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SACRED VALLEY + ATV TOUR (Pisac + Moray + Maras + Ollantaytambo)
Sacred Valley + ATV Tour – Pisac, Moray, Maras & Ollantaytambo
Experience the full Sacred Valley in one day, with an ATV adventure through the heart of it.
This is not a standard bus tour that skips the best parts. We start early from Cusco and drive deep into the valley, visiting the massive terraces of Pisac with its 2,000 tomb necropolis, then switch from van to ATV in Maras for the fun part. You will drive your own quad bike across the high puna, through Quechua farming villages, to two of Peru’s most unique sites.
First, the Maras Salt Mines. More than 3,000 bright white salt ponds cascade down the mountainside, fed by a natural salty spring used since pre-Inca times. The local families still harvest pink Maras salt by hand, and it supplies over 90 percent of Peru today.
Then, ride on to Moray. The Incas carved giant circular terraces into a natural sinkhole to create over 15 different microclimates. Your guide will show you how they tested more than 250 crops here, bringing soils from the jungle, coast and highlands to perfect agriculture for an empire.
We finish at Ollantaytambo, the living Inca town and fortress where Manco Inca won his last battle against the Spanish. Walk the Sun Temple, the water fountains and the huge unfinished stones on the hillside.
From $150 USD per person. Private van all day, ATV with guide, helmet and fuel included, plus entry to all sites with the Tourist Ticket. No ATV experience needed, automatic quads and full safety briefing provided.
- Duration:1 day, 7:30 am to 6:30 pm
- Start and End:Cusco hotel pick-up and drop-off, or finish in Ollantaytambo for your train to Machu Picchu
- Max Altitude:3,500 m at Moray
- Group Size:Maximum 8 per van for personal attention, 2 people per ATV guide
- Difficulty:Easy, anyone can drive an ATV
Highlights for the Sacred Valley + ATV Tour
- Four Major Sites in One Day
Only Orange Nation combines Pisac, Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo with an ATV ride in between. No other agency visits all four on the same day. - Pisac Ruins and Inca Cemetery
Explore the huge agricultural terraces, water channels, and the largest pre-Columbian cemetery in South America with over 2,000 tombs carved into the cliff. - Camelid Farm and Weaving Demo
Start at Manos de la Comunidad to feed alpacas, llamas and vicuñas, then watch local women in traditional dress spin and dye wool using ancient techniques. - Mirador of Taray Viewpoint
Stop for the classic Sacred Valley panorama over the Urubamba River, with the Andes stretching to Pisac. - Drive Your Own ATV
No experience needed. After a safety lesson you ride automatic quads through Maras village, past adobe houses and fields, with the snow-capped Veronica peak ahead. - Maras Salt Mines Up Close
Park your ATV and walk the edge of the 3,000 plus salt ponds. See families harvesting, learn the pre-Inca process, and buy pink salt directly from the miners. - Moray Agricultural Laboratory
Visit the famous circular amphitheater terraces. Learn how each level changes temperature by up to 15°C, allowing the Incas to experiment with crops from across the empire. - Ollantaytambo Fortress
End at the most intact Inca town in Peru. Climb the Sun Temple terraces, see the water fountains, Temple of Inkawatana, and the massive pink granite stones left mid-transport. - Finish in Cusco or Ollantaytambo
Perfect for travelers heading to Machu Picchu the next day, we can drop you at your Ollantaytambo hotel or train station at no extra cost, saving you the backtrack to Cusco.
Our Approach
Built for Adventure, Not Bus Windows
You will see the Sacred Valley from every angle, not just through a van window. We combine comfortable private transport with your own ATV ride across the high puna, the most exciting part of the day. You visit all four iconic sites, Pisac, Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo, and between Maras and Moray you trade the highway for quiet dirt tracks, riding past adobe villages, farmland and open Andean views that buses simply cannot reach.
We designed this as the most complete Sacred Valley day trip. You start with culture at Pisac and a camelid farm, you get adrenaline on the ATVs in the middle of the day, and you finish with history at Ollantaytambo. It is long but varied, so you never feel stuck on a bus.
ATVs That Are Actually Safe
We use automatic Honda and Yamaha 250cc and 300cc quad bikes, serviced weekly. Every rider gets a full-face helmet, gloves and a safety lesson before we leave the base. No previous experience needed, if you can ride a bicycle you can drive these. Our guides ride lead and sweep, with radio contact to the van. We ride in pairs on quiet farm roads and open fields, never on the main highway.
