Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Running Experience in Peru

Apr 15 to Apr 21, 2025

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Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Running Experience in Peru
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Immerse yourself in the Quechua culture of the Peruvian Sacred Valley in this extraordinary hiking experience through Incan trails, and the breathtaking landscapes of one of the world’s oldest and most sacred destinations.

This 7-day immersive hiking adventure will take you off the beaten path into various ancient trails, Inca Ruins, and temples while engaging in guided meditations, including a breathtaking Sun Ceremony to mark the winter and summer solstice.

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Transportation throughout the whole experience.

Specially designed trails along the magical landscapes of the Sacred Valley.

Carefully curated culinary experiences.

Exclusively designed yoga and meditation sessions.

All meals and accommodations for the duration of the experience.

Entrance tickets to all national parks and attractions are included in the experience.

Knowledgeable and professional local guides.

Complimentary Global Community Membership ($ 25 USD value)

Airfare for your inbound and outbound flights to Peru.

Shuttles to and from the Airport from Cusco

Travel Insurance. *We highly recommend securing personal travel insurance for your peace of mind.

Alcoholic beverages and any additional meals beyond the provided ones.

During our first night in Cusco City, we’ll stay in Cusco’s downtown area, enjoying a luxurious three-star hotel with stunning city views.

For the rest of the trip, we’ll be staying in a beautiful mansion in Sacred Valley that boasts colonial architecture and an outdoor pool. The mansion offers various accommodation options, including double and single rooms, each with a private bathroom.

The standard accommodation includes double or triple shared rooms. However, you can choose to upgrade to private accommodations during check-out to elevate your experience.

Quick-dry hiking bottoms (shorts/tights/pants).

Long and short-sleeved quick-dry tops.

Cool-weather casual and sports clothing.

Rain Jacket (breathable and lightweight)

Beanie or buff and running gloves.

Sandals, bathing suit, and quick-drying towel.

2 pairs of hiking boots/shoes.

Sufficient pairs of hiking socks.

Biodegradable sunblock, hat or cap, and sunglasses.

Biodegradable insect repellent.

Personal medical kit (recommendation with basic medication for any ailment).

Hydration vest or refillable bottles 2.5 L.

Thermos for coffee or tea.

Power plug adapter or voltage converter.

Personal energy snacks of liking (bars, fruits, nuts, etc…).

Small waterproof bag (optional) to protect cameras and phones in case of rain during runs.*
Hiking poles.*

*Optional

A valid passport is required for entry.

A free visa is issued upon arrival at the port of entry.

Foreigners might be required to present a return ticket.

Entry requirements may vary based on your home country. Please consult your travel advisory.

"Steeped in history, running in the Sacred Valley is like running through time. This retreat is one of the best I've experienced – the food, culture, and new friendships made the experience all the more special. The additional trip to Machu Picchu also ticked off a long-standing bucket list item!"

- Nigel Davenport, Participant In Our March 2022 Edition

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About The Host
Yannick

Yannick

Yannick is an Andean-born competitive mountain biker, mountaineering enthusiast, and trail runner. His life revolves around the mountains surrounding his birthplace in La Paz, Bolivia. Working on various social and environmental programs around the Bolivian and Peruvian Andes has allowed him to understand and communicate admiration and respect for the Andes through storytelling. Yannick’s running partnership has also given him a new opportunity to explore his mountain sanctuary in a new dimension and reconnect to it with this new calling. He is an adventurer who enjoys bird watching, and learning about native plants, and he is driven by a determination to make the Andes and promote native community building and cultural development.

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco In (Flights before 10:00 AM Advised) /Cusco Free Time –Optional Visits– Welcome Dinner Ceremony.

We will arrive in Cusco and proceed with the check-in process at our hotel, where we can take some time to rest and unwind. We’ll meet at the hotel at 4:30 PM for our walking city tour of Cusco. After the tour, we’ll enjoy a delicious dinner at one of the city’s most captivating restaurants.

Lunch: Not Included

Welcome Dinner: Included.

Accommodation: Cusco Downtown Hotel | Double occupancy

Airport shuttles: Not Included

SUGGESTED ARRIVAL Any Time Before 2:00 PM

Day 2: Transfer to Sacred Valley – Chinchero to Urcos 10km Hike - Urcos Meditation Ceremony.

