Horseback Riding Maras Moray

This Horseback riding Maras Moray Tour is ideal for those who love nature and appreciate the beauty of a day on horseback. The visit to the Inca archaeological complex of Moray and the Maras Salt Mines, on horseback, is one of the best alternatives. A very intense cultural experience in close contact with the wonderful nature of the Peruvian Andes comes together in the same tour. This is a full-day tour.

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 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 a horseback riding by 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 Choquequirao Expeditions, a direct local tour operator in the city of Cusco, we do not share service with any other agency, as most of them they do. We will make the Horseback Riding Maras Moray tour even if your are 2 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.

Pick up at 08:00 from your hotel. We will travel by transport to the Sacred Valley, arriving at the ranch where you can admire the local architecture and the lifestyle of the community members.

After knowing the beautiful horses, the guide will explain the characteristics of these incredible animals and how to ride them. No previous experience is required for this tour: the horses are very well trained and friendly!. We will begin our ride to the archaeological site of Moray. Along the way, we will admire the beautiful landscapes, the Vilcanota mountain range, the crops of the Maras plain, and we will also pass a few peasant communities.

In Moray, the guide will explain this beautiful site’s history and meaning. Then we will continue on horseback until lunchtime and then continue our tour to the Salineras de Maras. Here we will also have a guided tour.

In total, we will spend between 4 and 5 hours on horseback, we will return to our ranch, and we will take the transport back to Cusco around 5:00 p.m.

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 dropp you off in Ollantaytambo.

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

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

What will I see on the 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 closely the agricultural activities of the farmers in the area. You will have the opportunity to interact with peasant communities that preserve ancestral traditions.

What is the minimum and maximum age 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 member of our team. 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 Choquequirao Expeditions