Adventure

Adventure

For those who like adventure or adrenaline shock ... Cusco is the precise destination, nestled in the Andes, Cusco is the favorite for lovers of mountaineering and mountain climbing; snowy peaks above 6,000 meters, deep canyons and valleys and villages joyful surprises in store incomparable.

Always find a raging river of vertiginous currents or middle gentleness for those who like boating, if you want a spectacular walk with higher doses of emotion the beautiful scenery of Sacred Valley, with nature trails and ancient Inca roads, offer an ideal and incomparable to be known through horseback riding or mountain bike pedal instead.

Height and wayward winds in Cusco lover paragliding, high mountains and thermal areas make this activity a delight when flying.

Cusco has a special feature, an extraordinary geography and roads either dirt or asphalt that lead to impressive archaeological and natural sites, it has another way of knowing the Cusco, taking control of your trip and your time, only needs a good motorcycle or a powerful 4x4 and feeling into the nature the whole machine will make you live a different issue that are unparalleled.

Now if you are one of the most radical and extreme adventure prefer high doses of adrenaline, Cusco also has a place prepared for you, you will enjoy an indescribable experience, mixture of fear, happiness, panic, adventure, ALL together! not to be missed.

It cusco in adventure ... It's amazing!

    Primary Routes or programs Aventura

        Mountaineering.
        Horseback riding.
        Canoeing.
        Free flight.
        Motorcycle Tours.
        Bicycle Tours.
        4x4 adventure.
        Extreme Adventure.

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Mountaineering

The Andes is after the Himalayas, the highest in the world. The Peruvian Andes mountains offer high, medium and low technical difficulty, and the opportunity to make first ascents and new routes.

The Andes Mountains are a mountain range in South America between 11º N altitude and 56 ° S, through Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Venezuela.

Mountaineering in the Peruvian Andes an incomparable setting, a unique concentration of mountains (hence no crowds of climbers); mild weather during most of the year; and relatively easy to environments nevertheless cut off from hectic city life access. A unique combination that makes one of the most attractive destinations for mountaineers worldwide.

In the present morphology are high mountain ranges, along with extensive plateaus and deep valleys.

In southern Peru, near Cusco, is the knot of Vilcanota, which reaches its highest point in the Apu Ausangate (6,384 m).

To make the trip you should contact a specialized travel agency.
SUGGESTED TOURS FOR CLIMBING

    Ausangate 6384 masl 9 days / 8 nights.
    Yayamary 6025 m 6 days / 5 nights.
    Chumpe 6100 masl 7 days / 6 nights.
    Veronica 5790 m 6 days / 5 nights.
    Qampa 5500 m 5 days / 4 nights.
    Helamcoma 5375 m 3 days / 2 nights.
    Colquepuncu 5484 m 3 days / 2 nights.
    Walk the Apus 5 days / 4 nights.
    Chicon Cruise 3 days / 2 nights.
    Rock Climbing
    Abseiling
    Zip Line

Ride Horses

There are fine horses of blood are mostly hybrids, but they are the best to suit the height of the Andes, trained to walk along narrow trails and old roads of the road network of the Inka Empire. The changing geography of the Andes that provides great pleasures view is better on and pace gait of a horse.

A journey riding on archaeological sites in the vicinity of Cusco, will be an unforgettable experience, including a visit to Mystic Q'enqo Temple, the Temple of the Moon, the X Zone; It is rocky limestone formation type having piercings because of the action of rain and weather, they have been very well complemented by hand the old man to adapt and turn them into temples, enclosures, underground passages and carved figures sacred value; Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay Temple to the water before returning to the stable visiting indigenous communities that no longer interesting. This could be complemented with a visit to the megalithic Sacsayhuaman.

A place to live unsuspected experiences wrapped in mysticism of the elegant gait of a spirited horse Peruvian Paso "Sacred Valley of the Incas" and touring not only important areas of archaeological interest nontraditional views; but also by natural refuges of incomparable beauty offered by the ancient Cusco.

Programs designed to include visits to villages and Andean communities who keep their peculiar charm and are not within the traditional tourist programs in their journey on horseback.