Local Valley Guides
Our guides are from Urubamba and Ollantaytambo, not Cusco city. They are licensed tourism professionals who grew up herding in these fields. Groups are capped at 8 people per van, with a maximum of 2 ATVs per guide on the trail, so you get real stories at Pisac and Ollantaytambo, not a script.
At A Glance
The only Sacred Valley tour that combines Pisac, Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo with a guided ATV ride between the salt mines and terraces.
- Duration: 1 day, 7:30 am to 6:30 pm.
- Distance: 15 km total ATV riding, easy dirt and gravel.
- Surface: paved van roads, plus dirt farm tracks for ATVs.
- Max altitude: 3,500 m at Moray, most riding at 3,300 m.
- Walking: moderate, stone steps at Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
- Transport: private van Cusco to Pisac to Urubamba to Maras, ATV Maras to Moray, van to Ollantaytambo and back.
- Start and end: hotel pick-up in Cusco, drop-off in Cusco or Ollantaytambo.
- Best for: first-time visitors, families, photographers, travelers heading to Machu Picchu next day.
- Minimum age to drive: 18 with license, or 12 as passenger with adult.
- Fitness level: easy, you sit to ride.
ATVs and Safety
- The quads
We use automatic transmission ATVs with electric start, front and rear racks, and wide tires for stability on dirt. All machines have working lights, brakes checked daily, and speed governors for safety on downhill sections.
What we provide
- Honda or Yamaha ATV, single or double rider.
- Full-face helmet, mandatory.
- Riding gloves.
- Fuel for the full circuit.
- Lead guide and sweep guide with first aid.
Safety on the trail
- 20 minute briefing and practice loop at the base before departure.
- Helmets mandatory at all times.
- Ride in single file, no overtaking.
- Guides carry first aid kit, emergency oxygen and radio.
- Support van follows on the road nearby at all times.
- We ride rain or shine, ponchos provided in wet season.
What to wear
- Long pants and closed shoes, trainers are perfect. No shorts, sandals or flip flops.
- Warm layer for the 7:30 am start, it warms up by Pisac.
- Sunglasses and sunscreen, altitude sun is strong.
- Bandana or buff for dust on the ATV section.
Not comfortable driving?
You can ride as a passenger behind our guide, or stay in the van between Maras and Moray and meet the group at each site. You pay the same price.
Two people on one ATV
Yes, couples and parent-child can share. The driver must be 18 plus with ID. Passenger can be 7 plus. Price is per person, not per ATV.
From
$150
/per person
Trip Details
Overview
Day 1: Cusco → Taray Viewpoint → Pisac → Camelid Farm → Urubamba → Maras ATV Base → Maras Salt Mines → Moray → Ollantaytambo → Cusco
7:30 am hotel pick-up in Cusco, private van to the Sacred Valley. First stop is the Mirador of Taray for the classic panorama over the Urubamba River. Continue to the Pisac archaeological site for a guided walk through the agricultural terraces, water channels, and the hillside necropolis with over 2,000 Inca tombs. Descend to the valley floor to visit Manos de la Comunidad camelid farm to meet alpacas, llamas and vicuñas and watch a traditional weaving demonstration.
Drive through Coya and Calca to Urubamba for a buffet lunch break. After lunch, transfer to our private ATV base near Maras for a safety briefing, helmet and gloves. Ride your own automatic quad on dirt tracks through Andean farmland to the Maras Salt Mines. Park at the viewpoint and walk the edge of the 3,000 plus salt ponds still harvested by hand from a natural salty spring.
Continue riding to the archaeological site of Moray for a guided tour of the giant circular terraces, the Inca agricultural laboratory with more than 15 microclimates. Return to the ATV base, then drive by van to Ollantaytambo. Explore the living Inca town, climb the Sun Temple terraces, see the water fountains and massive unfinished stones. Finish around 5:00 pm, with drop-off in Ollantaytambo for Machu Picchu travelers or return to Cusco by 6:30 pm.
∼15 km ATV riding, 2 hours on quad / 3,500 m max at Moray / mostly flat dirt tracks and gentle hills / Return to Cusco ∼6:30 pm or finish in Ollantaytambo
Sacred Valley Tour Comparison
All three options visit Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Choose based on adventure level and time in the valley.
