QUAD BIKES AND VISITS TO THE MARAS SALT MINES & MORAY
Join this adventure of riding quad bikes through the Sacred Valley of the Incas combined with visits to two of the most important sites: Maras Salt Mines and Moray.
This tour departs from Cusco and heads straight to our base in Maras where you’ll carefully receive the instructions of how to drive the quad bikes safely and the equipments you’ll need for the tour.
Once all our group is ready we start our adventure riding through the roads across the Sacred Valley with amazing landscapes and snow-capped sacred mountains around until we reach Moray archaeological site to have a quick visited with your guide inside the ruins.
After the first visit, we’ll continue driving the quad bikes and having more fun until we get closer to the road that will brings us to the Salt Mines. For safety reasons, we’ll park the quads and take the van to visit Maras Salt Mines, before getting back to our quad bikes to continue our adventure back to the base.
This is a half day tour that can be done in the morning or in the afternoon.
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Itinerary
PACKAGE DETAILS | Quad Biking in the sacred valley and visits to MORAY and MARAS – SALT MINES
DETAILED ITINERARY
Join this adventure of riding quad bikes through the Sacred Valley of the Incas combined with visits to two of the most important sites: Maras Salt Mines and Moray. ( Choose the morning or afternoon tour )
This exciting half-day tour departs from Cusco and takes you on a scenic 50-minute drive to our base in Maras. Upon arrival, 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. From there, we transfer by van to explore the spectacular Salineras de Maras (Maras Salt Mines) — one of the oldest salt extraction sites still in use today. After the visit, we return to Cusco.
Tour Schedule
Morning Option:
- Pickup: Between 6:30 – 6:45 AM (depending on your hotel location)
- Return to Cusco: Around 1:00 – 1:10 PM
Afternoon Option:
- Pickup: Between 12:50 – 1:00 PM at our Willka Travel office
- Return to Cusco: Around 7:30 PM
This tour combines adventure, culture, and breathtaking views — perfect for travelers looking to explore the Sacred Valley in a fun and unforgettable way.
It is included
IT INCLUDES:
- Hotel pick-up in Cusco is available in the morning for group tours / Afternoon tour you have to come to the office Willka Travel
- Round trip transportation from Cusco to our base in Cruz Pata
- Honda 250cc quad bikes
- Equipment (helmet and gloves)
- Professional bilingual guide.
IT DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Personal accident and material damage insurance – strongly recommended! Not offered by us though.
- Entrances to the archaeological complexes: Moray 70 soles – Maras’ Salt Mine 20 soles. ONLY CASH IN SOLES
- Meals
What to Bring?
WHAT TO BRING AND WEAR
- A small backpack
- Closed in shoes
- Raincoat or poncho (December to April)
- Complete change of clothes (The ride can let you very dirty)
- Water and snacks – We do not stop for food.
- Sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses
- Insect repellent
- Extra cash in soles. – Card and other currency are not accepted.
FAQ
Why is the tourist ticket not included?
The Boleto Turístico (tourist ticket) is a personal ticket and is not sold in advance. It must be purchased in Cusco or at the entrance of the visited sites where this ticket is required.
Check our guide with all the information about the tourist ticket.
Is previous experience in riding quad bikes necessary?
No. Before the beginning of the tour your guide will give you instructions on how the machines work and time to practice and feel confident for the tour. Even so, in case you do not feel safe to drive, you can ride with your guide or companion.
Can children take this tour?
Yes, as long as they are accompanied by their parents and are over 17 years old to ride the quad bikes.
Does this tour include insurance?
No. The quad bikes are not insured and in case of accidents the traveler is solely responsible for paying for any damage to the equipment. The traveler is also solely responsible with any hospital expenses and any physical damage caused by accidents. By booking the tour the traveler agrees that they are solely responsible for their safety and the preservation of the equipment.
Flexible
Flexible cancellation/ change
- Cancel your tour 48 hours in advance and be reimbursed for the full amount
of the tour. If you cancel the tour after these 48 hours prior to your tour no
refund will be processed. - The policy to reschedule or to make any amendment allows the update to be
made no more than 3 days prior to the date of your tour and it is valid until. - The itinerary may be subject to changes due to unforeseen circumstances,
beyond the control of the operator, changes without prior notice.
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