Top Cusco Adventure Tours - page 35

Satisfy an appetite for adventure during a white-water rafting adventure from Cusco. Experience the thrill of paddling on the Class II-III rapids of the Urubamba River—the perfect intensity for first-time rafters. During the ride, you’ll also be able to soak up stunning scenery that you can’t access by land.

The tour to the turquoise lake of Singrenacocha is very special, since very few places in the world offer this natural attraction. On the trip you will get to know the Andes of Peru, and its picturesque towns where organic agriculture is still practiced and many rites such as the offering to its sacred mountains. You can also visit a textile production center where women weave their clothes with fine alpaca and llama threads.

Take a journey to Humantay Lake and experience this area in one of the most extreme ways. Hike past snow-capped mountains reaching heights of 4,200 meters, and get an adrenaline rush on the highest and most extreme swing in South America. Take in views of the turquoise waters of Humantay Lagoon and enjoy the tranquil surroundings. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.

Follow the paths of the Incas on this 2-day hike along the Inca Trail. Take the train to kilometer 104 and hike for eight kilometers to see Wiñaywayna, the ruins of Choquesuysuy, the ceremonial gate of Intipunku, and the beautiful views of the Urubamba Valley. After an overnight stay in Aguas Calientes, take a 2-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu followed by some free time before heading back to Cusco.

Discover the colorful Rainbow Mountain of the Ausangate Range on a 1-day tour from Cusco. Pass through remote villages, see alpacas and llamas grazing in pastures, and take in the beautiful mountain scenery during the 3-hour uphill trek. At the top, view the highest mountain in the Cusco region, the Ausangate, which reaches heights of 6,385 meters. This tour includes breakfast, a buffet lunch, all transportation, and a tour guide.

The Salkantay to Machu Picchu trek is popular with trekking enthusiasts. Embark on an epic 75 km trek through breathtaking mountains, visiting lakes and jungles with a local guide and nutritious food.

We will begin early in the morning with the pickup at your hotel in Cusco. The vehicle will take us by Izcuchaca and Limatambo towns to enter to the Salkantay Route and get to the point where we will begin the trek. We will walk 1 km (0.6 miles) until arriving to the Soraypampa campsite, at 12,795 feet of altitude, where we will have breakfast. After that, we will begin the ascending trek for 1 and a half hours until reaching the Humantay Lagoon, located at 13,451 feet of altitude. Here we will be able to see the color variation, depending on the perspective that gives us the point where we will be located, besides the glacier as background that goes to the lagoon, if the weather allows it. After taking pictures and resting from walking at that altitude, we will go back to the campsite, where we will have lunch. Then, we will walk to our vehicle to return to downtown Cusco, where our tour ends.

Explore popular sites of the Sacred Valley with an ATV quad bike tour. Head from Cusco to the village of Cruzpata by bus and then take off on your ATV to visit Moray and Maras on this 6-hour journey. Learn about the agricultural terraces of Moray and the ancient Inca salt mines of Maras that are still in use today with informative commentary from your guide.

Embark on a private adventure to conquer the awe-inspiring Rainbow Mountain on a day tour from Cusco. This alpine excursion eliminates the complexities of independent travel, providing convenient transportation and immersive commentary. After a buffet breakfast, follow your guide to the summit of Rainbow Mountain and enjoy free time to relax and take pictures. After the descent, visit the homes of local families to observe their way of life.

Chinchero, Ollantaytambo, and Pisaq are widely considered home to the Sacred Valley’s most impressive Incan ruins, but organizing transportation to explore independently cuts into sightseeing time. On this tour, begin with pickup at your Cusco hotel and visit all three sites with ease in one day. With your guide to lead the way, explore the fortresses, palaces, and temples, and gain insight into a civilization lost in time.

- 4:30 AM We leave from Cusco towards Mollepata (4200 m.s.m.) 3 hours trip. - 7:00 AM, breakfast - 7:30 AM, We will continue our trip to Soraypampa, the starting point of our hike to the Humantay - Lagoon (2 hours of walking). - 8:00 AM. We will start the hike of approximately 2.00 hours towards the Humantay Lagoon (2 Km approx). - 10:00 AM. Guided tour, where we can see on one side the Nevado de Humantay at 4200 masl and on the other side the imposing Nevado de Salkantay, at the Humantay Lagoon, then return to Soyaypampa, board the Mini Van and go to Mollepata where a delicious lunch 3:00 PM. Return of Mollepata to the city of Cusco arriving at approximately 6:30 pm.

Explore the unique and colorful Rainbow Mountain on a private, full-day tour from Cusco. Spend the day hiking through the Andes to reach this hidden mountain reaching heights of 3,700 meters. Enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery dotted with glacial peaks and keep an eye out for llamas and alpacas grazing in the fields. This all-inclusive tour includes private transportation, all necessary equipment, porters and cook, entrance fees, and all meals.

