Multy Sports Activity 9 Days and 8 Nights

Upon arrival in Lima, your Travelution Peru host will escort you to your hotel, assisting you with all check-in procedures. Situated just outside of Lima’s city center.

Upon your arrival, one of our representatives will be waiting for you right outside of the baggage claim area holding a sign with your name on it. You will then be transferred to your hotel in the sacred valley, you will make a stop at Awanacancha where you will see the four Andean camels (Llamas, Alpacas, Huanacos and Vicuñas) and then see a traditional Andean textile center that serves as a perfect introduction to the Andean life.

You will visit the colorful and famous market of Pisac, which has a large number of local artisans who gather from different communities to sell their handicrafts and unique food. You can then go to Pisac`s impressive archeological complex, which has a simply breathtaking view. Then you will be transferred to your hotel for a light lunch and rest in order to acclimate better to the altitude. B

We leave The Sacred Valley and head to the Cruzpata on Maras Plateau, where we will start our mountain bike adventure enjoying lovely views of impressive Andean peaks, many cactai plants and Andean villagers on their daily activities, Next, we’ll proceed to the enigmatic Inca ruins at Moray. Visually, these stepped-terrace ruins resemble an ancient amphitheater, though some experts believe they served as agricultural laboratories where the Incas could experiment with new farming techniques. Enjoy a delightful picnic lunch, where you can savor dishes made with locally grown produce. Proceed on a dirt road to Maras, where we can stop and visit the Salt mines, this village is a salt-producing center that dates back all the way to pre-Inca times. There are more than 4,000 salt pools carved into the mountain. Finally, we will continue our adventure ending it in Pichingoto looking at your skills.

Today, ascend into the Andes Mountains to kayak the remote lagoon of Huaypo, a secluded gem set 12,464 ft. Paddle the pristine waters at your own pace, taking in the stunning mountain scape spread before you. Return to dry land and Participate in a Pachamanca style lunch, an ancient Peruvian cooking technique consisting of an earth-oven in which native ingredients are wrapped in local herbs and cooked underground.

The word Pachamanca comes from the Quechua indigenous language, with “pacha” meaning earth and “manka” meaning pot. This tradition supposedly dates to before the Spanish conquest in 1532 and was a form of ritual to celebrate life and fertility and to thank “pacha mama”, or mother earth, for providing food. While you are waiting for the food to cook, our chef will take you on a tour of the organic farm that provides 90% of ingredients for the Pachamanca. They grow many varieties including typical local plants like huacatay (black mint), Inca berries and quinoa, and raise their own rabbits, ducks and sheep.

In the afternoon, participate in one of Peru’s oldest and most sacred rituals when you join a local shaman in a traditional payment to the earth ceremony, extending an offering to Pachamama, to give thanks and honor new beginnings.

We have an early breakfast and head up to Socma Valley, which is a short drive. We will hike for 30 minutes until we get to Ñaupa Iglesia, which was an Inca shrine; the guide will explain the Inca religious and Andean traditions. After visiting this place, you will then be transferred to the bottom of the sky lodge, this tour has been made to offer an amazing Mountain Experience for people without any experience. It will be an experience of a lifetime.

It is a combo for both activities, you will climb 400 mts / 1312 ft of via ferrata and descend the mountain using 6 zipwires (150 mts / 492 ft to 700 mts / 2296 ft).

After lunch, you will explore Ollantaytambo, the ruins of an impressive Inca fortress, and the nearby small town, where you’ll explore this archeological site before heading to your hotel. B

A 7 a.m. train departure from Ollantaytambo gets you to station Km #104. After registering at the checkpoint, you’ll begin the three-hour hike to Wiñay Wayna, during which you’ll see ruins, waterfalls and many varieties of flora and fauna. You’ll take lots of photos on this picturesque stretch of your Peru tour. Spend one to two hours exploring the beautiful Wiñay Wayna ruins. From here it is a two-hour walk to Machu Picchu. You will arrive at the famous ruins in the late afternoon when there are few visitors. After a brief tour, transfer by bus to Aguas Calientes, where you’ll spend the night at a charming hotel. The evening is free to explore this small village and soak in the hot springs.

We have an early breakfast and head up to the ruins to experience the peace and solitude of this magical place. Our knowledgeable guide leads us through, explaining the significance of the various structures and the theories behind Machu Picchu’s purpose and construction methods. We have the rest of the morning and early afternoon to attempt the optional hike up Huayna Picchu and/or explore the ruins on our own. We catch the afternoon tourist train to Ollantaytambo and from there take the bus to Cusco, arriving at approximately 7 p.m. The day concludes with our guide joining us for a final celebration dinner at a traditional local restaurant. Overnight in Cusco. B

Hiking: Optional Huayna Picchu hike may be unguided and is steep with some exposure. Permits are limited. An alternative optional hike may be available if Huayna Picchu permits cannot be obtained.

This morning, try your hand at preparing traditional Peruvian dishes. With your chef, you will cook an organic starter, a main dish and a dessert, with a generous dash of modern creativity and imagination.

In the afternoon, we have a guided tour of Cusco and its nearby ruins; you’ll tour prominent Inca sites in and around Cusco including temples, the megalithic Sacsayhuaman fortress, the carved stone surfaces and subterranean altars of Kenko, the small Puka Pukara fortress that protected the capital and the Tambomachay water temple.

After breakfast, we explore the city by foot to appreciate its superbly constructed Inca walls and architecturally extravagant colonial churches and palaces. This also includes a visit to Koricancha, the Golden Temple of the Sun in ancient times, and the cathedral. Then you may have time to explore some of the central parts of the city and a chance to look at some of the great varieties of local craft work on sale in open-air artisan markets and shops. Early in the afternoon, transfers back to the Cusco airport will be arranged for travelers departing today. Trip members can opt to return to Lima for connecting flights home or extend their travels in Peru.