Peruvian Adventure

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your short flight to Cusco. Prepare for a spectacular flight over the snowcapped Andes as you travel to Cusco, the oldest inhabited city in the hemisphere, with an elevation of 11,440 feet. Upon arrival, you will be met by one of our representatives and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, your exclusive city tour will start with a visit to the San Cristobal Plaza, where you may enjoy panoramic views of the city. From there, visit the San Pedro Market to soak in the local flavors and learn about the products grown in the area which supply the city. After this, the Korikancha Temple will welcome you with its magnificence. This temple, whose Quechua name means “Gold Enclosure”, still bedazzles with its gold-covered walls. From there you may visit the Santo Domingo Church. Walk from San Blas, the artisans’ neighborhood, to Hatun Rumiyoc Street. Enjoy a stop at the Inca Roca Palace, which is now home to the Archbishop’s Palace and the famous Twelve Angle Stone. Continue your walk to the Main Square to visit the Cathedral and its beautiful and valuable colonial masterpieces. 

Overnight in Cusco

In the morning you will be transferred to the Ollantaytambo Train Station, where you will depart by train to discover one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Arrive at the Aguas Calientes Station where you will be assisted to board the bus and travel up the winding road to Machu Picchu and enjoy a magnificent view of the Urubamba River and its canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will astonish you with its terraces, ceremonial shrines, steps, and urban areas. Experience the intoxicating energy all around you. After a guided tour, you will enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. At the arranged time, take the train back to Ollantaytambo, and then transfer to your hotel in Cusco by car.

Overnight in Cusco

Enjoy two days at leisure or choose to book some of the following optional full or half-day tours.

Overnight in Cusco

Starts at: 7:00 AM. Level of difficulty: Moderate.

Situated in Pachar, in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Via Ferrata is a new choice for adventure lovers. It was designed for an adrenaline-charged experience amidst breathtaking views and with safety measures needed for those with no climbing experience. Climb 300 meters using iron ladders and knowing you are 100% safe. Enjoy the breathtaking views, and then descend a 100-meter cliff fixed to a rope. This will be a truly unforgettable experience for adventure lovers. In the afternoon, you will go on the Sacred Valley Zipline, where visitors of all ages will get the opportunity to fly over this magical and magnificent valley in a fun and safe manner. The zipline consists of 6 lines or cables, stretching from 100m to 500m, for a total of 2000m. The guide will hook you to the cables using a pulley connected to the harness. The cables are so tight there is no need for a brake system since the speed decreases upon approaching the end. To get to the first line, a 35-minute hike will be required. This entire hike is equipped with Via Ferrata (iron ladders) to ensure maximum security and confidence for all adventure lovers. No experience will be required.

Starts at: 7:00 AM. Level of difficulty: Moderate.

Situated in Pachar, in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Via Ferrata is a new choice for adventure lovers. It was designed for an adrenaline-charged experience amidst breathtaking views and with safety measures needed for those with no climbing experience. Climb 300 meters using iron ladders and knowing you are 100% safe. Enjoy the breathtaking views, and then descend a 100-meter cliff fixed to a rope. This will be a truly unforgettable experience for adventure lovers. In the afternoon, you will go on the Sacred Valley Zipline, where visitors of all ages will get the opportunity to fly over this magical and magnificent valley in a fun and safe manner. The zipline consists of 6 lines or cables, stretching from 100m to 500m, for a total of 2000m. The guide will hook you to the cables using a pulley connected to the harness. The cables are so tight there is no need for a brake system since the speed decreases upon approaching the end. To get to the first line, a 35-minute hike will be required. This entire hike is equipped with Via Ferrata (iron ladders) to ensure maximum security and confidence for all adventure lovers. No experience will be required.

Home to breathtaking views with excellent opportunities for photo stops, the Sacred Valley of the Incas will be waiting for you. On the way to the valley, you will stop at Awanacancha, a quaint complex, and admire the Andean camelids such as alpacas and llamas. Learn about traditional dyeing and knitting techniques from local inhabitants. Later, you will explore the Pisac Market with free time to look around and purchase handicrafts. If you feel like tasting something traditional, stop by the wood ovens for a delicious empanada or a piece of bread. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, your tour will continue to Ollantaytambo, a small town full of local color which has been inhabited since the Inca times. There, you will visit the main temple used as a fortress during the Inca resistance.

