Combine adrenaline and archaeology on a half-day from Cusco: ride ATVs past Inca terraces, photograph the thousand-plus salt ponds at Maras, and finish with four ziplines over the Sacred Valley. Expect high-altitude trails, short technical sections, and vivid landscape photography opportunities.
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You step out of the van and the air feels thinner, colder—Cusco’s altitude follows you into the valley. The road opens to terraces carved into the Andes; the first rev of an ATV throws dust into a canyon that frames Moray’s concentric bowls. Wind pushes across salt pans below, and the zipline cables in Racchi cut like silver threads over terraced slopes.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
5–6 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness; comfortable with short bursts of physical effort and handling an ATV for several kilometers at altitude.
Wildlife
History
Moray’s concentric terraces were used by the Incas to experiment with microclimates; Maras' salt pans predate the Inca and operate under long-standing communal rights.
Conservation
Stay on marked paths and avoid contaminating salt ponds; local communities manage the pools and rely on tourism revenue, so responsible behavior supports conservation.
Reserve your spot on the Zipline and ATVs Moray Salt Mines today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Acclimatize first
Spend a day in Cusco (3,400 m) before the trip to reduce altitude symptoms and avoid strenuous exertion on day one.
Closed-toe shoes only
ATV trails and approaches to viewpoints are rocky and dusty—sturdy shoes protect ankles and improve control.
Protect camera gear
Salt ponds can spray and dust kicks up on ATVs; use sealed bags or quick-dry cloths for lenses.
Bring cash for local purchases
Small vendors around Maras sell snacks and handmade salts—cash (soles) makes transactions easier.
Sturdy closed-toe hiking shoes
Protects feet on rocky approaches and gives grip on ATV footrests.
Layered jacket and wind shell
Temperatures fluctuate with elevation and wind on exposed zipline platforms.
Refillable water bottle (2L+ recommended)
Hydration is critical at altitude and during physical activity.
Sunscreen and sunglasses
High-altitude UV is intense; protect skin and eyes during open-trail riding and viewing salt ponds.