GENERAL INFORMATION
Duration: 7 hours
Starting point: Cusco (Receye of your hotel).
Point of Arrival: Cusco (Historic Center of the City).
Travel style: Archaeological, Natural and Cultural.
Level of difficulty: Easy.
Size of Group: Between 4 and 10 Persons
Tour dates: Every day (We recommend from April to November for Season of Secs).
Time On Cuatrimos: Approximately 2 hours.
Altitudes of the Tour
• Salineras del Cusco: 3400 m.a.s.l. (Main Square)
• Archaeological site of Moray: 3600 m.a.s.l. (Maras and Moray)
TOUR DETAILS
Information
INTRODUCTION
The ATV Tour to Maras Salt Mines and Moray combines three activities in half a day: zip line over the Sacred Valley, ATV ride to the Moray archaeological site and a visit to the Maras Salt Mines.
The tour begins with private transport to the Raqchi area, where the 4-cable zip line takes place. The group then heads to the ATV base for a practical instruction session with the mechanic guide before setting off on the route. The ATV ride to Moray takes approximately one hour and forty minutes round trip, crossing the open grasslands of the Sacred Valley. At Moray, the group has time to explore the archaeological complex and photograph its concentric circular terraces. Back at the base, transport transfers the group to the Maras Salt Mines, where twenty minutes are available to walk through the active salt pond complex and take photographs.
No prior experience is required for any of the activities. The tour operates with professional guides and well-maintained ATVs.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TOUR:
- Explore the Sacred Valley by ATV and fly over its grasslands on a 4-cable zip line.
- Visit the Moray archaeological site and the Maras Salt Mines in a single half-day route.
- Led by an expert local guide with extensive knowledge of the area and the activities.
- Pickup included from all hotels in Cusco.
- Suitable for couples, groups of friends, families and travelers with no prior ATV experience.
- No technical experience or special physical preparation required.
Itinerary
DETAILED ITINERARY
Pickup from your hotel in Cusco at 7:00 am. The group travels 45 minutes by private transport north to the Raqchi area, where the zip line circuit is located.
The zip line has 4 cables anchored to the mountain, ranging from 300 to 600 meters in length. The activity lasts approximately one hour and thirty minutes and includes time for photographs and videos. The circuit is designed in progressive order of difficulty and sensation:
- Cable 1: the gentlest, designed to familiarize participants with the equipment and the activity.
- Cable 2: the fastest, with the highest speed sensation of the circuit.
- Cable 3: the longest, with room to attempt positions and movements during the flight.
- Cable 4: the best viewpoint, with panoramic views over the canyon, the Sacred Valley and the surrounding snowcapped peaks.
After the zip line, transport continues ten minutes to Cruzpata, the starting point of the ATV circuit. At Cruzpata, the guide provides full safety equipment: helmet, gloves, knee pads, elbow pads and vest. A safety briefing follows, covering ATV operation, riding technique and braking, followed by ten minutes of practice before setting off.
The ATV ride to the Moray archaeological site takes approximately 50 minutes, passing through local villages and open terrain with views of the Sacred Valley peaks. At Moray, the guide leads a visit to the archaeological complex, which served as an Inca agricultural laboratory and features a system of concentric circular terraces with no parallel in pre-Hispanic architecture. Time is available for photographs.
From Moray, the group rides 40 minutes by ATV to the Maras Salt Mines, a complex of more than 3,000 extraction pools that have operated continuously from the Inca period to the present day, managed by local families of the Sacred Valley. Time is available to walk through the complex and take photographs.
From the salt mines, the group returns by ATV 30 minutes to Cruzpata, where transport waits for the return to Cusco. Arrival at the Plaza de Armas is expected around 2:30 pm.
NOTES
- The schedules of the present itinerary are only referential, this can vary according to the physical condition of each person.
- Until a day before you call us or inform us via e-mail the name of your accommodation located in the City of Cusco, where we will pick you up on the day of the tour.
Included services
THIS TOUR INCLUDES
- Pickup from your hotel in Cusco on the day of the tour.
- Private one-way transport from Cusco to Cruzpata, the starting point of the ATV circuit.
- Tour guide throughout the entire route.
- Honda TRX 420 or TRX 250 ATV with fuel included.
- Full safety equipment for the ATV circuit: helmet, gloves, knee pads, elbow pads and vest.
- 4-cable zip line circuit in the Raqchi area.
- Zip line instructor guide.
- Zip line safety equipment: helmet, gloves and harness.
- Private return transport from Cruzpata to Cusco.
- First aid kit and emergency oxygen cylinder carried by the guide.
