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VIA FERRATA & ZIP LINE
Get your heart racing in the Sacred Valley with Natura Vive! Climb a vertical rock face on a via ferrata—a safe and exciting route with cables and metal rungs—then fly over the valley on a series of ziplines with incredible views.
Only want the adventure? You can just climb up and zipline down.
Want to take it to the next level? Spend the night at Skylodge or Starlodge—transparent pods perched on the cliffside where you’ll sleep under the stars and wake up to a sunrise like no other.
It’s wild, it’s beautiful, and it’s one of Peru’s most epic experiences.
VIA FERRATA &
ZIP LINE
VIA FERRATA
LUNCH AT
SKY LODGE ADVENTURE SUITES
ZIP LINE
VIA FERRATA & ZIP LINE
This unforgettable mountain adventure is made for people with no climbing experience who are ready to try something new! You'll start with a short 10–15 minute hike along a path equipped with a via ferrata and safety cable. Then, climb 400 meters up the cliff using the full via ferrata route, crossing a suspension bridge to reach the “Condors’ Nest” for a well-earned box lunch with a view.
After lunch, get ready to zip down the mountain on 6 thrilling zip lines, ranging from 150 to 700 meters, for a total of 2400 meters. If you're short on time, there's also a Short Circuit version that includes 3 ziplines (900 meters total) and a partial via ferrata climb—lasting around 1.5 to 3 hours.
Maximum weight of 265 Ibs (120 kg) to safely climb the via ferrata and ride the zipline.
Combined tour duration: 4 - 5 hours from base depending on group size. It does not include transportation timeS.
Maximum capacity: 80 people.
Minimum age: 8 years old
LUNCH AT SKY LODGE
Ever dreamed of dining inside a glass capsule suspended 400 meters above the Sacred Valley? At the Skylodge Adventure Suites, just 1.5 hours from Cusco, you can enjoy one of Peru’s most unforgettable culinary experiences—with a side of adrenaline!
Climb a 400-meter cliff via ferrata or hike the zipline route to reach your transparent dining pod, where a 4-course Peruvian meal (soup, salad, main, dessert, and drinks—yes, wine or champagne!) awaits. After lunch, descend the mountain by zipline or rappel with sweeping valley views all the way down.
This experience is perfect for adventure lovers and foodies alike—minimum age 7 (zipline) or 8 (via ferrata).
Itinerary – Skylodge Lunch Experience
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09:30 – Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco
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10:45 – Arrival at the Skylodge Base in Pachar
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11:15 – Begin the ascent: climb the via ferrata or take the zipline route
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12:15 – Enjoy a gourmet lunch at Skylodge Adventure Suites
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13:30 – Start the descent via zip lines or rappelling
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15:30 – Return to base
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17:00 – Arrival back at your hotel in Cusco
VIA FERRATA
Get ready for a vertical adventure like no other! Clip into the steel life-line with your double-carabiner system and ascend 300 meters of sheer rock using iron ladders — no experience needed, and 100% safe. This full-day experience is guided by professional instructors and uses top-quality, CE-certified gear. Once you reach the top, take in breathtaking views of the Sacred Valley… then feel the adrenaline as you rappel down a 100-meter cliff.
This Via Ferrata—a fixed mountain climbing route inspired by the famous Alpine paths—is your ticket to experiencing big-mountain thrills in a safe and accessible way. Whether you're new to climbing or a seasoned adventurer, this is one epic day in the Andes you won’t forget.
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DAY 1 - CUSCO TO HUAYLLABAMBAEarly in the morning, we take the way leading from Cusco to Km82 (2750 mt/9130 ft), this is our check point at the beginning of the trek. The trail follows the river valley for a while; this is a good training day before the second more challenging day. Along the way we will pass Wilkaracay with its impressive view of Patallacta which are both important Inca remains. It is just the beginning of a holy trail full of sanctuaries. Today, after about 7 hours walking we will reach our first camping place at Huayllabamba (3000 mt/9842ft). On reaching our camp for the evening we will be met by our trek team, the porters who will have already set up camp and our cook who will be preparing our evening meal. Day Distance: 12 km / 7.3 ml Approximate Walking time: 6-7 hrs Meals: L, D + Snacks
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DAY 2 - HUAYLLABAMBA TO PACAYMAYOEver optimistic, the sun will be shining on our second day as we follow the Inca trail to Warmiwañusta (Dead Woman’s Pass). This is considered to be the most challenging trek day as we cross this highest point of the trail at 4200m (13779ft), prepare for a steep uphill until we summit. The sense of achievement is a reward in itself, then a beautiful stone trail will show us the way as we descend to our tents in the campsite at Pacaymayo (3580 mt/11740 ft). On reaching our camp for the evening we will be met by our trek team who will have already set up camp and our cook who will be preparing our mouthwatering evening meal. Day Distance: 11km / 7 ml Approximate Walking time: 8 to 9 hrs. Meals: B, L, D + Snacks
