Explore two unique Inca engineering marvels. Maras’ sparkling salt ponds cling to a hillside, while Moray’s concentric terraces served as an agricultural laboratory, both accessible by scenic roads from Cusco.
Expect 1 hour to Maras, then 20 minutes to Moray. A private driver from Cusco ensures you experience both the ancient salt terraces and circular agricultural laboratory at your own pace.
The Maras Salt Mines haven't changed much since the Incas created them over 1,000 years ago. The 3,000 pools built into the hillside produce pink salt, bath salt, and flavored salt, and yields around 150 kilograms per month. Through the simple process of evaporation and other primitive harvesting techniques, the farmers bag the salt and sell it in local markets. Due to the cost of shipping the heavy salt in such a remote area, you won't be able to purchase it anywhere else. The thousands of pools provide a stunning geometric landscape along the mountain side, which will be a for sure unforgettable view.
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Moray
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Situated on a plateau 3500 metres above sea level, Moray is a prime example of Incan ingenuity. Not only are the stepped, concentric circle structures a marvel of engineering, these grassy terraces also form the basis of a massive agricultural experiment. The depth and orientation of these terraces contribute to temperature differences of up to 15 degrees celsius, meaning different crops could be planted at different heights and positions. Soil sample prove that earth and seeds were transposed from all over Peru for this large biological science experiment. According to studies more than 250 types of vegetables were cultivated here, aided by a typical Incan irrigation system.
Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.