Top Cusco Outdoor Activities

ATV Tour to Moray, Maras and Salt Flat in the Sacred Valley from Cusco

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• Peru’s Sacred Valley lies in the Andean Highlands—a landscape of rugged mountains, open plains, and soaring cliffs—and reaching the remote sites is a challenge. Choose a morning or afternoon half-day safari, and tackle the rough ground by powerful all-terrain quad bike. With your guide to lean the way, reach historic sites including Moray and Maras with ease, enjoy sweeping views across the Peruvian countryside, and learn of life here under Incan rule.
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4-Day Trek to Machu Picchu Through the Inca Trail

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• Trace the path of the original Inca Trail during an unforgettable 4-day, 3-night trip along this classic road to Machu Picchu. Follow the footsteps of this ancient people as you cross mountain terrain and lush jungles and explore fascinating Inca ruins like Wiñay Wayna, hiking toward the ‘Lost City of the Incas.’ On your final day, wake up early to reach Machu Picchu's iconic Sun Gate at sunrise, watching the first rays of light creep across the landscape. Then spend the morning exploring this incredible mountaintop archaeological site with your guide. This classic Inca Trial trek also features hotel pickup, camping accommodations, bus and train transfers, entrance fees, three days of meals and snacks and porters to carry shared equipment.
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Salcantay Trek to Machu Picchu in 5 Days

• Machu Picchu is perhaps the best-known archeological site in South America, but it is also surrounded by lush valleys, mountains, rivers, and other ruins worth visiting. This tour takes five days to hike Mount Salcantay, eventually following an ancient Inca road toward Machu Picchu, while saving you the trouble of planning a trekking adventure. Meals, horses, camping equipment, and entrance fees to Machu Pichu are included.
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Palomino Islands Tour Plus Swimming with Sea Lions Experience

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• Get up close with the wildlife paradise of the Palomino Islands, offering a chance to swim with local sea lions and learn about the area’s native birds, during this 4-hour excursion. Journey by boat to this chain of islands just off shore from Lima. Then hop into the water as you splash around with the friendly population of sea lions. You’ll also spot a variety of birds, including Inca Terns, Peruvian boobies, Humboldt penguins and red-legged cormorants. Your Palomino Islands trip also includes a guide, wetsuit and lifejacket for the swim and round-trip hotel transport.
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3-Day Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu

• The Inca Trail ranks among the world’s most famous hikes, but there are plenty of more exciting ways to reach UNESCO–listed Machu Picchu than simply on foot. On this 3-day tour, follow in the footsteps of the Incas by bike, raft, and zip line, and squeeze extra adventure into your Machu Picchu visit. With accommodation, meals, and all transport covered, you’re free to experience the best of Peru’s great outdoors.
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Valle Sagrado y Machu Picchu

• The Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu tour is a 2-day service that begins in Cusco with the tour of ancient villages in the Urubamba Valley, and ends at the archaeological complex of Machu Picchu. The Sacred Valley of the Incas is located at an altitude of 2,800 meters above sea level and has many beautiful landscapes as well as many picturesque villages and imposing Inca archaeological complexes. This valley and its pleasant climate and fertile plains allows for the cultivation of the giant white corn (unique to Peru) among other fruits and plants typical of the tropical lowlands. Machu Picchu, in Quechua, means Old Mountain. It is the name of the Inca citadel that is located 112 km northwest of Cusco, surrounded by a humid forest typical of the high jungle of this region and  the Urubamba River.
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Humantay Lake Full-Day Hike from Cusco

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• Get a taste for Peru’s high-alpine scenery and ancient Inca customs during this full-day hike to Lake Humantay from Cusco. Ascend to this scenic body of water located at 13,779 feet (4,200 meters), learning about its sacred place in Inca mythology during your climb. An included buffet lunch back at base camp is an added bonus.
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Inka Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days and 3 Nights

• This 4-day Inka Jungle trek to Machu Picchu is perfect for travelers looking to visit Peru but who are short on time. Plus with this guided tour, you’ll avoid the hassle of planning out your own accommodations, with three nights included. Bike down Abra Malaga mountain pass, relax at the Cocalmayu hot springs, zipline in Santa Teresa, and visit Machu Picchu in the early morning—one of the best times for taking pictures.
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Cusco Rafting and Zipline Adventure

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• Embark on a thrilling outdoor adventure that combines white-water rafting with zip-lining and satisfies your need for speed. Depart Cusco for Oropesa, where you can ease your butterflies with a bite of the town's iconic bread before hitting the Vilcanota River. Tackle Class III and IV rapids and battle intense waves as you make your way downstream, enjoying the remarkable scenery of the surrounding Andes as you go. Afterward, soar through the sky on an exhilarating zip ride.
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Sacred Valley 4x4 Quadbike Adventure from Cusco

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• Discover Peru's Sacred Valley of the Incas aboard a 4WD ATV. Set out from Cusco to Cruz Pata, where you'll hop onto your off-road vehicle and head into the countryside, navigating muddy paths and mountain trails to reach Moray—an Inca archaeology site featuring enormous circular ruins once used for agriculture. Spend some time exploring before continuing your adventure to the Salineras, an impressive series of salt mines at the bottom of a towering canyon. It's a whole new way to experience the Andean highlands.
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Private Full-Day Trek to The Rainbow Mountain

