ATV ADVENTURE IN MARAS MORAY IN CUSCO
ATVs are all-terrain vehicles, so touring the Sacred Valley of the Incas will be a simple task. On this ATV tour, you will travel for almost an hour on board these vehicles. Before that, you will find all the services necessary to get to the town of Cruz Pata, where you will learn how to drive these vehicles.
At TheSacredValley.com, we care about all our clients in this regard, for this tour we offer pick-up from the hotel door to start the tour. Upon arrival at Cruz Pata, we can board the ATVs to get to Moray. This trip will be done in round trips. Once we leave the ATVs, we begin the trip towards the Maras Salt Mines. This time with the transportation that will take us back to Cusco.
The ATV Adventure tour through Maras and Moray in Cusco allows you to have everything you need for this activity. Thus, you will have the necessary equipment to carry out this adventure in complete safety. In addition, when visiting the destinations of Maras and Moray, a guide will accompany us at all times to provide information and resolve any questions during the tour.
During what time of year is it safest to take this tour?
Maras and Moray are destinations located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. In this sense, you can find two very different seasons to visit and take the ATV route. These seasons are divided into two very different seasons during the year. The first of them will be the rainy season and the second the dry season. The first begins in November and ends in March.
During the second season, you can find a much sunnier climate. This season starts from April and lasts until October. Many tourists choose to travel during this season because it allows for a smooth trip. During the dry season, many trips are made not only to the Sacred Valley but also to Machu Picchu. Therefore, the number of travelers you will encounter is quite large.
It is also important to note that during the rainy season, for some people it can be detrimental and even a problem to make the journey. The rains are very common, so if you plan to make the journey during this season, it is recommended that you first check the weather forecast for the day. On the other hand, you will just have to make the journey carefully, as it is likely that part of the route will be muddy. During the dry season, this problem or inconvenience will not occur.
Who can drive the ATVs for the Maras and Moray tour?
This ATV tour is quite safe to do. Children over 12 years old can do the ATV tour, of course with supervision and authorization from their parents. Likewise, older adults can also do the tour as long as they are willing to do so. We already mentioned that driving ATVs on this route is quite safe.
The ATV tour to Maras and Moray is also quite comfortable for everyone. The tour will start a few minutes before 8:00 in the morning from the hotel door in Cusco. That is, TheSacredValley.com team will be in charge of stopping by the hotels of all tourists in order to start the activities. You will not have to make any other trips or additional transfers to start the tour.
On the other hand, during the tour of the Circular Terraces of Moray and the Salt Mines of Maras, you will find an easy route. Both destinations are covered only by walking and do not require great physical effort. Likewise, you will have all the tickets to gain entry to these facilities.
Are there more alternatives to do in the Sacred Valley of the Incas?
Visits to the Sacred Valley of the Incas allow you to do various activities. In addition to the tourist activities, you can do some new ones, such as simply staying for a long period in the magnificent hotels of the Sacred Valley. Many people choose this vacation because of the incredible weather conditions that make it an ideal place to vacation or disconnect.
Likewise, you can visit some restaurants that are known worldwide. That is why you can also only have a brief tour of this beautiful place. On the other hand, and taking advantage of your arrival in Peru and Cusco, you can complement the ATV tour through Maras and Moray with different activities such as the Classic Sacred Valley or complement the trip with a visit to Machu Picchu. Likewise, at TheSacredValley.com, we offer some other services that can make your stay in Cusco, the Sacred Valley and even Machu Picchu easier.
- Acquire private transportation in Cusco or Sacred Valley.
- Advance hotel reservations.
- Option of guidance in languages other than Spanish or English.
- Option to make reservations at restaurants in the Sacred Valley.
- Complement the tour of the archaeological sites of the Sacred Valley.
- Add entrance to Machu Picchu and even a complete tour to Machu Picchu.
- Option to add new tours in Cusco.
What is the ATV tour to the Maras and Moray sites like?
The ATV tour that includes a visit to Maras and Moray is ideal for an adventure with friends or as a couple. This tour allows you to travel on all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) from a community in the Sacred Valley to the Circular Terraces of Moray. This small town will serve as a checkpoint, as all the vehicles and equipment necessary for a safe trip are located there.
Before starting the ATV trip, each of the travelers will be able to try and learn how to drive these vehicles. A short route is made so that everyone feels comfortable and safe to do the ATV route. The driving time is approximately 2 hours. This taking into account the outbound route and the return route. After that and in the modern transports of TheSacredValley.com, the trip to the Maras Salt Mines is made. After that, the return trip to Cusco begins. In the destinations of this tour we will find:
- What can we find in the Maras Salt Mines? – In the Maras Salt Mines we can find several attractions. The most notable are the presence of more than 1,000 wells arranged along the mountain. These wells were formed naturally and some were built by the inhabitants of the place. The water from the area filters into the wells and little by little the grains of salt are formed. The salt from this place has several properties that are ideal for health. That is why you can also find the sale of this product near the viewpoints.
- What will we see in the Circular Terraces of Moray? – The first destination visited on this tour is Moray. The circular terraces have the particular shape of amphitheaters. In this place you can find 3 similar constructions, but they differ in size. This area is explored with the guides who will show us the secrets of Moray, which are the perfectly made water conduits.
Are there any inconveniences or dangers during the ATV route to Moray?
This is one of the safest tours you can take in Cusco. The route is quite busy, so you may find a road that is constantly undergoing maintenance. Also, during the briefing on how to drive the off-road vehicles, if you don’t feel confident about taking the route, you can change vehicles and take the route with a friend. That is, one of your companions can take you, and the guide can also take you.
On the other hand, during the rainy season you may find that the road or path is muddy or has some problem. In this case, and thanks to the vehicles, you can do it completely normally. In this case, you will only need to have a waterproof poncho to complete the entire route. Likewise, at TheSacredValley.com we will provide you with a pick-up service from the door of your hotel.
The total route of the Maras and Moray route on ATVs allows you to complete the tour in just 6 hours. The tour starts at 8:00 in the morning and ends around 14:00. For this, you will have all the services to complete the tour without any problem. The entire route is simple, as long as you follow the guide’s instructions and the recommendations we leave you.
