Maras and Moray Sacred Valley Bike Tour Half Day
The Sacred Valley Bike Tour is a popular half-day excursion from Cusco. Accompanied by our professional guide, you will enjoy an unforgettable experience visiting two of the main attractions of the Sacred Valley of the Incas: the archaeological site of Moray and the pre-Inca salt mines of Maras.
Both Maras and Moray were important places for the Incas. The tour begins with a trip to Cruz Pata, a small village where we will start riding mountain bikes through the most impressive landscapes of the Sacred Valley.
Maras is known for its salt terraces located on the side of a mountain. This place is one of the most photographed sites in the Sacred Valley. The salt mines have existed since pre-Inca times and have been passed down from generation to generation. Local families continue using traditional salt extraction methods through solar evaporation.
Through small aqueducts, natural spring water flows into the geometric pools. They then wait for the water to evaporate in order to manually collect the salt crystals.
Moray is another of the most important sites on the tour. Its agricultural terraces functioned as an agricultural laboratory for the Incas. The complex features a series of circular terraces distributed across different levels, where each level has a different temperature. There is a temperature difference of up to 15 degrees Celsius between the upper and lower sections.
Inca farmers experimented here with different growing conditions, allowing the development of a wide variety of agricultural products. Today, Peru produces more than 800 types of potatoes and more than 5 varieties of corn.
We recommend taking the Maras and Moray tour while acclimating in Cusco. In addition to enjoying the landscapes of the Cusco countryside, you will also learn more about Inca history before visiting Machu Picchu.
You can also visit Maras and Moray on an ATV tour or on a classic half-day tour.
Half Day
Adventure
Moderate
Cusco
8:00 am
12 people
Detailed Itinerary
Maras and Moray Half-Day Bike Tour
We begin the Maras and Moray Bike Tour by picking you up from your respective hotel in Cusco at 08:00 AM. Then, in our private transportation, we will travel to Cruz Pata on an approximately 50-minute journey. During the ride, you will enjoy a charming view of Chinchero.
Once in Cruz Pata, our team will provide you with the bicycles and safety equipment. You will have time to become familiar with the bike before starting the tour.
We will begin with a gradual mountain bike descent through Andean fields toward Huaypo Lagoon. During the ride, we will pass through potato, quinoa, wheat, corn, and other crop fields.
Our guide will lead the group while the support vehicle follows the route behind us. If any participant feels unwell or finds it difficult to continue biking, they may travel in the support vehicle.
Upon arriving at the archaeological site of Moray, we will enjoy a guided tour where you will discover how the Incas developed advanced agricultural techniques. After the tour, we will visit the main square where we will enjoy our snack box.
We will then continue the biking experience toward Maras. Here we will visit the famous salt mines, where our guide will explain how local families extract salt using traditional methods.
After the experience, we will continue biking to Pichingoto, where we will return the bicycles and board our transportation back to Cusco.
Inclusions
What's included
- Professional guides in Spanish and English.
- Tourist transportation.
- Scott and Mosso bicycles with front suspension.
- Safety helmet and gloves.
- Boxed lunch.
- First-aid kit and toolbox for your safety.
What's not included
- Admission to Moray: 70 soles (partial ticket) or 130 soles (full ticket).
- Admission to Maras: 10 soles.
- Personal expenses.
Packing List
We recommend that you bring only what you need to comfortably enjoy the bike tour of Maras and Moray in the Sacred Valley.
- Reusable water bottle.
- Sunscreen.
- Cash.
Frequently Asked Questions
Resolve the most common questions about the Maras and Moray Half-Day Bike Tour from Cusco and get ready to explore the Sacred Valley by mountain bike.
Do I need previous experience to join the Maras and Moray Bike Tour?
No advanced cycling experience is required. The route includes gradual descents, and the guide accompanies the group throughout the entire tour. In addition, the support vehicle stays nearby in case any participant needs to rest.
Are the bicycle and safety equipment included in the tour?
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Is this tour recommended during acclimatization in Cusco?
Are the entrance tickets to Maras and Moray included in the price?
What should I bring for the Sacred Valley Bike Tour?
Is there a guide during the visit to Moray and the Maras salt mines?
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