Maras Moray by ATV: Take the Wheel of the Sacred Valley
Maras Moray by ATV: Take the Wheel of the Sacred Valley
The handlebars vibrate under your grip, the engine answers every throttle, and the dirt road disappears between sand-colored hills. You're not a passenger here — you set the pace, you feel every bump on trails that have connected farming communities for centuries.
Executive Summary
- Duration: Half-day (4-5 hours) | Full-day extended Sacred Valley option available
- Difficulty: Moderate (no prior experience required; driver's license recommended)
- Max Altitude: 3,385 – 3,500 m / 11,105 – 11,483 ft
- Highlights: Self-driven all-terrain ATV · Rural trails through Andean communities · Maras Salt Pans · Moray's circular terraces · Dust, engine, and mountain
Detailed Itinerary
01
DAY
Overview
• 8:00 AM: Hotel pickup and transfer to the starting point in Maras.
• 9:00 AM: Safety and handling briefing. Gear up with helmet, goggles, and gloves. Practice round in a controlled area before hitting the trail.
• 9:45 AM: Guided convoy departure through rural trails, passing through communities like Maras and terraced farmland.
• 10:30 AM: Arrival at the Maras Salt Pans. Stop to explore on foot and photograph the pools.
• 11:30 AM: Route toward Moray on secondary roads overlooking the Urubamba Valley.
• 12:15 PM: Arrival at Moray. Walking tour of the circular terraces with the guide's explanation of their Inca agricultural function.
• 1:00 PM: Snack or lunch (depending on package).
• 2:00 PM: Return to Cusco.
PLAN YOUR ADVENTURE
Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
- Private round-trip transport from your hotel
- Single or double ATV (based on preference)
- Fuel and basic vehicle insurance
- Helmet, goggles, and gloves
- Certified ATV instructor-guide
- Entrance fees to Maras Salt Pans and Moray
- Snack or lunch (depending on package)
What's Not Included
- Tips (optional)
- International driver's license (not mandatory, but recommended)
- Travel insurance
Why Choose This Tour with AndeanDiscovery.pe?
Our ATVs get a mechanical check before every departure — a step many operators skip once a vehicle has racked up weeks of continuous use. Groups never exceed 10 vehicles per instructor, and the convoy moves at a controlled pace that prioritizes safety over raw speed. We also avoid the routes most congested with tourist vehicles, so your time at Moray and the salt pans still feels like discovery, not a waiting line.