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From Cusco: Horseback Riding Maras Moray - Huaynas Expeditions

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Description

Riding by horseback on the mountains of the Sacred Valley is an unforgettable experience, with a stunning view of the Vilcanota Andean mountains range and enjoying the a peek of the these great areas, as well as the glaciers that are the perpetual protectors of the Andes, here you will see the sites of MORAY and MARAS, the salt pools are coming from ancient times, even before the tawantinsuyo Empire.

Tour Options

Small Group Service
  • Pickup included
Private/Closed Group Service
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

120 min

We will pick you up from your hotels in the city of Cusco or the Sacred Valley, we will drive to the town of Maras, where we will find our horses as well as the (Horseman) chalan, after the safety talk we will begin our ride to Moray, passing by small villages and crops of potatoes, our visit to Moray will be very interesting since this place was use to genetically altere all the products from Andes, in order to have new species of Andean vegetables.

Admission not included120 min

Then to the salt platforms of Salineras (Inca times), still being used by the locals to extract salt from the mountain spring water. Where the salty water is channeled through an impressive irrigation system and left to evaporate in the sun.Continue 2 hours climbing riding the horses (1000m) to reach the high Andean. Over at 3750m the stunning scenery and the snow-capped mountains of Chicon, Veronica and Salkantay is impressive. Cooling of the products was achieved by using a genius system of underground air-circulation. Ride to Lake Huaypo, there will have box lunch with spectacular scenery of snow-capped mountains, wildflowers and beautiful mountain lakes.

Admission not included120 min

Ride to Moray terraces, this area was served as an experimental agricultural station for the development of different crop strains, using the climates of different ecological zones. There are no great ruins in Moray to impress visitors. Moray is more for the contemplative traveler with an affinity for such phenomena as the Nasca Lines. From Moray we come back down to the Valley floor, after riding we come back to the ranch. At 4 pm transfer back to Cusco.

Highlights

Basic first aid kit
Horse suited to your riding experience
Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off in Cusco
Basic Safety Gear (helmets and essentials)
Professional English and Spanish-speaking guides
Guided tours of Maras Salt Mines and Moray Terraces
Efficient round-trip transportation to the tour's starting point
Lunch at a local restaurant (vegetarian and vegan options available at no extra cost)

What's included

Included
Basic first aid kit
Horse suited to your riding experience
Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off in Cusco
Basic Safety Gear (helmets and essentials)
Professional English and Spanish-speaking guides
Guided tours of Maras Salt Mines and Moray Terraces
Efficient round-trip transportation to the tour's starting point
Lunch at a local restaurant (vegetarian and vegan options available at no extra cost)
Not included
Moray Archaeological Pass - Payable on-site
Salineras Pass – Payable on-site
Tips (optional and at your discretion)

Pickup Locations & Times

We come and pick you up from your Hotel in Cusco

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(2)

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AlexMooreRT
January 17, 2023
Horseback riding in Moray

My friends and I had an amzing horse ride with Huaynas Expeditions last year. The horses were beautiful and really well trained, the scenery was epic and so diverse across the trip, and the visits/stops (Salineras salt flats, lunch, and Moray) were fascinating. Highly recommend it instead of the bus tour!

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VassantyAhluwalia
January 4, 2023
Excellent attention, Great horses, Best ranch ever.

Had a really great day horseback riding in the Sacred Valley. It is really beautiful and scenic. The only time I've ever ridden a horse and it was no problem. we paid via Western Union transfer that seemed a bit risky but it was totally fine. Had a lunch picnic while watching the mountains and stopped at the salt ponds. They picked us up and dropped us off in Cusco which was super convenient. Our guide Adriel was so knowledgeable about the horses and the areas! He was very kind and guided us through everything we needed. Highly recommend this company enough!! They truly go out of their way to make your time very enjoyable.

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Operator response

Dear Vassanty, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review of your trip. I am glad that we were able to accommodate this tour for you I hope we get the opportunity to welcome you back soon. Kind regards, Huaynas Expeditions Team

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