About this experience
Avoid the long drive from Cusco! This exclusive small-group experience starts right in the Sacred Valley, saving you time and energy. Our expert local guides, with years of experience operating this tour, will lead you through a safe and enriching adventure. Enjoy personalized attention, in-depth insights, and the comfort of a well organized tour designed for curious and adventurous travelers. Join us and discover the best of the Sacred Valley with professionals who truly know the land.
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.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Hotel pick-up in the sacred valley
- Round trip transportation to our base in Cruz Pata
- Honda 250cc quad bikes Equipment (helmet and gloves)
- Professional bilingual guide
Not included
- Entrance fee to Moray
- Salt mines
Itinerary and highlights
This exclusive tour begins in the Sacred Valley. We will pick you up from your hotel approximately 30 minutes before the tour starts. Kindly provide the full name and address of your hotel to coordinate the pickup.
Upon arrival in our base camp, you’ll receive a comprehensive safety briefing from your guide and be equipped with everything you need to enjoy your quad bike experience safely.
At the base camp, we’ll take about 10 minutes to practice and get comfortable with the quad bikes. Once everyone is ready, we begin our thrilling ride through the stunning landscapes of the Sacred Valley, driving for approximately 40 to 45 minutes, surrounded by majestic snow-capped mountains.
Our first stop is the fascinating Moray archaeological site, where you’ll enjoy a guided visit of these unique Inca agricultural terraces.
Afterward, we hop back on our quad bikes and ride back to the base camp
After atv tour, we continue by van 30 min aprox to explore the spectacular Salineras de Maras (Maras Salt Mines), an impressive patchwork of over 3,000 salt pools cascading down the mountainside. These ancient salt pans have been in use since Inca times and are still harvested by local families using traditional methods. Your guide will explain the fascinating history and cultural importance of this site. After the visit, we return to Cusco, enjoying beautiful Andean landscapes along the way.
After visit the salt mines we will transfer you to your hotel in the sacred valley.
Meeting and pickup information
- We’ll contact you one day before your tour to confirm all the pickup details
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Willka Travel
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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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