Auqui Day Excursions from Cusco
Don't have time for multi-day trekking? Book a full-day group or private excursion to Humantay Lake, Rainbow Mountain, or the historic highlights of the Sacred Valley.
Easy Hike
Sacred Valley Salt Pans & Moray Terraces
Centuries-Old Salt Terraces & Agricultural Laboratories
Duration1 Day
Max Alt3,500 m
Pickup8:00 AM
Group Tour Price$180 / person
Private tour available
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Excursion Description
Explore the Incan empire's engineering genius in the Sacred Valley. Discover the concentric agricultural terraces of Moray and watch local families harvest salt at the spectacular Maras Salt Pans.
Begin in Chinchero to watch a traditional wool washing and weaving show. Drive to the circular terraces of Moray to explore microclimate farming. Savor a private gourmet picnic on the shores of Huaypo Lake. In the afternoon, visit the 3,000 terraced salt pools of Maras, watching families harvest mineral salt. Return to your hotel.
What is Included:
Private Mercedes Sprinter transport
Private expert historian guide
Maras Salt Pans entry & Cusco tourist ticket (BTG)
White-glove private picnic with wine at Huaypo Lake
Private textile weaver workshop visit in Chinchero
Not Included:
Gratuities & souvenirs