DO NOT INCLUDE:
- Ticket tickets to Moray and the Salineras de Maras.
- Food and drink.
What should you bring
LIST OF PERSONAL ITEMS TO TAKE TO THIS TOUR
Please check out this list and remember that everything is very important for the success of your trip.
Documents
- Passport.
- Voucher of the printed or virtual tour, issued by our company.
Essential
- Small backpack.
- Bottle of water and some snacks such as: cookies, sweets, chocolates, cereals, fruits, among others.
- Extra money, if you want to buy some memories of your visit.
Clothing and Calzado
- Casaca for the cold.
- Waterproof clothes: rain jacket and/or rain poncho.
- Hat to cover the sun.
- Hiking shoes or comfortable sneakers.
Pharmaceutical products
- Solar blocker.
- Lip cream.
Other articles
- Sunglasses.
- Walking sticks with rubber tip (optional).
We recommend a prior acclimation, at least get to our City 1 day before this hike, and good health in general …
* If you have any questions or queries about the items to be taken to the Tour, please contact WhatsApp: +51 984 525 006/+51 984 683 047 or write to us: info@incredibleperutours.com
Frequent questions
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Here you will find our Customers ‘ Frequently Asked Questions about this Tour. Before you ask any questions, we invite you to carefully read these questions and answers, as well as all our links on this Tour. This will help you to find out in a simple, quick and practical way.
1.DO YOU NEED PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE TO RIDE AN ATV?
No previous experience is needed. Before departure, your guide will give you a brief explanation on how to operate the ATV and the safety measures you must follow throughout the tour. The group pace adapts to all skill levels.
2. HOW WILL THE WEATHER BE ON THE ROUTE?
As in all the Andes the weather is very unpredictable, it is impossible to say exactly what kind of weather you will find during your Tour. No matter what month you travel to enjoy deL Rafting and the Aqualine, always be sure to carry with you a waterproof jacket or a good poncho for rain, or be ready with a sun-blocker in hand for a very hot day.
Despite this, it can also take into consideration our dry and rainy seasons.
During the dry season (from April to November) , the risers are cloudy and can be cold. As the morning hours pass the clouds clear and the sun rises, so it can do quite a lot of heat. Sun protection and a good hat to cover the sun are essential. However, keep in mind that sometimes there may be rain in June and sunshine in December.
During the rainy season (from December to March) , rainfall is very constant. However, don’t be surprised if this season is a few days sunny. February is the month with more rain so we don’t recommend you do this tour.
3. DO I NEED TO TAKE ADDITIONAL MONEY TO MY TOUR?
Yes, only if you want to buy some snack such as: cookies, dehydrated fruit, chocolates, candy or some additional drink like soda, beers or some energy drink, as it is possible to purchase these products in the small commercial premises of the area. Also if you want to buy some souvenir, craft or souvenirs of your trip you can buy it directly from the local artisans.
4. WILL I HAVE ACCESS TO HYGIENIC SERVICES ON THE ROUTE?
Yes, you will have the opportunity to access the Services. When you start and end the tour, also in the places you will visit there are these facilities.
5. WHAT TIME WILL WE RETURN TO CUSCO?
The time of the tour is scheduled for 2:30 pm. This return schedule is only referential as some unexpected delays affecting the arrival schedule can be presented as: traffic, some traveler could suffer some setback, bad condition of the road, among others; so it can be able to arrive later.
6. IF I ALREADY PAY MY TOUR AND DECIDE TO CANCEL, WILL I BE REIMBURSED (A)?
We understand that unexpected things happen that are beyond your control, so we have designed a refund plan in the case you want to Cancel your trip.
Only for 1 day tours, as is the case, the returns we will make, will be subject to the date of the trip cancellation you make, and will apply in relation to the date before the start of the Tour, according to the continuation:
| DATE OF CANCELLATION OF THE TOUR BY THE CLIENT | PERCENTAGE TO BE RETURNED BY OUR COMPANY |
| From 0 to 3 days before the Tour | 0% |
| 4 to 10 before the Tour | 25% |
| From 11 to more days before the Tour | 50% |
In addition to this, and in our desire to always seek the best for you, consider that If you wish to change the Date of your Excursion you can do it without any additional cost up to 2 days before the Tour .
7. IF I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS, CAN I CONTACT INCREDIBLE PERU TOURS?
If you have more questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can communicate with us when you want, we are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
We will be very pleased to see you (a), call us at Cell: +51 984 525 006/WhatsApp: +51 984 683 047 or email us at: info@incredibleperutours.com, or also see the Contact us link on this website.
