Top Cusco Extreme Sports

Moray archaeological park and the Maras salt mines rank among the top attractions outside Cusco, with a history dating back to the days of the Incas. On this tour, hit the gas and zoom through the Peruvian countryside, and explore both sites in one day—with safety kit plus pickup and drop-off at your Cusco accommodation included. With your guide to lead the way, enjoy outdoor adventure in Peru and learn how the Incas worked the land.

Embark on a thrilling outdoor adventure that combines white-water rafting with zip-lining and satisfies your need for speed. Depart Cusco for Oropesa, where you can ease your butterflies with a bite of the town's iconic bread before hitting the Vilcanota River. Tackle Class III and IV rapids and battle intense waves as you make your way downstream, enjoying the remarkable scenery of the surrounding Andes as you go. Afterward, soar through the sky on an exhilarating zip ride.

The tour is one of our exclusive and innovative products to the mountain of colors. Instead of walking for two hours uphill we change it for the adventure of driving the ATVs until we reach near the mountain of colors, this tour is a complete adventure for a completely different experience in the visit to Vinincunca.

Peru’s Sacred Valley lies in the Andean Highlands—a landscape of rugged mountains, open plains, and soaring cliffs—and reaching the remote sites is a challenge. Choose a morning or afternoon half-day safari, and tackle the rough ground by powerful all-terrain quad bike. With your guide to lean the way, reach historic sites including Moray and Maras with ease, enjoy sweeping views across the Peruvian countryside, and learn of life here under Incan rule.

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.

Nestled high in the Peruvian Andes, Rainbow Mountain—or Mt. Vinicunca—attracts visitors keen to admire its vibrant mineral-rich colorations, but reaching the remote peak by public transport is a challenge. On this full-day tour, spin through Quessiuno to Rainbow Mountain with round-trip travel from central Cusco included, and tackle the mountainous sandstone terrain with your guide. Enjoy panoramic views over the Andean landscapes, with breakfast and lunch included.

Only recently discovered, Rainbow Mountain has become one of the main attractions to visit in Peru for all travellers and locals.

Explore the Sacred Valley in Peru on a full-day ATV quad bike tour. Travel from Cusco into the Sacred Valley via private transportation and after a quick lesson jump on the back of a quad bike. Visit local landmarks including Pueblo de Maras and the salt mines known as Salineras. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included.

Unique adventure tour in the place, the tour can be done with a little experience in ATVs or similar, you can enjoy unique landscapes and animals of the place that are llamas and alpacas and in the end you get a great view of the popular Mountain of colors, we are one of the first groups to reach a mountain of colors, the ATV tour is aimed at all people who want to feel more in touch with nature and reach a mountain of colors without much effort, the walk takes us alone 45 minutes to reach mountain of colors.

Travel for a few hours from Cusco through the rugged mountain countryside of Peru to reach the aptly named Rainbow Mountain, striped with colorful mineral deposits and located far off the beaten path. Hike with a guide to the summit for a once-in-a-lifetime wilderness adventure, or rent a horse (own expense) for easier access to the same incredible views.

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.

Get a taste for Peru’s high-alpine scenery and ancient Inca customs during this full-day hike to Lake Humantay from Cusco. Ascend to this scenic body of water located at 13,779 feet (4,200 meters), learning about its sacred place in Inca mythology during your climb. An included buffet lunch back at base camp is an added bonus.

Trace the path of the original Inca Trail during an unforgettable 4-day, 3-night trip along this classic road to Machu Picchu. Follow the footsteps of this ancient people as you cross mountain terrain and lush jungles and explore fascinating Inca ruins like Wiñay Wayna, hiking toward the ‘Lost City of the Incas.’ On your final day, wake up early to reach Machu Picchu's iconic Sun Gate at sunrise, watching the first rays of light creep across the landscape. Then spend the morning exploring this incredible mountaintop archaeological site with your guide. This classic Inca Trail trek also features hotel pickup, camping accommodations, bus and train transfers, entrance fees, three days of meals and snacks and porters to carry shared equipment.

