Maras Moray Bike Tour

Full Day | From US$ 85.00 per person
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
Full Day
Altitude
2870 - 3762 m.a.s.l.
Route Type
Cross Country
Description

The route crosses two impressive places in the city of Cusco that can not be missed, the salt mines of Maras and the archaeological complex of Moray, continuing pedaling on your bike you will reach points that are not covered by the traditional tour, where we can capture stunning photos and bike ride.

What to Expect from the Maras Moray Tour?

  • We'll observe the Huaypo lagoon from a privileged viewpoint.
  • We'll visit the archaeological site of Moray, said to be an Inca laboratory.
  • We'll explore the Maras salt mines, also known as the Maras salt pans.
  • We'll bike 20 kilometers or more, depending on your preference.
  • We'll get a close look at the Maras salt.
  • We'll witness the potato and barley crops up close.
  • You'll have the opportunity to appreciate the handmade textiles in the houses of Chinchero.
  • You'll get to know the culture of the Maras community members.

MARAS MORAY BIKE TOUR Itinerary

MORAY MARAS TOUR BY BICYCLE

08:00 hrs

starts with the pick up from the hotel to go to the town of Chinchero, while traveling in the van our guide will provide important information about safety and precautions to be considered during the tour.

09:00 hrs

will be the starting point on bicycles from a place between traditional houses made of adobe, with beautiful views of the crops and mountains, we begin our journey by bicycle.

After riding for approximately 20 minutes, we will arrive at a viewpoint, where we will observe the Huaypo lagoon giving us beautiful views between areas of crops and the snow-capped mountains of Chicon and Pumahuanca.

Continuing with the route we will find a small town of Cruzpata, a community dedicated to agriculture and livestock, if time permits we will be able to taste the typical chica de jora and share a little culture.

12:00 hrs which is halfway through the bike tour, our vehicle will pick us up to take us to the community of Misminay located at the heights of Moray 3,380 meters above sea level. At this point we will taste an organic lunch made with love by the local people of the area, with products harvested from their own land, also there will be experiential tourism where the villagers will share their experiences such as plowing, grazing llamas, alpacas, allowing us to capture many photos.

Then the road will take us to a panoramic view of the archaeological complex of Moray, a place that was formerly used by the Incas for agricultural experimentation, our guide will provide relevant information of the area, we will take advantage of the panoramic view to take stunning photos for the memory.

We will continue with the route to the Salt Mines of Maras, a path where it gets amazing, going through a canyon where the mountains are the protagonists of the journey.

15:00 hrs we will arrive to Salineras, our guide will provide information about history and social impact at community level, product of salt extraction.

To finish the tour our van driver will pick us up to return to the city of Cusco culminating with the transfer to the hotel either in the Sacred Valley or the city of Cusco. 18:00 hrs.

NOTE: OPTIONALLY, WE CAN ORGANIZE AN EXPERIENTIAL EXPERIENCE IN THE MISMINAY COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS A TRADITIONAL LUNCH, PLEASE CONTACT OUR SALES CONSULTANT.

 

Difficulty
EASY
Duration
6H APROX.
Height
3385 M.S.M
Distance
30KM APROX.
Unevenness
250-891 M
Type of route
CROSS COUNTRY

What's Included?

Includes:
  • Transportation to and from lodging
  • Specialized cycling guide
  • Box lunch or snacks
  • Mountain Bikes
  • Safety equipment (Helmet - Gloves)
Recomendaciones:
  • Cámara y Mochila ligera
  • Ropa deportiva y Zapatillas
  • Casaca corta viento
  • Bloqueador y Lentes de sol
  • Botella de agua
  • Casaca de lluvia(en temporada de lluvia)
Not included:
  • Other services not mentioned
  • Tips
  • Extras

Maras Moray Bike Tour Prices Table

Type of Bicycle
Maras Moray Bike TourConfidential Rates
Price per person
2 pax
4 pax
8 pax
Trek Marlin 7 Front Suspension
US$ 115
US$ 95
US$ 75
SantaCruz Hightower Dual Suspension
US$ 125
US$ 105
US$ 85
EBIKE - SantaCruz Dual Suspension
US$ 165
US$ 145
US$ 125

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