ATVs Maras Moray - Group Service

ATVs Maras Moray Tour Itinerary:

07:00: Pick up from lodging - Cruzpata - Moray - Maras Salt Mines

This exciting tour starts at 7:00 AM, when a professional guide picks you up from your accommodation in a shared vehicle heading to the village of Cruzpata. The journey takes approximately 50 minutes, during which you can enjoy the scenic beauty and architecture of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Once we arrive, you will receive instructions for the ATV tour, with a special focus on practicing some maneuvers and the proper use of safety equipment.

It's time to experience an extreme adventure on four wheels towards Moray, an archaeological site that showcases the visionary Inca agro-technology in an ingenious system of circular terraces, where Andean crops were diversified in terraces that reflect the genetic evolution of their harvests. Here, the guide will make a unique stop at the top of the terraces for about 20 minutes, allowing you to observe them from a panoramic view and take the best photos. Once we have visited this attraction, we will return to the Cruzpata base on ATVs. The ATV ride will take approximately 2 hours round trip.

The route to Maras Salt Mines continues in private vehicles, to prevent road risks on the route. In the Salineras de Maras you know the artisanal exploitation of pink salt, in more than 3,000 pools dug on a mountain (3,380 masl / 11,080 ft) using the same artisanal method used by the Incas.

12:00 – 13:00: Return to Cusco

After knowing part of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, it is time to return to Cusco, arriving at approximately 1:00 p.m. at Regocijo Square.

In short, the best gift you can give your life is to fill it with adventures discovering new destinations. Great that it's on ATVs! With the company, guide and experience of a Guru Explorer.

Note: This tour is available in the morning shift (7 AM) and in the afternoon shift (1 PM). For the afternoon shift, it does not include pickup from your accommodation, and the departure is from Plaza Regocijo.

Price of the Maras Moray Adventure in ATVs includes: 

• Departure from the lodging in the historic center of Cusco. The streets of the city are narrow, an aspect that limits vehicular access to certain places; in this case the guide will suggest a nearby point to pass looking for you and enjoy the tour.
• Return to Plaza "Regocijo" (One block away from the Plaza de Armas in Cusco) (Historic Center of the city).
• Professional guide in English, Spanish (other languages are available on private tours).
• ATV and equipment (helmets and gloves) for the round trip to Moray.

Price of the Maras Moray Adventure in ATVs excludes:

• Transfer from hotels outside the city of Cusco (in private tours, ask for extra costs to pick up from the Sacred Valley or other places).
• Travel insurance for the passenger.
• Insurance for the ATV.
• Tips for the guide.
• Beverages.
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner or other food not specified in the itinerary.
• Partial Tourist Ticket: See information below.
• Entrance ticket to Salineras: adults and students: S / 20.00.

Tourist Ticket:

• The Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC) allows entry to different attractions. It can be purchased at the entrance of each tourist destination we visit (consider that they only accept payment in cash and in local currency).
• For this tour, you will need the Circuit III - Partial Tourist Ticket, which covers the attractions of Pisac, Chinchero, Moray and Ollantaytambo.
• Prices:
  • Partial Tourist Ticket - Foreigners S /. 70.00
  • Partial Tourist Ticket - Peruvians S /. 40.00

See more information about the Tourist Ticket in this Article.

What to bring to the Maras Moray Adventure?

• Comfortable and optimal footwear for walks, warm jacket, caps or hat, gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen, bottles of water, clothing or rain poncho (especially between November - April).
• Passport or DNI.
• Travel insurance.
• Cash (Local currency / Soles (S/.) In Peru, there is usually a fee to use public restrooms. We recommend bringing coins or cash for these situations. 

What considerations you should have when taking the Maras Moray Adventure:

What does it mean that the tour is shared?

• It means that you can share the tour with a group of tourists of different nationalities and ages, both from Guru Explorers and from different operators. It is an excellent opportunity to connect with travelers from different parts of the world! Remember that this type of tour is operated by Guru Explorers or our strategic partners who respond to our same standards. If you prefer a tour where you do not share with other people, please ask us for the Private Tour option.
• One day before the shared tour, you will be assigned a pickup time range and an approximate return time. It's important to be punctual to avoid delaying others. The duration of the tour may vary depending on the group's pace and traffic, so the return time is only approximate. Please remember that neither traffic nor the pace of tourists is the responsibility of Guru Explorers.

