5-Day Active Cusco
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Explore Cusco in a different way on this five-day active Cusco itinerary!
Enjoy nature by doing stand-up paddleboarding on Piuray Lake and cycle through the Sacred Valley, passing by ruins and traditional villages as you go. You'll walk through the cobbled streets of the city of Cusco in the company of a professional photographer, and finally, you'll enjoy a relaxing yoga session in an outdoor location.
Enjoy nature by doing stand-up paddleboarding on Piuray Lake and cycle through the Sacred Valley, passing by ruins and traditional villages as you go. You'll walk through the cobbled streets of the city of Cusco in the company of a professional photographer, and finally, you'll enjoy a relaxing yoga session in an outdoor location.
Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Cusco!
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Upon arrival to begin your Cusco itinerary, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the Sacred Valley, guided assistance will be included. En route, you'll stop in the town of Chinchero to visit its main square and to appreciate the Inca walls that remain around and the exterior of its colonial church, built on the remains of an Inca palace. The rest of the afternoon is free at your leisure to acclimatise.
Accommodation
Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel & Villas★4 star
Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
Activities
Chinchero
Transportations
Private Driver from Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport to Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel & Villas
Destinations
Chinchero District
Cusco
Day 2
Fun at Piuray Lake
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Upon arrival at Piuray Lake, you'll receive a welcome briefing and have a short stretching session to warm up. Next, you'll choose between doing stand up paddle or kayaking, then your guide will give a briefing on paddling technique and safety. The chosen activity will take from one to one and a half hours. Back in the shore, you'll enjoy a delicious Andean buffet lunch, including a variety of food prepared in a clay oven.
Accommodation
Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel & Villas★4 star
Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.Activities
Stand Up Paddling or Kayaking at Piuray Lake
Transportations
Private Driver from Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel & Villas to Laguna Piuray
Private Driver from Laguna Piuray to Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel & Villas
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Cusco
Day 3
Biking Tour in Anta Valley
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This morning, you'll head to the town of Izcuchaca, to get the bikes ready and start the ride after the safety briefing. You'll head towards the village of Huarocondo and continue by dirt road to the Terraces of Zurite, considered the largest terraces in Cusco. You'll continue to the village of Zurite, a small typical Andean community, with spectacular landscapes surrounding. Later, you'll enjoy a delicious Peruvian lunch in a relaxing atmosphere before heading back to Cusco.
Accommodation
Casa Andina Premium Cusco★4 star
Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.Activities
Private Biking Tour in the Sacred Valley
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Cusco
Izcuchaca
Day 4
Free Morning & Afternoon Photography Tour
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This morning will be free to spend as you wish. In the early afternoon, you'll head to Cusco’s main square to meet the photographer. After a briefing, the start of the walk will be through the streets of the Historic Centre while taking photographs and appreciating the jewels of Inca architecture and art. You'll visit and photograph four traditional neighbourhoods: San Pedro, Santa Ana, San Cristóbal and San Blas.
Accommodation
Casa Andina Premium Cusco★4 star
Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.Activities
Free Time in CuscoOptional Activity
Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the VirginOptional Activity
Cusco Plaza De ArmasOptional Activity
Private Cusco Photo Tour with Photographer
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Cusco
Day 5
Outdoor Yoga Class & Departure
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Meeting with the yoga teacher at the hotel, you'll transfer to the location where the class will take place. It could be either surrounding area of Balcon del Diablo, Moon Temple or Qenqo. You'll set up in a quiet place in the open to start the yoga class. After heading back to Cusco, you'll have some time before your transfer to the airport to catch your flight. We hope to see you for your next Cusco itinerary soon.
Accommodation
Casa Andina Premium Cusco★4 star
Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.Activities
Outdoor Yoga Class in Cusco
Transportations
Private Driver from Casa Andina Premium Cusco to Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Cusco
Included in Price
- 4 nights accommodation
- 5 activities
- 4 breakfasts and 2 lunches
- Airport transfer
- Entrance fees
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
Not Included in Price
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
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