Outdoor tourism: Five adventure sports you can do in Peru

When coming to Peru, tourists no only have the possibility to visit archeological sites, natural landscapes, and even eat delicious food (gastronomic tourism), they are also able to do different sports that give some sort of special excitement and adrenaline during the trip. There are a ton of adventure sports you can try in Peru, and the majority of these activities are healthy and good for you. Nex, we will cover the most popular adventure sports you can experience here while doing tourism.

1. Biking

Who doesn’t love biking? And who wouldn´t love doing biking in a beautiful landscape? In our Southern Lima Multiactivity tour, you can bike through the fields of the Lurin Valley in Pachacamac. Starting at the highest point, you will ride down the river through a very easy dirt road and explore new terrain, while watching beautiful landscapes and amazing archaeological sites.

2. Rafting

Rafting is a challenging but tremendously fun activity. It consists of navigating a river in an inflatable raft. In our  Southern Lima Multiactivity tour you will be able to raft in the warm water of the Cañete river and enjoy the beautiful vegetation, birds and fun rapids. You will have the time of your life riding the waves and getting splashed.

3. Kayaking

Kayaking is a sport that you can tailor to exactly the way you want. You can practice it not only in a river, but also in a lake. Try this adventure sport in the quiet water of Titicaca Lake by taking part of our Titikayak Lake Adventure. After, a short briefing session, we will embark on our kayak adventure across the lake with spectacular views of the shoreline scenery and, finally arriving to some magic islands.

4. Trekking

If you’re a fan of simple walking or jogging, you’ll enjoy trekking and the challenges it offers. In Explorandes we offer multiples trekking routes that will teke you not only to different elevation changes, but also through breathtaking Andean landscapes, mountains, rivers and valleys. One of the most amazing routes is the Inca Trail that leads to majestic Machu Picchu.

5. Surfing

Do you love the ocean? Do you love surfing? Have you ever wanted to learn to surf? In Miraflores disctrict, Lima, you can find the best waves to surf. However, if you don’t know how to surf, but you are eager to learn, in our Southern Lima Multiactivity tour we offer special surfing lesson. After 2 to 3 hours of practice, we know you will be able to master some surfing techniques. The contact with the sea will make you feel good from your toes to your head.

Before doing any type of adventure sports, you will receive safety guidance and tips from the instractor. In addition, we will provide you with the appropriate equipment, taking all safety precautions.

If you want to know about our tours that include adventure sports, please feel free to contact us.