Paragliding Maras Moray
What is the best Paragliding Maras Moray tour in the Sacred Valley from Cusco?
Paragliding Maras Moray combines a tandem flight with certified pilots over the Andes and guided visits to the Maras Salt Mines and Moray circular terraces, offering a half-day experience from Cusco that delivers aerial views, Inca engineering sites, and efficient logistics in a single, well-structured adventure.
Why Choose This Tour
First, you will feel the thrill of a paragliding flight over the Andes.
Your professional pilot controls the paraglider, so you can relax and enjoy wide views of mountains, rivers, and patchwork fields, after the flight, you will explore the Moray terraces, which were once used by the Incas for agricultural experiments. Next, you will continue to the Maras Salt Mines, where locals still harvest salt as their ancestors did, therefore, this single day journey allows you to enjoy action, scenery, and culture all at once.
Itinerary
Pick-Up and Drive
To begin, we pick you up at your hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley.
During the one hour drive to the launch site, you will pass farms and snow capped peaks, which makes the journey enjoyable from the start.
Paragliding Experience
After arrival, your pilot provides a clear safety talk and all necessary equipment, soon after, you take off and glide over the Sacred Valley for about 10 minutes.
Because the pilot manages the controls, you only need to enjoy the view of ancient fields and the winding Urubamba River.
Visit Moray and Maras
After landing, you will travel to Moray. Here you can walk around the deep circular terraces and learn how the Incas tested different crops, then, you will continue to the Maras Salt Mines, where thousands of dazzling salt pools shine in the sun. Moreover, your private guide shares stories that reveal how local families still use these methods today.
Return
Finally, after a day of adventure and discovery, we drive you back to your hotel.
What’s Included
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Private round trip transport from Cusco or the Sacred Valley
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Tandem paragliding flight with a certified pilot
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Guided visits to Moray and Maras Salt Mines
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All safety equipment
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Bottled water
Not Included
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Entrance tickets to Moray and Maras (90 soles)
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Tips for the guide or pilot
Paragliding Maras Moray Tour Price
USD $175 per person — based on a minimum of 2 guests
FAQs About the Paragliding Maras Moray Tour
1. Is the Paragliding Maras Moray Tour safe for first-time flyers?
Yes. You fly with certified tandem pilots who handle all safety procedures, making it ideal for beginners.
2. Do I need any previous experience to join this tour?
No experience is required. Your pilot explains everything before takeoff, and the guided visits to Maras and Moray are easy for all fitness levels.
3. When is the best time to fly in Maras and Moray?
Morning flights usually offer the calmest winds and the most reliable conditions, which makes them the best time for paragliding.
4. What should I wear for the Paragliding Maras Moray Tour?
Wear comfortable clothing, closed shoes, and a light jacket. The Andean breeze can feel cool, especially at higher altitudes.
5. How long does the Paragliding Maras Moray experience last?
The full tour typically lasts 4 to 6 hours, including transportation, flight time, and visits to the Salt Mines and Moray terraces.
6. Can children or older adults participate in this tour?
Yes, as long as they meet basic physical conditions and can walk a short distance to the launch point. Safety is evaluated individually for each guest.
7. What places are included besides the paragliding flight?
Along with your paragliding experience, the tour includes guided stops at the Maras Salt Mines and the Moray circular terraces, two of the Sacred Valley’s most iconic sites.
Why Travelers Love It
Because it combines a thrilling paragliding adventure in Peru with a guided visit to two key Inca sites, this tour stands out among all day trips from Cusco.
Moreover, private transportation and expert guides ensure a safe and memorable experience from start to finish.
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Paragliding Maras Moray
Paragliding Maras Moray
Paragliding Maras Moray
Paragliding Maras Moray

