The Inca Capital Of Cusco: A Paradise For Adventure Travellers

The Inca Capital of Cusco is nestled amongst the rolling verdant hills of South Peru. With plenty to discover, including its stunning colonial centre, buzzing nightlife and of course the starting point before the trail leading to Machu Picchu, Cusco should without a doubt be on every adventure traveller’s bucket list. Browse all of Bamba’s trips here. 

The city was known by the Incas as the navel of the world and the capital of their Empire. It’s also the adventure-lover’s dream with plenty of activities ranging from fantastic walking tours that enlighten visitors to Cusco on its fascinating heritage and unique past. For the more adventurous travellers, there is also the opportunity for 4×4 quad-biking, zip-lining, bungee jumping, white-water rafting and even canyoning. For avid hikers, the surrounding scenery and mountainous landscapes also make Cusco the perfect starting point for rambling walks through the Sacred Valley and its local communities , or tougher hikes that challenge trekkers with high altitude and near-vertical contours.

Of course, the Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu is easily Cusco’s biggest draw, followed closely by many alternative trekking options in the beautiful Andes Mountains and the surrounding Sacred Valley of the Incas. Peru’s rich cultural heritage boasts endless Inca archaeological sites peeking out from underneath the churches and houses of stunning colonial towns while others are tucked away high in the snowy Andes mountains. It’s all here waiting to be discovered!

There are many routes that lead to Machu Picchu from Cusco, the most famous one being the Inca Trail,but there are also a variety of different alternative treks for every taste, every budget and every time scale!

• The traditional and coveted Inca Trail Trek 4D/3N takes you along the original hand-built stone footpath of Inca royalty along 50 kilometers in 4 days leading you to Inti Punku (Sun Gate) at Machu Picchu.

• The Lares Trek 4D/3N immerses you in Andean culture with fascinating insights into authentic Inca villages. This uniquely cultural trek allows you to watch farmers shepherding their llamas at the base of snow-capped mountains.

• The Salkantay Trek 5D/4N is a challenging and beautifully scenic trek along a less-frequented route in the pristine landscapes of the majestic Andes mountain range.

• The Machu Picchu Jungle Adventure 4D/3N is a heart stopping adventure, the perfect combination of an adrenaline pumping 3,000 meter mountain biking descent, rafting, zip-lining and trekking in the Andes high jungle through local communities.

• The Inca Quarry Trek 3D/2N is a recently discovered route to see stunning waterfalls and witness intriguing Inca engineering marvels at the Cachicata quarry.

• Reach heights of 4,300 meters on the Sacred Valley Trek 2D/1N and enjoy awe-inspiring panoramic views of the Sacred Valley dotted with magnificent Inca archaeological sites.

Aside from the trekking options, you can also reach the majestic site by train on a one or two-day trip on the exciting Peruvian Railway that operates from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.

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