8 Days in Peru: Mountain Biking, Inca Trails and the Rainbow Mountains
Join us on an 8-day adventure that explores the heart of Peru beginning in Cusco and trekking through the scenic Sacred Valley. Experience exciting activities such as mountain biking through the valley, trekking the Inca Trail and climbing Huayna Picchu for incredible views of Machu Picchu. Discover the magic of the Rainbow Mountains, with vibrant colors of the waters in shades of red, yellow, green and marginally blue. The journey goes deep into Peru’s culture and history by visiting ancient Inca sites, experiencing local cuisine and pushing boundaries through beautiful mountain terrain. A perfect blend of adventure, culture and natural beauty.
What's included
Itinerary
On arrival at Lima Airport you will be met by your private driver and transferred directly to your hotel. The remainder of your day is then at leisure to familiarize with the new environment before your adventure starts.
Today you fly to Cusco and meet your guide at the airport. Afterwards, you will enjoy an orientation walk to show you around the beautiful city of Cusco and its facilities. The afternoon is then free to relax and explore as you please.
In the morning, visit the impressive Sacsayhuaman fortress, which offers stunning views of Cusco. Then, drive to Pisac, where you’ll explore the archaeological site and local market. Hike down to the village, taking in breathtaking views of the Sacred Valley along the way.
Start your day with an exciting morning mountain bike ride through the Sacred Valley. Ride along and take in stunning views of snow-capped peaks along dusty, dirt roads. Moreover, pay a visit to the pre-Incan archaeological ruin of Moray with its bizarrely circular agricultural terraces and make a stop at the sunny Inca Salt Flats where locals continue to harvest and dry salt the same way their ancestors did. End your day at a nearby hotel for a well-deserved rest.
Start your trek early, hiking along the classic Inca Trail. Ascend through beautiful mountain landscapes, passing Wiñay Wayna ruins before reaching the Sun Gate. Enter Machu Picchu in the afternoon, experiencing the site when most visitors have already left for the day. Enjoy a peaceful and undisturbed first impression of this iconic site. Afterward, visit the main ruins and take a shuttle bus to Aguas Calientes for your overnight stay.
In the early morning, visit Machu Picchu for a guided tour. Later you hike up Huayna Picchu for breathtaking views of Machu Picchu and the surrounding Andean mountains. Following the hike, we return to Aguas Calientes for lunch and then board the scenic Vistadome train for the journey back to Ollantaytambo. From there we transfer back to Cusco.
In the morning, drive to the off-the-beaten-path Rainbow Mountains (Palcoyo). Hike for about an hour to reach the peak and marvel at the vibrant colors of the mountains, a unique geologic phenomenon. Enjoy a delicious lunch between the stunning natural beauty before driving back to Cusco for a well-deserved rest.
Enjoy some free time in Cusco to explore at your leisure before transferring to the airport for your flight back to Lima. Upon arrival, enjoy your final moments in the capital before your outbound flight.