If you want to know The Mountains of Colors, without having to make a lot of physical effort, this is the perfect tour for you. Palccoyo not only offers a Mountain of Colors, but up to 3 views of this beautiful natural phenomenon, in addition to a tour of the Stone Forest, where you will get incredible photos and unforgettable views, you will be accompanied at all times by a certified guide and expert in the area that can help you to make your tour one of the best experiences in your visit to Peru, you will also get a delicious breakfast and lunch to regain energy before and after your tour. You will return to the City of Cusco completely satisfied and happy to be part of this great experience.

You will have the opportunity to be part of a unique activity in the world, leaving and returning from your hotel in Cusco, full of beautiful landscapes, history, culture, traditions and above all, great experiences. In this 2-day tour, you will enjoy the landscape that the Sacred Valley of the Incas gives us, you will know the impressive salt mines of Maras, the wonderful terraces of Moray, you will learn the techniques of weaving, textiles, traditions and customs with one of the Andean communities from the area, you will taste a typical dish and the finishing touch, the guided visit to the world wonder Machu Picchu, where magic will surround you. Without a doubt, this experience will fill you with great knowledge, incredible photographs and, above all, unbeatable moments to share.

Start in Cusco or Ollantaytambo, take a scenic train ride to Km 104, hike the last part of the Classic Inca Trail, and arrive at Machu Picchu through the Sungate in the afternoon. The view from Machu Picchu will be less crowded in the afternoon. Highlights includes Hike in the iconic Inca trail to Machu Picchu, Arrive at Machu Picchu through the Sun gate, Arrive twice at Machu Picchu during special times and return on the Panoramic Vistadome trains.

The 1-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu offers a unique opportunity to trek through breathtaking landscapes and ancient Incan sites. Starting early with a hotel pickup in Cusco, enjoy a scenic train ride to Km 104, where the adventure begins. Ascend the original Inca stone steps through lush cloud forests to Wiñayhuayna, explore its archaeological wonders, and savor a box lunch amidst nature. Witness your first view of Machu Picchu from the Sun Gate and delve into the citadel's history during a guided tour. Conclude your day with a scenic train ride back to Ollantaytambo and a return to Cusco.

Rainbow Mountain is one of the most popular Cusco day trip destinations, and going on a guided tour is a hassle-free way to reach the magnificent summit in one day. This tour is a great budget option that doesn't skimp on the sights—your guide helps you spot wildlife like llamas, alpacas, and eagles during the 4-hour hike.

This is a version of the classic Inca Trail, perfect for those who do not have time and do not want to miss the opportunity to visit this Inca Trail's famous route. Get to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu by the Gate of the Sun(Intipuncu).

Join us on this half-day ATV and zipline tour! We offer a unique experience that combines the excitement of ziplining on four steel ropes and riding our comfortable Quads. Our 250cc, 300cc and 350cc machines are specially designed for maximum enjoyment while exploring the stunning outdoor landscape. Rest assured, our professional guides will be there every step of the way to ensure a safe and unforgettable adventure.

This is a great alternative Inka Trail to Machu Picchu. with this trip you’ll cross beautiful Andean places and we have the opportunity to observe Condors and Alpacas in their natural habitat. On this trip you will reach the beautiful and great Salkantay Mountain (6271 m), you can take a bath in natural hot springs from the depths of the earth, to see the Condor, various fruit trees and a variety of orchids, even better you can try the Peru tastiest coffee, enjoying the beautiful view of Machu Picchu from our campsite. Salkantay trek is one of the greatest attractions of Cusco. The Cordillera Vilcabamba, where the massif of Salkantay is located, it’s a beautiful and secluded area, dominated by the Apu Salkantay it has many high snowy peaks, such as Tucarhuay (5,910 m.s.n.m.), the Veronica (5,682 m.s.n.m.) and Huacayhuilca (5,361 m.s.n.m.), among others, where you will meet new friends and Visiting the most important place of the route the Santuary of Machu Picchu

Combine a visit to Vinincunca, best known as Peru’s Rainbow Mountain, with a ride on all-terrain vehicles on this private tour from Cusco. Early in the morning drive out into the mountains, and following breakfast, take an ATV tour in the mountains. Trek the final ascent at a high elevation past local villages and alpacas and llamas to see Rainbow Mountain and enjoy views across to Ausangate Mountain as well.

See the colors of Peru’s iconic “Rainbow Mountain” Vinicunca with your own eyes and have the logistics including meals organized for you with this group tour from Cusco. Travel up into the mountains and head up to the viewpoint to see how the minerals in the soil of Vinicunca create its rainbow of colors. Entrance fees to the mountain are not included.

The Huacarpay Lagoon Bird Watching Tour is a specialized experience designed exclusively for birdwatching. Unlike general tours, we leave at 05:30 a.m., the best time to observe active birds and in greater numbers. This allows us to make the most of one of the most important wetlands in southern Peru, with better sighting and photography opportunities. An authentic experience, well organized and designed for true nature lovers.

Experience a four-wheeler adventure to the Abode of the Gods, walking Andean roads to impressive stone sculptures inspired by the Inca worldview, with panoramic views of the Cusco Valley.