To make the trip you should contact a specialized travel agency.
SUGGESTED TOURS HORSEBACK RIDING

    Sacsayhuaman and around Cusco (½ day).
    Pumawanka (½ day).
    Riding to Inka Rakay (1 day).
    Riding to Moray (1 day).
    Riding to Pumamarka (1 day).
    Ride to the Laguna de Yanahuara (2D / 1N).
    Horseback riding circuit "Lares - Yanahuara" (3D / 2N).
    Horseback riding circuit "Ñaupa - Cachijata" (3D / 2N).
    Horseback riding circuit "Lares - Ollantaytambo" (4D / 3N).
    Horseback riding circuit "Urubamba - Lamay". (4D / 3N)
    Cavalcade circuit Urubamba (4D / 3N)
    Cavalcade circuit Urubamba (6D / 5N)

Canoeing

For the adventurer who visit Cusco, canoeing is almost a must, for this there are various alternatives in the Sacred River of the Incas Urubamba river known as that becomes one of the most exciting adventure activities featuring the famous "Sacred Valley Inka "encircled by beautiful majestic glaciers capped mountains belonging to the mountains of the Andes of southern Peru.

Participate in the activity of rafting in the Sacred River of the Incas will envelop us the mystical flavor to this ancient culture, the routes are varied, but the most recommended is comprising the Sacred Valley in between Calca and Urubamba, and providing three sections that may be performed one day.

The kayak is part of Boating, although it is a totally different mode. It is a small boat with capacity for a single person, that given its size and weight allows rapid traverse whose degrees of difficulty are higher and perform maneuvers that would be impossible in a normal raft.

From Cusco you can leave for the Apurimac Canyon located, together with Cotahuasi and Colca, among the deepest in Peru there boating adventure is designed for people with strong attraction for nature and adventure. The river originates the rafting adventure travels a unique and deep canyon, one of those places where the beautiful landscape and strong emotions are intertwined to enjoy a privileged nature.

You can also enjoy rafting on the Rio Tambopata in the jungle of Madre de Dios department of Cusco southern neighbor and part of the high Andean region of Puno Peru. While it is a river of lower intensity than the Apurimac, has beautiful flora and fauna worth photographing.

To make the trip you should contact a specialized travel agency.
SUGGESTED TOURS FOR BOATING

    Urubamba River Rafting 1day, 2 days / 1 night and 3 days / 2 nights.
    Apurimac River Rafting 3 days / 2 nights.
    Apurimac River Rafting 4 days / 3 nights.
    Apurimac River Rafting 6 days / 5 nights.
    Tambopata River Rafting Amazon rainforest 9 days / 8 nights.

Paragliding and Balloon Ride

Cusco is "the Site" flying, paragliding rookie pilot may perform flights from the Mirador de Racchi, Urubamba Valley known as "The Sacred Valley" (3900msnm) in the morning, the difference is 1000 mts. and even at that hour and thermal activity permits very pleasant flight permanence and access is unbeatable.

For the more experienced Cuzco and its surroundings is an incredible thermal area, the chances are very good Cross Country, cloud bases are usually between 5500 and 6000 mts. and thermals can be of any type but always very fast and powerful. Machu Picchu is also a flying area but only for highly experienced riders who want to impose challenges, a flight over the Citadel equals the entire trip.

The experienced magnificent panoramic views from the balloon basket, can not be matched anywhere else on the planet. Experience like condors, a majestic view of the snowy peaks of Chicon, Veronica, Salkantay and Ausangate that are Apus or spirits of the mountains in the area and far in the distance appreciate the reflection of the Andean lakes Huaypo and Piuray in the middle of fields planted like a colorful carpet stretching downhill to the Urubamba river.

To make the trip you should contact a specialized travel agency.
PARAPENTE SUGGESTED TOURS AND BALLOON RIDE

    Overflight Pisaq ruins (½ day).
    Overflight viewpoint of Wayllabamba (½ day).
    Courses Flight 3 and 9 days.
    Balloon ride Sacred Valley (½ day).

Motorcycles and ATVs

Cusco offers the perfect combination of travel knowing about their fascinating culture and excitement of driving a motorcycle wonderful places, climbing mountains, across valleys and rivers, passing through stunning landscapes and visiting during the tour magnificent archaeological remains one of the most important ancient cultures of Peru and the World, the Inca Empire.

There are many types and varied terrain to ride on a motorcycle through the different ecosystems that the Andes of Peru have created.

Imagine traveling across the Andes, over 4,000 meters above sea level where llamas, alpacas and the majestic Condor will be your hosts, and in the tropical forests of the southwestern Amazon, the region most diverse bio world.

Imagine what will be the opportunity to ride in such varied topography and diverse ecosystems enriched with a legacy of a culture more than 2000 years!

Simply put, it is an exciting adventure and an unforgettable experience ..

