Urubamba: ATV Maras Salt Mines, Moray & Pachamanca

Andes Mountains, Peru, Peru



Start your adventure with pickup in Urubamba and travel directly to the ATV base in Cruzpata. After a safety briefing and practice session, begin your ATV ride through the beautiful Andean countryside

Highlights

  • Ride an ATV from Cruzpata through the Andean countryside.
  • Explore the circular terraces of Moray.
  • Ride through rural landscapes to Misminay.
  • Discover the traditional pachamanca preparation.
  • Enjoy a pachamanca lunch with local hosts.

Description

Urubamba – Cruzpata ATV Base Begin with pickup from your hotel or an agreed meeting point in Urubamba. Travel by vehicle directly to the ATV base in Cruzpata. Meet your ATV instructor, receive your helmet and safety equipment, and participate in a complete safety briefing. Learn how to control the ATV, brake safely, maintain distance, and follow your guide's instructions. Complete a short practice session before starting the adventure. Cruzpata – Maras Salt Mines by ATV Begin your guided ATV ride through the Andean countryside. Travel along rural roads surrounded by agricultural fields and mountain scenery toward Maras Salt Mines. Park the ATVs at the designated area and continue on foot to visit the famous salt pools. Learn about the traditional salt-harvesting process and enjoy time for photographs. After the visit, return to your ATV and continue the route. Maras Salt Mines – Moray by ATV Continue riding through the countryside toward Moray. Upon arrival, park your ATV and explore the archaeological site on foot with your guide. Discover the impressive circular terraces and learn about their connection with Inca agriculture. Return to your ATV after the visit. Moray – Misminay by ATV Continue the adventure from Moray toward Misminay. Ride through agricultural landscapes, rural roads, and open Andean countryside. Arrive in Misminay, park the ATVs, and meet your local hosts. Misminay – Pachamanca Experience Learn about pachamanca, a traditional Andean cooking technique in which food is prepared using heated stones. Join your local hosts and participate in selected steps of the preparation. Discover some of the ingredients traditionally used, such as potatoes, corn, vegetables, herbs, and other available local products. Once the food is ready, uncover the pachamanca and enjoy a traditional lunch with your hosts. After lunch, enjoy some free time surrounded by the peaceful landscapes of Misminay. Misminay – Cruzpata – Urubamba Return to your ATV and begin the ride back toward Cruzpata. Follow your ATV guide through the countryside until reaching the base. Return your safety equipment and board your transportation. Travel back to Urubamba for drop-off at your hotel or agreed meeting point.

Includes

Pickup and drop-off in Urubamba Professional ATV instructor/guide Professional bilingual guide (English and Spanish) Safety briefing and practice session Helmet and safety equipment Guided ATV route Visit to Maras Salt Mines Visit to Moray ATV ride to Misminay Local host in Misminay Pachamanca preparation experience Traditional pachamanca lunch First-aid kit

Excludes

Entrance to Moray Entrance to Maras Salt Mines Breakfast Dinner Personal expenses Tips

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