Horseback Riding Maras Moray

Our horseback riding maras moray tour is one of our recommended tours in Cusco; it is an excellent alternative to the traditional bus tour. You will enjoy magnificent views surrounded by mountains and snow-capped peaks such as Chicon in Urubamba. We will also visit the Inca site of Moray, an agricultural research center during the Inca time; we will also visit the salt mines in Maras, where you will see how the salt is extracted by hand by the local people.
This tour can visit it even with children, no previous experience is necessary, since our horses are well trained and friendly. You can even combine this tour with Machupicchu in 2 Days.

Horseback riding Maras Moray highlights:

• The deep bowl-shaped hollows of Moray look like a Roman amphitheater.
• You will be awed by its expanse and cleverness and marvel at the forward-thinking and intelligence of the Incas.
• Visiting Moray is a captivating experience for anyone interested in the history and culture of Peru.
• Enjoy horseback riding off the beaten path.
• Soak up views of the snow-clad peaks of Pitusiray, Chicon, and Veronica peaks.
• Enjoy the unique beauty of the Andean landscapes and plenty of photo opportunities.
• The snow-white Salt Mines stun you with beauty, reflecting sunlight like white gold.

About us:
We are Huaynas Expeditions, a direct local tour operator in Cusco; we do not share service with any other agency, as most of them do. We will make the Horseback Riding Maras Moray tour even if you are two people only. We won’t cancel your trip! We are a responsible company with vast experience in the tourism industry; we have the best professional team to make your journey unforgettable.

At 9:00 am, we will pick up our clients 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 short talk before we mount our horses and begin our journey.
We will first pass through the salt mines of Maras, which are on the slopes of Mount Qaqawiñay, where thousands of small carved stone pools are filled with a flow of saltwater diverted from the interior of Qaqawiñay as they have been since the Inca times. This artisanal salt extraction process creates a visually striking site of varied hues and textures due to sunlight bouncing off different salt levels. The people of Maras jointly manage the site.

During our journey along the valley’s dirt road, we will enjoy impressive landscapes surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of the Andes Mountains. We pass through small towns and crops that serve as subsistence for the native inhabitants. We will go to the Archaeological Complex of Moray (3200 masl), an agricultural laboratory where they experimented 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 pm.

Bring your family and friends and experience another present from the Peruvian land!

Time spent riding: 5 hours.
Level: Beginners – Intermediate.
Type of horse: Peruvian Paso Horse.
Weight limit: 100 Kilograms or 220,462 Pounds.
Maximum Altitude: 3,400 m / 11,154 ft .

• Pick up from hotel in Cusco.
• Private round-trip transportation.
• English / Quechua / Spanish professional Guide speak.
• Intercoms (radios).
• Horse ride to Moray.
• Riding helmets.
• Horse Manager.
• Visit the archaeological site of Moray.
• Lunch (picnic, included).
• Horse ride to Salineras.
• Visit the salt mines of Salineras.
• Horse ride back to Maras.
• First aid kit.

• Entrance fee to salt mines (15.00 Soles).
• Tourist Ticket for archeological sites (70.00 Soles).
• Tips (optional).

• Original Passport.
• Original Student Card (if you book as a student).
• A travel insurance card is essential.
• Sun hat.
• Sun protection cream.
• Waterproof jacket/rain poncho.
• Extra money.

We also offer a special service only for you or your group, you have the power to choose the size of your group and the date of departure, we will never add other people since it will be organized only for you.

Our Horseback Riding Maras Moray private service, includes additional items such as:

• Private Van.
• Entrance fee to Salt Mines.
• Tourist Ticket for archeological sites.
• English / Quechua / Spanish professional Guide speak just for you.

We offer 3 kinds of service, each with different price ranges and you can book in any of these services according to your convenience, we just need you to be a minimum of 02 people to organize your trip on the date that suits you, all our services are 100 % guaranteed.

We are a direct TOUR OPERATOR that never passes clients to other agencies as most agencies do it here in Cusco to save operating costs with poor quality.

We will make the trip even if there are only 02 people in your group.

Can I be picked up from Urubamba (Sacred Valley)?
Yes, let us know in advance to organize your pick-up time.

At what time of the year can the tour be done?
You can enjoy our services at any time of the year.

Can I be dropped off at Ollantaytambo?
Yes, we can drop you off in Ollantaytambo.

What is the weight limit?
100 Kilograms or 220,462 Pounds.

Do I need experience in horseback riding?
You do not need an equestrian experience to participate in our excursions and trips.

What will I see on tour?
You will be able to enjoy incredible landscapes, which you will hardly forget, and ride our Peruvian horses passing through less frequented roads. You will know places of great cultural and historical importance related to the Inca civilization. You will see the agricultural activities of the farmers in the area closely. You will have the opportunity to interact with peasant communities that preserve ancestral traditions.

What minimum and maximum ages are required to do this horseback riding tour?
The minimum age required is 9 years. However, the smallest of the family will be guarded during the ride by a team member. The maximum age is not established because it will depend on the physical and mental conditions of the person. But, attention, whether a minor or a senior citizen, will be accepted or not after an evaluation by the chalan (horse controller) or another authorized member of Huaynas Expeditions