Biking Maras and Moray: A Cycling Adventure in the Sacred Valley

Biking Maras and Moray: A Cycling Adventure in the Sacred Valley

Moray and Maras are two of the Sacred Valley’s most popular destinations, renowned for their unique landscapes and historical significance. Cycling between them is a popular activity among adventurous travelers — combining adrenaline-filled descents with breathtaking Andean scenery.

Maras is a small village famous for its salt mines — thousands of salt pools used since the Inca era to extract salt from a natural spring. Moray is a nearby archaeological site with a series of concentric circular terraces believed to have been an Inca agricultural laboratory.

Day Tour Itinerary: Maras Moray by Bicycle

• 8:00 a.m.: Hotel pick-up in Cusco and drive toward Chinchero. The guide provides safety information en route.
• 9:00 a.m.: Begin cycling from a scenic starting point among traditional adobe houses, with beautiful views of crops and mountains.
• ~20 minutes in: Reach a viewpoint over Huaypo Lagoon with stunning views of the Chicón and Pumahuanca snow-capped peaks.
• Cruzpata village: A farming and herding community — if time permits, sample local chicha de jora (corn beer) and share in local culture.
• 12:00 p.m.: Vehicle transfer to the community of Misminay (3,380 m) near Moray. Enjoy an organic lunch lovingly prepared by local residents using produce from their own land. Experiential tourism activities: plowing, llama and alpaca herding, and photography.
• After lunch: Panoramic view of the Moray archaeological complex. Guide provides historical context.
• Continue cycling toward the Maras Salt Mines along a breathtaking canyon trail.
• 3:00 p.m.: Arrive at Salineras. Guide covers the history and community impact of salt extraction.
• 6:00 p.m.: Van transfer back to your hotel in the Sacred Valley or Cusco.

What Is Included

• Transport from and to your accommodation
• Specialist cycling guide
• Box lunch or snacks
• Mountain bikes
• Safety equipment (helmet and gloves)

Not Included

• Other services not mentioned | Tips | Extras