BOOK ONLINE
Tierras Vivas
A Whole World of Experience
+51 984 004 472

Moray & Salt Mines Mountain Biking


BOOK ONLINE
Moray & Salt Mines Mountain Biking

The Maras, Moray and Salt Mines is the most famous mountain biking tour in Cusco, very popular for all local cross country bikers which is a mix of impresive landscapes of white mountains, andean towns, Inca ruins, salt mines and moderate mountain biking adventure. 4 to 5 hours mt biking approximatelly. (36 Km approx).

Pick-up from your hotel at 08:50 am then 1 hour private van drive following northeast direction from Cusco to “Chancadora” located before Chincheros town. From this point we start our mountain biking adventure. 1 hour of warming up ride in a flat dirty single road with spectacular views of crops of potatoes, barley, impressive andean landscapes and views, snow capped peaks around, small lakes and local friendly people, you will have another perspective of views of the sacred valley, then we reach to Cruzpata. From here we continue 1 hour riding of gradual riding up to Maras town. Another hour of moderate up and flat dirty road and country cross biking till the ruins of Moray, time to visit this impressive Inca experimental agricultural terraces mainly used as a farming laboratory in Inka´s time, then we return down hill for 50 minutes to Maras town. Finally we ride for 20 minutes downhill to Salineras (the salt mines) after visiting and pictures we descend for 30 minutes to Pichingoto then cross a small bridge to end our trip at Urubamba where our transport is waiting for us to return back to Cusco or take you to your hotel in Urubamba. A pack lunch is provided here.

Quick Itinerary

08:30 We pick you up from Hotel

09:00 Transfer to Chancadora (Head trail) - Chinchero

10:30 Starting the mountain biking from Chinchero to Moray

11:40 Guided tour of Moray

12:00 Continue by bike to Maras small town

13:30 Guided tour of the Maras Colonial town

13:40 Box Lunch on Maras

14:00 Downhill to Salt Mines

14:30 Salt Mines guided tour

15:00 Downhill to Pinchingoto

15:40 Continue the mountain biking to Urubamba

16:20 Take the tourist bus to Cusco

18:00 Cusco 

 

Highlights of the Moray & Salt Mines Mountain Biking

  • Discover the history of the Incas
  • Guided tour of Moray, Maras and Salineras
  • Enjoy the best landscapes of the Sacred Valley of the Incas
  • Taste the roasted corn with salt

Departure Point: Cusco - We pick you up from your hotel.

Departure Time: 09:00

Briefing Point: Our guide will visit your hotel 2 or 1 day before the trek

Briefing Time: Between 17:00 - 18:00

Return Point: Cusco - Near to the main square 

Service Level: Comfortable tourist-class tourist transport and professional guide English or Spanish.

Physical Rating: 3 - Demanding -

Age requirement: 2+ / All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Maras & Salt Mines Tour Operator: Tierras Vivas Travel

Crew: A Tierras Vivas Representative in Cusco and a profesional Tour Guide on the Moray & Salt Mines in Cusco.

Transportation: Tourist bus.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE:

BOLETO TURISTICO GENERAL - TOURIST TICKET
This ticket is not included on the tour, you must purchase a tourist ticket. A full tourist ticket costs S/130 (U$ 41)or S/70 (U$22) for students with a valid ISIC card. The full tourist ticket is valid for 10 days and allows entry to the Inca sites such as Sacsayhuam, Quenqo, Pukapukara, Tambomachay (City Tour), 4 museums in Cusco, Inca Pachacutec monument's, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, Moray (Sacred Valley of the Incas) and  the Centro Qosqo (It's a theater where you can appreciate the tipical dance of the Cusco - 125 dances) This is a better option if you plan on also combining the City Tour, Sacred Valley and visit and explore the Cusco city.

 

BOLETO TURISTICO PARCIAL - TOURIST TICKET

This ticket is a partial tourist ticket, the price for this ticket is S/70 and it is valid for 1 day. Only you can visit City tour, Sacred Valley or Moray with this ticket. Not included the Cusco museums, Pachacuted Monument and the Centro Qosqo (It's a teatre where you can appreciate the tipical dance of the Cusco)

 

Please Note: In this general tourist tickets. Not Include Entrence to Qoricancha or the Cathedral of the Cusco. Entrance To Qoricancha Is S/15 Or S/10 for student. Entrance to The Cathedral is S/25 Or S/12.50 for Student.

 

BOOK ONLINE

What is included in the tour?
Pic03

  • Pre-trek briefing (Our guide will visit your hotel a day before the trek for your briefing);
  • Entrance fee to Salt mine (Salineras)
  • Professional bilingual Tour Guide,
  • Biking equipment (Helmet, gloves and Mountain bike)
  • Professional bikes w/ front suspensión
  • Box Lunch on Maras, fruit,water.(w/vegetarian option by request)
  • Tourist transportation,

Not Included:
Pic03

  • Boleto turistico (tourist ticket),
  • Water (You can buy during the biking mountain)
  • Meals not details
  • Tips to local staff.

ATV Tours Cusco
Pic03

ATV Tours Cusco

Join us in this unique half-day adventure! We will visit the experimental terraces of Moray and the salt mines of Maras on a tour full of natural beauty, culture and much emotion in our ATVs. In addition during our ATV Tours in Cusco, we can observe the magnificent Snows of Veronica and Chicón.

Peru - Adventure Holidays
Pic03

Trekking, Canoeing, Kayaking, Mountain biking, Surfing, Snow sports, Rock climbing, Paragliding and hang gliding, Windsurfing, Katesurfing, or Deep sea fishing, Sport fishing in rivers or lakes. These are just some of the options for adventure and outdoor sports that can be practiced in one of the most beautiful natural settings on the planet.

In addition, Peru has the privilege of extraordinary geographical changes that can go from the driest deserts in the world, on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, ascend to the heights of the Andes and soon be in the exuberant Amazon rainforest, many of these scenarios are located at short distances from each other. Peru - Adventure Holidays

BOOK ONLINE
GALERIAS
RESERVACION
BOOK ONLINE
Days 1
From
per person
$ 115.00
Code PMMSMB
Activity level
Activity level
Request information


responsible people foundation

The Responsible People foundation is registered under the Peruvian Non-Profit Organization Act. With an annual contribution from Tierras Vivas, we support our operating costs as well as a significant portion of project development costs.
responsiblepeople.org

Travel New Posts

inca-trail-permits-new-regulations-2020

Inca Trail Permits 2023

24 March 2023
Check the Inca Trail permits for 2023, month per month. It is running out! remember there are only 500 spots available every day. May and June are high

+ More information +

inca-trail-availability

Official Inca Trail Availability 2023

24 March 2023
Check the Inca Trail in real-time availability for 2023 and reserve in advance. There is limited availability for the Machu Picchu hike. Official site

+ More information +

kuelap-fortress-chachapoyas-peru

The Kuelap Fortress, the hidden gem of Peru

24 March 2023
The archaeological complex of Kuélap, is an architectural jewel built by the inhabitants of ancient Peru and stands out for the perfection of its finishes.

+ More information +

SIMILAR OPTIONS