You will be picked up from your hotel in Cusco and embark on a twenty-minute drive to your starting point. The ride will last two and a half hours and will take you through beautiful fields, Andean-style villages, and views of the Inca sites and vestiges. Enjoy a wonderful view of the city of Cusco on your way to the Temple of the Moon, where you will leave your horse and drive back to the city. Return to the hotel in Cusco.

This activity will take you to the highlands of Cusco. You will be picked up from your hotel and travel to the upper area of the city. Prepare to see the truly breathtaking scenery surrounding the city of Cusco. You will test your bike and receive a safety briefing and instructions. Based on your experience level, you will choose between going down a paved runway or descending onto roads and single-track roads. These declines can be prepared according to the skills and experience of the traveler. At the end of your adventure, you will return to the Cusco City Center.

Visit the most outstanding sites in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Depart for Chinchero, the most typical and picturesque town in the Sacred Valley. Chinchero is also famous for its women weavers. You will make a brief stop in a textile center to appreciate the beautiful fabrics and learn the ancient Inca techniques for dyeing and spinning with Alpaca wool. In this gorgeous town, you will visit the Inca Archaeological Complex and its beautiful colonial church, where you may take in the breathtaking imagery surrounding the town. Continue your journey to Moray, a beautiful and curious Inca archaeological complex composed of colossal concentric terraces simulating a large amphitheater. During Inca times, it served as an agricultural laboratory where diverse microclimates were recreated. Enjoy lunch in one of the restaurants in the area. Finally, end your tour with a visit to the fabulous archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo, significant for the Incas as a military, religious, and agricultural center. Visit the Temple of the Ten Windows, the bathrooms of the ñusta, and the Temple of the Sun along with other places of interest. The postcards from the heights of Ollantaytambo will wrap up this magical day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Spend two days at leisure or book some of the following optional full or half-day tours.

Overnight in Cusco

Escape the crowds to visit Sacsayhuaman, an impressive citadel full of colossal fortresses, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes in communion with nature. You will then continue to the Inca shrine of Qenqo, with its awesome altar for sacrifices embedded in the side of the rock. You will finally reach the Puca Pucara Watchtower and Tambomachay — a monument of architectural excellence. This magnificent structure is one of the pillars of the Andean view of the world. Later, you will return to your hotel in Cusco.

Escape the crowds to visit Sacsayhuaman, an impressive citadel full of colossal fortresses, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes in communion with nature. You will then continue to the Inca shrine of Qenqo, with its awesome altar for sacrifices embedded in the side of the rock. You will finally reach the Puca Pucara Watchtower and Tambomachay — a monument of architectural excellence. This magnificent structure is one of the pillars of the Andean view of the world. Later, you will return to your hotel in Cusco.

This hike offers a breathtaking view of Cusco city and its countryside along with high Andean landscapes. You will be picked up from the hotel and drive for 15 minutes through the paved road up near Sacsayhuaman, where you may admire the gorgeous scenery of Cusco City (entrance fee will not be included). En route, you will see the peasants’ houses, fields with various types of crops (such as potatoes, corn, and barley), and see llamas traveling to Cusco from the Andean villages. These llamas will be accompanied by their owners, all of them perfectly dressed for photos with tourists in Cusco City. Upon arrival, you will leave the bus and start your hike to the Temple of the Rainbow. There, you will see the magnificent rainbow, made by a small waterfall under the sunlight. After spending some time admiring the breathtaking views you will cross a cave, following the stream, and then go back to hiking to Cusilluchayoc Temple for about two hours where you will have an hour for lunch. After lunch, you will explore this Inca temple and caves. Then you will cross the last agriculture field and continue your hike down to Cusco and visit the old part of the city such as the San Cristobal and San Blas neighborhoods.

