Cycling

This is a popular one-day trip that passes beautiful Andean lakes and countryside and the sites of Maras and Moray. Moray has four circular terraces set into the earth like an artificial crater, while Maras is one of the most important salt mines in the region. If you don’t have much time and want to go biking, this is an excellent option. Much of it is downhill, so you won’t need to prepare. You visit unspoiled landscapes, archaeological sites, and traditional villages, then return to Cuzco the same day.

On Horseback

Although there are a variety of horse treks in the area, including multi-day trips into the Sacred Valley, by far the most popular is the half-day trip that visits the four ruins just outside of Cuzco. The horses ride through the scenic green valley and visit the four Incan ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Qenko, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay. The tour lasts about five hours.