• Experience the Rainbow Mountain, one of Peru’s most striking geological features, during this full-day private trek. Challenge yourself on this hard-but-rewarding hike, enjoying the alpine views along the way, as you witness the colorful spectacle of the mountainside that looks painted with turquoise, red and gold paint. A private guide and round-trip hotel transport are also covered.
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Rainbow Mountain Full Day Tour from Cusco

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• Spend a day hiking through Peru's famous candy-striped landscape, Rainbow Mountain, on this guided tour from Cusco. Hike with a guide for 5.5 miles to a viewpoint of the scenic mountainside, and then head down past glacial lagoons and through the dramatic landscape before returning to Cusco.
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Half Day Horseback Riding Tour to Inca Ruins from Cusco

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• The countryside outside Cusco is dotted with ancient ruins which shine a light on the region’s rich Incan history—but their remote locations make access a challenge. On this morning or afternoon tour, delve into the Andean countryside on horseback with your guide and cover the terrain with ease. Explore Incan ruins at Puka Pukara, Qenqo, Saqsayhuaman, and Tambomachay, with round-trip travel from your Cusco hotel included.
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Humantay Lake Day Hike

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• Discover the beautiful Humantay Lake on a full-day trip from Cusco. Hike a portion of the famous Salkantay trek and explore the beautiful scenery of the Peruvian mountainscape on your way to the turquoise waters of the Humantay Lake. This small group experience is limited to eight guests per trip and includes entrance fees, an English-speaking guide, all transportation, a first aid kit, and breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
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Full day: Trek to Rainbow Mountain from Cusco

• Rainbow Mountain is one of the most unique destinations in Peru. This full-day tour from Cusco gets you there along with a hot breakfast before hiking, lunch, and oxygen for anyone suffering from the altitude to help ensure that hikers are prepared. See the mountain's distinct color bands and geology. Enjoy a challenging hike in the Andes. Spend time taking photos and enjoying the unusual scenery.
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Rainbow Mountain Trek Full Day Cusco

• Mountain of Colors Cusco, Also known as 7-color earth or rainbow mountain, incredible coloration to the mineral richness it harbors in its soil. Nowadays it is one of the famous hiking alternatives that goes up to 5,200 meters above sea level located on the road to Ausangate, which is the highest in the Vilca bamba mountain range.You can enjoy the extraordinary panoramic view, as well as observe the way of life in the communities, diversity of plants and animals.
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Surf Classes

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Full-Day Trek to Humantay Lake from Cusco with Guide

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• Trek through the Andes to the azure waters of Humantay Lake on this full-day trek from Cusco. Learn about the importance of the lagoon to the Inca people who originally inhabited the area through a guide's commentary. See local flora and fauna on a hike through the valleys around the lake.
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ATV Quadbikes tour Maras and Moray and Salineras

• Experience the adrenaline rush of off-roading in Peru’s Sacred Valley of the Incas on this quad bike tour from Cusco. Drive your own quad bike along rugged trails through the Peruvian countryside and access sites other tours can't reach. See the Huaypo Lagoon, the Moray archaeological site, and the Maras salt mines. Plus, choose a morning or afternoon tour with safety equipment and round-trip transport included.
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HORSEBACK RIDING CHACAN CHACAN MOUNTAIN AND TEMPLE OF THE MOON

•  Horseback riding from 3 to 4 hours in which you will have a professional guide to visit the famous Inca ceremonial site, the Temple of the Moon, Chacan Mountain, and travel on Inca roads, Departures from 9:00 am and 1:00 pm.
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Humantay Lake Day Hike (All Inclusive)

• With turquoise-colored water nestled between Andean mountains and a spectacular glacier as the backdrop, Humantay Lagoon is one of the most scenic destinations in Cusco.
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Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley tour

• • A journey through wild colorful landscapes, snow-capped mountain peaks, herds of alpaca, and pristine valleys. • 12-hour day trip to Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley from Cusco. • Go on 2-hour hike until you reach 16,500 feet (5036 meters) above sea level. • Small groups with a personalized service, 6 person average and 14 max. (7+ assistant guide added). • Peruvian buffet breakfast and lunch in the local village. (vegetarian and vegan and options available). • Knowledgeable certified mountain guides – photographers (Fluent in English). • Extra equipment (carbon fiber trekking poles) + Safety Equipment (oxygen bottle).
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Cusco: Humantay Lake Full Day and see Salkantay snowy

• Spend the day hiking through the Andes to reach the beautiful turquoise waters of Lake Humantay. Reach heights of 14,000 feet (4,250 meters) as you hike from Soraypampa to the lagoon. Enjoy free time to explore the area, take a dip in the glacial waters, and learn about the history of the area from your guide. Enjoy a delicious lunch in the town of Mollepata before heading back to Cusco.
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Rainbow Mountain Hiking in Groups

• When in Cusco, visiting Rainbow Mountain is an essential day trip, but getting to the remote location in the Andes can be hassle. Instead, minimize planning and ensure peace of mind by booking a guided tour to the stunning natural attraction. All transportation from Cusco is included, and a guide makes the 3-hour trek up the mountain a breeze.
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