The ATV tour begins with the pickup of our passengers from hotels in Cusco.

We’ll head to the main square of Maras, where the staff of Maras Adventure await with the ATVs and all the necessary equipment, such as gloves, helmets, etc. Here your specialized tour guide will provide you with all the necessary information on the proper use of the ATVs. You’ll also be informed about the route.

You’ll begin the journey in the direction of Moray, all the while being escorted by an experienced instructor through winding trails and climbing hills. In Moray, you’ll have enough time to visit the circular terraces that were built in enormous natural depressions or holes in the soil’s surface. Here, the Incas carried out research into agriculture in an attempt to acclimatize their seeds, which were brought from different parts of the Inca Empire. What is surprising is the difference in mean annual temperature between the top and bottom of the terraces, which is about 15 °C.

After this visit, there’ll be a brief stop at the main square, then you’ll head to the famous salt mines, better known as the Salineras. These are constituted of about 4000 small pools on the mountainside, which people fill with the salt water that flows from the mountain during the dry season. Irrigation has to be done every 3 days, so that when water evaporates, the salt contained within slowly solidifies. This is to obtain a salt production every 30 days.

You’ll then return to the starting point in the ATVs. Here, our transportation will be waiting to go back to Cusco city.

DAY 1:

Cusco hotel/hostel pick up

DAY 1:

Visit the Inca weaving centre in Chinchero

DAY 1:

Start quad bike tour

DAY 1:

Visit the circular terraces in Moray

DAY 1:

Visit the Salineras (salt pools)

DAY 1:

Return to the quad bike starting point

DAY 1:

Transport back to Cusco city

- Local guide with limited English
- Pre-departure briefing
- One ATV per passenger
- All the equipment
- Private transportation from Cusco to Maras to Cusco
- Cusco hotel/hostel pickup

- Tourist ticket (Salt Mines "Salineras de Mara" - 10 soles and Moray - 70 soles)
- Food
- Tips

- Backpack with personal items
- Rain jacket or poncho (December to April)
- Trekking shoes
- Water
- Hat or cap for sun protection
- Sunscreen
- Camera and spare batteries
- Sunglasses
- Extra money (soles) for tips or to buy some souvenirs

Cancellation or changes to this tour:

CHANGES: It is FREE to change the tour date before 6:00 pm (Lima time) 3 days before the tour begins.

NO SHOWS & CANCELLATIONS: If you cancel before 6:00 pm (Lima time) 3 days before the tour begins, a 10% administration fee will apply. After this time, there is a 100% no show or cancellation fee.

Please email bookings@findlocaltrips.com to cancel this tour or make any changes.

1. I can’t find my accommodation listed in the operator’s pick up locations as I’m making my booking. What should I select?

   This operator only offers pick-ups from the hotel and hostel accommodation listed. This list covers over 90% of the accommodation providers in the area. They do not provide pick-ups or drop-offs at private residences, Airbnbs, bus terminals etc. If you cannot find your hotel on the list, please select an alternative pick up location close by, and be ready for pick-up at the time shown on your booking confirmation.

2. Will I have problems with altitude sickness on this tour?

   Altitude sickness can catch many travellers a little bit off guard. Not everyone gets sick in high altitudes, and it is difficult to predict who is likely to be badly affected by it. For most people, it is nothing more than a headache and a dizzy sensation that diminishes over a short period of time, 1 to 2 days for most people. If you want to limit your chances of getting sick, there are a few things you can do. Firstly, do not fly directly into high altitude - proceed slowly, allowing your body time to acclimatise as you ascend gradually. However, for many that is not possible, so it’s important to drink lots of water, and to slow down! This sounds simple, but both of these things are very important. Your body is struggling because you don’t have enough oxygen, so avoiding any strenuous activity is a good idea. Chew some coca leaves - the native people of South America have been chewing coca for centuries, thanks to its ability to alleviate mild altitude sickness symptoms. Coca leaves can be bought in any supermarket, and even souvenir shops or street stalls. Take altitude sickness pills (Soroche): these are sold over the counter all over Peru and Bolivia, and are just a few dollars. If you are flying straight into altitude over 2500 metres without spending any time at an intermediate elevation, and you’re worried about getting sick, you can ask your doctor for more specific and stronger altitude sickness medication in advance. In the rare case that your symptoms are more severe than a headache and mild dizziness, you should descend in altitude and seek medical assistance.

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