The 15 Peru Cave Tours That Earn the Descent

1.From Cusco: Sacred Valley & Maras Salt Mines Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,227 reviews · 1 day · from $28Our pick

Join Inka Altitude for a long, well-packed day from Cusco to Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac. Guides such as Liliana, Jorge, Lily, and Kevin explain the Inca sites in English or Spanish. Expect early starts, scenic bus rides, a generous buffet lunch, and extra cash for entrance fees.

“Fantastic day full of amazing archaeological wonders and cultural experiences. Jorge was a wonderfully knowledgeable guide with a great attitude. Our only wish is that this tour was offered as a two-day tour so that we could have spent more time at each spot!”

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2.From Cusco: Moray, Maras Salt Mines & Chinchero Weavers Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,925 reviews · 6h 30m · from $15Best value

Spend about 6.5 hours visiting Chinchero’s weaving workshop, Moray’s high Inca terraces, Maras village, and 3,000 salt pools. Hotel pickup, transport, and an English or Spanish guide are included. Felipe, Julio, and other guides have earned praise for clear stories and friendly help.

“A great experience made even better by Felipe our guide, who gave us a real insight into Inca culture and traditions. My boyfriend and I would highly recommend this experience!”

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3.Cusco: Sacred Valley, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Salt Mines Moray

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,058 reviews · 12 hours · from $28

This 12-hour Cusco tour visits Chinchero, Moray, the Maras Salt Mines, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac for $28, with transport, buffet lunch, and an English or Spanish guide. Guides such as Victor, Edith, Rudy, Samuel, and Joel are praised for clear explanations and tight timekeeping.

“The day trip was great and we saw so much in one day, Our guide Victor was a big help!tnx”

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4.Cusco:Chinchero,Moray & Salt Mines drop-off in Ollantaytambo

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 793 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $27

Travel from Cusco through Chinchero, Moray, Maras, and Urubamba before touring Ollantaytambo. English- and Spanish-speaking guides such as Julio, Felipe, Nora, and John explain Andean culture, farming, textiles, and Inca history. The day ends at Ollantaytambo station or square, making it useful before Machu Picchu.

“The tour was perfect! Our guide John was great with his explanation. We truly saw his passion and allowed us to enter in the Inca culture. Also the driver Juan Carlos was very professional. The place where we had lunch was beautiful and very good! We were also perfectly on time for the train to Aguas Calientes. Highly recommended!”

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5.From Cusco: Quad bike tour Moray and Salt Mines

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 314 reviews · 6 hours · from $27

Ride a Honda ATV through Sacred Valley scenery to Moray, the Inca agricultural terraces, then visit Maras Salt Mines. You get safety training, a practice session, bilingual guiding, photo stops, and salt-chocolate tasting. Guides such as Wilson, Gustavo, Joel, and Floyd have earned strong praise for clear instruction and friendly care.

“This was an amazing trip! So well organised and beautiful views. Was so much fun driving the ATV. Thank you to our guide Gustavo!”

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6.Lima: Water Magic Circuit, Downtown and Catacombs Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 142 reviews · 4 hours · from $75

Spend four hours with a private English- or Spanish-speaking guide visiting San Francisco’s catacombs, Lima’s colonial center, and the Magic Water Circuit. Guides such as Maria, Sofia, Jessica, and Susan are praised for clear explanations and personal service. Hotel pickup, entry fees, water, and transport are included.

“The guide absolutely knew his information and responded very well to questions we had. The driver and the guide coordinated exceptionally well so we weren’t waiting around anywhere. I highly recommend this to anyone!”

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7.From Cusco: Moray, Maras Salt Mines & Chinchero Weavers Half-Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $15Top rated

Visit Chinchero’s textile center, Moray’s Inca farming terraces, and the Maras salt pools with a bilingual guide such as Felipe, Eddie, or Julio. Expect a 6 to 7 hour outing, hotel pickup, scenic Andean roads, extra entrance fees, and no included meal.

“Our guide was knowledgeable and the sites were very interesting. The only downside was that the tour was very long (7 hours) without a chance to stop for lunch or eat.”

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8.Moray and Maras Salt Mines Full Day Tour – Small Groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $45

Travel from Cusco in a small group of up to 15 people to Moray, the colonial town of Maras, and the working salt pools of Salinas de Maras. A guide speaks English, Spanish, or Portuguese. The $45 price excludes entrance fees and food.

