Explore the best of Machu Picchu multisport in 7 days, with Rainbow Mountain Inca Trail bike and homestay. Best off-the-beaten-path multi-sport activities and culture, adventure. Traverse the Sacred Valley villages from Cusco to Machu Picchu via mountain bike and stunning short treks, cultural immercion. This inclusive package guarantees you to
experience the best of Peru as you cycle and hike through this region high in the Andes of Peru.
Traverse the Sacred Valley from Cusco to Inca Trail Machu Picchu via mountain bike and stunning treks like Rainbow Mountain & Red valley
OVERVIEW
Trek and cycle your way through the 'Land of the Incas' on this Inca-redible multi-activity holiday in Peru! After sightseeing in and around the cosmopolitan city of Cusco, this amazing multi-active holiday begins with an exhilarating day’s You’ll go deep into the spectacular painted hills, also known as Vinicunca. Rainbow Mountain is an unexplored land filled with snow-covered glaciated peaks, wildly desert landscapes, herds of alpaca, and immaculate beauty. Continuing our exploration of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, we have the option to complete one of the best one-day bike rides in the Andes. After meeting our trek crew we hike for 2 days on the undulating and continually impressive Inca Trail. This is one of the great walks of the world and the famous ancient paved pathway of the Incas criss-crosses the Andes to arrive at Machu Picchu at the Sun Gate, the most famous vantage point for the ancient citadel.
ITINERARY
Day 1 – Arrivals to Cusco, Peru
You will be greeted at the Cusco Airport for your private transfer to to our boutique style hotel. In the afternoon, you will meet your Explore AdventureLeader who will be guiding you throughout your adventure. Then you’ll enjoy a walking tour of the Plaza de Armas leading to your guided tour of the san Pedro market and Inca Museum. This will be a perfect introduction to the Inca and Pre-Inca cultures. Afterwards, you’ll walk to the San Blas district for a Welcome Reception including dinner, drinks, and a stunning view overlooking the the city of Cusco.
Accommodation: Boutique Style Hotel, Cusco (Shared)
Meals: Welcome Dinner with Peruvian Drinks
Day 2 – Explore Cusco and Sacsayhuaman
You’ll continue acclimatizing with light walking and tours today. You’ll start your morning with a city tour of Cusco including stops at the Saint Christopher Church and the Cusco Cathedral. We’ll also take the time to explore the shops of San Blas to grab souvenirs and all things alpaca. We then drive to the highlands to tour Qenqo, The Temple of Fertility followed by a picnic lunch with specialty drinks. Following lunch you’ll follow an ancient Incan trail to the Sacsayhuaman archaeological site. It’s hilltop location has deemed it a fortress and also offers spectacular views of Cusco below. Following our tour of the Unesco World Heritage site, you’ll enjoy a group dinner.
Accommodation: Boutique Style Hotel, Cusco (Shared)
Meals: Buffet breakfast, chef-prepared picnic lunch, Dinner, and snacks
Day 3 – Trek to Rainbow Mountain plus Red Valley
Hiking Hours: 4 hours ascent/3 hours descent
Distance: 6.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 2,870 feet
Level of Difficulty: Strenuous due to the high altitude conditions
High Altitude: 16,666 feet
Get a very early start to drive to one of the most instagrammable locations of the region, Rainbow Mountain. Today is a challenging hike, but well worth the reward.
During your descent you’ll have the chance to meet the local Quecha people, who still follow the old customs of the Incas and weave the typical garments that are available in various shops throughout Peru. Afterwards, we will return to our hotel for an evening to enjoy on your own.
Accommodation: Boutique Style Hotel, Sacred Valley (Shared)
Meals: Buffet breakfast, chef-prepared picnic lunch and snacks
Day 4 – Sacred Valley Cycling - Salt Mines Maras Moray - Textiles Weaving lesson
Bike in the altiplano through ancient Inca farmland and high-altitude terraces. We enjoy a private farm-to-table lunch in the home of a local family. Explore Las Salinerasof Maras, a stunningly beautiful honeycomb of tiered pools after we join an exclusive cooking class with a local chef.
Accommodation: Deluxe Camping (Shared – 2 per Tent)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with Snacks
Day 5 – Short Inca Trail - Sungate .- Machupicchu Sunset
Hiking Hours: 3 Hours
Hiking Distance: 6.5 miles
Level of Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Following our chef prepared breakfast, we drive to a local, small Andean Farm. Get ready to be awed by the incredible ruins of Machu Picchu an Incan retreat built in the 15th-century. After a train ride, hike the Gate of the Sun trail for a bird's-eye view of Machu Picchu (you may have the option to take the famed Inca Trail)
Accommodation: Deluxe Camping (Shared – 2 per Tent)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with Snacks
Day 6 – Machu Picchu and Climb Mount Machu Picchu
Hiking Hours: 3 hours + 2 hour mountain climb
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
It’s another early morning to board the first bus to Machu Picchu and to get the most of our day. You’ll enjoy a 3 hours Explore Adventures private tour learning about the history and mystery of the whole Incan complex. After your 3 hour tour, Following this tour you will be guided to the Machu Picchu Mountain entry where you will enjoy the included climb to the summit.
Following our time in Machu Picchu, we’ll board the buses back to Aguas Calientes to enjoy your celebratory lunch at one of the local restaurants of the village. Then you’ll board the train back to Ollantaytambo and then a private transfer back to Cusco city arriving roughly at 8pm. Your evening is free to enjoy how you see fit
Accommodation: Boutique Style Hotel, Cusco (Shared)
Meals: Breakfast, Celebration Lunch, and Snacks
Day 7 – Farewell Peru
Our saddest day of the adventure. Hugs and farewells. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before boarding your private transfer to Cusco airport. You are welcome to book your flight from Cusco at anytime from Cusco.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast
HIGHLIGHTS
Journey to Machu Picchu over 7 days by multi sport adventures with exclusive and private Explore Adventures leaders
Embark on the challenging trek to see the vibrant colors of Rainbow Mountain.
