Explore Cusco and the sacred Valley of the Incas on Bike, raft the Urabamba  River and rediscover Machu Picchu on a guided tour. This tour is for people that would like an adventure and a challenge while discovering indigenous local communities.

Full Intinerary
Day 1: Cusco
Day 2: Cusco - Tour
Day 3: Biking - Sacred Valley
Day 4: Biking - Machacanacha - Calca
Day 5: Rafting - pinipampa
Day 6: Rafting - Ollatatambo
Day 7: Machu Picchu - Cusco
Day 8: Cusco - End of trip

Day-By-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco
Arrive at the Capital of the Inca Empire, transfer to your hotel.

Day 2: Cusco
After breakfast you will explore the deep spirituality of this ancient Incan capital. Visit the Temple of the Sun, a revered religious center during the Inca Empire, and Sacsayhuaman, believed to have been an astronomical observatory. End your day with an ancient ceremony at the Temple of the Moon. Return to your hotel. (B)

Day 3: Bike Tour - Sacred Valley of the Inca’s
Pick-up from your hotel at 7:00 AM and short drive to Abra Ccoroa to the starting point of our downhill, cross-country mountain biking into the Sacred Valley of the Incas. You will have a safety orientation regarding all of the bike gear and description of the route. From here you will descent on nice asphalt to Pisaq (2970m), with an optional short hike to visit the archaeological remains of the Incas time, visit the Andean market and continue biking along the greenness Sacred Valley on the right bank of the river connecting to Qoya, Lamay, Calca, Urubamba (2880m) and Ollantaytambo (2850m). After 4 to 5 hours pedaling 33mi (52km) you will be in Ollantaytambo. After lunch a bus brings us to our camp located in Calca near the hot springs called Machacancha and close to the run for the next day. Overnight camp. (B, L, D)

Day 4: Biking – Machacancha/Calca
After breakfast, you take a bus for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to the mountain pass, which directs to the Lares Valley. Here you start your downhill ride to the Sacred Valley using old Inca trails and horseshoe routes. This trip takes about 4 hours. Return to Cusco. Overnight at your hotel. (B, L)
Day 5: Pinipampa-Rafting
We collect our passengers from their hotels and head to the south of Cusco, the area called Piñipampa (Class I, II, II). Once there, our guides will provide a safety briefing and issue equipment to all passengers. You will enter the river for approx. 3 hours. At the end you will enjoy a delicious lunch, then continue the journey to our Adventure Center, where you will camp. On the way you can stop at the Pisac market or in Urubamba. (B, L, D)

Note: From April to December the rapids are Class I, II. No experience necessary.

Day 6: Ollatatambo-Rafting
After breakfast, you will enter the river in the section of Ollantaytambo for approx. 2 hours. After lunch you return to Cusco. (B, L)

Note: From April to December the river classified as Class II and III no experience necessary.
From January – March the river classified as Class III and IV and experience is necessary.

Day 7: Machu Picchu - Cusco
Train ride from Ollatatambo to Aguas Calientes and ascending to Machu Picchu by bus. Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas, is one of the wonders of the world. The stunning ruins of the ancient citadel, perched on a mountain peak high in the Andes, are perhaps the greatest surviving testament to Inca civilization. Enjoy a private tour of this superb archaeological site, overlooking the meandering Urubamba River and surrounded by rugged, green Andean hillsides. Machu Picchu stands as more than just the jewel of Inca architecture. It represents the perfect union of human engineering and the natural environment, a city in harmony with its surroundings. Never reached by the Spanish, this magical place was brought to the world’s attention in 1911 by the Yale historian, Hiram Bingham. Our explorations of The Lost City of the Incas include all of the various sectors of the ruins; the industrial area, the Temple of the Sun and the Royal Tomb, the ceremonial water fountains and baths, and the Sacred Plazas. Afternoon Trail back to Cusco. (B, L)

Day 8: Cusco – End of trip.
After breakfast you will be transferred to the Airport for a flight to Lima and connection to your flight home. (B)

Price Per Person: $1,890
Single supplement: $390
Trip duration: 8 Days
Best time to travel: May-November
Departure Dates: April 9, May 21, Jun 18, July 16, Aug 6 & 20, Sep 18, Oct 15, Nov 12

Included:
All hotel and lodge accommodations as in itinerary
Transfers to and from the airport, Vistadome train to and from Machu Picchu, bus to and
from Machu Picchu
Entrance fees to all sites
All guided tours as in itinerary
Guides
Meals as in Itinerary: 7 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 2 Dinners
Private supporting vehicle
English speaking MT bike guide
Bikes
Windproof and full-finger gloves
Helmet
Snacks and drinking water
Repair kits and new parts
Travel insurance
Bottle of oxygen and first aid kit

Not Included:
International airfare
Domestic airfare in Peru
International and domestic airport departure taxes or visa fees
Drinks of any kind
Gratuities