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 will be the primary activity on this trip, and participants should be prepared for hiking at altitude.

Mountain bike ride from Calispuquio to Lamay Lodge (Day 4) will be approximately 2.5 hours and easy to moderate.

Horseback ride up the Urubamba River in the Sacred Valley (Day 5) for approximately 6 hours, moderately difficult terrain, slow pace.

Option to Kayak or Stand-Up-Paddleboard in Lake Piuray (Day 1)

Zipline over the Sacred Valley (Day 2)

Mountain lodges have brought together traditional Inca building techniques and sensitivity to the surrounding environment with all the comforts of home. At the end of each day, you will enjoy hot showers, fine gourmet meals, select wines, goose-down bedding, massages, outdoor jacuzzis and highly personalized service from our local staff. 

Breakfasts will be served in the lodge each morning before departure, and lunch will be taken on the trail. Dinner will be served upon arrival at the following night's lodge.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Even though you have enough time to see the core of Machu Picchu Sanctuary during the regular guided tour, most of our guests realize that they would have liked to stay a little longer since there is so much to explore! Let us know at time of reservation if you would like to add this optional day.   

Option A • One additional night at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, including dinner and breakfast & lunch the next day • One single-entrance ticket to Machu Picchu • Round-trip shuttle bus transportation from Aguas Calientes • Transportation from Ollantaytambo train station back to Cusco 

Option B • One additional night at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, including dinner and breakfast & lunch the next day • Transportation from Ollantaytambo train station back to Cusco 

Option C • One additional night at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, including dinner and breakfast & lunch the next day