Day 1: Cusco – Maras – Moray – Salineras.

To start this wonderful day mountain biking tour around Maras Moray and salt mines, we will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 am. and drive 45 minutes to arrive in Cruz Pata (it is a part of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu tour route) where we will start the bike tour.

We will pass by a local farm and small villages where the local people are doing their daily life, after 1 hour and a half of riding we will arrive at Moray, a unique archaeological site in the region.

It consists of enormous depressions or holes in the surface of the ground, where Incas built gigantic terraces to use as a center for agricultural experimentation.

What is surprising is that the average annual temperature is different between the top and bottom.

After visiting Moray we continue towards (DownHill) to the northwest of the village Maras and arrive at the famous “Salt Mines“.

The “salt mines” consist of about more than 4000 small pools with an average surface of 5 m², built on a slope of the mountain “Qaqawiñay”.

People fill or “water” the pools with saltwater emanating from a natural spring located at the top of the complex, then we continue to Urubamba, where we take a transport service to return to Cusco (6 p.m.).

The biking tour around Moray is one of the best options to acclimatize your body, it is highly recommended doing physical activities before traveling to Machu Picchu by train or for longer adventures such as the Inca Trail, Salkantay Trail or lares trek to Machu Picchu.

Included:

• Transportation Cusco – Cruz pata.
• Mountain Bike and equipment (Heltmet and gloves).
• Box lunch.
• Tour Guide.
• Transportation Urubamba – Cusco.

Not Included:

• Entrance Fee to Moray Moray S/ 70 (US$ 20.00) for foreign and S/ 40 (US$ 12) for peruvians (opcional), Salineras S/ 10.00 (US$ 3.00) general ticket.
• Water.

Important:

• Light shoes or snickers.
• Water or sports drinks.
• Waterproof raincoat for the rainy season.
• Long T-shirts.
• Short or Long Pants.
• Sun Block and hats for the sunny days.
• Sunglasses.
• Personal medical kit.
• A light backpack.
• Photographic Camera.
• Extra money.

TOUR IN SHARED SERVICE

This service in a GROUP TOUR means that you will do the tour with other people, This standard service has 6 to 12 participants, that doesn’t mean you have to get that quantity of people to do the tour, we have confirmed departures every day, so, If you are only one or two people do not worry, you can join some of our groups.

BEST PRICE PER PERSON: US$ 99.00

TOUR IN A PRIVATE SERVICE

This service is an exclusive way to carry out this activity, where the service is much more personalized, prices vary according to the number of people in your group, please consult info@inkatimetours.com or our Whatsapp +51 908 757 454 with Beto

STEP 1: SEND YOUR INFORMATION“

To book this Mountain biking tour, please complete the booking form DOWN HERE or send data of all the travelers to info@inkatimetours.com as full name, passport number, nationality, date of birth, or a copy of passports, indicating the exact date of travel; Our privacy policies are strict, INKA TIME will use this information exclusively to nominate the reservation tickets, we never share this information with third parties.

STEP 2: MAKE A DEPOSIT“

Choose the best way to pay and make a payment, for this tour the payment is in 100%; There are 03 ways to pay: Payments via “PayPal” and debit or credit card VISA, MASTER CARD, AMEX (these options have an 8% fee), also you can book then wire money by Western Union, any extra commissions or fees charged must be assumed by the customer; if you don’t pay in our website, and you decide to book and pay later when you send your information you have to specify the payment method you would like to use, then when we mail you back, we will send you information to make the payment.

STEP 3: TOUR CONFIRMATION

Upon receipt of all passenger(S) data and once we received information of your payment, we will send you your receipt (VOUCHER OF RESERVATION), at this moment your reservation will be guaranteed 100%. (this will be sent at most in the next 8 hours, considering our business hours GMT – 5).

1. What is the best time to do the Mountain biking tour maras moray?

The best time to do the Mountain biking tour maras moray, visiting Maras and  Moray, and the Salt Mines, is during the dry season in the region, which generally spans from May to November. During this time of the year, the trails are usually in better condition, and there is less chance of rain, making cycling easier and allowing for better appreciation of the Sacred Valley’s landscapes.

2. What is Moray and why is it unique in the region?

Moray is a unique archaeological site in the Sacred Valley region. It consists of enormous natural depressions in the ground that the Incas used to construct massive agricultural terraces. These terraces were used as an agricultural experimentation center due to the different temperatures found at various altitudes, allowing the Incas to cultivate a wide variety of crops in one place.

3. What can be observed in the famous “Salt Mines” during the cycling tour?

During the Mountain biking tour maras moray, participants have the opportunity to visit the famous “Salt Mines,” an impressive complex of about 4000 small pools built on a mountainside called “Qaqawiñay.” Here, visitors can observe how local people fill or “irrigate” the pools with salty water emanating from a natural spring located at the top of the complex, thus creating the famous salt mines.

4. What is the endpoint of the Mountain biking tour maras moray?

The endpoint of the cycling tour is Urubamba, from where participants take a transportation service back to Cusco, approximately by 6 p.m. This location provides a convenient connection back to the city after a day of exploration in the Sacred Valley.

5. What is the difficulty level of the cycling route?

The cycling route from Cruz Pata to Moray and Maras is generally considered moderate in difficulty, with some downhill sections. Although accessible to most people with basic physical fitness, it’s important to note that the terrain may be uneven in some parts, requiring some skill in handling the bike.

6. Is prior cycling experience required to participate in the tour?

Prior cycling experience is not required to participate in the tour, although having at least a basic level of skill to handle the bike on unpaved roads is recommended. Guides provide basic instructions and are available to assist participants if needed.

7. What happens if I am delayed and cannot do the tour?

Unfortunately, all tickets would be purchased, and the entire tour would be lost. Any change or cancellation of the tour incurs a penalty, although this rarely happens. However, if it were to occur, we assure you that we would do everything in our power to assist you. We recommend that you review our return/cancellation policies.