Maras Moray Biking Tour (Half Day)

Half day Maras Moray biking tour from Cusco is one of the popular tours while acclimatizing in Cusco. Mostly a downhill bike ride, this half day tour not only offers an introduction to Incas history but also gives you the opportunity to immerse in the tranquility of the Peruvian countryside. 

This is an off the beaten track experience. Some travellers opt the ATV Quad Bike tour while others choose the easier way of experiencing Maras and Moray in a van. The mountain biking experience is truly unique. 

The route rewards you with a view of the Sacred Valley of Incas dotted with small villages. You will be witnessing the best of the Andean landscape. 

Maras Salt Mines:

Maras is home to a series of geometric shaped salt pools. They have been existing since the pre Inca times. It is passed down from generation to generation. Local people here continue to practice the traditional salt farming method as their ancestors. 

It is an unmissable attraction in the Sacred Valley of Incas. 

Moray Archaeological Complex:

As farming was the prime source of income to Incas, Moray was one of most prominent sites. Unlike other agriculture terraces, those in Moray are quite different. These circular terraces are massive holes dug into the ground. 

Each has different levels and different levels have different temperatures. This allowed Incas to determine the best climatic conditions for the growth of crops. Moray was like an agricultural laboratory to Incas.