Maras and Moray tour in the Sacred Valley of Cusco

Cusco, the Sacred Valley and therefore Maras and Moray have very similar weather conditions. Therefore, you can expect a rainy season and a dry season. During the rainy season, you can do the tour, but with a waterproof poncho. The rains in the Andes of Cusco are very strong. While in the dry season the heat can increase, the presence of sun is quite strong. Therefore, you will need to have a good sunscreen.

The dry season begins in April and can extend into October. During this period, the climate can be arid, but due to the altitude of the place (3,300 meters above sea level) the nights are quite cold. In the mornings the temperature can start at 11°C and as the hours pass it can rise to 21°C. This lasts for much of the midday and afternoon. At dusk the temperature can drop dramatically, reaching temperatures close to 0°C. This is already the case in the late hours of the night and at dawn.

During the rainy season, the temperature in Cusco and the Sacred Valley is more stable. There are no sudden changes, but you can find the presence of rain for most of the day. The rains begin in November and extend until March. January and February are the months in which you can find the greatest amount of rain. Although the rains may seem like a negative factor when making the tour, they are not. This is because you can see a large number of rainbows in many places in the Sacred Valley. It will not be a problem, as long as you have protective equipment.

The decision will be up to each visitor, but fun is guaranteed. Both seasons have their positive and negative points, so the best option will always be to check the possible weather conditions for the day of the tour. We have a team of travel advisors who are specialists in the route and they will be of great help. They can also help you design a much longer trip with other destinations in Cusco.

We have ample and comfortable transportation. This will make it possible for anyone to access our services. In addition, during the trip we plan some stops where you can rest. In this sense, the tour is ideal for children and older adults. On the other hand, the start time of this tour begins at 8:30 am. This will allow you to have a long sleep and enough time to get ready and have breakfast without rushing.

The route is quite safe. Vehicles have access to both points and by dirt road. Sometimes the itinerary can be slightly changed, but everyone can get to Maras and Moray without any problems. In Maras there are viewpoints to learn more about the place and spaces where the guide can give explanations. In the case of Moray, you can find spaces to learn more details about the Circular Terraces. The entire route is easy to do because it does not require great physical effort and you will always be in contact with the guide on duty.

There are many activities to do in the Sacred Valley of Cusco, all of which are designed for different types of tourists. Most activities include a tour of the main attractions, which would be tours to the archaeological sites. However, there are other spaces where you can spend long hours of joy and even simply meditate.

That is why, as part of the services of SacradValley.com, we can help you find and add more tours or services to the services you had planned. All these added services will have an additional cost, but you will be able to find in one place and with advice most of the services required to have an excellent vacation in Cusco. These are some other services that you can add to have more activities or prolong your stay in Cusco and the Sacred Valley.

• Private transportation to any destination you desire in the Sacred Valley.
• Book hotels in Cusco or the Sacred Valley.
• Professional guides in different languages.
• Check the option to reserve at the restaurants.
• Take the tour around the entire Sacred Valley.
• Add activities such as four-wheelers or ATVs to the tour.
• Option to visit Machu Picchu after visiting the Sacred Valley.
• Option to complement the tour with other destinations in Cusco.

The Tour to Maras and Moray in the Sacred Valley, allows you to have a tour of the mountains that make up this beautiful place. Although the tour does not include visits to other destinations, you can go through the district of Chinchero and also through some of the various craft markets. In these places you can find souvenirs with Andean themes typical of the region. Some even offer clothing such as ponchos, polo shirts and zippers. On the Maras and Moray Tour in the Sacred Valley of Cusco, we will find:

• Visiting the Maras Salt Mines – To get to Maras, you only have to follow a 1 hour and 30 minute journey. This time is taking the historic centre of Cusco as the starting point. The journey is quite comfortable and goes through Chinchero, although the route around the place is not planned. When you get to the Salt Mines, you can see a small space selling souvenirs and the salt extracted by the locals. A few metres away, you can find the first viewpoint of the Salt Mines. The Maras Salt Mines are made up of more than 1,000 natural salt wells.
• Visiting the Circular Terraces of Moray – After arriving at Maras, you only have to take a 30-minute trip to reach the access area of the Circular Terraces of Moray. In this place you will pass by different viewpoints and also by the Inca constructions that show the Inca ingenuity. The most attractive thing about this site are the different water channels that can be found. There is even the presence of a possible water reservoir. The entire tour of both places will be with our expert guides on the route.

The Maras and Moray tour in the Sacred Valley of Cusco is completely safe to do, even during the rainy season. This is mainly because it does not require great efforts to reach the destinations or visit them. Thanks to the transportation and pick-up from hotels, tourists will not have to worry about anything other than following the instructions of the guide on duty.

You will need to bring only what is necessary. This tour is only 6 hours long. That is, we start at 8:30 in the morning and finish in a central square in Cusco or at the tourist’s hotel at 14:30. Therefore, it is recommended that those who take the Maras and Moray Tour bring sunscreen, a bottle of water and snacks. You can also bring cash to buy any products you may need.

At TheSacredValley.com, we are here to help you plan your next adventure. If you have any questions or problems, you can write to us so we can help you solve them as soon as possible. So all you have to do is book and enjoy this adventure and visit the Maras Salt Mines and also the Moray Circular Terraces in the Sacred Valley of Cusco. Don’t think twice and book now!