We’ll start our day early for a transfer to the Inca Sacred Valley. On our way, we’ll stop at the Machu Qolqa Inca Temple for a welcome Andean Ceremony at the unique Ruin Site of Raqqchi. There, we’ll get an introduction to Peruvian ceremonial sites and seek permission from the “Mountain Gods” for a safe journey through the Andean foothills.

Later, we will hike down the Chincheros Inca Trail and Ruin Site on a unique descent to the basin of the Vilcanota River. We will explore an ancient Inca trail that was once the main entrance to the Inca’s Sacred Valley. In the afternoon, we will enjoy a meditation and stretching ceremony at the Urco’s Prosperity temple.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner: Included

Accommodation: Double occupancy
Distance: 10 Km of Hiking

Altitude: from 3600 to 2600 mts.

Day 3: Pumamarca to Ollantaytambo 12km Hike + Cultural Visits

On the third day of our journey, we’ll explore the western part of the Sacred Valley. We’ll begin by venturing up the Patacancha Valley to visit the local Quechua communities. From there, we’ll hike from the Pumamarca Citadel Ruin Site, descending through enchanting Inca Structures and Trails, to the only fully inhabited Inca City today.

After, we’ll enjoy a delightful lunch at an art curator and food cafe in Ollantaytambo followed by a visit to the intriguing ruins of Ñaupa Iglesia, an ancient cave portal of the Inca Empire. In the afternoon, we’ll explore breweries and witness the intricate process of crafting Ancient Chicha Maize Brew, a sacred beverage to the Incas.


Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner: Included

Accommodation: Double occupancy
Distance: 12 Km Hiking

Altitude: from 3900 mts to 2600 mts.

Day 4: Misminay Sunrise 16 km Hike and Sun Ceremony - Meditation and Yoga

We’ll kick off the day with a breathtaking Sun Ceremony. Deeply rooted in Inca culture, this ceremony marks the winter and summer solstice: a powerful experience of connection between the sun dey and eternity, according to the Incas.

After the ceremony, we’ll embark on a stunning hike to the mesmerizing Moray Inca Temple and Amphitheatre, followed by brunch in Maras and a visit to the Pre-Inca Salt Mines of Salineras. After a restful afternoon, we’ll engage in a yoga and meditation session at our lodging as the sun sets.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner: Included

Accommodation: Double occupancy
Distance: 16 Km Hiking

Altitude: From 3700 to 2600 mts.

Day 5: Pumahuanca 10km Hike and Cold Water Therapy.

This day we’ll head in a new direction in the Sacred Valley and hike through the beautiful and microclimatic valley of Puma Huanca. There we’ll discover the magnificent Chupani Beauty temple, where it was believed that the Ñustas, or Queens of the Sun, received beauty treatments using water from the glaciers. After engaging in a peaceful meditation followed by a picnic we’ll experience our own refreshing glacial water therapy immersing in the Puma Huanca River.


Later, back at our lodging, we will come together for a Pollo a la Brasa Ceremony. This dish is of great cultural significance in modern Peruvian gastronomy, making it a perfect way to conclude the day.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner: Included

Accommodation: Double occupancy

Distance: 10 Km Hiking

Altitude: From 2900 to 3900 mts.

Day 6: Lares, Return to Cusco and Ruin sites 10-14km hike + urban San Blas and Downtown Cusco Hikes

On the fourth day, we’ll journey back to Cusco. We’ll rise early and head to the Lares Pass for a breathtaking hike along the majestic Inca Trail. After having lunch in Calca, we will continue our journey to Cusco with a visit to the water temple of Tambomachay and the ceremonial temple of Saqsayhuaman. Here, we will receive a detailed explanation and interpretation of the sites before embarking on a scenic hike through the historic streets of San Blas, finally arriving at the Plaza de Armas de Cusco to celebrate the end of the trip.

After a free afternoon to explore the city and rest, we will gather for a farewell dinner.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner: Included

Accommodation: Cusco Downtown Hotel | Double occupancy

Distance: 10 to 14 km of Hiking.

