Multi-activities at Machu Picchu in Peru

Today, we're taking our connecting flight to Cusco. Depending on the flight schedule, a guided tour of Cusco is planned for those who wish to participate. We'll all have dinner together and take the opportunity to brief on our next four days.

Lunch and dinner at your leisure.

Overnight stay in a hotel.

Early morning departure by minibus to the Sacred Valley. Our arrival point is at 4350 meters altitude at the summit of Abra Malaga.

From now on, take a deep breath, strap on your protective gear, and set off for a 4-hour, 2000-meter downhill mountain bike ride (on paved roads) through breathtaking scenery! We'll have lunch once we arrive in Santa Marta, then we'll continue with a rafting trip down the Vilcanota River – thrills and team spirit guaranteed!

Overnight stay in a guesthouse.

We wake up at 7 am for breakfast, then we set off for a few hours of trekking.

First, we'll venture into the jungle where, thanks to our local guide, you'll learn about the benefits of the many plants we encounter along the way. Then we'll take a short break for a coffee tasting.

Once finished, it's time to join a section of the Inca Trail, a historic cliffside path with breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys.

The trail descends to the village of Quellomayo where we'll have lunch and relax in hammocks. We'll then have a short trek following the Urubamba River, crossing a suspension bridge and then a zip line.

Our day of trekking ends with the discovery of the Santa Theresa hot springs!

Today, take to the skies with a 1.5-hour zipline adventure. Suspended 250 meters above the ground, we'll traverse the valley from one end to the other, reaching speeds of up to 90 km/h and covering distances of 500 to 1000 meters. An unforgettable experience that culminates in crossing a Tibetan bridge.

Next, we will be transferred by private van to the town of Hydroelectrica where we will have lunch. Finally, we will have a 3-hour walk along a railway line to reach Aguas Calientes, and be ready for our final day of this first adventure: the discovery of Machu Picchu.

Dinner at leisure

Overnight stay at the hotel.

One of the highlights of our trip, with a departure around 5 a.m. for an hour's walk (possibility of taking a bus, ticket not included) to discover the majestic Machu Picchu.

With the help of a French-speaking guide, you will discover the incredible history of this ancient lost city, discovered in 1911, built in a stunning setting. Then, we will offer you the option of climbing Montana Picchu* OR Huayna Picchu for an incredible view of the Inca site.

You'll finally have time to enjoy this unique moment. We return to Aguas Calientes around 1:00 PM, where you'll have free time to explore the city and have lunch. We take the panoramic train around 3:00 PM, arriving back in Cusco around 7:00 PM.

*if available

Lunch and dinner at your leisure.

Night in a Hotel

Trek day 1: Today begins the second part of our trip to Peru.

We will be transferred to Tinqui in the morning where we will meet our local guide, from the village of Upis, inside the Ausangate National Park from where we will begin the 5-day trek with 2.5 hours of walking and a splendid view of the Cordillera Vilcanota to the first camp to spend our first night in a tent at 4400 meters altitude and finalize our acclimatization.

Night in a tent.

Trek day 2: Early start with breakfast prepared by our local chef.

We will then head towards our first ascent, the Arapa pass (4850m altitude). We will descend into a different valley where we will find ourselves facing multiple lakes with turquoise waters.

Lunch will be taken around Lake Puma Qocha, where you'll appreciate the incredible tranquility. Our final challenge will then be the ascent of a second pass (4900m) with its magnificent view of the lake and surrounding glaciers.

The campsite will then be a 2-hour walk from the mountain of 7 colours and at an altitude of approximately 4600 metres.

Night in a tent

Trek day 3: We will get up at 4:30 am to start a long day of walking.

After breakfast, we will head towards Lake Kayrawiri, then we will pass the Cerro Grande Laya glacier and finally arrive at the mountain of 7 colors around 8 o'clock, mountains formed millions of years ago whose colors come from the compression of minerals and the movement of tectonic plates.

Enjoy this unique moment; moreover, at this time of day, there are still very few people in this highly touristic place.

Return to camp for lunch, then we will have 2.5 hours of walking in the valley to reach Lake Ausangate, located at the base of the Ausangate Glacier, at an altitude of 6300 meters.

Trek Day 4: Morning with the crossing of the Palomani Pass (5200m), the highest point of the trek, offering magnificent views of the Santa Catalina (6050m) and Maria Huamanticcla mountains on one side, and the incredible colors of the Ausangate Valley on the other. We then descend into the Jampa Valley, following its river, where we can observe the Tres Picos and Puca Punta glaciers. After lunch, we head towards the second challenge of the day, the Jampa Pass (5050m). Walking time: 8.5 hours / Elevation gain: +900m, -700m

Night in a tent.

*If the group is walking well and the weather conditions are favorable, it is possible to finish the trek that day and sleep in a proper building. (+ 2 hours descent).

Trek Day 5: After sleeping in a magical spot, we'll have just over a 2-hour walk to the village of Pacchanta where we'll relax in its hot springs. After lunch, we'll return to Cusco by private transport for the night.

Lunch and dinner at your leisure.

Overnight stay in a hotel.

Today, we're changing regions and taking an early morning domestic flight to Arequipa. We'll use this transition day to recharge our batteries in this charming colonial-style city*.

Take the opportunity to buy souvenirs and visit the local market or the Santa Catalina convent**.

Then we will hold a briefing detailing our ultimate challenge.

* Depending on the flight schedule, we may arrive in the late afternoon. In that case, you can visit the city on the afternoon of day 14.

**Entrance ticket not included

Lunch and dinner at your leisure.

Early start for our first day of climbing Chachani. Chachani is a 6074-meter-high volcano with a base camp located at 5200 meters altitude.

To reach the camp, 3 hours by 4x4 and 2 hours on foot are sufficient.

We will climb a few hundred meters more to facilitate acclimatization to this altitude and to maximize our chances for the final ascent.

Waking up in the night for the final ascent.

We still have 800 meters of elevation gain to climb, which will take 4 to 5 hours of hiking. The slope is steep and passes through rocky outcrops. Oxygen levels at 6000 meters altitude are only 37% of those at sea level, so it's important to know that this climb is difficult for anyone.

Difficult but far from insurmountable, Chachani is one of the most accessible 6,000-meter peaks in the world. Once at the summit, the view of Misti and the surrounding volcanoes is breathtaking and seemingly endless. Enjoy this unique moment and savor your superb achievement!

Return to base camp around 11 a.m., then back to the 4x4 (1.5 hours walk) to take the road to Arequipa in the mid-afternoon for a final dinner all together.

Lunch and dinner at your leisure

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Today we return to Lima to catch your flight back to France. Your domestic flight may differ from the group's if your international flight is different – ​​please check with the agency.