Outdoor Activities in Peru

Machu Picchu is perhaps the best-known archeological site in South America, but it is also surrounded by lush valleys, mountains, rivers, and other ruins worth visiting. This tour takes five days to hike Mount Salcantay, eventually following an ancient Inca road toward Machu Picchu, while saving you the trouble of planning a trekking adventure. Meals, horses, camping equipment, and entrance fees to Machu Pichu are included.

Mountain of Colors Cusco, Also known as 7-color earth or rainbow mountain, incredible coloration to the mineral richness it harbors in its soil. Nowadays it is one of the famous hiking alternatives that goes up to 5,200 meters above sea level located on the road to Ausangate, which is the highest in the Vilca bamba mountain range.You can enjoy the extraordinary panoramic view, as well as observe the way of life in the communities, diversity of plants and animals.

Make a 5-day, 4-night pilgrimage to the sacred site of Machu Picchu along the rugged-but-beautiful Salkantay trekking route. Hike amidst towering, snow-capped mountain peaks and travel through sky-high mountain passes reaching 15,200 feet (4,650 meters). You'll also traverse diverse terrain of cloud forests and jungle on your way to Machu Picchu, where you'll enjoy a dramatic sunrise visit and guided tour on your final day. This Salkantay trek also features hotel pickup, bus and train transfers, four days of meals and snacks, camping equipment, three nights of camping and one night of hostel accommodation and horsemen and mules to carry gear.

Mountain of Colors Cusco, Also known as 7-color earth or rainbow mountain, incredible coloration to the mineral richness it harbors in its soil. Nowadays it is one of the famous hiking alternatives that goes up to 5,200 meters above sea level located on the road to Ausangate, which is the highest in the Vilca bamba mountain range.You can enjoy the extraordinary panoramic view, as well as observe the way of life in the communities, diversity of plants and animals.

Learn about the amazingly diverse creatures that inhabit the coastal areas of Peru during this 4-hour Pantanos de Villa Wildlife Refuge tour in Lima. Admire the refuge's beautiful collection of birds including Andean coots, Peruvian pelicans, gulls and Great grebes, along with the numerous fish, reptiles and amphibians that also call the site home. Your refuge visit also includes a professional guide and round-trip hotel transport.

Hike the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu on a 5-day, guided adventure that's a gorgeous alternative to the crowded Inca Trail. Starting the hike at Soraypampa - instead of Mollepata - saves you a grueling walk over a dirt road, and you'll take in dramatic Andean terrain and local culture before exploring the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.

Explore the Vinicunca Mountain, otherwise known as Rainbow Mountain, on this full-day trek from Cusco. Follow your guide up the mountain, reaching heights of 5,000 meters, during a 2-hour hike. Pass through villages and pastures filled with grazing alpacas and llamas. Take in the beautiful mountain scenery of the Ausangate range and learn about why this place is so sacred to Peruvians.

Discover the Sacred Valley of the Incas on horseback, experience exquisite Andean scenery and culture as you go. Set out for the town of Maras and begin your riding adventure with stunning 360-degree views of the Cordillera Urubamba Valley. Continue along among snow-covered peaks and vast agricultural fields to Moray, where you'll have an opportunity to explore the area's mysterious Inca ruins. Following a relaxing outdoor lunch make your way to the Maras salt ponds, then to the Quechua community of Pichingoto to view caves that once doubled as homes.

Discover Peru's Sacred Valley of the Incas aboard a 4WD ATV. Set out from Cusco to Cruz Pata, where you'll hop onto your off-road vehicle and head into the countryside, navigating muddy paths and mountain trails to reach Moray - an Inca archaeology site featuring enormous circular ruins once used for agriculture. Spend some time exploring before continuing your adventure to the Salineras, an impressive series of salt mines at the bottom of a towering canyon. It's a whole new way to experience the Andean highlands.

Add some adventure to your time in Peru's Sacred Valley during this action-packed 7-hour day of biking, lake kayaking and trekking. Start your bike trip from the Andean textile town of Chinchero, enjoying amazing views of nearby river valleys and glaciers while riding. You'll soon reach Waypo Lake, where you can enjoy a kayak trip on its waters. Continue your ride after an included picnic lunch, weaving your way through local Andean villages on your way to the Maras salt ponds, which date back to the time of the Incas.

Explore ancient Inca archaeological sites in the countryside outside Cusco during this 2.5-hour horseback riding adventure. Visit the Inca sites of Chuspiyoc, the Temple of the Moon and X Zone (Lanlacuyoc) during your ride, learning about the history of this once-thriving civilization and soaking up the ancient energy of these mystical structures. Your horseback ride near Cusco also includes a guide, horseback riding gear, muleteer to watch the horses, snacks and water and round-trip transport from your hotel to the ranch where you'll start your ride.