Horseback riding in Maras & Moray
- Half day (6–7 hours)
- English and Spanish
- Pick up at a hotel in the center of Cusco (9:00 a.m.)
- Flexible cancellation subject to booking conditions
- Respuesta en 24 h
- Groups of up to 8 people
5–6 hour horseback ride through Maras, Las Salineras and Moray with views of the Vilcanota mountain range and Andean glaciers.
Experience highlights
- 5–6 hour horseback ride through the Sacred Valley
- Visit the Salineras de Maras on horseback
- Explore the Moray archaeological complex
- Admire the Vilcanota mountain range and Andean glaciers
- Tour farm fields and authentic rural towns
About this experience
Tour the Sacred Valley on horseback in a 5 to 6-hour day along dirt roads, crop fields and archaeological sites. You will pass through the Salineras de Maras with its thousands of white wells and you will reach the agricultural laboratory of Moray.
The views of the Vilcanota mountain range and the protective glaciers of the Andes make this horseback ride a cinematic experience. Includes private transportation, bilingual guide and first aid kit.
Ideal for those who love nature and prefer a slow pace.
Meeting point
Pick up at a hotel in the center of Cusco (9:00 a.m.)
Your journey, day by day
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Day 1: Cusco – Maras – Moray
At 9:00am we will pick up our passengers from their hotel in Cusco and we will go to the town of Maras to meet our Rider and the Horses. There will be a brief talk before we mount our horses and begin our journey. First, we will pass the Maras salt mines, which are on the slopes of Mount Qaqawiñay, where thousands of small carved stone pools fill with a flow of salt water diverted from the interior of Qaqawiñay as they have done since the time of the Incas. This artisanal salt extraction process creates a visually striking site of varied tones and textures, due to sunlight bouncing off different levels of salt. The site is jointly managed by the town of Maras. During our trip along the valley's dirt road, we will enjoy stunning landscapes surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of the Andes Mountains. Passing through small towns and fields of crops that serve as subsistence for the native inhabitants. From there we will go to the Moray Archaeological Complex (3200 meters above sea level), this was an agricultural laboratory in which experiments were carried out with seeds and the development of crops. Each concentric circular terrace replicates a different microclimate. We will return to the city of Cusco around 3:00 p.m.
What's included
A clear overview of what is covered in your trek and what you should arrange separately.
Included in your trek
4 services included
- Private transportation from Cusco to the ranch and back
- Riding time 5 to 6 hours
- Professional bilingual guide
- First aid kit
Not included
Additional expenses to consider
- Partial tourist tickets (BTP)
- Propinas
Important information
- Entrance fees to Moray (BTP) and Maras (S/15) not included.
- Wear long pants, sunscreen and enough water.
- Previous riding experience not necessary but helpful.
- Bring cash to tip the mule driver.