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DAY 3 - PACAYMAYO TO PHUYUPATAMARCAWaking up just in time to be served a hot drink, our tents pitched within the surroundings of the cloud forest. After a good and healthy breakfast we continue along this ancient trail passing small marshes, continuing over the second mountain pass of the trek. It is the second highest point of the hike (3,900mt/12,950ft). As we descend we will see the flora and fauna become more abundant with hummingbirds accompanying us along our route. We have lunch at Chaquicocha (3500 mt/11,620 ft) a fine place for a break in the middle of the cloud forest. The last two hours of the day, are some of the most memorable and breathtaking views of the Inca Trail. We reach our last campsite when the sun sets at Phuyupatamarca, a befitting name meaning 'town in the clouds'. Day Distance: 12 km / 7.3 ml Approximate Walking time: 8 to 9 hrs Meals: B, L, D + Snacks
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DAY 4 - PHUYUPATAMARCA TO MACHU PICCHUWe begin the final leg of our trek to the lost city of Machupicchu. We descend for 3hrs, about 900m below from Phuyupatamarca. On the way down there are a couple of Incan Archaeological sites: Intipata first, and then Wiñaywayna which is just 2 hrs before the Sungate entrance (“Inti Punku”). Having taken time to enjoy the first glimpse of Machu Picchu; we walk down in to the astonishing complex for a full tour to learn from our guide all about this fascinatingly unique Citadel. Later we take the bus down to be on time for the train back to Ollantaytambo, from here, our private transport will bring us back to Cusco. Day Distance: 7.3 km / 4.5 ml Approximate Walking time: 5 hrs Meals: B, L + Snacks
ZIP LINE
The Sacred Valley zip-line offers a thrilling and safe adventure for people of all ages—an unforgettable way to fly over one of Peru’s most magical and majestic landscapes.
The experience features seven zip-lines, ranging from 150 to 700 meters, with a total length of 2,800 meters. To reach the first line, adventurers enjoy a scenic 50-minute hike, fully equipped with a via ferrata safety system for added security and confidence.
At each platform, our professional guides securely attach you to the cable with a harness and pulley system—no previous experience is needed.
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DAY 1 - CUSCO TO HUAYLLABAMBAEarly in the morning, we take the way leading from Cusco to Km82 (2750 mt/9130 ft), this is our check point at the beginning of the trek. The trail follows the river valley for a while; this is a good training day before the second more challenging day. Along the way we will pass Wilkaracay with its impressive view of Patallacta which are both important Inca remains. It is just the beginning of a holy trail full of sanctuaries. Today, after about 7 hours walking we will reach our first camping place at Huayllabamba (3000 mt/9842ft). On reaching our camp for the evening we will be met by our trek team, the porters who will have already set up camp and our cook who will be preparing our evening meal. Day Distance: 12 km / 7.3 ml Approximate Walking time: 6-7 hrs Meals: L, D + Snacks
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DAY 2 - HUAYLLABAMBA TO PACAYMAYOEver optimistic, the sun will be shining on our second day as we follow the Inca trail to Warmiwañusta (Dead Woman’s Pass). This is considered to be the most challenging trek day as we cross this highest point of the trail at 4200m (13779ft), prepare for a steep uphill until we summit. The sense of achievement is a reward in itself, then a beautiful stone trail will show us the way as we descend to our tents in the campsite at Pacaymayo (3580 mt/11740 ft). On reaching our camp for the evening we will be met by our trek team who will have already set up camp and our cook who will be preparing our mouthwatering evening meal. Day Distance: 11km / 7 ml Approximate Walking time: 8 to 9 hrs. Meals: B, L, D + Snacks
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DAY 3 - PACAYMAYO TO PHUYUPATAMARCAWaking up just in time to be served a hot drink, our tents pitched within the surroundings of the cloud forest. After a good and healthy breakfast we continue along this ancient trail passing small marshes, continuing over the second mountain pass of the trek. It is the second highest point of the hike (3,900mt/12,950ft). As we descend we will see the flora and fauna become more abundant with hummingbirds accompanying us along our route. We have lunch at Chaquicocha (3500 mt/11,620 ft) a fine place for a break in the middle of the cloud forest. The last two hours of the day, are some of the most memorable and breathtaking views of the Inca Trail. We reach our last campsite when the sun sets at Phuyupatamarca, a befitting name meaning 'town in the clouds'. Day Distance: 12 km / 7.3 ml Approximate Walking time: 8 to 9 hrs Meals: B, L, D + Snacks
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DAY 4 - PHUYUPATAMARCA TO MACHU PICCHUWe begin the final leg of our trek to the lost city of Machupicchu. We descend for 3hrs, about 900m below from Phuyupatamarca. On the way down there are a couple of Incan Archaeological sites: Intipata first, and then Wiñaywayna which is just 2 hrs before the Sungate entrance (“Inti Punku”). Having taken time to enjoy the first glimpse of Machu Picchu; we walk down in to the astonishing complex for a full tour to learn from our guide all about this fascinatingly unique Citadel. Later we take the bus down to be on time for the train back to Ollantaytambo, from here, our private transport will bring us back to Cusco. Day Distance: 7.3 km / 4.5 ml Approximate Walking time: 5 hrs Meals: B, L + Snacks