HORSE TOUR CRUZPATA – MORAY – MARAS – SALT MINES 1 DAY

GENERAL INFORMATION

TRAVEL STYLE: Full-Day Tour

MINIMUM GROUP: 02 persons

DEPARTURES: Subject to availability

Description:

This dynamic tour begins with our local guide meeting you at our travel agency or your hotel. Upon a tour briefing, we will take private transportation to Cruzpata, where you will experience the thrill of riding horseback through the rural community surrounded by snow-capped mountains and idyllic farmlands near the archeological site Moray. Our certified guide will share the history of this important site where the Incas utilized terraces to grow plants and foods at different altitude levels. Scientific research has discovered that agricultural terraces have a 15-degree difference in temperature. After visiting the archaeological site of Moray, we will take our horses to the picturesque village of Maras and enjoy a small tour of the town, where we will see a 400-year-old church. In Maras, we will leave our horses and take private transportation to the famous “salt mines” that have been in use since pre-Inca times. After seeing the small wells with salt particles extracted, we will return to Cusco using our private transportation. We are expected to arrive in the city of Cusco at 16:30.

Included

• Round-trip Transportation from the Hotel or Travel Agency to the Rancho in a private car
• Professional tour guide
• Saddle
• Safety Helmets
• Muleteer (goes to the care of horses)

Not included

• Tourist Ticket.

Recommendations:

• Sunscreen: the sun is very strong in Cusco
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• Lip balm
• Hiking shoes/boots with good, grippy tread
• Optional: microspikes in case of excessive snowfall (rare)
• Hiking pants (or shorts) and shirts (layers)
• Layers – long underwear and/or warm sleep pants for cold nights
• Hand warmers if you wish
• Warm hats, gloves, scarves, and thick warm socks (or you can buy a traditional Peruvian hat and scarf – they are beautiful!)
• Daypack and rain cover
• Rain gear – rain jacket and rain pants (optional for the pants), can buy an inexpensive poncho before the trek
• Cash for tipping porters (USD or Peruvian Soles are fine), cooks, horsemen, guides, buying items along the trail, for in town, emergencies, etc. Note: Cash should be in perfect condition (ripped, damaged bills of any kind are NOT accepted anywhere in Peru)
• Swimsuit, flip flops, towel for any hot springs you may visit (not every trek/trip has this) if you wish to go
• Sandals
• Torch/flashlight/headlamp (and batteries)
• Insect repellent if you plan to visit Machu Picchu
• Hand sanitizer and face covering (for COVID-19 Pandemic)
• Extra snacks if you wish (beyond snacks provided by us)
• E.g. if you have a favorite protein bar as Cusco doesn’t sell items like this
• First aid kit, including blister protection (though your guide will have one, you may wish to carry one of your own)
• Personal medication and toiletries you might want/need
• Camera, extra memory cards, batteries and solar panel/power bank
• Water bottle or water bladder to refill
• Passport (must be valid 6 months past your final travel dates for most countries)
• Copies of passport (keep copies separate, give to travel friends to keep, etc)
• Power plug adapter
• Travel lock(s) approved by TSA (or they cut them off – US only)
• Tickets, itinerary, emergency contact information
• Any medications you currently are taking or need/may need (see suggestions below)
• Small quick-dry pak towels and/or compostable wipes for a quick wipe down at the end of the day

A minimum of 2 trekkers is required for this trek. Maximum of 10 trekkers in a group.

Private treks, single trekkers, custom treks, large groups, and packages are welcome! Please email us to customize.

What to carry – Daypacks

On the trail, you should carry a day pack with your camera, water bottle or bladder, snacks, hand sanitizer, face mask, cold weather clothing, and rain gear or poncho in case of rain (unlikely in the dry season – May to October) and anything you will need before dinner as horses do not walk alongside you. A recommended packing list is sent after you book the trip and can be found below under the “What to pack for your trek” tab. We will provide you with a dry bag for your overnight gear to be carried by horses. Your bag will be waiting for you at every campsite. Yes, we can store your luggage for you during the trek. Most hotels/hostels also provide this service.

• For more information, you can write to us by emailing reservas@huntingtreasuresperu.com.