Maras and Moray Quad Adventure from Cusco

Highlights

Leistungen

Ablauf

1. Starting point – Cusco (Plaza Regocijo) The adventure begins with pickup at Plaza Regocijo between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. From there, we will make a scenic journey to the Sacred Valley.

   1 Std.

2. Chinchero – Traditional Textile Center Along the way, we will stop in Chinchero, a traditional Andean village known for its rich culture. Here you will visit a local textile center, where skilled artisans will show you the ancient techniques of dyeing and weaving using natural materials. An excellent cultural introduction to the Andean lifestyle.

   30 Min.

3. Quad Base – Informative Talk and Practice Then we arrive at our quad base, where the guide will give a safety talk and teach you how to operate the vehicles. After a practice in an open field, we will start the tour. No previous experience in quad bikes is required.

   15 Min.

4. First Stop – Moray Archaeological Site The first destination is the fascinating site of Moray, an ancient Inca agricultural laboratory composed of circular terraces. Your guide will explain how the Incas used this space to experiment with crops at different altitudes and climates. Enjoy free time to explore and take photos in this unique landscape.

   2 Std.

5. Next Stop – Maras Salt Mines After returning to the base, we continue by vehicle to the Maras Salt Mines (Salineras). These impressive salt pools have been used for centuries by local families to extract salt by traditional methods. Your guide will explain the process and medicinal and culinary uses of pink salt. You will also enjoy a salt tasting with different local varieties.

   1 Std.

6. Return to Cusco After the visit, we returned to Cusco, arriving around 1:00 p.m., culminating a morning full of adventure, culture and unforgettable landscapes.

   1 Std.

Stornierung

Kostenlose Stornierung bis 24 Stunden vor Beginn, mit voller Rückerstattung.

Gut zu wissen

How it compares in Cusco

• Its from-price is 61% below the median of the 1358 tagesausflüge we list in Cusco.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Cusco

Cusco, die alte Inka-Hauptstadt hoch in den peruanischen Anden, verbindet gewaltige Steinmauern mit Kolonialkirchen und ist Tor nach Machu Picchu.

Die Plaza de Armas ist das Herz der Stadt, umrahmt von der Kathedrale und der Jesuitenkirche La Compañía. Inka-Mauerwerk ist im ganzen Zentrum erhalten, am berühmtesten im Qorikancha, dem Sonnentempel, auf dem die Spanier ein Kloster errichteten, und im zwölfeckigen Stein in der Straße Hatun Rumiyoc. San Blas, das Handwerkerviertel, steigt steil an, mit Werkstätten und Cafés.

Top-ranked sights in Cusco: Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo Ruins.

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