These areas are located in the sacred valley and the best way to reach them is by mountain bike which take you off the beaten track. Maras is an Andean village characterized by its salt mines, that date back to Pre-Inca times, and its great views of snow capes. About 7km away the amazing circular terraces of Moray are located, an Inca agricultural research station designed for experimenting with crops at different altitudes.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation Cusco – Chinchero – Cusco
✔ Professional bikes, gloves, helmet
✔ Qualified English / Spanish guide
✔ Box-lunch
✔ Briefing the evening before the trip in our office, explaining all tour details
✖ Meals
✖ Entrance ticket to Moray 70 soles
✖ Entrance ticket to Maras 15 soles
✖ Entrance ticket to Chinchero
Pickup Locations
1. Inka Club Hostel
2. Mosoq Killa
3. Hotel Warani
4. San Agustin Plaza
5. San Agustin International Hotel
6. Casa Hanna Colonial
7. Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza
8. Atoq San Blas Hotel
9. Mister Inkas Hotels Inn
10. Hotel Arqueologo - Casa Peralta - Exclusive Selection
11. Tecte Guest House
12. Hotel Marqueses
13. Andean Wings Boutique Hotel
14. Hostal Inka San Blas
15. Hotel Taypikala Cusco
16. Qorikoyllur Hostal
17. Tupac Yupanqui Hotel
18. Imperial Golden House
19. Hotel Royal Qosqo
20. Jw Marriott El Convento Cusco
Itinerary
1
Sacred Valley of the Incas
Departure will be at 8:30. You will be transferred to Maras, arriving at the sector of Cruz Pata. At this point we will start biking along with a professional guide.
We will go through the Andes, observing the experimental terraces of Moray that are considered as an Inca prototype of a greenhouse or experimental biological station. Then we will continue descending towards Maras (small village), where we will stop to have lunch. From this point we will have a great view of the Sacred Valley and the Andean chain.
Later we will cross the ancient mines of salt “Salineras” and will continue descending until reaching the Urubamba river at the sector of Pichingoto. From here we head towards the town of Urubamba where our private bus will be waiting for us and then the group will be transferred to Cusco where we will arrive around 6:00pm.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• We recommend to bring: Sport clothing, sunblock, sunglasses, small backpack, extra cash
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
