TOURS & ACTIVITIES Join us on one of our off-the-beaten-path excursions during your visit.
Go even deeper into your exploration of Cusco—join Tours & us for unique tours and excursions that will give you even more insight into the rich culture and heritage Activities of this magical city. Tours & Activities
01 / Cusco 02 / Lima
1.1. Cusco city tour P.04 2.1. Lima stopover tour P.16
1.2. Walking tour of Cusco P.05 2.2. Lima city tour P.17
1.3. Rooftop kitchen - cooking classes P.06 2.3. Surf lessons in Lima P.18
1.4. San Pedro market P.07 2.4. Bohemian bike tour P.19
1.5. Hike Inkilltambo P.08 2.5. Daytime culinary tour P.20
1.6. Inca Trail express P.09 2.6. Evening culinary tour P.21
1.7. Maras & Moray exploration P.10 2.7. Lima huariques bike tour P. 2 2
1.8. Kayak or stand-up paddle excursion P.11 2.8. Urban bike tour P.23
1.9. Stand-up paddle & yoga excursion P.12
1.10. Highlights of the Sacred Valley P.13 03 / Ica
1.11. Mountain biking in the Sacred Valley P.14
1.12. Sky lodge adventure P.15 3.1. Nazca lines flyover P. 25 CUSCO CUSCO & THE SACRED VALLEY
CUSCO CITY TOUR
The perfect introduction to Cusco: A fully-guided half-day private tour of the city including the Cusco Cathedral, Qoricancha (Inca temple of the sun), and impressive archaeological sites.
Tour notes: • Duration: approximately 4 hours • Suggested start-time: between 9:00am and 2:00pm • The Cathedral and Quoricancha will not be open for tours during the following holidays in Cusco: Corpus Christi, Easter, and Inti Raymi (June 24th) * This tour can be expanded to a full-day including lunch and a visit to the Inca Museum. (subject to additional cost). Please ask your MLP travel specialist for more details.
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WALKING TOUR OF CUSCO
Join us for a walking tour of Cusco to immerse yourself in this magical Tour notes: city, shaped by its history of blended Inca and Spanish Colonial • Duration: approximately 2 hours culture. Meander along original streets and alleyways amongst the • Suggested start time: between 9:00am and 2:30pm locals to see historical monuments, fascinating architecture, and • The Cathedral and Quoricancha will not be open for tours more. during the following holidays in Cusco: Corpus Christi, Easter, and Inti Raymi (June 24th)
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ROOFTOP KITCHEN - COOKING CLASSES
Peruvian cuisine is known the world over for its unique flavors, both savory and sweet. After an excursion to the celebrated San Pedro Market, put on your chef’s apron and join us for a cooking class on how to create a delicious three-course meal using some of Peru’s traditional recipes.
Tour notes: • Duration: approximately 2 ½ hours • Suggested start time: - Lunch: between 9:00am and 11:00am - Dinner: between 4:00pm and 4:30pm • Vegetarian and other dietary accommodations available upon request • Tour will not be available on June 23rd of each year
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SAN PEDRO MARKET
Take a tour of the San Pedro Market in Cusco to explore everything Tour notes: from Peruvin handicrafts to colorful produce, Andean superfoods, • Duration: approximately 1 hour and traditional Andean medicinal recipes. • Suggested start time: 9:00am • The Cathedral and Quoricancha will not be open for tours during the following holidays in Cusco: Corpus Christi, Easter, and Inti Raymi (June 24th)
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HIKE INKILLTAMBO
A half-day hike to explore some of the fascinating archaeological sites on the outskirts of Cusco: Kusilluchayoq, The Temple of the Moon, and the newly restored Inkilltambo.