Altitude: from 4200 to 3400 mts.

Altitude: From 2900 to 3900 mts.

Day 7: Final Day in Cusco

Feel free to depart on flights anytime after 8 AM. You can also opt for additional activities such as hikes to Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, or Humantay Lake. Take a look to the add-on section below for more information.

Breakfast: Included

Airport shuttles: Not Included

Altitude: From 2900 to 3900 mts.

Things to keep in mind

Cancellations and Refunds.In the event of a cancellation, either by the User and/or Participant, or by Activ Retreats, the following shall apply:

1. Cancellation by the Client:
In the event that the Client decides to cancel an Experience subsequent to its booking, such cancellation shall be governed by the following terms:
a. Cancellation of Experiences with a duration of 4 (four) or more days:

Notification period prior to the start of the Experience

Fee charged by Activ Retreats

180 days or more

$0.00 USD

91 days or more

30% of the Experience total cost

90 to 60 days

60% of the Experience total cost

59 to 0 days

100% of the Experience total cost

b. Cancellation of Experiences with a duration of 3 (three) days or less:

Notification period prior to the start of the Experience

Fee charged by Activ Retreats

91 days or more

$0.00 USD

90 to 60 days

60% of the Experience total cost

59 to 0 days

100% of the Experience total cost

In case of cancellation by the User, the User shall be entitled to be reimbursed, subtracting the outstanding commissions, non-refundable deposits and the corresponding cancellation fee, in accordance with items “a” and “b” above.

2 Cancellations by Activ Retreats
In the event that Activ Retreats cancels an Experience, whether for lack of minimum participation or for any other reason, the User may take the following actions:
I) Request the transfer of the deposit to a different Experience, up to two times, as long as the transfer date is at least 90 calendar days prior to the start date of the Experience. In the event that the Experience preferred for reimbursement has a higher amount of Consideration than the originally contracted Experience, the User and/or Participant must pay the difference between the two prices.
II) Request a refund, from which any expenses, cancellation costs or commissions made to suppliers on behalf of the Participant will be deducted.
In the event that a Participant abandons the Experience by his/her own decision, he/she will in no case be entitled to a refund and Activ Retreats will not be obligated to reimburse any additional amount.

In the event that Activ Retreats cancels an Experience during the course of the Experience, due to acts of God or force majeure, Activ Retreats shall not be liable to carry out the refund of any amount to the Participants, however, it may offer, at its own discretion, voluntary compensation.

In the event that the User and/or Participants have contracted travel insurance, they should review the terms and conditions of such insurance in order to carry out the corresponding reimbursement process.

Activ Retreats shall not be liable for any expenses, expenses and/or losses incurred by the Participant in connection with the booking of the Experience, including but not limited to, obtaining visas, vaccinations, flights, trains, car rental, gasoline, travel expenses and any other expenses incurred by the Participant.
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall be construed as an obligation of Activ Retreats to provide the Services, but Activ Retreats shall provide the Services as it sees fit.

3 Refunds
In the event that the User wishes to request a refund from Activ Retreats, in accordance with these Terms and Conditions, the deadlines for the execution of the refund will be as follows: (i) International Refund up to 10 (ten) calendar days; (ii) Domestic Refund up to 5 (five) calendar days from the approval of the request.

4 Credit Roll-outs
90 days prior to the retreat start date:
Clients have the option to transfer the payment credit to a different Retreat or Getaway upon request. The credited amount must be utilized within a maximum of 365 days from the original purchase date. An administrative fee of $100 USD per person will be applied for this transaction.

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Trip Length: 7 Days, 6 Nights

Group Size: Max. 16 People

Activity Level:

(2) Nature’s Rhythms (Intermediate):


Suited for outdoor enthusiasts of various levels.


Physical Activity: 4-6 hours daily


Distances: Run/ Hike up to 10 miles / 16 km each day
Terrain: Varied, mostly non technical single trail. With little to none exposure of serious falls.


Vertical Gain: Up to 3,000 ft / 900 m per day
Altitude: Up to 10,000 ft / 3,000 m


Distances: Ranging daily from 10 to 19 km