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BICYCLING  
MORAY, MARAS - SALINERAS
1 day
 
TOUR DESCRIPTION
 
Maximum Height: 3,760 m.a.s.l.
Minimum Height: 2,875 m.a.s.l.
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Estimated Time: 7 hours
Frequency: Departures in SIC at 09.00am
Season: SIC from April to December (variable according to start and end of rainfall). Private all year around.
 
Departure by bus from the city of Cusco and after an hours trip get to Chequerec (Chinchero), where the bike journey starts, going past by the Laguna de Huayco towards the archaeological complex of Moray. Continue the tour along the bridle paths leading to the town of Maras, where you will enjoy your box lunch. Since this point, it is all downhill. After lunch, continue pedaling to the Salineras de Maras (salt mines). Following the visit, continue downhill to the Sacred Valley, ending the journey at Tarabamba. This is where a transport will be waiting to transfer back to the city.
THE PROGRAM INCLUDES
 
  • Mountain bike.
  • Safety Helmet.
  • Gloves.
  • Transportation from hotel to starting point.
  • Adventure guide service.
  • Mechanic / guide assistant.
  • Box lunch.
  • First Aid kit.
  • Entrance fee to Chinchero, Moray and Maras ruins.
THE PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE
 
  • Tips (these are optional).
  • Descent to the Sacred Valley to visit Ollantaytambo.
WHAT TO BRING
 
  • Small backpack to carry personal objects.
  • Camera.
  • Light jacket (windbreaker) to protect from the wind and occasional rain.
  • Cap for the sun.
  • Sun block.
  • Sunglasses