About this experience
Return to find nature in the impressive Andes mountain range and experience the incredible landscapes of the Sacred Valley in ATV.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
Maras Salt Mines Day Trip From Cusco
Plan a practical day trip from Cusco to the Maras Salt Mines, with route estimates, entry guidance, walking considerations, and an optional Moray stop.
A Slow Sacred Valley Itinerary: Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras and Moray
Skip the rushed day tour. This three-day route gives the Sacred Valley the time it deserves, with honest notes on transport, food, and where to sleep.
Moray Day Trip From Cusco
Plan a Moray day trip from Cusco with practical advice on road transport, Circuit III tickets, site hours, altitude, weather, and heritage-site rules.
What is included
- first aid kit
- pick up from hotel in city centre
- ATV kits
- tour guide
- ATV
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- driving instruction
Not included
- meals
- Entrances fee to Salt Mines
- Partial Ticket
Itinerary and highlights
start point
We begin pickups between 6:30 and 7:00 am from your accommodation in a shared vehicle to the town of Cruzpata. The drive takes approximately 50 minutes, during which you can enjoy the scenic and architectural beauty of the Sacred Valley.
Once we arrive, you will receive instructions for the ATV tour, paying particular attention to practicing certain maneuvers and the proper use of safety equipment. Then it's time for an extreme four-wheeled adventure to Moray, an archaeological site showcasing the visionary Inca agricultural technology in an ingenious system of circular terraces. Here, Andean crops were diversified on terraces that reflect the genetic evolution of their harvests. The guide will make a single stop at the top of the terraces for approximately 20 minutes so you can enjoy panoramic views and take the best photos. After visiting this attraction, we will return to the Cruzpata base on ATVs. The quad bike tour will take approximately 2 hours round trip.
After leaving the ATVs, we will continue our journey to Maras in a shared vehicle (ATV riding in the salt mines is prohibited). At the Maras Salt Mines, you will learn about the artisanal extraction of pink salt in more than 3,000 pools carved into a mountain (3,380 meters above sea level / 11,080 feet), using the same traditional methods employed by the Incas.
We will arrive in Cusco around 1:00 pm, landing at Plaza Regocijo (Cusco's historic center).
finish point
Meeting and pickup information
- pick up in your HOTELS in city centre
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Chullos Travel Peru
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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