Hike, Bike, Ride, Kayak, and Zipline
your way to Machu Picchu
At a Glance
🗺️Location: Sacred Valley, Peru
🌙Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
🏠Accommodation: Mountain lodges
📅Calendar: Set dates
👣Activities: Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, kayaking, stand-up-paddleboarding, ziplining
A thrilling 7-day adventure through the Sacred Valley and Lares that offers a dynamic mix of sports activity options as you journey to Machu Picchu. Hike, bike, horseback ride, and zipline your way through the Andean highlands on our fully-guided, off-the-beaten-path Multi-Sport Adventure to Machu Picchu—an ideal trip for families and mixed-interest groups!
Hiking
Hiking will be the primary activity on this trip, and participants should be prepared for hiking at altitude.
Biking
Mountain bike ride from Calispuquio to Lamay Lodge (Day 4) will be approximately 2.5 hours and easy to moderate.
Horseback Riding
Horseback ride up the Urubamba River in the Sacred Valley (Day 5) for approximately 6 hours, moderately difficult terrain, slow pace.
Kayak/SUP
Option to Kayak or Stand-Up-Paddleboard in Lake Piuray (Day 1)
Zipline
Zipline over the Sacred Valley (Day 2)
Dining
Gourmet meals with local wines will be served in the lodges, and lunches will be taken either in the lodges or on the trail. Sample local cuisine with all the flavors of the high alpine environment.
Itinerary
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08:00 am Hike from Cusco to Sacsayhuaman.
08:30 am Guided exploration of the Sacsayhuaman and Q’enqo archaeological sites.
11:30 am Drive from Sacsayhuaman to Lake Piuray.
12:30 pm Lunch at the lake featuring fresh offerings from the local Piuray crops.
01:30 pm Afternoon activities at Lake Piuray (Activity options: Kayak, Stand Up Paddle).
16:30 pm Drive from Lake Piuray to Cusco.
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06:00 am Breakfast at hotel.
07:00 am Drive from Cusco to the Sacred Valley.
08:00 am Zipline in the Sacred Valley (approximately 4 hours including driving time to site).
12:00 pm Lunch in Ollantaytambo.
01:30 pm Guided exploration of the Ollantaytambo archaeological site.
03:00 pm Scenic drive to Huacahuasi (approximately 2 hours).
07:30 pm Dinner and trip briefing.
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06:00 am Breakfast.
07:00 am Scenic drive from Huacahuasi to Choquecancha.
08:00 am Hike from Choquecancha to Jaukani; box lunch en route (approximately 4 hours, Moderate to challenging).
01:45 pm Drive from Jaukani to Huacahuasi.
06:00 pm Dinner.
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07:00 am Breakfast.
08:00 am Scenic drive to the hike trailhead.
09:30 am Hike from Ancasmarca to Totora; picnic lunch en route (approximately 4 hours, Easy to moderate).
01:30 pm Scenic drive from Totora to Calispuquio.
02:00 pm Bike ride from Calispuquio to Lamay Lodge (approximately 2.5 hours. Moderate).
04:00 pm Late-afternoon at leisure to enjoy the gardens and relax in the hot tub.
06:00 pm Dinner.
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07:00 am Breakfast.
08:30 am Horseback riding in the Sacred Valley (approximately 6 hours. Moderate).
03:30 pm Pachamanca lunch at lodge.
06:00 pm Light dinner/snacks at lodge.
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05:45 am Breakfast.
06:15 am Depart lodge for Ollantaytambo train station.
07:20 am Train ride from Ollantaytambo to KM 104 train rail marker.
08:30 am Begin hike to Wiñay Wayna.
12:30 pm Picnic lunch at Wiñay Wayna.
01:30 pm Hike from Wiñay Wayna to Machu Picchu* *Note: Does not include visit to Machu Picchu on this day; hikers will descend along the perimeter of the citadel to catch a shuttle bus to Aguas Calientes.
04:30 pm Arrive in Aguas Calientes.
06:30 pm Dinner at hotel and evening at leisure.
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06:00 am Breakfast at hotel.
07:00 am Shuttle bus to Machu Picchu.
08:30 am Begin hike up Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain*.
12:00 pm Lunch at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge.
01:00 pm Guided exploration of the Machu Picchu citadel.
04:30 pm Train ride to Ollantaytambo.
06:00 pm Evening drive from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
Dates
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Price Includes:
All accommodations
All meals
All activities, including equipment
Transportation to/from Cusco
Guided visit to Machu Picchu
Does not include:
Airfare to and from Peru
Additional travel costs such as riding apparel and insurance
Visas and travel costs
Guide gratuities