8. HOW DO I RESERVE MY EXCURSION?
Booking this tour with us is safe, easy, and convenient. You can also pay for your excursion up to 1 day before the tour date.
To book, follow these 3 simple steps:
- Fill out the booking form: available at the Book Now link.
- Pay for the tour: we accept all major cards. You can use a credit or debit card from any bank: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, UnionPay, etc.
- Print your travel voucher: we will send it to you immediately after your payment is confirmed.
Other payment methods: if you prefer to pay by another method, such as PayPal, Western Union, bank deposit, bank transfer, or any other option, contact us and we will provide you with all the necessary details.
9. WHY SHOULD I BOOK MY TOUR WITH INCREDIBLE PERU TOURS?
There are very good reasons to reserve your Tour with Us, let’s look at some:
- Very good location of Our Travel Office that allows for better and better coordination between you and us and at any time. We are located in the Historic Center of the City of Cusco.
- Excursion organized by a Peruvian and Authorized Tourism Agency We are 100% local workers. We are very proud to be Peruvian and have the great opportunity to share our Culture with you, with over 15 years of experience organizing the best tours to the most incredible tourist destinations in our region. We have all our documentation updated and in order to comply with all the procedures and procedures before the Local Government, being thus a Travel Agency recognized as “Authorized Operator of the Region-2023”, this provides support and security. It also guarantees our seriousness and commitment to your satisfaction, which will be covered with a lot of responsibility and enormous pleasure.
- The Best Price for your trip and no hidden charges. Getting the best price is excellent and getting the best value is even better. We provide an All-Inclusive Service trip at an affordable price, offering you the best Deals. We save your search time with our Low Price Guarantee. How do we get this? … Simply because we are the Direct Tour Operator managing the costs of the business locally and employing local people who will develop their journey and without any intermediary.
- Travel with Experts: The best tourist guides, cooks and drivers of the region. Our Attention Staff, locally known as “The Steel Team” is highly trained to assist all kinds of groups, families, friends, couples and all those who love outdoor activities.
- Excellent meals-All included. You shouldn’t worry about food, because we included all the food throughout the Walk. Our chef will impress you with the quality of food prepared in a small tent and small kitchen. All the food is prepared with fresh ingredients, we don’t use canned or dehydrated food. In addition, there is the possibility to prepare vegetarian or special diets according to your needs without charge.
- Safe and guaranteed exits. We are the only Tour Operator that guarantees you all the departures, as we operate 100% of our Walks. Other agencies expect to have enough customers to start with an Excursion. Even if we only have one single traveler for a Travel Date, this trip will be operated by us with the prices listed on this website and no surcharge. Normally our groups are small and with an average of 4 to 8 people.
- We treat our travel staff in the best way and are committed to social projects in our region. We practiced a good deal primarily for our workers. That’s why we provide them with accommodation, transportation, uniforms and good food for all our staff. Cooks and porters have paid Health Insurance and all of them have reasonable wages according to the work they do. We are also committed to social program projects that sponsor benefits for children in local communities in Health and Education, which helps improve their living conditions.
- We practice Sustainable and Responsible Tourism. We are an environmentally friendly and environmentally friendly company and in the sustainable use of ecological resources must have a minimal impact on the part of the tourism. An important act is that our kitchen staff use detergents for biodegradable dishwashers. In addition, we are constantly participating in the Campañas de Cleaning del Camino Inca to Machu Picchu.
- Customized Service and Support. When you do a query, we will always answer you. We are here to help provide personalized care and support. Call or email our contact center from anywhere and anytime.
Availability and prices
IMPORTANT:
- We recommend you book your Tour as soon as possible to avoid missing this great experience.
- Yes, there is no longer availability for the Date of your Tour, you can look for other similar excursions.
- If you are interested in making this route and want to book, or wish to have more information, contact us: Cell: +51 984525 006/WhatsApp: +51 984 683 047 or write to us: info@incredibleperutours.com
PRICES
We are committed to providing safety and quality service at the best price. All our prices are final, with no hidden fees or undisclosed charges at the time of booking.
PRIVATE SERVICE:
Travelling with other people in the same group (Maximum of 18 travellers).
| By person: | USD $75 |
A CONSIDERATION:
- Prices are expressed in US dollars (USD $)
- Our passion is group travel, so if you are travelling with friends or family please contact us to offer you our promotions.
- Our company also has promotions and discounts for student groups. Please contact us to receive our offers.
- For your comfort and comfort our tours have no charge or hidden expense.
- If you are interested in making this route and want to book, or want to have more information, contact us:
- Cell phone: +51 984 525 006
- WhatsApp: +51 984 683 047
- E-mail: info@incredibleperutours.com
