Cusco Tours For Adventurers and Active

The first day after arriving to Cusco you will have a light schedule so as to acclimatize to the high altitude (around 3 400 m.a.s.l.). Depending on the arrival time, half-day Cusco city tour will be arranged to visit the Saqsaywaman and surrounding ruins as well as the museum of Koricancha situated in Cusco city.

Accommodation: 1 night 3 star hotel in Cusco

The Sacred Valley, also known as the Valley of Urubamba, is unique. It offers not only breathtaking landscapes, but Peruvians believe it is full of positive energy. Here is where you find ruins from the Inca Empire, which are viewed as the most important and strategic in the entire region and also the country. You can spend many days discovering new entities in this part of the Cusco region. There are two important and very beautiful towns in the Sacred Valley which we will see and explore – Ollantaytambo and Pisac.

During this day you will have a chance to explore cosy town of Pisac, as well as the ruins situated just above the city. Besides the lovely market you will also learn here about the history of the Inca Empire as well as about Peru in general.

You will start the tour early in the morning, around 7:00 am. First on the agenda is a visit to a small zoo where the Peruvian animals include: jungle birds, llamas, alpacas, vicunas and condors. You will have an unique opportunity not only to see all of these animals in one place, but also be very close to them. Next you will visit Pisac where you can explore the town center and local, colourful market. The tour also includes visiting the Incas ruins situated just above the town. From Pisac you will travel directly to Patacancha Valley where you will meet with local communities living in the high Andes. You will spend with them all afternoon as well as the morning during the third day.

Accommodation: 1 night homestay in Andean community in Patacancha Valley

This day we will start with delicious, local breakfast in a very local atmosphere. Later you will have time to walk in the town, using typica clothes, so you will have unique oportunity to check how looks like real life in this part of Peru. After short break we will continue the trip towards Pre Inca ruins of Puma Marca ruins. They have the shape of puma, as well as the landscapes here are spectacular. From that place we will start 3 hours long trek towards one of the most beautiful towns in Cusco region – Ollantaytambo.

In the afternoon you will have a chance to discover the second most important ruins in Sacred Valley – in the town of Ollantaytambo. It is a cosy and inviting place, full of cosy restaurants around the main plaza. Here you will also have opportunity to try one of the most typical Peruvian dishes called Pachamanca. You will not only try it, but also participate in preparing it.

Accommodation: 1 night 3 star hotel in Ollantaytambo

This mini adventure tour offers you adrenaline loaded opportunities. You will not have a chance to get bored! You will start the tour at an altitude of more than 4 300 m.a.s.l., where you will mountain bike downhill to the jungle at an altitude of 1 200 m.a.s.l. After which you will have a chance to test your skills in rafting (optional) and then hike to the rustic lodge, where we stay the night, surrounded by coffee plantations, hidden in the jungle, finishing at an altitude of 1 500 m.a.s.l.

During the second day you will follow original Inca paths, finishing the day with a warm bath in the hot springs near the small town of Santa Teresa.

On the third day you have the option to take part in zip lining (optional) and trekking to Aguas Calientes.

The fourth day will be spent in one of the new 7 wonders of the world – Machu Picchu, situated on top of the hillside, surrounded by the mountains and jungle. You will have the opportunity to explore this incredible site from the early morning until 5pm (closing time).  You will return late to Cusco about 1:00am.

Accommodation: 3 nights camping in Inka Trail and 1 night hostel in Chinchero

Our full-day tour to Chinchero, Moray, Maras and Salineras de Maras is definitely more than just a tour. It is awesome and unforgettable adventure, full of diverse activities during where no one can get bored! Book your tour for the most famous Inca archaeological spots situated near Cusco, the unique salt mines, a lesson of textiles and a meeting with local communities. You will be positively surprised at how many things there are to do and possible to explore in just one day as well as how rich in the experiences and knowledge about history, culture and traditions you will become.

Chinchero

We will start the day around 7:00 am. After reakfast we will visit the Inca ruins of Chinchero and afterwards we will particpate in a very nteresting lesson about the local textiles of the region.

Moray

After Chinchero, you will explore the archaeological site of Moray, containing unusual Inca ruins, consisting of several enormous terraced circular depressions.

Maras

From Moray we continue to the next destination – Maras. We will take a short pause in this small town and learn about the production of the popular Andean beverage, chicha de jora (corn beer). We will also walk around, because the streets of Maras are more than lovely.

Salineras de Maras

After Maras we continue the tour towards the incredible salt ponds, Salineras de Maras, that are still in use and have been since the Inca times. We will go there on foot. It will be around 1 hour long, easy and very relaxing trek with the view for the spectacular Cordillera Uubamba. In the salt mines you will have a chance to walk through more than 5000 salt ponds and learn about the production of salt. After that, you will be back to Cusco around 7-8pm

Accommodation: 1 night 3 star hotel in Cusco

After intensive days today you will have free day to rest.  You can choose to take a rest or explore all possible important spots, like San Pedro local market and lovely, full of artists San Blas district..

Accommodation: 1 night 3 star hotel in Cusco

This day you will have your last adventure in Cusco region – Rainbow mountain tour. You will start the day early in the morning, around 3 am. After around 5 hours long trip by car we will arrive to the point from which we will start incredibly colorful trek. It will take around 3-4 hours to reach the rainbow mountain, from which you will have amazing landscapes. After enjoying the unique views you will come back to the starting point. This part will take around 3 hours. The whole tour will finish around 7-8 pm in Cusco.

Accommodation: 1 night 3 star hotel in Cusco

Your Tour Cusco For Adventurers comes to an end today.

If you want to stay on longer and explore more, please contact us. Please note also, that this itinerary is flexible and can be modified. We always prepare tours which best suit the group, making it possible to amend them depending on the requirements of the group.