About this experience
Are you an adventure lover in Cusco? Join our ATV tour and explore the stunning Andean landscape. This tour is perfect for thrill-seekers who want to discover the hidden treasures of the region. Visit the mysterious Maras Salt Mines, where you will learn about the ancient salt extraction technique, and the ancient Inca site of Moray, famous for its circular agricultural terraces that reveal the Incas' advanced agricultural knowledge. As you drive through the picturesque rural meadows of the Sacred Valley on a 4-wheel ATV, you will enjoy panoramic views and feel the excitement of the open road. Avoid the crowds and create unforgettable memories while immersing yourself in Cusco's natural beauty and history. Book your ATV Quad Bike tour to Moray and Maras Salt Mines now and experience a unique adventure.
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
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What is included
- Pick up from your hotel
- English/Spanish speaking professional tour guide
- Personal protective equipment
- First-Aid equipment and oxygen bottle for emergencies
- ATV’s
Not included
- Moray entrance fee (PEN 70.00)
- Salt Mines entrance fee (PEN 20.00)
- Meals
Itinerary and highlights
We will pick you up between 6:30 and 7:00 a.m. at your hotel located in the historic center or you can go to the designated meeting point at Plaza Regocijos or Kusipata.
Then we will head towards our base camp, Cruzpata area, located in the western part of Cusco. The trip will take approximately 1 and 20 minutes where you will receive safety instructions and all the necessary equipment for the trek (10 minutes of training).
Our journey begins at the intriguing archaeological site of Moray. Here, your guide will lead a brief tour of the ruins, showcasing the distinctive Inca remnants, which primarily feature a series of circular terraces.
Nowadays it is not allowed to go with ATVs to the salt mines, so we will use our transportation to arrive and visit this wonderful place while a cold Cusquenian beer awaits you.
Once in the salt mines, you will have the opportunity to capture the best pictures for 30 minutes, a place of white pools of salt that is still extracted by the local people, located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
On the way back to Cusco we will stop at an authentic local market for about 20 minutes, where local women will show you the process of natural dyeing with flowers, trunk bark, stones and others. And also the weaving process.
Finally we will return to Cusco for 1 hour, arriving in Cusco around 1:00 p.m.
Meeting and pickup information
- Go to Plaza Regocijo at 6:30 - 7:00 am and the transfer will be waiting for you to take you to the transportation.
- 30 minutes before the tour starts, our transfer will pick you up at your hotel.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Machu Picchu Expeditions
Accessibility and practical details
- 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
- The rest of the remaining hour is used for transportation to visit Moray and the Salt Mines (Maras).
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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