- Sacred Valley + ATV Tour – Our Most Complete Day
Duration 1 full day, 7:30 am to 6:30 pm
Activity Guided tours at Pisac, Maras and Moray plus 2 hours driving your own ATV
Transport Private van all day with ATV section between Maras and Moray
Sites Taray viewpoint, Pisac ruins, camelid farm, Urubamba, Maras Salt Mines, Moray, Ollantaytambo
Best for First-time visitors who want culture and adventure in one day, families with teens, travelers finishing in Ollantaytambo for Machu Picchu
Physical demand Easy, no previous ATV experience needed
Price From $150 USD per person - Classic Sacred Valley Tour – Cultural Focus
Duration 1 day, 8:00 am to 6:30 pm
Activity Van transport with guided walking tours, no ATVs
Transport Private van all day
Sites Pisac market and ruins, Urubamba lunch, Ollantaytambo, often Chinchero
Best for Travelers who prefer history over motors, seniors, young children
Physical demand Easy, moderate steps at ruins
Price From $85 USD per person - Maras Moray ATV Only – Half-Day Adventure
Duration Half day, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm or 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Activity ATV ride only, no Pisac or Ollantaytambo
Transport Van to base, ATV loop, van back
Sites Maras Salt Mines and Moray only
Best for Travelers short on time who want the quad experience
Physical demand Easy
Price From $55 USD per person
Full Itinerary
What Is Included for the Sacred Valley + ATV Tour
- Private Transport
Pick-up 7:30 am in Cusco, private van all day, drop-off in Cusco ∼6:30 pm or Ollantaytambo. - Expert Guide
English-speaking licensed guide for Pisac, Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo. - ATV Equipment
Automatic Honda/Yamaha ATV, helmet, gloves, fuel, plus safety briefing. - Cultural Stops
Camelid farm visit, weaving demo, and Taray viewpoint. - Support and Safety
Support van, first-aid kit, oxygen, lead and sweep guides. - Taxes
All Peruvian taxes included. - Small Groups
Maximum 12 travelers.
What Is Not Included for the Sacred Valley + ATV Tour
- Entrance Fees
Boleto Turistico 70 soles (1-day) or 130 soles (10-day). Maras Salt Mines 20 soles. Cash in soles only. - Meals
Lunch in Urubamba not included. - Travel Insurance
Personal ATV insurance not included. - Gratuities
Tips optional, $10-15 USD per person suggested. - Personal Gear
Water, snacks, clothing, sunscreen not included.
Pricing
Small-group departures require a minimum of 2 people and operate daily year-round.
2 people | $150 USD per person
3 people | $127 USD per person
4 to 12 people | $100 USD per person
This price combines private hotel pick-up in Cusco, full-day transport through the Sacred Valley, a guided tour of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, plus a 2-hour ATV ride to the Maras Salt Mines and Moray. By riding between Maras and Moray you cover quiet dirt tracks, visit the 3,000 plus salt ponds and the circular agricultural terraces, and finish in Ollantaytambo by late afternoon with the option to stay for Machu Picchu.
This tour operates daily March through January, and February subject to weather. We recommend dry season May to September for the best ATV conditions.
Solo travelers | If you are traveling alone, please contact us for a private price or to join a confirmed group. Private departures available for $240 USD.
Included in the Price
- All Transport– Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Cusco, private van to Pisac, Urubamba, Maras and Ollantaytambo, plus support van during ATV section.
- ATVs and Safety Gear– Automatic Honda or Yamaha ATV, full-face helmet, gloves, fuel, and safety briefing.
- Professional Guide– English-speaking licensed guide for the full day at Pisac, Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo.
- Cultural Stops– Camelid farm visit, weaving demonstration, and Mirador of Taray.
- Support– First-aid kit, emergency oxygen, lead and sweep ATV guides, 24/7 Cusco office support.
- Taxes– All applicable Peruvian taxes included.
Not Included in the Price
Entrance fees paid in cash on the day: Maras Salt Mines 20 soles, Boleto Turistico 70 soles for one day or 130 soles for ten days covering Pisac, Moray and Ollantaytambo. Lunch in Urubamba, snacks, water, travel insurance, and gratuities.
