Peru · Scooty & Bike

Full-Day Bike Tour to Moray and Maras from Cusco

1 Day Round trip from Cusco Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Ride through high Andean landscapes with views of mountains, valleys, and glaciers
  • 02 Explore the unique Inca terraces of the Moray Archaeological Complex
  • 03 Visit the famous Maras Salt Mines with more than 3,000 salt pits
  • 04 Enjoy a 35 km biking route ideal for adventure and photography lovers

Sign up for an adventurous bike tour from Cusco to explore the unique terraces of the Moray Archaeological Complex in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Ride through mountain views, crop fields, and high Andean landscapes as you make your way toward Maras. Visit the famous salt mines of Maras to learn how salt is produced here, and enjoy a day that is ideal for both adventure lovers and photography enthusiasts before returning to Cusco.

Following the tour, you will continue with a quick descent to reach the Salt Mines of Maras, a wonderful place with more than 3,000 salt pits, where we will also have a guided tour.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Cusco, Moray, Maras
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Bike from Cruz Pata to Moray and Maras

  • Early in the morning, our transport will pick you up from your hotel at 8 am and transfer you from Cusco to the community of Cruz Pata.
  • From here, we will start our incredible Maras Moray Bike Tour, passing by Huaypo Lagoon until arriving at the archaeological center of Moray. Once there, we will have a guided tour through the Inca terraces.
  • Then, we will take a quick descent to the town center of Maras, where we will have the opportunity to rest and eat our box lunch. Following the tour, you will continue with a quick descent to reach the Salt Mines of Maras, a wonderful place with more than 3,000 salt pits, where we will also have a guided tour.
  • Afterwards, you will take our private transport back to the Imperial City of Cusco.
  • The biking tour ends in the city center, at the main square of Cusco, or, if it is a private service, at your respective hotel.

Note: The trip covers an approximate distance of 35 km and can be done in approximately 6 to 7 hours, with impressive views of glaciers, valleys, and high Andean landscapes. This tour is ideal not only for lovers of adventure but also for lovers of photography.

Moray Archaeological Complex, Salt Mines of Maras, Huaypo Lagoon, high Andean landscapes

Where this trip takes you

Moray Archaeological Complex, Salt Mines of Maras, Huaypo Lagoon, high Andean landscapes

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cusco 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional guides (Spanish or English)
  • Tourist transport with a professional driver
  • Scott and Mosso bikes with front suspension
  • Safety helmet and gloves
  • Box lunch
  • First aid kit and toolbox for safety
  • Toolbox

What's Not Included

  • Entrance tickets (they can be bought at the entrance of the places to visit)
  • Boleto Turistico: Parcial (S/.70.00, only for Moray and the Sacred Valley, valid for 2 days) or General (S/.130.00, also useful for the Cusco City Tour and Sacred Valley tour, valid for 10 days)
  • Maras Salt Mines: S/.10.00
  • Services not mentioned
  • Water and snacks
  • Tips

What to bring

  • Tourist ticket (not included in the price; you can buy it at the main door of the archaeological centres), and emergency money
  • Current passport or identity document
  • Small backpack (water bottle, snacks, and more)
  • Extra cash (Soles) to buy souvenirs (optional)
  • Hat or cap for the sun and sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable sneakers for the visit
  • Light and warm clothes
  • Waterproof jacket or rain poncho if your visit is between October and March
  • Camera and extra batteries

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cusco, Peru
Tour start
Cusco, Peru
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Cusco.

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