Maras and Moray ATV Tour | Salt Mines & Sacred Valley

The adventure begins with a punctual pickup from your hotel in the city of Cusco. Subsequently, we will travel in our tourist transportation for approximately 50 minutes toward the community of Cruzpata, the starting point of this legendary experience. Upon arrival, our specialized team will provide you with all the necessary safety gear and a technical induction, followed by a 15-minute practice session to ensure you feel completely comfortable and confident before officially starting the Maras and Moray ATV Tour.Once ready, we will set off on the main route, riding through rural paths surrounded by vast agricultural fields and privileged views of the Chicón and La Verónica snow-capped peaks. The first point of visit is the Moray experimental terraces, a unique archaeological complex where you can appreciate the concentric circular platforms that the Incas used as an agricultural laboratory. This entire segment is done directly on the machines, allowing you to experience the adrenaline and the Andean landscape firsthand.Next, after returning to our base in Cruzpata, we will continue the journey toward the iconic Maras Salt Mines using our tourist transportation. This vehicle change is essential for safety and conservation reasons, due to the steep slopes and the fragile nature of the terrain leading to the salt mines. At this location, you will marvel at more than 3,000 ancient artisan salt extraction ponds dating back to pre-Inca times and learn about the traditional production process.Finally, after exploring these historic settings and capturing spectacular photographs, we will begin our return trip to the city. The Maras and Moray ATV Tour experience concludes at Plaza Regocijo, located in Cusco’s historic center. This strategic and central drop-off point allows you to easily return to your hotel or continue enjoying the charm of the city.

This is one of the most fascinating points of the journey, featuring impressive concentric circular terraces that functioned as an advanced agricultural laboratory for the Inca Empire. While exploring it during the Maras and Moray ATV Tour, you will see how the Incas created different microclimates to experiment with various crops using advanced engineering.

Located on the mountain slopes, these famous mines form a spectacular landscape with over 3,000 artisan salt ponds. Although entry to the ponds is done via tourist transportation for conservation purposes, the panoramic view is stunning. You will learn about the traditional extraction process that has remained active from pre-Inca times to the present day.

This picturesque town is famous for its colonial architecture and its carved stone doorways. It represents the essence of living Andean tradition in the Sacred Valley, offering an authentic glimpse into the daily and agricultural life of local families. It is an ideal stop for culture lovers on the Maras and Moray ATV Tour.

Throughout the entire ride on the machines, you will cross rural paths surrounded by vast agricultural fields and impressive natural settings. The route offers views dominated by the imposing Chicón and La Verónica glaciers, making every segment of the circuit a unique visual experience perfect for high-altitude landscape photography.

This experience is the ideal choice for those wishing to combine adrenaline, history, and Andean landscapes in a single half-day trip. By choosing the Maras and Moray ATV Tour, you will enjoy an authentic journey through seldom-traveled rural paths, accessing natural viewpoints with privileged views that traditional vehicle tours cannot offer.

It is an adventure designed to maximize your time in Cusco, allowing you to visit two of the most iconic destinations in the Sacred Valley in a dynamic and exciting way. Riding through these panoramic routes gives you a unique sense of freedom while passing through traditional villages and crop fields.

Safety and service quality are our priorities to ensure an unforgettable experience. We feature vehicles in top condition and professional guides who provide complete instruction, ensuring the tour is safe even for those with no prior riding experience.

Every stop is strategically planned for you to capture the best postcards of the Andes, from the enigmatic circular terraces of Moray to the surprising white scenery of the Maras Salt Mines.