Urubamba River Rafting Expedition (1 day) A fun day out on a beautiful section of the Urubamba river for anyone looking for an alternative adventure. Rafting is a fun sport, suitable for pretty much any one- no experience is needed to take part in a great day out. The section that is usually run is the class 3 - 4 Chuquicahauna section, above Cusco where the river is cleaner and more exciting. The river starts gently with time to practice the maneuvers required, then builds up with a number of rapids through a beautiful canyon with views of the surrounding peaks. After approximately two hours of rafting the take out point is reached and a full picnic lunch is enjoyed before returning to Cusco mid to late afternoon.

Peruvian Pace Horse Riding (1 day)
The Peruvian Pace horse (or Paso Fino) has the smoothest gait and most stylish action in the horse world. From a ranch on the outskirts of the town of Urubamba in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, a number of excursions are available depending on the experience of the riders. Routes include riding high out of the Sacred valley to the plains of Chinchero, Lake Huaypo and down through the spectacular salt-pans of Maras. Alternatively a flatter route along the River Urubamba to the ruins of Pichingate and Pumahuanca can be selected. The four wheel drive back up vehicle carries the picnic lunch and any non required clothes & equipment. Novice riders may prefer a morning private lesson at the ranch followed by lunch and an afternoon’s gentle excursion along the banks of the River Urubamba.

Huchuy Qosqo Horse Trek (1 day)
Huchuy Qosqo is a magical Inca ruin set high above the Urubamba Valley and virtually invisible from the road below. Thought to have been a palace for one of the Inca kings, little is known about this impressive site. It is rarely visited but full of interest, with intricate stonework and numerous adobe houses to explore. The path to the ruin winds slowly uphill, passing through a small community, before zigzagging its way up the valley with beautiful views down to the Sacred Valley of The Incas. On horseback we will easily cover this distance in 1 - 2 hours (depending on the number of photo stops!) and it is also possible to walk if preferred. Following a delicious picnic lunch, we will descend to the Sacred Valley via an ancient Inca trail where our vehicle will be waiting.

Urubamba Canoeing Expedition (1 day ) A fun day out for any one who wants to enjoy the beauty of the Urubamba River without the rapids! The section which is usually run is the class 1 - 2 Pini Pampa section above Cusco where the river is clean, tranquil and incredibly beautiful. It takes one hour to drive to the river. After approximately two hours of rafting the take out point is reached and a full picnic lunch is enjoyed before returning to Cusco mid to late afternoon.

Maras - Moray Trek (1 day)
The Maras –Moray one day trek is a fantastic way of combining breathtaking Andean scenery, local farming techniques, Inca Ruins, ancient towns and the interesting Maras salt pans. The trek begins across the fertile plain of Chinchero, rich with grain, potatoes & beans, and gives a fascinating insight into traditional Andean agriculture. A picnic lunch is enjoyed at the circular Inca ruins of Moray before exploring these fascinating ruins. Moray is believed to be an Incan agricultural center used to improve high altitude crops – an essential food source for the Incan armies and road building teams throughout the vast Inca Empire. The trek continues along mule trails before passing through the ancient town of Maras with its outstanding Spanish door arches and vast church. Maras is famous for its spies due to its strategic location above the Sacred Valley. The trail then descends down into the Sacred Valley of the Incas. En-route are the incredible salt pans of Maras that were mentioned in the chronicles of the conquering Spanish. A vehicle awaits in the valley for the drive to a local hotel, or back to Cusco.

Bike the Andes (1 day ) Possibly the best one day bike trip in Peru, if not the whole of South America. This route is largely downhill across the Chinchero plains and into the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Using dirt trails and ancient mule routes, cycle past the beautiful lake Huaypo and then through the village of Chequereq. It is then a short uphill ride to the incredible circular Inca ruins of Moray where a enjoy a picnic lunch is enjoyed. Those with lots of energy can explore these fascinating ruins. From here it is a smooth ride along a mule trail to the town of Maras, and then another descent of a lifetime, down into the amazing Maras salt pans, before finally meeting the vehicle again beside the Urubamba River, for the drive back to Cusco. This trip is suitable for riders with some mountain biking experience.