Huaypo Lake and Maras Salt Mines ATV
Full Day Adventure
Up to 10 travelers
3,550 m / 11,647 ft
Easy to Moderate
Overview
The route begins on the high plain northwest of Cusco, where fields, small farming communities and distant snow peaks frame the road toward Huaypo Lake. Its calm waters and open shoreline offer a quieter side of the Sacred Valley region.
Huaypo Lake and Maras Salt Mines ATV: what to expect
After the ATV section, tourist transport connects the group with the Maras salt pans. From the viewpoint, the guide explains how the hillside pools are fed and why salt production continues to be important for local families.
Highlights of the route
- Departure and briefing: Morning pickup and transfer to the countryside for equipment fitting, safety instructions and practice.
- Huaypo circuit: Guided ATV ride through farmland to viewpoints around Huaypo Lake, with stops for photos.
- Salt terraces: Visit the Maras salt pans viewpoint by tourist transport before returning to Cusco.
Itinerary
Departure and briefing
Cusco – ATV base
Morning pickup and transfer to the countryside for equipment fitting, safety instructions and practice.
Huaypo circuit
Andean plateau – Huaypo Lake
Guided ATV ride through farmland to viewpoints around Huaypo Lake, with stops for photos.
Salt terraces
Maras – Cusco
Visit the Maras salt pans viewpoint by tourist transport before returning to Cusco.
What's Included
- Pre-tour coordination
- Professional bilingual guide
- Round-trip tourist transport
- First-aid kit and emergency oxygen
- Small-group assistance
- ATV, helmet and safety equipment
- Tourist entrance fees unless expressly stated
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and tips
- Services or activities not described in the itinerary
What Should You Bring?
- Passport or ID
- Water
- Sun protection
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Warm layers
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Small amount of cash
- Gloves and clothes that can get dusty