Other considerations

• Seating arrangement on the transport: It is random, based on the order of arrival and pickup
• Responsibility of the ATV User: The tourist using the ATV will be responsible for covering the costs of any damage it may incur as a result of improper use.
• Access Limitations: Due to some streets having restricted access for tourist vehicles because they are narrow or congested, a nearby pickup point may be suggested.
• Tickets: You can include the tickets to the attractions - as an additional - in the process of contracting the Tour, or purchase it on your own directly at the place with payment in cash (prices of entrance tickets may vary without prior notice).
• Age restrictions: Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
• Itinerary Variations: The trip itinerary may vary due to environmental or climatic reasons beyond our control. We will notify you in advance of any changes. At Guru Explorers, we value your time and strive to adhere to established schedules, although they may be affected by circumstances beyond our control (natural disasters, field conditions, and other demonstrable reasons). We will do our best to offer efficient options and solutions for your enjoyment.

Cancellation Policies:

• Within 3 days or less in advance, there will be no refund.
• Between 4 and 7 days of notification, 70% is refunded.
• More than 7 days, 90% is refunded.

Date changes:

• Rates applied for change of date in group tours:
• There will be no extra charge if you notify more than 5 days in advance.
• If notified between 3 and 5 days in advance, an additional charge of 20% will apply.
• If you notify within 2 days or less in advance, it will not be possible to make the change and it will not be subject to a refund.
• Subject to availability.
• There will be no refund in case of delayed flights, train delays, bad weather or other external factors.

The experience that makes you live the beauty of this mountain of colors is inexplicable, it is really a personal encounter between you and nature. We want to be part of that experience that you will live in the Maras Moray Sacred Valley Tour in ATVs. If you are still wondering why choose us? We would like you to read 7 outstanding characteristics of our service:

QUALITY: 

When you go to a teacher, it is because you want to answer all the questions. In a matter of travel, money, time and enjoyment, you have to choose the best options available and that is what “Guru Explorers” is all about, giving you the perfect balance for the adventure you DESERVE.

EXPERIENCE: 

To become “Guru Explorers”, we are still world travelers, but experts in Cusco, Lima, and the most important destinations in Peru. We lived bad and good experiences, valuing that the main difference lies in the details, so we know what elements are essential for your trip. We are travelers and we strive to enhance your experience! 

TRANSPARENCY: 

We are here to provide you with the best and most accurate information and description of our tours. We are not supporters of hidden costs, that is why we provide the necessary information so you can choose the inclusions or upgrades you are looking for.

SECURITY: 

You entrust us with your time, your money and your expectations and that is why we fine-tune every detail to guarantee the trip you dream of.

FLEXIBILITY: 

Although we have pre-established packages; they can be adapted to your needs and to make plans that are suited to you, so that you can visit any place in Peru, with the expertise of “Guru Explorers”. We adapt trips for special occasions such as your corporate trips, honeymoon, birthday, social, cultural or sports event during your visit to Peru, offering you complete advice to achieve and exceed your expectations.

PASSION: 

Before being tour guides, we are travelers, explorers, adventurers; That makes us passionate about creating the best experiences in the time you invest for yourself and those you love.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: 

We promote Responsible and Sustainable Tourism, not affecting the traveler, nor exploiting the communities that receive it or their environment. We create more human and respectful experiences of Heritage.

Do you want a different trip to Maras Moray? We won't keep you waiting!

Do I need to have experience driving ATVs or a vehicle?

No, it is not necessary. You will have a little training before starting the tour, the ATVs are easy to use. Passengers are asked to be prudent, especially not to make risky maneuvers.

What is the best season to ride ATVs in Maras Moray?

Ideally in the dry season that goes between April and October. During the months of November to March, it is the rainy season and there may be a more unstable climate.

How long do I drive the ATV on the Tour to Maras Moray?

The duration of the tour is half a day, however, the ATV is driven for approximately two and a half hours. The rest of the time, the attractions will be visited with the guidance of Guru Explorers.