Multisport experience in the Andes
(6 days and 5 nights)

A great experience full of excitement, nature, culture and adventure in the Andean Inca land.

Day one: Archaeological sites
We pick you up at Cusco and drive out to the Sacred Valley for about 1 hour; where we will visit an Alpaca and Llama farm and fiber producing and witness aspects of the weaving process. We then go for one more hour to the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo Inca fortress including a two-hour hike plus a tour of the ruins. Then we drive for a hour to visit to the traditional Pisac market and a small pause for lunch in the valley. Later, we explore the Inca out post of Pisac and go on good hike for 2 hours eventually returning to lodge overnight in the hotel in the Sacred Valley, Pisac hotels (B, L)

Day two: White Water Rafting
Early breakfast and a one and a half hour drive to the put in of the river. Following the safety instruction briefing and checking the gear, we start the river trip .we run fun rapids between classes III and class IV; have a great time for about three hours with picnic lunch included. This is good for beginners or more experienced rafters. We cover a distance of 18 kilometers. Afterwards we go back to the hotel near Ollantaytambo fortress. Hotel (B, L)

Day three: Mountain Biking
Breakfast and then we drive for 1 hour to the beginning of our biking trail. Then we get on a not very difficult mountain biking experience (easy to moderate) in the area of Moray for about 3 to 4 hours covering about 35 kilometers. Here we visit the archaeological site of Moray (one of the experimental field for agriculture from the Incas times) and then bike down to the Saolt Mines at Maras. We have lunch in the valley and the rest of the afternoon is free or optional visit to pottery workshop Hotel. (B, L)

Day four: Trekking in the Andes
We board the morning train at Ollantaytambo for about one hour. We will stop at kilometer 104 where we begin at Chachabamba 2100mts in about 5 hours hike to Machu Picchu. We reach the archaeological site Wiñay Huayna 2920t) in about two hours where we have lunch and snacks. After a tour we hike to the city of Machu Picchu the “Old Mountain”- (alt.8000 ft) for about three hours, stopping at the Sun Gate catching its first and most spectacular view. We cover 8 kilometers. Then we will go down for 30minutes to the look out place to enjoy more views and a introduction of the citadel. Following that, we descend to the town of Aguas Calientes and wallow in the hot springs. We cover 8 kilometers. Hotel. (B, L)

Day five: Archaeology and Adventure
We go up for an incredible tour of the ancient city and then have free time options for relaxing, meditation and hiking up one of the nearby mountains, Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu(about two hours) We have lunch in town, visit the market and take the train back to Cusco. Hotel. (B, L)

Day six: Archaeology and Culture
This is the day for touring the archaeological sites in the capital of the Inca Empire for a half day. After lunch we have free time to explore Cusco city. Hotel (B, L)

Day sEVEN:
In the morning we transfer to the airport to fly Cusco – Lima and catch your connections.

Note: We can recommend the best and more comfortable hotels or we can take care of the reservations for you.

Included

Hotels.

Camping equipment (optional).

Transportation in and out.

Rafting equipments.

Biking equipments.

Tickets, tours.

Meals.

Tour guides.

Bus.

First aid kit.

Radio communication, phone.

What to Bring
This is a list designed to advise you what equipment is appropriate to bring according to the weather conditions predominating at the time of your trip:

Flashlights (at least one headlamp among them).

Sun Block; Insect Repellent.

Towels (Small; cotton and hygienic).

Rain Gear (Pants and Jacket) though not necessary during the months of July and August.

A couple of pairs of socks, perhaps even an extra pair.

One pair of trousers for the evening plus two more pairs for trail use (zipp-offs).

Sandals for River use (Teva types).

Low ankle height hiking shoes or regular hiking boots (check the season).

Reading material.

Binoculars (always useful regardless of season and activity).

Bathing Suit.

Water Bottle (I liter capacity).

Good Sun glasses, perhaps two sets.

A bandana for neck protection.

A couple of sets of underwear (perhaps an extra pair).

Camera and plenty of film.

Passport (plus a couple of Xerox copies).

At least one short sleeve shirt and one or two long sleeve shirts (dark colors, depending on the place and destiny chosen).

And your regular medium to high altitude outer trekking clothes (Anorak-Wind Breaker, Pile or Down Jacket, Wool Hat, Gloves).

Any questions, consults and information, contact us at:

Mail: info@cuscomachupicchu.com

Phone: (0051 - 84) - 984764938