Follow in the footsteps of the Inca hiking portions of the Inca Trail.
Mountain Bike from high altitudes down to the sacred valley
Immerse yourself in two days of Peruvian culture while acclimatizing to the higher altitudes. Enjoy the sites and sounds of Cusco and the Sacred Valley. Learn Peruvian and Incan history with several private tours to the must see sites including Cusco Cathedral, and Sacsayhuaman.
Relax with a comprehensive itinerary that makes the logistics, transportation, navigation, meal planning, lodging, and everything in-between easy.
Private Explore Adventures Peru, small group
INCLUDED
With the 7 Day Multisport package you will receive:
Transportation and Tickets
Private bus to trailhead
Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
Transfer from Cusco train station back to your hotel
Entrance fees for Inca Trail
Entrance fees for Machu Picchu
Train ticket back from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo – Poroy
Train times at 2:55pm, 4:45pm,or 6:45pm depending on the availability at Peru Rail
Camping Equipment
High quality double-occupancy tents and camping equipment
Sleeping therma rest mattress
Hot water in the morning for washing
Drinking water throughout the trek
Dining tent, kitchen tent,tables and seat
Food and drink utensils
Toilet tent with biodegradable chemical toilet
Emergency Equipment
First Aid Kit: includes alcohol, bandages, pills for the altitude, oxygenated water, cotton balls, Imodium, Panadol, rehydration sachets, rescue ropes, etc.
An oxygen bottle is available at all times.
Radio communication: Guides are equipped with radios used by workers in the Machu Picchu National Park. We have constant communication with our staff and rangers in case of emergencies.
Team
Professional, knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide
A cook to prepare your meals
Porters to carry provided camping equipment and food (hikers must carry their own bags; porters only carry 8kgs)
Food
High quality meals to provide the necessary energy for this challenging trek
Plentiful, nutritious meals (vegetarian option available) 04B, 04L, 04D
Revitalizing snacks
Hot drinks such a tea and coffee as well enough water for your canteens, water bottles or hydration packs
EXPLORE ADVENTURES DIFFERENCE
THE EXPLORE ADVENTURES PERU® DIFFERENCE - DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE
Explore Adventures Peru® has been setting the standard for Trekking Peruvian Andes since 2010. As one of the few specialist companies organizing high quality expeditions, we are recognized as one of the best operators on the Peruvian Andes. Come see why we are the premier Andes outfitter. When you travel with us, you gain access to people and places. You’re enriched by the knowledge of our experts and guides, and by local experts we meet along the way. And you give back. Simply by taking a trip with Explore Adventures Peru, you support the work of our explorers and indigenous Quechuas villages.
WE HAVE A 99.8% CLIENT SATISFACTION RATE!
Undoubtedly, the most honest and accurate feedback comes from our clients themselves. With the goal of constantly improving our service, a post-Hiking survey is taken from each client in order to assess our staff, equipment, and food.
LOCAL GUIDES
KNOWLEDGE: LET OUR EXPERTS GUIDE YOU
• Professional, experienced, licensed local Quechuan guides
• Our guides are formed by expert Photographers, Explorers, History teachers, Archaeologists
• Honest, hardworking, team oriented support staff
• Over 600 times hikes on Inca Trail success experiences and client satisfaction
QUALITY EQUIPMENT
HIGH QUALITY EQUIPMENT & SERVICE.
• Rugged, four season North face, Mountain Hardwear, Doite, Vango tents
• Super warm North face, Mountain Equipment, Mountain Hardwear -30F sleeping bags
• Spacious mess tents and private toilets
• Outdoor utensils in stainless steel
FANTASTIC MEALS
• Delicious meals made from fresh, local ingredients
• Clean water treated with Water Guard
• we customize our menus depending on the preferences of the group,
• we never use freeze-dried backpacking meals
• Hearty, delicious meals that will optimally fuel and inspire you during your trip!
• We also regularly accommodate vegetarian, vegan, kosher, non-gluten and other specialty diets
FOCUSED ON SAFETY
WE HAVE MANY LAYERS OF SAFETY BUILT INTO OUR OPERATIONS TO MINIMIZE THE RISKS ON INCA TRAIL AND BEYOND .
• We have established protocols for handling emergencies on the mountain, including rescue and evacuation
• Certified Wilderness First Responders
• Certified of the oficial firemen of Peru
• Daily pulse and oxygen saturation monitoring
• We provide evacuation by helicopter Andes Corp. For hikers seriously injured or sick.
• Emergency oxygen, portable stretchers and medical kits
• Emergency horse available in all our Alternatives treks
RESPONSIBLE TREKKING
GIVE BACK: WHEN YOU TRAVEL WITH US, YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE
• Environmentally and socially responsible company
• Member of Inca Trail Porters Welfare
• Member of Leave No Trace
• Fair and ethical treatment of porters
• Empowering Peruvian women
PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION BY EXPLORE
Instead of local buses, which other companies use to reduce their costs,
we always provide private transportation. This service allows our clients
flexibility and privacy.
HAPPY CUSTOMERS
• "Great experience!"
• "Very well planned & organized"
• "Excellent service all around"
• "A solid company"
• "Highly recommended!"
• "Genuine, authentic, and flexible with deep local knowledge!"
• "Absolutely Amazing!"
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