At 8:30 AM the guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and drive south towards Piñipampa town. There, you will pump the raft and receive your gear and safety talk. After training, you will board your rafts and begin your descent by the Vilcanota River. Cross a narrow canyon with some class 2-3 rapids. The scenery will be magnificent, and you will get the opportunity to see villagers working on their crops, among fishermen and Andean wild birds.

The tour will start early in the morning and take you to the Sacred Valley. After about an hour drive you will arrive in Chincheros, home to Piuray Lake. This beautiful lake is home to breathtaking scenery, perfectly flat water, and plenty of birds. Your base is home to a local family that lives at the shore of the lake. They will greet you with a smile and share with you a little about their lifestyle and culture. Start with a safety briefing and paddle technique on land. Once you are in the water the idea will be to first get acquainted with the board, paddling techniques, and making turns. Upon your return, the family at Piuray will greet you with a hot infusion to relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.

Today you will be transferred to the bus station for your tour bus adventure to Puno. On the way, stop to visit the magnificent attractions this breathtaking route has to offer. The first stop will be in Andahuaylillas, where you will see the magnificent chapel. From there you will discover Racchi, the Temple of the Wiracocha God, where the walls and narrow streets stand out. Enjoy lunch and take the opportunity to admire the view at “La Raya”, a natural border between Cusco and Puno. Before you arrive at your final destination, you will visit the in-site Pucara Museum. Here, you will have the opportunity to get one of the local classic bull-shaped ceramics. Arrive in Puno at the end of the afternoon, where you will be transferred to your hotel.

Overnight in Puno

Embark on a morning trip to the “People of The Lake”: the Uros. There are approximately 40 scattered islands built with totora reeds (an aquatic plant), comprising a significant archipelago inhabited by 10 to 20 families. At 3,810 MASL, you will visit two islands of the Uros to appreciate the unique beauty of the place and experience the culture and lifestyle of the locals of millenary origin. Even today they continue with their ancestral traditions, with a large Aymara influence — all linked to the totora reed. The subsistence of the Uros is based on fishing, hunting, and gathering eggs, complementing their economy with the sale of handicrafts. Spend the afternoon at leisure or choose one of the following optional activities.

Overnight in Puno

Visit the pre-Inca cemetery of the Hatun Colla chiefs in Sillustani, on the shore of Lake Umayo. This is a wonderful trip to see the funerary towers or Chullpas reaching up to six meters in height.

Get ready to explore Lake Titicaca. Travel to Taquile where a native community of approximately 400 families live with the traditions and high principles of the Incas. Taquile is a very important site on Lake Titicaca which is known for its archeological remains, sacred and ceremonial sites, festive activities, and cherished rituals. Taquile is characterized by its friendly inhabitants, who retain their customs and traditional clothing. They distinguish themselves by their detailed, fine, and colorful textiles with symmetrical decorations and symbols that reflect their way of life and Andean beliefs. A typical lunch will be served during your visit to the island. We will return to the city in the afternoon.

Please note: This tour will continue after visiting the Uros islands and requires booking in advance. Passengers taking this optional tour will visit the Uros separately from the main group (you will depart earlier to have enough time to visit all the islands).

Visit the pre-Inca cemetery of the Hatun Colla chiefs in Sillustani, on the shore of Lake Umayo. This is a wonderful trip to see the funerary towers or Chullpas reaching up to six meters in height.

In the morning, you will be transferred to the Juliaca Airport for your flight back to Lima. Upon arrival in Lima, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, head on a tour through Lima’s streets and plazas. Start the tour from the Love Park in Miraflores, with a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean, and head to the Huaca Pucllana, a ceremonial center of culture in Lima. From there, you will visit the Main Square where the Government Palace and Town Hall are located. Discover the Cathedral and explore the Santo Domingo Convent, along which the corridors San Martin de Porras and San Rosa de Lima used to walk around in the 17th century, and where their remains rest today. Spend the evening at leisure to explore the city at your own pace.

Overnight in Lima

Today, at the arranged time, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home.