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Terraced salt flats with a small building in the background. 1
A rocky canyon with a wooden walkway. 2
A person fishing by a clear river with a forest and mountains in the background. 3
By PEOPLE VACATIONS
Free cancellation available
Price is $255 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Connect with centuries of living history at the Maras Salt Mines
    • Watch local families carry out salt extraction techniques
    • Enjoy a tour that combines nature, culture, and community
    • Immerse yourself in the heart of the Sacred Valley on a hike
    • Enjoy the guided tour, admission ticket, and local lunch

Activity location

    • Sacred Valley
    • Cusco Region, Cusco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Sacred Valley
    • Cusco Region, Cusco, Peru

Check availability

Maras: Hike to the Salt Mines from Urubamba and local tasting.

  • Earn $15.30
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 7:00AM
Price details
$255.00 x 2 Adults$510.00
Total
Price is $510.00

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guide services
  • Inclusions
    Entrance to Maras Salt Mines
  • Inclusions
    Local lunch
  • Inclusions
    Return transportation from the village of Maras to the town of Urubamba
  • Inclusions
    Water included
  • Inclusions
    Souvenir
  • Exclusions
    Tips and Gratuities
  • Exclusions
    Sunscreen or hats
  • Exclusions
    Poles

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Baby carriages, Bare feet, Bikes, Crutches
    • Not suitable for: People over 309 lbs (140 kg), People with low level of fitness, Pregnant women, Visually impaired people, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Discover a true cultural treasure made up of more than a thousand salt ponds, carefully built and preserved over generations. These mines, still active, not only offer amazing landscapes, but also continue to provide salt that sustains the economy of the local communities.

    During the tour you will enjoy spectacular panoramic views, surrounded by mountains, valleys and the nature of the Sacred Valley. In addition, you will have the opportunity to interact with local people, learn about their lifestyle and share authentic moments with them.

    With origins dating back to pre-Inca times, this ancestral complex is a living example of traditional extraction techniques that have endured to this day. You will learn about its history, its operation and the cultural importance of this natural resource.

    To culminate this experience, we invite you to enjoy a homemade lunch in a local house, prepared with fresh ingredients and typical flavors of the region. A genuine and enriching experience that combines nature, living culture and Andean hospitality.

Location

Activity location

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    • Sacred Valley
    • Cusco Region, Cusco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Sacred Valley
    • Cusco Region, Cusco, Peru