Machu Picchu
Location: Peru, Sacred Valley
One of the wonders of the modern world, the beautifully located ruins of this Incan citadel feature outstanding ruins and nice trails to more remote sites in the complex
Cruzmoqo ♦
Location: Peru, Sacred Valley
Checkpoint and outlook for the Incan city of Tipon, with beautiful views, ruins of the city walls, and ancient petroglyphs
Pikillacta
Location: Peru, Sacred Valley
Ruins of a large, pre-Inca cultural site
Saqsaywaman
Location: Peru, Cusco Region
Ruins of an Incan fortified citadel complex overlooking Cusco featuring huge, precisely cut stone blocks
Cusco Mountain Biking
Location: Peru, Cusco Region
Mountain biking on single tracks in the hills outside of Cusco provide great views in addition to jumps and obstacles
Cusco
Location: Peru, Cusco Region
Former capital of the Inca Empire and general tourist Mecca; home to numerous Inca and Spanish colonial historic sites
Oropesa Bread Making
Location: Peru, Cusco Region
Historic community famous for its delicious artisan bread
Hiram Bingham ♦
Location: Peru, Sacred Valley
Beautifully appointed train offering a luxury travel experience to and from Cusco and Machu Picchu
Tipon ♦
Location: Peru, Sacred Valley
Large, less visited Incan archaeological site characterized by huge terraces and an extensive canal system
Ollantaytambo
Location: Peru, Sacred Valley
Former royal Incan estate turned stronghold of the Inca Resistance
Sacred Valley Horseback Riding
Location: Peru, Sacred Valley
Ride Peruvian Paso Fino horses through the beautiful countryside of the Sacred Valley
Limatambo Canyoning
Location: Peru, Cusco Region, Pampa Conga area
Technical canyon descent over several waterfalls; canyon also has a swing bridge and “Tarzan Swing” option typically done in conjunction with the canyon descent
Choquequirao ♦
Location: Peru, Cusco Region, La Convención Province
Backpacking through spectacular Andean scenery to the ruins of a remote and extensive Incan city