Maras & Moray
The classic. Ride to the concentric terraces of Moray, then down the dirt road to the 3,000 salt pans of Maras, in use since Inca times.
- Riding
- ~2 h total
- Sites
- Moray · Maras salt mines
- Fees
- Paid at the gates
Half-day quad bike tour · Cusco → Chinchero plateau → Moray → Maras
Ride a quad to the Moray terraces and the salt mines of Maras.
A half-day group tour from Cusco, every morning and afternoon. You drive your own quad across the Chinchero plateau with the snow peaks of the Urubamba range ahead, stop at the circular terraces of Moray and finish at the salt pans of Maras. Pickup, guide and gear included.
~6 hDoor to door
2 departures08:30 and 13:30
1 or 2Riders per quad
18+To drive · kids as passengers
Licensed operatorGERCETUR Cusco N° 221-2024 · RUC 20600007204
Daily departuresMorning and afternoon, all year
Small groupsMax. 10 quads per guide
Cusco officeAv. Tullumayo 111-B, Wanchaq
Three routes, same base, same price logic
All quad rides start from our base near Cruzpata on the Chinchero plateau, 3,700 m, about 50 minutes from Cusco. Pick the route by what you want to see: the archaeological classic, a lagoon with the mountains mirrored in it, or a quieter loop away from the tour buses.
Huaypo lagoon & Maras
Ride first to Huaypo, a lagoon at 3,500 m with Chicón and Verónica reflected on calm mornings, then across the plateau to the salt mines.
- Riding
- ~2 h 15 total
- Sites
- Huaypo · Maras salt mines
- Fees
- Salt mines only
Moray & Piuray lagoon
Moray without the salt-mine crowd, then a loop to Piuray, the lagoon that supplies Cusco’s water, on tracks almost no tour bus reaches.
- Riding
- ~2 h total
- Sites
- Moray · Piuray
- Fees
- Moray only
The afternoon, step by step
Times below are for the afternoon departure on the Maras & Moray route. The morning departure follows the same sequence from 08:30 and is back in Cusco around 14:30.
Pickup in Cusco
Shared minivan from hotels in the historic centre; other neighbourhoods are picked up on the way out. About 50 minutes to the plateau.
Base near Cruzpata: gear and practice
Helmet, gloves and a dust mask. The guide explains the automatic quad and you do a practice circuit before leaving the base.
Ride to Moray
Farm tracks across the plateau, 30 minutes, with the Urubamba range on the horizon. About 40 minutes at the terraces with the guide.
Ride to the Maras salt mines
Down the Maras road, 35 minutes. Walk along the salt pans, buy pink salt from the families who work them, and photograph the terraces in the late-afternoon light.
Return ride and drive back
A short ride back to the base, then the minivan to Cusco.
Drop-off in Cusco
Back at your hotel or at Plaza Regocijo, as you prefer.
- Total duration~6 hours
- Riding time~2 hours
- Base altitude3,700 m (Cruzpata)
- TerrainDirt tracks, gentle slopes
- QuadsAutomatic 200 cc, 1 or 2 riders
- Group sizeUp to 10 quads per guide
- DifficultyEasy — no experience needed
- LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
What is included
- Round-trip transport from Cusco in a shared minivan
- Bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
- Automatic quad bike, fuel included
- Helmet, gloves and dust mask
- Practice circuit before the ride
- First-aid kit
Not included
- Maras salt mines fee, paid at the gate in soles
- Moray entrance (Cusco Tourist Ticket or partial ticket)
- Meals and drinks
- Tips for guide and driver
- Travel insurance
Bring with you
Sunglasses, sunscreen, a windbreaker, closed shoes, water, your passport and cash in soles for the entrance fees and the salt shop.
Prices per person
Group tour, so the price is per person and does not depend on how many of you travel. It changes with the route and with whether you ride alone or share the quad. Prices in US dollars, updated November 2026.
| Route | 1 rider per quad | 2 per quad (each) | Passenger under 18 |
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Entrance fees are not included and are paid on site. Pickup from the Sacred Valley (Urubamba, Ollantaytambo) is possible for private groups — ask on WhatsApp.
Why a quad instead of the bus tour
You see the plateau, not a window
The classic Sacred Valley tour drives past the Chinchero plateau. On the quad you cross it, on tracks between quinoa and potato fields.
Half a day is enough
Back in Cusco for lunch or dinner. It fits the day before Machu Picchu or the afternoon after you arrive.
Zero experience needed
Automatic quads, a practice circuit and a guide riding ahead. Most of our riders have never driven one before.
Licensed and local
Operated directly by Enjoy Peru Holidays from our office in Cusco. You book with the operator, not a reseller.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a driving licence?
No. The quads ride on farm tracks and the Maras–Moray dirt road, not on public highways, so no licence is required. Drivers must be 18 or older; younger travellers ride as passengers behind an adult or the guide.
Can two people share one quad?
Yes. The quads carry two people and sharing lowers the price per person. Riding alone is also available; pick it in the booking box.
Morning or afternoon?
Mornings are cooler and the salt mines are quieter. Afternoons are warmer for riding and the light at the terraces is softer for photos. In the rainy season (December to March) mornings are usually drier.
Are the entrance fees included?
No. The Maras salt mines fee is paid at the gate in soles. Moray is part of the Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico); if you already have the full ticket, bring it, otherwise the guide explains the partial-ticket option on the day.
Is it safe at altitude?
The plateau is at 3,500–3,700 m, close to Cusco’s own altitude, and the quad does the work, so the tour is a good first activity after you arrive. Drink water and skip heavy meals before the ride.
What if it rains?
The tour runs in light rain with ponchos provided; the tracks drain well. In a heavy storm we move you to the next departure or refund in full.
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