“Reliable logistics. Nice guide who did his utmost to make us discover the 2 sites in a reduced timing. On the other hand; tired of these imposed stores, not indicated in the program, disrespectfully time consuming compared to the sites, falsely described as "manufacture" "artisan", without prices displayed. And unfortunately we don't have much choice but to stay at home.Auto-translated”

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9.Sacred Valley: Maras & Moray ATV Tour from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 6 hours · from $25

Meet your bilingual guide in Cusco, ride a Honda TRX 250cc ATV through rural Sacred Valley trails, visit Moray and Maras Salt Mines, and return to Cusco in about six hours. Guides such as Felix, Joel, and Floyd are praised for patient instruction and helpful photos.

“Excellent ATV tour— we were both on and off road, surrounded by beautiful scenery everywhere we rode. Floyd was a great tour leader and he and the entire team took really good care of the entire group. Highly recommend this excursion. Excellent value given how much time we spent on the ATVs and the gorgeous scenery and sites.”

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10.Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour with Moray & the Salt Mines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $99

Leave Cusco at 7 a.m. for a full Sacred Valley day covering Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Moray, Maras, and Chinchero. A bilingual guide such as Julio or Adolfo explains Inca sites and local traditions, while private transport, a buffet lunch, and a group of up to nine keep the day personal.

“This was the last tour we took after spending 30 days touring South America. We were physically exhausted especially after multiple high elevation hikes. However our private tour guide made this tour very enjoyable and we were enlightened with cultural information. The buffet lunch was great too!”

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11.From Ollantaytambo:Moray, Salt Mines, Chinchero end in Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 1 day · from $109

Start in Ollantaytambo and finish in Cusco while visiting Moray’s Inca terraces, the Maras Salt Mines, and Chinchero’s weaving center. A bilingual guide such as Julio, Ricardo, or Ipo explains the sites, with lunch and transport included. Expect a relaxed private-group day with entry fees extra.

“Awesome tour with a knowledgeable guide. The activities were well planed and organised. The transport vehicle was comfortable. I can recommend.”

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12.Lima : City Tour by Panoramic Bus – Walking & Catacombs

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 41 reviews · 4 hours · from $42

Start in Miraflores aboard a red Tourbus for 360-degree views of Huaca Pucllana, San Isidro, and the Magic Water Circuit. Then walk Plaza San Martín and Plaza Mayor with a bilingual guide before touring the San Francisco catacombs. Expect English and Spanish commentary, outdoor sights, and a 30 to 40 minute underground visit.

“Nice. We enjoyed the panoramic vue of the city. The Pisco tasting was a hit. Visit the catacombs and the Cathedral gave us a little understanding how the Franciscans manage death and burial in the colonial history of Peru”

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13.Lima: City Highlights Walking Tour & Catacombs

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 41 reviews · 150 - 210 minutes · from $38

Travel from your Lima hotel to the historic center with a guide such as Pamela, Saul, or Vilma. Walk through Plaza San Martín, Jirón de la Unión, Plaza Mayor, and San Francisco Monastery before entering the catacombs. Pickup is included in key districts, with English and Spanish tours available.

“The tour was the best we’ve had in all of Perú. Pamela was exceptionally prepared, professional, and extremely kind. It was a great introduction to this beautiful country and when I return I will definitely book it again with Pamela. We had great conversations about the differences and similarities of our countries and it felt like a personalized tour.”

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14.Salt Mines(Maras),Moray and Chincheros

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $80

Spend 6 to 7 hours with a private guide visiting Chinchero, Moray, and the working salt ponds of Maras, plus an alpaca craft market. Transport and guiding are included, while Chinchero and Moray entrance fees are extra.

“Had a very nice private tour visiting chinchero, maras salt mines and moray terraces. Since it was only us with the guide it was very efficient and well organized. Our guide was very knowledgeable and gave us some great tips on what else to do in Cusco.”

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15.Sacred Valley Private Tour, Moray & Salt Mines Incluided

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $125

Start at 7:00 am with a private driver-guide, often Alfredo, for a full day through Chinchero, Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac. You will see textile-making, salt pools, Inca terraces, huge stonework, and mountain towns while adjusting the pace to suit your group.

“Amazing experience with Alfredo and Alfonso. Extremely recommended. They were very flexible with the pick up point and they organise for us the best tour plan ever changing the stops based on our needs. Alfredo was extremely professional and really well prepared.”

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