Packing List for Sacred Valley + ATV Tour
The Sacred Valley + ATV tour starts at 7:30 am in Cusco at 3,400 m and reaches 3,500 m at Moray. Mornings are 5 to 10°C with strong sun and wind, afternoons in Urubamba and Ollantaytambo reach 20 to 24°C. You drive ATVs for 2 hours on dirt tracks and walk stone steps at Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Bring a small 15 to 20L daypack only. Your main luggage stays at your hotel.
Essentials, Carry in Your Daypack
Documents
- Original passport, required for Boleto Turistico.
- Cash in Peruvian soles, 150 to 200 soles for entrances, lunch and tips. No cards accepted at sites.
Water
- Reusable bottle, 1.5L minimum. No disposable plastic.
Clothing
- 1 t-shirt, synthetic or merino.
- 1 long sleeve shirt for sun.
- 1 fleece or light jacket for morning.
- 1 pair long pants, required for ATV riding. No shorts.
- Warm hat for start, sun hat for day.
Rain Protection
- Waterproof jacket with hood, year round.
Sun Protection
- Sunglasses with UV.
- SPF 30+ sunscreen and lip balm.
Footwear
- Closed shoes with good grip, trainers or hiking shoes. No sandals.
Extras
- Small daypack.
- Camera or phone.
- Snacks, lunch not included.
- Personal medications.
What NOT to Bring
- Large backpacks over 20L.
- Shorts or sandals, not allowed on ATVs.
- Drones, prohibited at all sites.
- Valuables or jewelry.
Top 10 FAQs for the Sacred Valley + ATV Tour
- Do I need ATV experience or a driver’s license?
No. We use automatic Honda and Yamaha quads, no gears or clutch. We give a 20-minute lesson and practice loop at our private base before we ride. If you can ride a bicycle, you can drive this. A license is not required in Peru for these tourist ATVs. Drivers must be 18 plus, passengers can be 7 plus. - Is it safe?
Yes. You get a full-face helmet and gloves, mandatory. We ride in single file on quiet dirt farm tracks between Maras and Moray, never on the main highway. A lead guide sets the pace, a sweep guide stays at the back, both with radios. The support van follows nearby with first aid and oxygen. - What if I don’t want to drive?
You can ride as a passenger behind our guide for free, or stay in the van for the ATV section and meet the group at Maras and Moray. You still see everything and pay the same price. - How long do we actually ride the ATVs?
About 2 hours total, covering roughly 15 km. It’s about 45 minutes from the base to the Salt Mines, then 45 minutes from the Salt Mines to Moray, then 30 minutes back to base. Lots of stops for photos and explanations. - Will we get dusty or dirty?
Yes, that’s part of the fun. In dry season May to September expect dust, we provide bandanas. In wet season expect mud splashes. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. We provide ponchos if it rains. - Is this too much for one day with the altitude?
It’s designed for your first or second day in Cusco. We start at Pisac around 2,970m, drive up to Moray at 3,500m for a short visit, but you are mostly sitting on the ATV or in the van. You are not hiking hard. Most people feel fine, and we carry oxygen just in case. - What is not included? Do I need cash?
Yes, bring Peruvian soles in cash. Entrance fees are not included: Boleto Turistico is 70 soles for the 1-day partial ticket or 130 soles for the 10-day general ticket, which covers Pisac, Moray and Ollantaytambo. Maras Salt Mines is 20 soles. They do not accept cards or US dollars at the sites. Lunch in Urubamba is also not included, about 50-70 soles for the buffet. - Can we finish in Ollantaytambo instead of Cusco?
Absolutely, and most people do if they are going to Machu Picchu next. Tell your guide in the morning. We drop you at your hotel or the train station in Ollantaytambo around 5:00 pm at no extra cost, saving you 2 hours backtracking to Cusco. - What should I wear and bring?
Long pants and closed shoes, trainers are perfect, no shorts or sandals. Layers for the cold 7:30 am start, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a small backpack for water. We provide helmet and gloves. Bring at least 1 liter of water and cash for entrances and lunch. - Why choose this over the regular Sacred Valley van tour?
Because you get all four main sites, Pisac, Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo, plus the adventure in the middle. The van tour just drives between viewpoints. On the ATV you ride through real Quechua villages and farmland that buses can’t access. It’s the most complete Sacred Valley day, culture in the morning, adrenaline after lunch, and you finish ready for Machu Picchu.
