main viewpoints while your guide explains how the Incas used this site for agricultural experiments. You’ll have time to admire the surrounding mountains, take photos, and enjoy this fascinating archaeological landscape.

Time at site 1h Approx.
Altitude 11,483 ft
Best time to visit Year-round
Activity Exploration
Travel tip Moray is at a high altitude, and the weather can change quickly.
Urubamba Viewpoint

Urubamba Viewpoint

Before dropping you off at your hotel, we’ll make a short stop at a scenic viewpoint overlooking the Sacred Valley. You’ll have time to admire the beautiful landscape, take photos, and enjoy the peaceful mountain view a perfect way to end your half-day tour.

Time at site 10–15 min
Altitude 9,420 ft
Best time to visit Year-round
Activity Scenic photography
Travel tip Enjoy a few quiet moments to appreciate the landscape.
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Itinerary

Best Half Day Tour to Maras Salt Mines and Moray from Urubamba Full Itinerary

The Half Day Tour to Maras Salt Mines and Moray from Urubamba is a great option for those who want to experience the highlights of the Sacred Valley in a short amount of time. The tour takes visitors to two unique and fascinating destinations in the Sacred Valley of the Incas – the Maras Salt Mines and the Moray ruins. Find out more about our guided tour with our complete itinerary.

Your half-day tour begins early in the morning, departing from your hotel in Urubamba, giving you the opportunity to visit the Maras Salt Mines before the tourist crowds arrive. Setting out early allows you to enjoy a more peaceful atmosphere, take in the magnificent scenery, and
take photos while the morning light illuminates the thousands of salt pools covering the mountainside.

At the Maras Salt Mines, we’ll head to a designated viewpoint overlooking the salt pans. Your guide will explain how local families continue to harvest salt using traditional methods passed down through generations. You’ll have plenty of time to take in the scenery, learn about this local tradition, and capture unforgettable photos of one of the Sacred Valley’s most distinctive landmarks.

After visiting the salt mines, we can opt to stop for a tasting of traditional chicha. Chicha is a fermented corn beverage with deep historical roots in Andean culture. This brief experience offers you the chance to learn about local customs and, if you wish, sample this drink, which remains an important part of community life in the region to this day.

Our next stop is Moray, an extraordinary archaeological site famous for its circular Inca terraces. Here, we’ll spend about an hour visiting the main viewing point and strolling through the site. Depending on conditions and your preference, you can also walk down to the terraces to explore them up close. While you admire the surrounding mountain scenery and take photos, your guide will explain how the Incas used this unique landscape for agricultural experiments.

Before taking you back to your hotel, we’ll make one final stop at the Urubamba Valley viewpoint. This brief photo stop offers a magnificent panoramic view of the Sacred Valley, where mountains, green fields, and scattered villages come together to form a stunning landscape. Please take a few minutes to admire the scenery and snap a few final photos, after which we’ll continue on to your hotel.

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 Half Day (approx. 5 - 6 hours)
Minimum Elevation 3,380 m (11,090 ft)
Highest Elevation 3,762 m (12,342 ft)

Inclusions

Included

  • Private transportation
  • English speaking guide
  • Local taxes

Not included

  • Entrance ticket (90 Soles p/p)
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips

Places you will visit

Follow the key stops of the journey through Cusco, Urubamba and the Sacred Valley before reviewing the detailed route.

Places you will visit
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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.

Liyana S

Verified Traveler

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.

Whitney H

Verified Traveler

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.

Jenn W

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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!

Angelo A

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Cusco!

Incredible, everything super organized and very friendly staff!

Nini

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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.

Gloria S

Verified Traveler

Well organized tour & very friendly staff!

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

Sascha H

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Machu Picchu with Family

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

Grace

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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.

Thomas H

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Excellent service!

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

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Private tour prices

Half day tour to Maras Moray from Urubamba price

The price for our half day tour of Maras and Moray is 90 US dollars per person, the price is based on the size of the group, the more participants the cheaper the price.

The service offered is the private service which allows you to customize your tour according to your preferences and schedule.

