Surf´s Up in Lima!
Head to Lima´s exclusive surfing beach on the shores of La Costa Verde for a private surfing lesson and a memorable day on the water. Throw on your wetsuit and get all the essential tips and tricks from your professional surf instructor in a theoretical lesson, before taking to the waves with your soft board for up to two hours of thrilling action!
Please allow up to two hours surfing and three hours for the entire experience. We suggest starting your surf adventure at 10 am or 3:30 pm.
Cooking with Master Chef Ignacio Barrios
Head to Urban Kitchen for a culinary lesson under the guidance of Ignacio Barrios, a Peruvian chef trained in London, renowned for his work in some of the most exclusive kitchens in the world including Michelin star restaurants and a long stint in the famous Astrid y Gaston in Madrid.
The excursion starts with a visit to Ignacio´s preferred market to find the freshest ingredients for your meal. Return to Urban Kitchen and start making magic, creating a simple, yet delectable menu, utilizing the chef´s extensive experience with classic and avant garde Peruvian cuisine. Finally, sit back and enjoy your exquisite meal in a beautiful, contemporary kitchen, with the company of a world-class chef and teacher.
Please allow approximately three hours and a half for the entire experience.
Visit Pisac Archaeological Site and Calca Market
Begin your journey in the highlands above the Sacred Valley, where the ancient archaeological site of Pisac unfold across the mountainside. Once a significant ceremonial and agricultural centre, Pisac is home to the only remaining Inca sun dial outside of Machu Picchu. As you explore its temples and terraces, the panoramic views over the valley below are nothing short of extraordinary.
Continue to the charming andean town of Calca, nestled at the foot of the eastern range. Its lively market offers a vivid glimpse into everyday life, with stalls overflowing with local produce, herbs, and flowers — a timeless meeting place where tradition and exchange come alive.
Please allow approximately four hours for the entire experience.
Lake Huaypo Kayaking & Biking to Maras
You will head over to the beautiful and serene waters of Lake Huaypo for a pleasant morning of kayak exploration. Soak in the Andean scenery and spot rare birds while exploring the Sacred Valley from a unique angle. After a gourmet outdoor lunch, you will go mountain biking to the awe-inspiring salt mines of Maras passing through sleepy settlements where locals are going about their daily lives, working their farmlands.
Please allow approximately up to two hours kayaking, up to three hours biking and up to seven hours for the entire experience | Please pack shoes that can get wet and a set of dry clothes for the lake activity.
Hike Wayna Picchu (with local guide)
Your experience begins with a short walk from your hotel and a 20-minute bus ride to the entrance of Machu Picchu. From there, together with your local guide, begin the hike to Wayna Picchu — a demanding yet deeply rewarding trail that climbs along stone pathways and weaves through cloud forest terrain. Some sections are narrow and steep, but the views from the summit more than make up for the effort, offering a remarkable panoramic perspective of the citadel and its surrounding peaks.
The entire route takes around two hours, allowing time to rest and take in the landscape from above. The descent unfolds at a gentler pace, inviting quiet reflection as you make your way down. This is an ideal experience for travellers seeking to explore Machu Picchu from a more active and elevated point of view.
Please allow up to two hours hiking and up to four hours for the entire experience. | You must show your passport in order to be allowed to enter Machu Picchu Citadel.
Day at Leisure in Cusco
Enjoy this day at leisure to relax or to explore the surroundings on your own.