Tour notes: • Duration: approximately 6 hours • Suggested start time: 8:00am
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INCA TRAIL EXPRESS
Catch an early morning train to the KM 104 rail marker for a full- Tour notes: day hike along the ‘classic’ Inca Trail to Intipunku, the Sun Gate at • Duration: approximately 8 hours Machu Picchu. • Suggested start time: 6:30am • Ollantaytambo / Machu Picchu: Incarail 360 (7:22am - 8:48am) • Machu Picchu / Ollantaytambo: Incarail Voyager train (schedule can vary) • Doesn’t operate on february
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MARAS & MORAY EXPLORATION
Join us for a half-day off-the- beaten-path tour of the 500-year- old natural salt mines in Maras and fascinating circular agricultural terraces at Moray.
Tour notes: • Duration: approximately 4 hours • Suggested start time: between 8:00am and 9:00am
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KAYAK OR STAND UP PADDLE EXCURSION
Journey to the Sacred Valley and spend a half-day stand-up paddle Tour notes: boarding on Lake Piuray. • Duration: approximately 5 hours • Suggested start time: between 8:30am and 9:30am • Age recommendation: the SUP activity is not recommended for children under 8 years old unless accompanied by an adult on the same board. * This excursion can be expanded to a full-day including lunch and early afternoon at leisure on the lakeshore with a late afternoon return to Cusco (subject to additional cost). Please ask your MLP travel specialist for more information.
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STAND-UP PADDLE & YOGA EXCURSION
Journey to the Sacred Valley and spend a half-day stand-up paddle boarding on Lake Piuray, followed by a rejuvenating yoga practice on its shores.
Tour notes: • Duration: approximately 5 hours • Suggested start time: between 8:30am and 9:30am • Age recommendation: the SUP activity is not recommended for children under 8 years-old unless accompanied by an adult on the same board.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SACRED VALLEY
Delve further into the rich history of the Incas with a full- Tour notes: day excursion in the Sacred Valley to explore the fascinating • Duration: approximately 7 hours archaeological sites at Chinchero, Pisaq, and Ollantaytambo. • Suggested start time: between 8:00am and 9:00am
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MOUNTAIN BIKING IN THE SACRED VALLEY
Ride along the Urubamba River, on a thrilling mountain biking excursion in the Sacred Valley.
Tour notes: • Duration: approximately 6 ½ hours • Suggested start time: between 8:00am and 9:00am • General recommendation: Due to the challenging nature of the mountain bike excursion, this activity is only recommended for guests over 4’9” tall who have previous downhill mountain biking experience.
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SKY LODGE ADVENTURE
Spend an exciting day climbing up to the SkyLodge by via ferrata or Tour notes: on foot, situated on a mountainside high above the Urubamba River. • Duration: approximately 6 ½ hours Enjoy the spectacular views during a four-course lunch before hiking • Suggested start time: between 8:00am and 9:00am or ziplining back to the base in Pachar. • Vegetarian, gluten-free, other dietary restrictions accommodated upon request • Age recommendations: - The ziplining activity is not recommended for children under 6 years old. - The via ferrata activity is not recommended for children under 9 years old.
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LIMA STOPOVER TOUR
Join us for a half-day tour and visit some of the highlights in our historic capital city including the Cathedral the convents at San Francisco and Santo Domingo.
Tour notes: • Duration: approximately 4 hours • Suggested start time: between 9:00am and 2:00pm
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LIMA CITY TOUR
Have only a few hours to visit Lima either on your way or back from Tour notes: your Peruvian adventure. Join us for a half-day tour and visit some • Duration: approximately 3 hours of the highlights in our historic capital city including the Cathedral • Suggested start time: between 9:00am and 2:00pm and the convent of San Francisco.
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SURF LESSONS IN LIMA
Don’t miss the chance to catch some rad waves during your stay in Lima—join a professional coach/instructor for a 1.5-hour surfing session in the Pacific (all gear included!).