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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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Tour Reservation: You can reserve this tour with a deposit of just $10 USD of the total cost for the whole group. The remaining balance must be paid in cash on the day of the tour, as you got picked up from your hotel before departure.

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations of our day tours are allowed up to 72 hours before the tour starts without any penalty.
If you cancel within 72 hours of the tour, a cancellation fee will be charged. This is because all logistics and services will have already been arranged for your travel date, and last-minute cancellations affect our team, who had set aside the day to serve you. In such cases, we must compensate our staff for their time and availability.

No-Show Policy:
Failure to show up on the day of the tour without prior notice will result in the full charge of the tour, and no refunds will be issued.

By booking this tour, you agree to the terms stated above. If you have any questions or need to make changes to your reservation, please contact us via WhatsApp.

Frequently asked questions about Maras Moray Day Trip from Urubamba

find out more about the tour, here are the most frequently asked questions from our clients, if you don’t find the answer to your question, please contact us.

Of course, just add 20 dollars to the cost if you are a group of 2 people, if there are more than 2 people we will take you for free.

Our tour has a duration of approximately 5 hours, 5 hours is enough time to explore Moray and the Salt Mines, take your time there is no need to rush.

Of course, for this you must add an extra $20 to the total cost of the tour.

That’s right! we carry your luggage, we have enough space, don’t worry.

Our Maras Salt Mines and Moray tour from Urubamba can be enjoyed year-round, as the climate in the region is typically mild and pleasant.

You decide what time to start your tour, however if you want to beat the crowds we advise you to start at 8am.

Our half day tour of Moray and Maras Salt Mines includes: private transportation and English speaking guide, entrance fees are not included.

Of course, your children travel safe and comfortable. Our guide loves children

That’s right, all our transports offer a baby seat so you can travel with peace of mind.

Helpful Information About Urubamba

Urubamba

The town of Urubamban is located in the heart of Peru’s Sacred Valley, is a charming town that serves as an ideal base for exploring the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Here’s some useful information to enhance your experience while in Urubamba.

Location

Urubamba is a Quechua town located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Cusco, Peru. Located approximately 50 kilometers (31 miles) northwest of Cusco, or 1 hour and 20 minutes from Cusco. Urubamba serves as the gateway to the world famous Machu Picchu.

Weather

Urubamba offers a mild and pleasant climate all year round due to its location in the Sacred Valley of Peru. The dry season, from May to September, offers sunny days with temperatures ranging from 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). The rainy season, from October to April, is typically characterized by more regular rainfall, with average temperatures between 15 °C and 20 °C (59 °F and 68 °F). It is recommended to bring warm clothing and rain gear when visiting Urubamba for the variable weather conditions.

Restaurants

In the Sacred Valley of the Incas, numerous gastronomic establishments cater to a full array of culinary preferences, offering a varied selection of both traditional Peruvian dishes as well as international cuisine.

  • Don Angel Buffet Restaurant
  • Muña Restaurant
  • Alhambra Hacienda Restaurant
  • El Chuncho – Ollantaytambo
  • 3 Keros Restaurant

Best things to do in Urubamba

There are many things to do in Urubamba, here are a few to consider. If you want to know more, link in the following link, best things to do in Urubamba

  • Visit Pisac from Urubamba
  • Explore the ruins of Moray
  • Visit the local Market
  • Sleep on the side of a cliff in a luxury capsule hotel on a mountain
  • Visit Moray with ATVs

What do you need to bring for the Maras Moray tour from Urubamba?

Here’s a more comprehensive list of items to consider bringing for our Maras Salt Mines and Moray tour from Urubamba, Perú:

Clothing:

  • Hiking boots or comfortable walking shoes
  • A Rain jacket (specially for the rainy season which runs from november to march
  • Take a hat for protection from the sun
  • Sunglasses to protect your eyes from the Salt Mines
  • Comfortable pants or shorts
  • Lightweight shirt

Gear and Accessories:

  • Carry a daypack to carry essentials
  • Water bottle to stay hydrated
  • Take some snacks such as energy bars, dried fruit, nuts
  • Camera with extra batteries and memory cards
  • Portable charger for your phone
  • Travel-sized sunscreen
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Any necessary medications

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