To make the trip you should contact a specialized travel agency.
SUGGESTED TOURS TOURS IN MOTORCYCLE AND ATV

    ENACO (½ day)
    Maras Moray (½ day).
    Sacred Valley (½ day).
    Thermal Baths Conoc in the Apurimac Valley (½ day).
    Inca Bridge Q'ueshuchaca (½ day).
    Lares Valley 2 Days / 1 Night.
    Thermal Baths Paruro 2 days / 1 night.
    Forest - Pilcopata (Manu) 3 Days / 2 Night.
    Selva - Quillabamba 3 Days / 2 Night.

Bicycle Tours

Ancient Inca and pre-Inca roads, archaeological sites, picturesque villages and passage through different ecological zones within hours, are attractive touring bike Cusco.

The mountain bike tours take them to tour beautiful Andean landscapes combining the tour with a visit to archaeological sites and participation with the typical activities of the region.

The extreme are the things that make you feel alive, that you enjoy the adrenaline that crosses your veins and you can be a winner, challenges and challenges are best for a good run bike.

We have the highest mountains of Peru, then we can say we have the best ways to make an expedition and to discover new routes in the mountains or in the jungle.

To make the trip you should contact a specialized travel agency.
SUGGESTED FOR WALKING TOURS ON BIKES

    Moray - Maras - Urubamba one day.
    Yuncaypata - Open Qorao - Pisac one day.
    South Corridor: Cusco - Urcos one day.
    Saqsayhuaman - San Sebastián 1 day.
    Chinchero - Calca one day.
    Lares Valley - Machacancha - Calca one day.
    Cusco - Paucartambo 2 days / 1 night.
    Cusco - Machu Picchu 4 days / 3 nights.

4x4 Adventure

Proving that area with all its resources is suitable for the practice of alternative tourism opens new circuits of interest to the tourist development of Peru for its strategic location.

If an amateur 4x4 adventure think of designing a circuit off road containing all possible types of terrain, the result would be something very similar to our geography, practice this adventure sport is not linked directly to the conditions weather, any season is ideal for starting engines of those monsters four wheels that will lead you in unexpected places of magic and enchantment.

In short a paradise for those who like to climb into an SUV and take with family and friends adventure to discover what lies beyond conventional tours walking miles and harvesting unforgettable experiences and emotions.

Most of these cruises depart from Lima and performed in the company of tour guides, it is a good opportunity to meet not only Cusco but big important part of Peru. The time it takes the journey depends on the route drawn ... then everything is ready to fire engines and head toward one of the most amazing geography of the planet.

To make the trip you should contact a specialized travel agency.
SUGGESTED FOR ADVENTURE TOURS 4x4

    Cusco: Acomayo, Canas, Espinar, Arequipa: Caylloma, Colca Canyon 3 days / 2 nights.
    Peru 4x4 Discover the beauty of the Andean landscape 11 Days / 10 Nights.
    Spectacular 4x4 Peru 15 Days / 14 Nights.
    Peru Inca Trail 4x4 Rally 16 Days / 15 Nights.

Extreme Adventure

The Canopy or Canopy
This adventure sport is new to the area of ​​Maras and makes you feel the thrill of flying through the longest zipline or canopy. Updated as one of the longest in the world of 2,130 meters / 6,990 feet or 1.3 miles lines. Jaguar's Eye is the longest zip line in the world. Built with a single cable trolleys Tyrolean reach a speed of 110 kilometers per hour. Jaguar's Eye is 45 minutes north of Cusco - Peru, Sacred Valley.

Stat: Maras Adventure offers the opportunity to experience it.

Adventure Park
In the Andes of America, just 11 kilometers from the city of Cusco, there is the first park Adventures of Peru that seeks to create a unique and special place with personal attention for those who like adventure sports and adrenaline.

BUNGEE JUMPING OR BUNGEE JUMPING. Bungee Jump is the highest in South America. This activity is carried out from a cage that rises to 122 meters high by the action of a hydraulic winch.

The jump is done with a special elastic rope for these activities is secured to the foot of the client user.

CATAPULT SLINGSHOT HUMANA or is the highest in the world. It becomes something like the reverse of Bungee Jump.

Once stretched elastic rope to the desired level, "trigger", which frees the client user, leaving this shot into the air at an elevation angle predetermined by the technicians who designed the system is operated.

GIANT SWING SWING Or is that the client or user is suspended in a harness of segundad (cast) to five feet from the floor, steel cables hanging from a bridge between two parallel towers that are 30 meters. each height

FLYING FOX descend from a height of 60 meters (about 187 feet) and with a distance of 200 meters (about 650 feet) above the park, through a steel cable reaching a speed of 50 km / hour (90 miles / hour ); with a subsequent decrease very safe at a reduced speed. It is a unique experience where emotion and safety are guaranteed.

PAINTBALL definitely a unique experience, exceptional combat sport between two computers.