The 6 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.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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