Salt Mines and Moray Mountain Biking Tour

Salt Mines and Moray Mountain Biking Tour

  • Inka Altitude 1 Day
  • Inka Altitude From US$ 95,00 per person
  • Inka Altitude Difficulty: Low
  • Inka Altitude Max. Altitude: 11,318 FT / 3,450 M
  • Inka Altitude 24.8 MILES / 40 KM

Explore with a Mountain Biking Tour of the highlands of the Sacred Valley. This full-day tour is perfect for those who would like to get out of the Cusco for a day, visit Moray’s impressive circular Inca terraces, and walk through the many crystallized salt mines of Maras that are nevertheless, after a long time, continuing use today.

Salt Mines and Moray Mountain Biking Tour
Salt Mines and Moray Mountain Biking Tour
Salt Mines and Moray Mountain Biking Tour
Salt Mines and Moray Mountain Biking Tour
Salt Mines and Moray Mountain Biking Tour

Highlights

Salt mines Maras

Salt mines Maras

Enjoy amazing sceneries of the salt mines in Maras and learn about the importance of pre-Inca's time.

Moray

Moray

Discover the ancient agricultural site of Moray and learn how the Incas used it.

Sacred Valley

Sacred Valley

Explore some of the most significant chronological sites of the Sacred Valley.

Embark on a captivating journey from Cusco to the picturesque village of Chinchero, located approximately 30 minutes away. This small town preserves the traditional Inca street layout and features several colonial-era buildings. From Chinchero, we commence our mountain biking adventure towards Lake Huaypo, passing through scenic Andean landscapes. Our route then leads us to the archaeological site of Moray, renowned for its concentric circular terraces believed to have served as agricultural laboratories during the Inca period. Continuing our exploration, we visit the colonial village of Maras and the adjacent salt mines, where we can observe the traditional salt extraction process that has been practiced since Inca times. We conclude our circuit with a scenic descent to the village of Urubamba, nestled at the base of the Sacred Valley along the Vilcanota River. Our journey ends with a return trip to Cusco, arriving around 5:00 PM.

This leisurely 35 km biking excursion, traversing gentle paths, promises an unforgettable experience amidst the rich cultural and natural beauty of the region.

  • English speaking guide for the archaeological sites.
  • Gloves, helmet, bike, box lunch, round trip transportation.

Not Included

  • Partial tourist ticket, which can be purchased at the first site for 70 Nuevos Soles (only cash)
  • Entrance ticket to the salt mine can be purchased on the site for 20 Nuevos Soles (only cash)
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