Most hikers come to Cusco to trek to Machu Picchu, but for a thrilling day hike, there is nowhere quite like the Rainbow Mountain of Vinicunca. Set out on a challenging full-day hike through mountain valleys, Quechan villages, and herds of alpaca; tuck into a delicious breakfast and lunch along the way; and enjoy spectacular views of the multi-colored topography.

Avoid the crowded tour buses on this day trip to one of the most popular natural attractions in the Cusco area. Ride in the comfort of private transportation out to Rainbow Mountain, stopping for an included breakfast and lunch, and learn about the history and culture of the region from your informative guide as you go.

This day trip to Rainbow Mountain is an excellent way to see some of the local countryside. Relax and enjoy the (somewhat bumpy) ride, then embark on a 1.5-hour hike to the top of the mountain. After taking photos—which your guide will share with you—descend the mountain with memories that will last a lifetime.

If you are looking for an adventure on your way to Machu Picchu at an unbeatable price, on a train with all the onboard comfort, the PeruRail Expedition train has just what you need. The train cars of the PeruRail Expedition train are steeped in the designs of Incan culture, the perfect way to start your trip to the Machu Picchu citadel. The PeruRail Expedition gives you the chance to take in the unbelievable scenery and take incredible panoramic pictures of a journey unlike any other. You will be waited on by a highly-trained staff member for the duration of your trip. Additionally, you will be able to enjoy a Food and Beverage service for sale, where you will find a wide variety of top quality products. You can find the catalogue here. Departures are scheduled everyday, with a variety of schedules and frequencies.

Drive your own ATV through Cruz Pata's Sacred Valley in the company of a guide on this tour of area highlights. The tour includes use of all equipment and instructions, and riders from beginners on up can enjoy the fresh air that comes with rugged ATV riding. Highlights include the Maras salt mines, Maras village, and Moray archaeological site.

Get off the beaten path on your trip to Machu Picchu during this 4-day, 3-night trek along the rugged Lares trekking route. During your walk, visit remote Andean villages like Cancha Cancha not reachable by roads, walking among stunning snow-capped peaks and beautiful alpine scenery. Finish your trip off with an early morning exploration of Machu Picchu, including a guided site tour. Your Lares trek also includes airport and hotel pickup, professional guide, bus and train transfers, two nights of camping and one night in a hotel, high-quality camping gear, and a horseman and mules to help carry baggage.

Rainbow Mountain is the second most visited place in Peru After Machu Picchu, so its too Crowded because everyone goes in the morning, some groups are leaving Cusco by 3 am trying to be the first ones at the top before big groups arrives. you don`t need to wake up at 3 am on your vacation, that is why we are the only ones going in the afternoon, once everyone at the view point is gone, we arrive there and will have all the mountains only for us, without queuing to take pictures. We really warrant you a unique experience.

Enjoy the excitement over the Sacred Valley plateau. While flying through the zip line, you will be surrounded by the natural beauty of the Andes.

If you want add some exhilaration to the Inca Trail then opt for this 4-day jungle adventure from Cusco, which includes adventure sports such as whitewater rafting, mountain biking, and ziplining. Amid the breathtaking landscapes of the Andes Mountains, you’ll hike to mountain summits, observe native flora and fauna, and visit Machu Picchu, UNESCO World Heritage Site and New7Wonder of the World, at sunrise. Most meals, accommodation, activities, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco are included.

Enjoy an adventure-filled journey to Machu Picchu, biking, rafting, hiking and ziplining along the way, during this 4-day, 3-night trek. This action-packed trip is a twist on the traditional hiking paths to Machu Picchu, allowing you to enjoy a variety of fun outdoor activities. Do some whitewater rafting on Class III and IV rapids, zoom down a mountain trail by bike and fly through the sky on a zipline ride. Travel past amazing Inca ruins and admire incredible scenery, ranging from alpine peaks to lush jungle.

Like the more famous Rainbow Mountain, Tres Rainbows Mountain in Peru is a stunning example of naturally colorful geology, but Tres Rainbows can be reached with just 30 minutes of walking (approximately). During this full-day tour from Cusco, enjoy the mountain's natural beauty, eat a boxed picnic lunch, and take plenty of pictures of this Rainbow Mountain alternative which requires no strenuous activity.