Maras, Moray & Salt Mines Private ATV Tour
Enjoy a different way to know part of the Sacred Valley of the Incas by ATV. On board the quad bikes, the route passes through remote villages and beautiful natural scenery that is graced by the Sacred Valley. The Moray platforms with their circular terraces, which form differentiated microclimates for agricultural production in the manner of the Incas, will be one of the attractions with stops for resting and local contemplation.
The tour continues vibrantly through more challenging trails to the salt pans of Maras, a beautiful mountain covered by the white salt naturally produced by the salt water that runs down the hill, soaking the tanks of the terraces. This salt is removed until the water dries out over time, and marketed in the region, with some of it also exported to other countries. Still in Maras, there will be a chance to stroll through the streets of this small town, getting to know its historic center and enjoying the beautiful scenery around it.
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Maras, Moray & Salt Mines Private ATV Tour
Pickup included
What's included in Maras, Moray & Salt Mines Private ATV Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Moray
We’ll pick you up at your hotel in Cusco, don’t forget to bring your Cusco Tourist Ticket! Aboard the quad bikes, the route passes through remote villages and beautiful natural landscapes that are graced by the Sacred Valley. The Moray platforms with their circular terraces, which form differentiated microclimates for agricultural production in the manner of the Incas, will be one of the attractions with stops for rest and local contemplation. Our first stop will be in Moray, an ancient agricultural laboratory where over 250 plant species were cultivated during the Inca era.
Maras
Once we’ve finished our excursion, we’ll head towards Maras, a small town with colonial and Inca characteristics.
Salinas de Maras
We will then visit the Salineras, a group of over 3,000 salt mines currently used by the locals for the extraction of salt since pre-Columbian times. Once we’ve finished with all the activities, we’ll return to Cusco. Drop off will be at your accommodation.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Round trip transportation to and from most Cusco hotels
- Snacks
- Professional tour guide in Spanish or English
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Admission fee to Maras Salt Mines
- Gratuities
- Admission ticket to Moray $33.00 (Boleto Turístico, if you have one you can use it here)
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
• We offer pick up services from several locations within the center of Cusco. • If your accommodation isn’t listed, we’ll find a meeting point near you. • You will receive a confirmed pick up time upon booking.
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Ticket Redemption
IMPORTANT: Please contact us as soon as you make your booking in order to arrange the details for your pickup. You can contact us at the phone/WhatsApp number provided. • Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time. • Admission tickets to the archaeological sites are not included, and can be purchased in soles at each site. • Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located Cusco hotels. Please confirm your pickup address upon booking this activity. • Wear warm and comfortable clothing, keep in mind that the weather in Cusco can change during the day. • Wear comfortable shoes. • During the rainy season, bring an umbrella or a rain poncho.
