Biking Maras - Moray - Salt Mine full day

DAILY DEPARTURES !!! From 08:00 am to 17:00 hrs
This is the most famous mountain biking tour in Cusco, very popular for all local cross country bikers which is a mix of impresive landscapes of white mountains, andean towns, Inca ruins, salt mines and moderate mountain biking adventure. 5 to 6 hours mt biking approximatelly. (20 Km approx). The dirt trails traversing the open landscapes of the Sacred Valley are an outdoor lover’s dream. One of the most exciting routes goes to Maras and Moray. After an hour car ride from Cusco to Chinchero, you and your biking companions will suit up for the ride of your life. Moray is the first stop, and then Maras. Your bike tour leader will guide you through each of the sites and keep you safe along the way. Mountain biking is a great activity for all ages, though folks should be prepared for the physical effort.

Day 1: CUSCO,CHINCHEROS,CRUZ-PATA,MARAS,MORAY SALINERAS,URUBAMBA,CUSCO
Pick-up from your hotel at 08:50 am then 1 .30 hour private van drive following northeast direction from Cusco to “ LAKE HUAYPO” located after Chincheros town. From this point we start our mountain biking adventure. 1 hour of warming up ride in a flat dirty single road with spectacular views of crops of potatoes, barley, impressive andean landscapes and views, snow capped peaks around, small lakes and local friendly people, you will have another perspective of views of the sacred valley, then we reach to Cruzpata. From here we continue 1 hour riding of gradual riding up to Maras town. Another hour of moderate up and flat dirty road and country cross biking till the ruins of Moray, time to visit this impressive Inca experimental agricultural terraces mainly used as a farming laboratory in Inka´s time, then we return down hill for 50 minutes to Maras town. Finally we ride for 20 minutes downhill to Salineras (the salt mines) after visiting and pictures we descend for 30 minutes to Pichingoto then cross a small bridge to end our trip at Urubamba where our transport is waiting for us to return back to Cusco or take you to your hotel in Urubamba. A pack lunch is provided here.

Meals:Box Lunch and water

What is Included:

Private transport to starting point
English speaking, expert bicycle guide
Box lunch, fruit,water.(w/vegetarian option by request)
Professional bikes w/ front suspensión
Biking Equipment (gloves, helmets, etc.)

What is not Included:

Entrance fees to Maras/Salineras 15 soles .($5)
The entrance to Moray is included on the Full Cusco Tourist Ticket so if you have this ticket then bring it with you. If you don´t you will need to purchase one of the Cusco tourist tickets that includes it such as Partial Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTCPIII) / Circuit III – Sacred Valley
This partial Cusco Tourist Ticket includes 4 entrances. It includes the most important attractions in the Sacred Valley, and is the ticket you need to buy if you are only visiting attractions in the Sacred Valley and not Cusco. Take note that this ticket is only valid for 2 days.
Validity: 2 Days
Price (2014): S/. 70 (US$ 25)
Included: Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero & Moray.

2 person US$ 95 per person
3-4 person US$ 75 per person

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Our Group Services have a maximum group size of 8

most tour operators work with a maximum of 16 on the Inca Trail, since this is authorized by law, or even higher on other trekking routes.

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