Maras, Moray & Salineras by ATV Quad Bikes
Off-road ATV quad biking across Sacred Valley plains, Moray agricultural circles, and Maras salt pans.
Maras, Moray & Salineras by ATV Quad Bikes
Off-road ATV quad biking across Sacred Valley plains, Moray agricultural circles, and Maras salt pans.
For accommodations in Cusco's historic center with vehicle access, our tourist transport arrives as close as legally permitted. Due to Cusco's colonial pedestrian alleys, if your hotel is on a narrow stone walkway, we wait at the nearest corner (usually 1/2 to 1 block away). We coordinate with you via WhatsApp/phone in advance, and our assistant welcomes you at the vehicle.
Lodging outside the center? If your hotel or Airbnb is outside the historic center perimeter, meeting is coordinated at a central landmark (such as Plaza Regocijo).
Need dedicated walking escort right to your door or pickup outside the historic center? Select Boutique Private in the booking card above.
Experience overview
Designed for travelers seeking active adventure beyond traditional bus tours. Following a comprehensive safety briefing and practice session at our private Cruzpata base, ride across high-altitude farming plains. Visit the ancient agricultural research amphitheaters of Moray and descend to the 4,000 terraced pools of the Maras salt mines, operating continuously since pre-Inca times.
Altitude & Acclimatization Profile
Effective O₂ at 3,550m
Prior rest recommended
+164 ft vertical gain
Physiological Altitude Curve & Biomes
Select any day or milestone on the interactive graph to view its atmospheric altitude, effective oxygen pressure, and terrain biome.
Cusco Hotel Pickup
Peak Altitude
3,399 m
Effective O₂ Level
~68% vs sea-level
Crisp alpine air. Requires deliberate pacing and active hydration.· Scenic van transit
Detailed day-by-day itinerary (Half Day)
- Day 13,550 m(11,647 ft)
Cusco to Cruzpata ATV Base, Moray Terraces & Maras Salt Mines
Pickup from your Cusco hotel and 50-minute drive to Cruzpata base camp. Following safety instructions and trial laps, embark on a thrilling dirt-track ride across agricultural plains toward Moray. Explore the concentric Inca microclimates on foot with your guide. Remount your ATV and continue through scenic farm tracks before taking our support van into the salt canyon of Maras. Return to Cusco by mid-afternoon.
Key highlights
Meals: None (Snacks and bottled water provided)
What's Included & Excluded
What is Included
100% Pre-PaidPre-paid services verified & delivered on route
- Roundtrip door-to-door hotel transfers in Cusco
- Individual Honda 250cc ATV quad bike with all fuel included
- Safety gear: full-face helmet, protective gloves, and riding goggles
- English-speaking adventure guide and dedicated sweep mechanic
What is Not Included
Out-of-PocketPersonal expenses & discretionary gratuities
- Boleto Turístico del Cusco (covers Moray entrance) or S/ 70 partial ticket
- Salineras de Maras entrance ticket (S/ 20.00 cash per person)
- Personal travel accident insurance and guide gratuities
Field Realities & Pocket Cash
Real ground notes from our team in CuscoIdeal Traveler Fit
Who enjoys this route mostFirst-time visitors, cultural enthusiasts, and travelers looking to acclimatize gracefully while discovering agricultural terraces, salt pans, and stone citadels.
Active dirt quad-bike riding on highland dirt trails followed by gentle terrace exploration.
Radical Honesty: Who This is NOT For
We prefer honesty over unsuitable bookings- ✕Pregnant travelers or anyone with chronic spinal, tailbone, or severe back injuries due to unpaved dirt track vibration.
- ✕Anyone who wants to stay on the bus all day—experiencing the Sacred Valley requires walking up through ancient terraces.
- ✕Travelers seeking high-decibel party spots; the Sacred Valley is peaceful, agrarian, and quiet.
Route Pocket Expenses (Carry Cash Soles in Daypack)
Mandatory checkpoint fees, community tickets & coin-operated restrooms
Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC)
Cash only at first checkpoint for Písac & Moray.
Maras Salt Mines Entry
Community entry fee to salt pans in cash Soles.
Route Restrooms
Carry 1 and 2 Sol coins for village stops.
Luggage & Transit Rule: If connecting directly to the Aguas Calientes train from Ollantaytambo in the afternoon, bring your 5 kg train daypack in the minivan. It stays safely locked inside during archaeological visits.
What to pack for this journey
Tested on the trail by our team in CuscoEssential Terrain & Practical Ground Notes
- •Drive your own individual Honda 250cc ATV quad bike
- •Off-road dirt trails across the scenic Maras plateau with mountain views
- •Guided walk inside the Moray concentric circular microclimates
- •Ancestral pink salt harvesting exploration at Salineras de Maras
Real Traveler Reviews & Experiences
Independent traveler feedback verified on TripAdvisor and Google Maps.
“Amazing tour operator with incredible coordinators, collegiate guides, and mountain chefs! Did half a dozen treks and day tours around Cusco and loved all of them. Very reliable, highly recommend!”
“Working with Daspe Travel was completely seamless. From our early morning hotel pickup in Cusco to the Vistadome train tickets and citadel entrance, our guide was exceptionally punctual, knowledgeable, and full of positive energy. Zero stress, everything was flawlessly organized.”
“I was looking for a trek along the Choquequirao route and contacted them. From the very start they gave me complete confidence, and I was not wrong. Of all the operators I have used across Peru, they were by far the most professional and attentive. The route is spectacular, perhaps the finest I have done. Standing up there taking in that beauty remains one of the best sensations of my life.”
Frequently asked questions
Have custom requests?
Dietary accommodations, hotel upgrades or a slower photography pace? Speak directly with our local Cusco specialists.