Moray and the Salt Mines of Maras Half-Day Group Tour

Brilliant tour. Knowledgeable guide and great day out. Really interesting to see Inca ruins and salt mines

It is a unique landscape. The guide explained everything to us in detail. The only thing to improve is that they should clarify that it is not for everyone; one must be in good physical condition as there are steep and uneven stone steps with no place to hold on to. It is very rugged. But it is impressively unique.

We had an amazing experience exploring Maras and Moray, and a huge part of that was thanks to our incredible guide, Rafael. From the moment we started, they brought the history of the Sacred Valley to life—explaining the fascinating engineering behind Moray and the centuries-old salt harvesting traditions at Maras in such an engaging and easy-to-understand way.

Really interesting comments by the guide

The tour was quite enjoyable, the guide Rafael and the driver Jaime were very friendly, attentive and always answering doubts as they know quite well about the sites that are visited, certainly worth the tour with them...

Good half-day outing to incredible Peruvian sites Moray and Maras, including driver and guide. For the money’s worth, it’s a good but not a great tour: the information on sites and throughout the drive could have been better, and there were a couple of built-in tour/shopping opportunities I didn’t particularly need or want and where I would have preferred additional time at the sites Moray and Maras themselves.

I did this tour with my mom and we both loved it! Both our guide Jenkins who picked us up at the door of the hotel and driver Eddy were very friendly, Jenkins shared a lot of history, he had a lot of patience waiting for us when we took pictures, the amazing views took my breath away, let us meet families dedicated to the creation of textiles and we could buy many souvenirs without any pressure or rush, I highly recommend it! They won’t regret it 🫶🏻☺️

It was an exceptional excursion, we learned a lot and we knew beautiful landscapes. Thanks to our tour guide Alejandro who made the experience even more beautiful.

Excellent guided tour by Alejandro de Kantu tours. Capacity (in covers) as a guide is PURE EXCELLENCE. Very friendly always as well as the agency who is always watching one. Thank you very much

We recently took the half-day tour to Maras and Moray with Alpaca Expeditions, guided by Michael Flores. Overall, the experience was interesting and informative. Michael did a great job explaining the historical significance of the sites, particularly the Inca agricultural terraces at Moray and the salt ponds of Maras. His knowledge of the salt harvesting process added depth to the visit, and we appreciated his effort to share cultural insights throughout the day. After touring the salt flats, Michael brought us to a local shop that sold salt products and artisanal chocolates. It was an excellent opportunity to support local vendors and purchase some unique, locally made souvenirs. Unfortunately, the experience was overshadowed by a disappointing visit to a textile store. Based on Michael’s recommendation, we trusted that the products sold there were authentic and made from genuine alpaca fiber. The women at the shop gave a thorough and engaging demonstration of the traditional weaving and dyeing process, which was informative and enjoyable. However, after purchasing a textile item, we later discovered it was made from synthetic fibers, not real alpaca wool as claimed. This felt like a betrayal of trust—not just from the store, but from our guide, who brought us there under the assurance of authenticity. It seemed like a tourist trap, more concerned with profit than cultural integrity. Sadly, this took away from what was otherwise a meaningful experience. Tip to future travelers: Enjoy the beauty and history of Maras and Moray, but be cautious when purchasing textiles, even from shops recommended by guides. Ask specific questions about fiber authenticity and verify them, if possible, before making a purchase.