Maras and Moray Biking Tour from Cusco

Cusco, Peru

1 day (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Cusco is surrounded by impressive Inca ruins, but most visitors only see Machu Picchu. This full-day bike tour from Cusco takes you to the heart of the Sacred Valley, stopping to explore the circular terraces of Moray, marvel at the Maras Salt Mines, visit local villages, and admire views along the Urubamba River. Tour includes lunch, hotel pickup, and bike rental.

Full-day Maras and Moray cycling tour from Cusco
Enjoy a scenic bike ride through the Sacred Valley of the Incas
Marvel at ancient Inca sites such as the circular terraces of Moray and the Maras Salt Mines
Get off-the-beaten-track with a local guide
Moderate level tour, suitable for cyclists with some experience
Great-value tour includes lunch, hotel pickup, and bike rental

What's Included

Briefing the evening before the trip in our office, explaining all tour details
Box-lunch
Professional bikes, gloves, helmet
Qualified English / Spanish guide
Private transportation Cusco – Chinchero – Cusco

Meals
Entrance ticket to Moray 70 soles
Entrance ticket to Maras 15 soles
Entrance ticket to Chinchero
Admission Fee - Sacred Valley of the Incas

PEN70.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Your tour begins with pickup from your Cusco hotel. Admire the views on the journey to the starting point for your bike tour. After meeting your guide and being paired with a suitable bike, set out on a thrilling mountain biking trek through the Andes.

Cycle around 7km (4.5 miles) along dirt roads and mountain trails, enjoying spectacular views over the valley, then arrive at the circular terraces of Moray. Hop off to explore the fascinating ruins, built by the Incas as an agricultural research station. Hear how the Incas used the terraces to experiment growing crops at different altitudes and take photos of the remarkable site, which resembles a grass-covered amphitheater.

Continue by bike, descending into Maras, an Andean village in the Sacred Valley, where you can refuel with a box lunch (included). In the afternoon, cycle to the Maras Salt Mines, or Salinas, another fascinating Inca site, featuring hand-built terraced ‘pools’ in which saltwater was evaporated in the sun, enabling them to harvest the salt.

The final part of your tour takes you along the Urubamba River to the traditional village of Urubamba, where your driver is waiting for you. Back in Cusco, your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel.

Sacred Valley

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
We recommend to bring: Sport clothing, sunblock, sunglasses, small backpack, extra cash
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Emily_S

This was an amazing experience and I’m so glad we booked it! Pick up at our hotel, boxed lunch and snacks provided, drop off at hotel. Our guides, Daniel and Jon were so knowledgeable and fun. The bike riding was strenuous but not impossible. The views are out of this world and it was such a nice way to connect with nature. Would highly recommend!

Reviews

4.6

based on 7 reviews

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Amazing views, awesome guides, so worth it.

Emily_S, Oct 2023

Great MTB fun in the Sacred Valley (early communication was missing)

Shawn_J, Sep 2023

Daniel was a wonderful guide. We enjoyed the ride and the sites—he was very knowledgeable about the sites along the way from Cusco to Chinchero to the Sacred Valley. We truly appreciated that he suggested we take the single track MTB route in Maras to Salineras. So much fun! Our only negative comment would be in the initial communication. We were not able to make it to the briefing the evening prior to the bike trip and had communicated that to the company very early in our booking. We were given no information about what time our morning pick up would happen—We were told by email that our guide would call us in at 7pm the evening prior. No calls—no email—no WhatsApp text! Without any calls and a sleepless night of wondering we thought we would have to abandon. We finally got a message at 8am. From that point we were excited and ready and it worked out in the end.

Peru Mtn Bike Trip (Moras and Moray)

sean_k, Jan 2022

This trip was awesome. Our guide Daniel was excellent - including his quick repair work when i got not one but two flat tires on my bike. This trip offers phenomenal views and excellent biking. Experience with mountain bikes is critical for challenging sections - that being said I'm sure Daniel will modify routes based on skill level. There is no vehicle traffic its all rural roads and trails. I was still acclimating to the elevation for this trip - it is at a very high elevation, so I'd recommend time to acclimate before taking the tour. That being said Daniel knew when breaks were needed to breath and rest ( I walked my bike up a couple of steep sections), be prepared to see rural life and animals is a part of Peru most visitors do not get to see (Wow - Great!!). Lunch is old town square is also cool.

Response from Host, Jan 2022

CONDE TRAVEL team; we feel very grateful for your preference with us in your adventure MARAS MORAY BIKING and especially your recommendations. Our guides are highly recommended and above all very professional, making your experience an unforgettable adventure.

This was one our highlights with our...

Greg_S, Jul 2016

This was one our highlights with our visit to Cusco . Our ride leader worked very hard looking after us . He was very informative. The ride was challenging enough.

We had a fantastic day on this tour...

Jay B, Jun 2016

We had a fantastic day on this tour. Our guide was awesome as were the other 3 guys we were biking with. The ride itself was a mix of gentle uphill, progressing to walking our bikes up to the top. From the top the thrills began as we descended into the town of Maras to our first stop for a nice boxed lunch. After lunch we continued onward to Las Salinas, which was amazing. Most of the downhill was quite manageable, only having to dismount in a few steep, technical sections. Overall our entire group had a blast. Truly one of our highlights while in Cusco. I would recommend this tour to anyone with previous mountain bike experience. Some downhill, technical ability would definitely be an asset.

Travelling through the countryside...

Kurt_H, Jun 2016

Travelling through the countryside on a bikeways quite enjoyable. Seeing moray and then Maras Saltmines. It just mixes up the way you the local sites instead of sitting on a bus. Guide was full of information. Only downside would be the bikes needed an upgrade.