Peru 9 days Rafting, Horse Riding, ATV

Upon your arrival at Lima Airport, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel in the Miraflores or San Isidro area.

The remainder of the day will be free for you to relax and begin discovering the city at your own pace.

Lima’s location along the Pacific Ocean and its mild desert climate make areas such as Miraflores, San Isidro, Barranco, and the Historic Center interesting places to explore.

Suggested activities:

• Explore Lima’s Historic Center and Plaza Mayor.
• Visit Lima Cathedral.
• Visit Casa Aliaga.
• Explore the Larco Museum and its pre-Columbian collection.
• Walk along the Miraflores Malecón and visit Love Park.
• Enjoy dinner or drinks at a café or restaurant in Miraflores.

Important: These activities are presented as suggestions in the source itinerary and are not confirmed as included guided services.

Overnight: Lima.
Included meals: Not specified.

After breakfast in Lima, you will transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco.

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.

The remainder of the day will be free for you to relax and adapt to Cusco’s altitude.

The source itinerary places Cusco at approximately 3,000 meters / 11,000 feet above sea level and recommends taking the day at a relaxed pace and staying well hydrated.

You may begin exploring Cusco’s narrow stone streets and Plaza de Armas.

Suggested activities:

• Visit Qorikancha – the Temple of the Sun.
• Explore Sacsayhuamán and Qenqo.
• Visit Puka Pukara.
• Walk through the traditional San Blas neighborhood.
• Visit San Pedro Market.
• Enjoy Peruvian and Andean cuisine at a local restaurant.

Important: These activities are suggestions and are not confirmed as included guided tours.

Overnight: Cusco.
Meal mentioned in the itinerary: Breakfast.

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and driven approximately 1.5 hours to the starting point of your rafting adventure on the Urubamba River.

Your experienced rafting guides will provide the necessary equipment, including:

• Helmet
• Wetsuit
• Spray jacket
• Paddle
• Self-bailing raft

Before entering the water, you will receive a comprehensive safety briefing.

You will then begin an exciting rafting experience through the Chuquicahuana area, known for its Class III and III+ rapids.

The rafting section lasts approximately 2 hours.

At the end of the river journey, you will arrive at Cusipata River Lodge, where you will enjoy lunch.

You may also relax in the sauna if you wish.

The source itinerary also mentions an optional zip-line experience at no additional cost, with two cables crossing approximately 100 meters / 328 feet over the Urubamba River.

After the activities, return to Cusco.

Approximate transfer to the river: 1.5 hours
Approximate rafting time: 2 hours
Rapid classification: Class III and III+

Overnight: Cusco.
Meals mentioned in the itinerary: Breakfast and lunch.

This morning you will depart from your hotel in Cusco for a full-day exploration of the Sacred Valley.

Your first stop will be Pisac, one of the most important archaeological sites in the region.

Here you will explore ancient Inca burial areas, irrigation systems, terraces, and sectors associated with astronomical observation.

You will then descend to the town of Pisac, known for its colorful traditional textile market.

Continue toward Urubamba, where the itinerary includes a lunch stop featuring traditional Peruvian Andean cuisine.

After lunch, travel to Ollantaytambo.

This historic Inca town preserves much of its original urban grid, including narrow streets, Inca canals, traditional buildings, and impressive agricultural terraces.

From the terraces, you can appreciate panoramic views across the valley.

Finally, continue to Chinchero, where you will explore archaeological remains before returning to Cusco.

Overnight: Cusco.
Meal mentioned in the itinerary: Lunch.

After breakfast, you will be picked up and transferred to Cruzpata, the starting point of your quad bike adventure.

Before beginning the tour, you will receive instructions on how to safely operate the quad bike.

Once ready, you will ride across the rolling Andean countryside toward Moray.

Moray is an impressive archaeological complex formed by circular terraces.

The source itinerary associates the site with Inca experimentation involving crops and different microclimates.

After visiting Moray, continue by quad bike toward the Maras Salt Mines.

This striking landscape consists of numerous salt pools and paths traditionally used for salt production.

After visiting Maras, return by quad bike to Cruzpata.

From there, transfer back to Cusco.

Overnight: Cusco.
Meal mentioned in the itinerary: Breakfast.

This morning, you will be transferred from your hotel in Cusco to Ollantaytambo.

You will go directly to the train station to board an early train to Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu Town.

The train journey follows the valley and continues into the impressive Urubamba River canyon.

Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, you will take an approximately 25-minute bus ride through the cloud forest to the entrance of Machu Picchu.

Machu Picchu is located at approximately 2,430 m / 7,970 ft above sea level.

Your guide will lead you through the archaeological complex, explaining important buildings, sectors, architecture, and history.

After the guided visit, the source itinerary also mentions additional time to continue appreciating the sanctuary.

You will then take the bus back to Aguas Calientes.

Lunch will be at your own expense.

Later, board the train toward Ollantaytambo and continue by connecting transportation back to your hotel in Cusco.

Overnight: Cusco.
Lunch: Not included / on your own according to the source itinerary.

This morning, depart from your hotel in Cusco and travel to the stables at Fundo Molleray, located approximately 15 minutes beyond Cusco Airport.

Here you will begin an approximately 7-hour horseback riding adventure.

Before setting out, you will receive a safety demonstration.

Each participant will have time to become familiar with the horse and equipment during a warm-up session.

The ride begins through agricultural fields cultivated with barley, corn, potatoes, and other local crops.

You will cross several small rivers before entering a eucalyptus forest and continuing toward the agricultural village of Wilcarpay.

Beyond the village, you will join an ancient Inca pathway associated in the source itinerary with the legend of the Ayar Brothers.

Continue toward the Inca Raccay ruins and then climb toward Puna Cancha Pass.

From the pass, ride along the crest of the hill until reaching the archaeological remains of Apu Wanakaure.

You will have time to explore the site and the chullpa located near the summit.

After a picnic lunch, begin the downhill ride back toward the stables.

Transportation will then take you back to your hotel in Cusco.

Approximate horseback riding duration: 7 hours
Overnight: Cusco.
Meal mentioned in the itinerary: Picnic lunch.

Your final major adventure begins very early.

You will be picked up from your hotel in Cusco at approximately 3:00 a.m.

Travel approximately three hours toward the trailhead at Quesiuno, listed in the source itinerary at approximately 4,326 m / 14,189 ft.

A breakfast stop is included along the route.

From the trailhead, begin an approximately 2-hour uphill hike toward Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain.

Along the way, you may see alpacas, llamas, small Andean communities, and expansive mountain landscapes.

The trail also provides views toward Ausangate Mountain.

The Rainbow Mountain viewpoint is listed at approximately 5,020 m / 16,466 ft.

You will have approximately 30 minutes at the top to enjoy the scenery and take photographs.

Afterward, descend along the same trail.

The descent takes approximately 1.5 hours.

Your transportation will be waiting at the trailhead for the approximately three-hour journey back to Cusco.

A buffet lunch is included on the return route.

Arrival at your hotel is expected at approximately 5:30 p.m.

Starting altitude: Approximately 4,326 m / 14,189 ft
Maximum altitude: Approximately 5,020 m / 16,466 ft
Ascent: Approximately 2 hours
Descent: Approximately 1.5 hours

Overnight: Cusco.
Meals mentioned in the itinerary: Breakfast and buffet lunch.

Today is your final day in Peru.

You will be met at your hotel and transferred to Cusco Airport.

From Cusco, you will fly to Lima and then continue with your international departure.

Accommodation: None.
Included meals: Not specified.