Go For It!
Hike, bike, horseback ride, and zipline your way through the Andean highlands on our fully-guided, off-the-beaten-path Multi-Sport Adventure to Machu Picchu—an ideal trip for families and mixed-interest groups!
ITINERARY
Meet your MLP guide and fellow travelers for a general trip briefing and Q&A.
Location: Cusco
- Approximately 45 minutes.
/ 08:00 am Hike from Cusco to Sacsayhuaman
/ 08:00 am Guided exploration of the Sacsayhuaman and Q’enqo archaeological sites
/ 11:30 am Drive from Sacsayhuaman to Lake Piuray
/ 12:30 pm Lunch at the lake featuring fresh offerings from the local Piuray crops
/ 01:30 pm Afternoon activities at Lake Piuray (Kayak / Stand Up Paddle)
/ 05:00 pm Rustic farm-to-table dinner
/ 06:00 pm Drive from Lake Piuray to Cusco
Meals: L, D
Overnight: MLP Hotel in Cusco
/ 06:00 am Breakfast at hotel
/ 07:00 am Drive from Cusco to Maras
/ 08:00 am Zipline in the Sacred Valley (approximately 4 hours including driving time to site)
/ 12:00 pm Lunch in Ollantaytambo
/ 01:30 pm Guided exploration of the Ollantaytambo archaeological site
/ 03:00 pm Scenic drive to Huacahuasi (approximately 2 hours)
/ 07:30 pm Dinner and trip briefing at lodge
Meals: B, L, D
Overnight: MLP Hotel in Cusco
/ 06:00 am Breakfast
/ 07:00 am Scenic drive from Huacahuasi to Choquecancha
/ 08:00 am Hike from Choquecancha to Jaukani (approximately 4 hours. Moderate to challenging)
/ 12:30 pm Picnic lunch at Jaukani
/ 01:45 pm Drive from Jaukani to Huacahuasi
/ 06:00 pm Dinner at the lodge
Meals: B, L, D
Overnight: Huacahuasi Lodge
/ 07:00 am Breakfast
/ 08:00 am Scenic drive to the hike trailhead
/ 09:30 am Hike from Ancasmarca to Totora; picnic lunch en route (approximately 4 hours. Easy to moderate)
/ 01:30 pm Scenic drive from Totora to Calispuquio
/ 02:00 pm Bike ride from Calispuquio to Lamay Lodge (approximately 2.5 hours. Moderate)
/ 04:00 pm Late-afternoon at leisure to enjoy the gardens and relax in the hot tub
/ 06:00 pm Dinner at the lodge
Meals: B, L, D
Overnight: Lamay Lodge
/ 07:00 am Breakfast
/ 08:30 am Horseback riding in the Sacred Valley (approximately 6 hours. Moderate)
/ 03:30 pm Pachamanca lunch at lodge
/ 06:00 pm Light dinner/snacks at lodge
Meals: B, L, D
Overnight: Lamay Lodge
/ 05:45 am Breakfast
/ 06:15 am Depart lodge for Ollantaytambo train station
/ 07:20 am Train ride from Ollantaytambo to KM 104 train rail marker
/ 08:30 am Begin hike from km 104 to Machu Picchu (approximately 7 hours)
/ 12:30 pm Picnic lunch at Wiñay Wayna
/ 01:30 pm Hike from Wiñay Wayna to Machu Picchu* *Note: Does not include visit to Machu Picchu on this day; hikers will descend along the perimeter of the citadel to catch a shuttle bus to Aguas Calientes.
/ 04:30 pm Arrive in Aguas Calientes
/ 06:30 pm Dinner at hotel and evening at leisure
Meals: B, L, D
Overnight: Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
/ 06:00 am Breakfast at hotel
/ 07:00 am Shuttle bus to Machu Picchu
/ 08:30 am Begin hike up Machu Picchu Mountain*
/ 12:00 pm Lunch at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge
/ 01:00 pm Guided exploration of the Machu Picchu citadel
/ 04:30 pm Train ride to Ollantaytambo
/ 06:00 pm Evening drive from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
*Note: Tickets for Huayna Picchu Mt. (8,924’ / 2,720m) may be available subject to additional cost. In the event that Huayna Picchu permits are not available for your desired date, you may opt for a hike up Machu Picchu Mt. (10,112 / 3,082m), located next to the Machu Picchu Citadel on the southern side. Please consult with your MLP Travel Specialist for detailed information.