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ATV Adventure to Moray and Maras Salt Mines

About this experience

Descubre la emoción de explorar el Valle Sagrado en cuatrimoto, visitando los impresionantes sitios arqueológicos de Moray y las Salineras de Maras. Este tour de medio día te llevará a manejar a través de paisajes andinos mientras aprendes sobre la agricultura incaica en Moray, famosa por sus terrazas concéntricas. Luego, observa las más de 3,000 pozas de sal en Maras, donde las familias locales han mantenido técnicas ancestrales desde tiempos preincaicos. Diseñado para todos los niveles, con guías profesionales y equipos de alta calidad, garantiza una experiencia segura y emocionante.

- Recorrido de medio día con salida desde Cusco
- Guía profesional en inglés y español disponible
- Incluye cuatrimoto Honda y equipo de seguridad
- Aventura apta para mayores de 12 años con dificultad moderada

At a glance

  • Duration: 6 hr

Choose your tour option

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Single Rider on ATV
Pickup included
Shared Rider on ATV
Shared Rider on ATV
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour6 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

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

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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.

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

  • Honda ATV.
  • Professional bilingual guide (English and Spanish). Other languages available for private tours.
  • Safety equipment: helmet and gloves.
  • First aid kit and oxygen.
  • Pickup from accommodations located in the Historic Center of Cusco.

Not included

  • Travel insurance for passengers.
  • ATV insurance.
  • Partial Tourist Ticket: S/70.00 (foreigners, valid for 2 days).
  • Entrance to the Salt Mines (Salineras): S/20.00 (adults and students).

Itinerary and highlights

Located about 40 km from Cusco, the picturesque village of Maras is famous for its stunning Salt Mines (Salineras) — a network of more than 3,000 natural salt pools that have been used since Inca times. Fed by a subterranean spring rich in minerals, these pools create a breathtaking display of white, ocher, and pink hues that shimmer under the Andean sun.

Visitors can learn about the traditional salt-harvesting process, observe the daily work of local families, and enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

The Maras Salt Mines are a must-see for photography lovers, history enthusiasts, and nature seekers, offering a perfect combination of breathtaking scenery and living tradition that has endured for centuries.

Located about 38 km from Cusco, Moray is one of the most fascinating archaeological sites in the Sacred Valley. Known as the Inca agricultural laboratory, this complex features impressive circular terraces built in natural depressions of the land.

Each level of these terraces creates a unique microclimate, allowing the Incas to experiment with different crops and adapt plants to various altitudes. This ingenious system reflects the advanced agricultural and scientific knowledge achieved by the Inca civilization.

Beyond its historical value, Moray offers breathtaking panoramic views surrounded by mountains and open skies — an ideal place to connect with nature and the ancestral energy of the Andes.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Meeting point: at the water fountain. Passengers are requested to arrive on time at the scheduled hour. Our guide and driver will look for you by name at the meeting point.
  • Pick-ups are made from the hotels indicated by the passengers. It is recommended to wait at the hotel reception at the scheduled time, where the guide and driver will call you by name. If you have selected a meeting point instead, please arrive on time and wait for the guide at the agreed place and time.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Sayariq Travel

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 6 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Pick-ups are made from the hotels indicated by the passengers.
It is recommended to wait at the hotel reception at the scheduled time, where the guide and driver will call you by name.
If you have selected a meeting point instead, please arrive on time and wait for the guide at the agreed place and time.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 10+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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