Adventure Tours in the Sacred Valley bring together culture, nature, and adrenaline in one unforgettable experience. That’s how we like to define our special tours in the Sacred Valley of the Incas carefully designed to immerse you in breathtaking landscapes, rich traditions, and thrilling outdoor activities with Southern Peru Explorers the best alternative for you.
Adventure Tours in the Sacred Valley: which one to choose?
If you are an adventure seeker, the Sacred Valley is the place to be! Check out our 7 best activities to do to enjoy some adrenaline boost in the mystical Andean mountains. And if you want to get an even more vivid insight of these experiences, check out our Inca Jungle Trek after-movie!
Atv Quads
An exciting half-day tour or full day along a private dirt track specially designed for ATVs. Drive through the amazing Andean landscape within the Sacred Valley, slicing through mud and dirt to visit pristine lakes, charming local villages and ancient ruins.
The tour departs at 7 am or 12 pm every day. We will pick you up from your Hotel, and then we will go in our private van toward Chinchero Town, close to Sacred Valley, for approximately 1 hour. Once we arrive there, we will provide you with the ATV 4WD YAMAHA and Ondawith equipment and professional instructions to drive safely and finally feel the adrenalin on dirt roads, puddles, and nice scenery.
Paragliding
There are a few companies within Cusco which offer tandem paragliding experience over the Sacred Valley. A couple popular spots that are used for paragliding are Chinchero, which is approx 30min away from Cusco and Pisac, which is about 45 minutes away from Cusco. Flights last between 15 and 30 minutes per person, and the price range is approximately between $120 and $150.
Usually prices are based on the number of people attending, so expect an extra fee if you are going solo. This price includes your travel to and from the site, rental of all PPE and the pilot. Some for extra will provide pictures and videos. Do bring yourself things you need for the day, such as food, water, sunscreen, etc.
Sky lodge Adventure
Just outside Ollantaytambo or Urubamba, hike, ascend a via ferrata or navigate the zip wire to make you way 1200 feet up the mountain to spend your evening in a glass capsule overlooking the valley. Watch the sunset over the mountains with a panoramic view while you enjoy the luxuries of Skylodge. Wine and exquisite meals are all served to you in your private pod.
Each pod holds a different number of people depending on your party’s size. They have three sections to the pod, consisting of your bedroom, dining room and bathroom. The next morning, after sleeping in among the condors and peaks of the mountains, choose your preferred way to descend back down again.
Bungee Jumping
Cusco has the highest bungee jump in Lantin America at 125 meters high. Meaning if you were going to do it anywhere while visiting, the sacred valley should be the place. Not only this, but there are also ‘slingshot’ experience that let you be catapulted.
Some companies, such as Action Valley that provide this are very well established with years of experience.
Zipline
Zip wiring in the sacred valley means you will fly past mountain views and herds of alpacas. A lot of treks such as our Inca Jungle Trek, encompass zip-lining within the tour. However, there are plenty of companies which offer this as a singular experience.
Our advice is to research your companies and look for reputable companies. Two that are highly rated: Puma Path Zipline, with their longest line at 1km and is conveniently located close to Peru Rail in Ollantaytambo. The other being Sma Zipline which is a sustainable tourism company and certified and kitted by Petzel.
Horse Riding
These experiences are undertaken separately. They can either be undertaken as a whole-day tour with travel for both Moray and Moras or a one-off experience.
You can travel to more remote sections of the valley and go through Andean communities and other less-known archaeological sites. All instructions and PPE are supplied by the company.
Rock Climbing
Rock climbing is prolific around Cusco and the Sacred Valley due to the mountainous environment. There are many companies that either run or include rock climbing, abseiling (rappelling), and via ferrata into their trips. The tours are usually half days with instruction on techniques and equipment provided. Make sure you go with a reputable company and do your research on them.
