Sacred Valley ATV Tour to Maras and Moray (Half Day)
The Sacred Valley ATV Tour to Maras and Moray is one of the most popular half-day tours in Cusco. This experience is ideal for enjoying Andean landscapes while acclimatizing to the city.
Driving the ATVs is simple even without previous experience. Before starting the tour, our guide will provide a brief training session to ensure a safe experience. All our ATVs receive constant maintenance and are in excellent condition.
The tour begins with a descent toward the Maras Salt Mines and continues to Moray, two of the most important attractions in the Sacred Valley.
Maras
The Maras Salt Mines have been used since pre-Inca times and are made up of hundreds of salt pools located on the side of a mountain. The traditional extraction process remains in use today and is passed down from generation to generation.
Maras salt stands out for its pink color and for being obtained without chemical products during its extraction.
Moray
Moray is known for its circular agricultural terraces built by the Incas. Each level has a different temperature, which allowed experimentation with different crops and agricultural techniques.
At Trails to Machu Picchu, we have specialized guides committed to high safety standards. All our guides are trained in first aid and oxygen management.
Departure Times: 7:00 am and 1:00 pm
Half Day
Adventure
Easy
Cusco
12 people
Detailed Itinerary
Half Day: Sacred Valley ATV Tour
This great experience begins with pickup from your hotel in Cusco. Then we will travel through the Sacred Valley to Cruz Pata. Here our team will provide you with the ATVs and the necessary equipment. Before starting the tour, you will have a short practice session to become familiar with driving while enjoying the scenic landscapes of the valley.
Our first stop will be Maras, locally known as the Salinas de Maras. Here our guide will provide a detailed explanation of the site. During the visit, you will learn how salt extraction became the main source of income for the local community.
You will also walk alongside the salt pools, allowing you to observe and interact with local farmers.
Then we will continue the tour to Moray. Here you will learn about the importance of agriculture in present-day life. Our guide will also share information and details that only a small group of local residents know.
After the tour, we will return by ATV to Cruz Pata, the meeting point. There our driver will be waiting to take you back to Cusco. The tour ends with transfer and drop-off at Plaza Regocijo.
Inclusions
What's included
- Honda ATVs
- Transportation from hotels in Cusco
- Tour guide in English and Spanish
- Fuel and SOAT (insurance)
- All safety equipment
What's not included
- Entrance fee to Moray: 70 soles (partial ticket) or 130 soles (full ticket)
- Entrance fee to the Maras Salt Mines: 10 soles
- Personal expenses
Packing List
We recommend that you bring everything you need to comfortably enjoy the ATV tour through the Sacred Valley to Maras and Moray. These items will come in handy during the tour and sightseeing stops.
- Reusable water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Cash
- Passport or ID
- Snacks
Frequently Asked Questions
Resolve the most common questions about the Sacred Valley ATV Tour to Maras and Moray and get ready to enjoy an experience full of Andean landscapes, culture, and adventure in Cusco.
Do I need previous experience to drive the ATVs?
No previous experience is required. Before starting the tour, the guide will provide a brief training session so you can safely become familiar with operating the ATVs.
Is the ATV Tour to Maras and Moray recommended during acclimatization?
What places are visited during the tour?
Are entrance tickets to Maras and Moray included in the tour?
Is it possible to interact with local residents in Maras?
What makes the Maras Salt Mines special?
Why was Moray important for the Incas?
Does the tour include safety equipment?
Where does the Sacred Valley ATV Tour end?
Feel free to call us. We’re a team of experts and would be happy to speak with you.
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