Tour notes: • Duration: approximately 1 ½ hours • Suggested start time: between 9:00am and 2:00pm • Bring swimsuit, flip flops or sneakers, towel, and change of clothes
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BOHEMIAN BIKE TOUR
Peddle through the charming Miraflores, Barranco, and Chorrillos Tour notes: neighborhoods before heading downhill for an oceanfront lunch on • Duration: approximately 4 ½ hours the shores of the Pacific. • Suggested pick-up time: between 9:30am and 2:00pm • Rates subject to increase on major holidays (such as Easter, Independence Day – July 28th and 29th, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve) • Tours not available on Dec 25th and Jan 1st • Age recommendation: This activity not recommended for children under 10 years old unless riding a tandem bicycle; younger children must ride on fixed bicycle child seat.
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DAYTIME CULINARY TOUR
This route leads you on a spectacular Miraflores food tour combined with a brief Barranco walking tour that highlights the best of Peruvian food culture and Lima culture in general. Enjoy five stops along three districts that include a visit to an organic, Peruvian coffee roastery, and a fruit tasting and tour at a traditional market. Have fun with a pisco tasting, hands-on cocktail and ceviche class with a chef and follow with a gourmet lunch amid views of pre-Incan ruins.
Tour notes: • Duration: approximately 5 hours • Suggested pick-up time: between 9:30am and 10:00am (depending on hotel location) • Special dietary requests accommodated upon request
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EVENING CULINARY TOUR
Begin your evening with a sunset Pisco Sour demonstration and Tour notes: tasting at a beachfront restaurant before heading off to culinary • Duration: approximately 5 hours tastings in Miraflores and Barranco, comprised of offerings that • Suggested pick-up time: between 9:30am and 10:00am (depending on combine the modern cuisine of Lima with traditional dishes from hotel location) the coastal, highlands, and jungle regions of Peru. The night ends • Special dietary requests accommodated upon request with a delectable dessert and nighttime stroll around the bohemian • This activity does not operate on Sundays or on Dec 24th, Dec 25th, Dec Barranco district. 31st and Jan 1st
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LIMA HUARIQUES BIKE TOUR
Get a private, ‘locals only’ view and taste of authentic Peruvian dishes on a half-day ‘bike crawl’ of Miraflores and Barranco’s best huariques: small, family-owned restaurants serving traditional dishes from recipes handed down through multiple generations.
Tour notes: • Duration: approximately 4 ½ hours • Suggested pick-up time: between 9:30am and 2:00pm • Rates subject to increase on major holidays (such as Easter, Independence Day – July 28th and 29th, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve) • Tours not available on Dec 25th and Jan 1st • Special dietary requests accommodated upon request • Age recommendation: This activity not recommended for children under 10 years old unless riding a tandem bicycle; younger children must ride on fixed bicycle child seat.
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URBAN BIKE TOUR
Avoid the traffic in Lima and join us on a half-day bike ride Tour notes: around town instead. Peddle through some charming Limeñan • Duration: approximately 3 hours neighborhoods, visit the bustling outdoor Surquillo Market, and • Suggested pick-up time: between 9:30am and 2:00pm explore the fascinating Huaca Pucllana or Huaca Huallamarca, • Rates subject to increase on major holidays (such as Easter, Independence Day – Pre-Inca archaeological ‘pyramids’ dating back to 500 CE/AD. July 28th and 29th, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve) • Tours not available on Dec 25th and Jan 1st • Age recommendation: This activity not recommended for children under 10 years old unless riding a tandem bicycle; younger children must ride on fixed bicycle child seat.
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NAZCA LINES FLYOVER
Get a birds-eye view of Peru’s iconic pre-Inca Nazca Lines from your seat on a charter flight over Peru’s spectacular desert coastline, followed by lunch at the charming Casa Andina Chincha Hotel.
Tour notes: • Nazca Lines flight subject to weather conditions • The number of passengers per flight is subject to permitted weight, so passengers that exceed it will have to pay an extra fee • Not recommended for children under 3 years old • Nazca Lines flight is a shared activity
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