Our day at Puma Huamca Mountain near Urubamba, outside Cusco, was easily a highlight of our trip. Our guide, Juancho, was an absolute legend: knowledgeable, funny, and so passionate about the area that he made the whole experience come alive. The hike was stunning, with sweeping mountain views, gorgeous rivers, and wildlife along the way. Finishing with a sauna was the perfect reward for tired legs. Everything was well organized, and we felt looked after from start to finish. Highly recommend to anyone visiting the Sacred Valley. Ask for Juancho!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Private transportation
- Snacks
- Mobiba sauna tent with vestibule for two rooms, benches and stove. Muleteer and mules.
Excludes
- Breakfast
- Tip
- Sure
- towel - sandals
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
The activity consists of doing banya in the open air. Enter the sauna in a bathing suit or light clothing and with a cap on your head to prevent your body from overheating. Stay in the sauna between 5 to 10 minutes. Then, go outside and take a cold shower to even out your body heat and cool off. This dynamic is repeated as many times as you think or feel is necessary for your body. The idea is that you enjoy the experience and your body feels completely relaxed. After the second entry, the brush or corsage called Venik is used to lightly whip the body and help blood circulation. The program includes an interpretive walk of the natural environment led by a mountain guide who will accompany you at all times. We have several selected sites to develop the activity and the best of all is that they are very close to the Sacred Valley, specifically, in the Urubamba Mountain Range. The walks on average are 3 to 4 hours in total with little physical demand and with landscapes that you will love, our locations are designed for you to enjoy a beautiful natural setting and live a unique experience in the Andes.
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I went there as a girl group of 4. we had the most amazing time there! Ramon makes it a very special experience. From the food to the tents everything was very comfortable. The hike was managable. When you arrive to the camp side you are blown away by the beauty of the surroundings. During the hike Ramon picked up the Eucalyptus for the saune from amlocal farmer, which is amazing! After the hike, Ramon put up the Sauna and that was exactly what we needed. It was such a special experience to sauna in the nature! To cool down we jumped into the river right next to our tents! Really refreshing! It is also the way possible to watch the nightsky! All in all it was a beautiful experience and I would recommend everybody to take the chance!
I had my best first time sauna experience up in the mountains with the best guide, who cooked delicious meals for us and prepared everything we needed. Very magical place right above the waterfall and an unforgettable camp under a nice starry sky. Don’t miss!!
Experiencing a sauna in the Andes was truly special. It allowed me to feel the cold mountain air in a completely different way. If you want to truly experience the Andes, rather than just visiting the mountains, this is the best choice. It was a really amazing time for us.
The day began with a warm greeting from Jose to meet up. The transportation arrived promptly and we began up the mountain to the trailhead. Jose made sure we had all of the necessities before leaving, so I felt safe. The hike was challenging but so rewarding. As we approached the final destination, high above Urubamba at the feet of Apu Chicon, Jose and his crew coached me onward. We arrived at the campsite and the real magic began. The team assembled the sauna and tents in short order, and before I knew it, I was feeling cozy in one of the most roughest places I have ever set foot. We ate lunch beside the hot stove, and I snuck in a siesta before the sauna ceremony. We suited up and began the sweat, getting a proper of dose of the medicinal vapors which were infused with eucalyptus and rosemary. Simply divine. I got hot so I jumped in the lake, Juchuycocha. The icy, crystalline waters were a nice refresher before another round of heat. By dinner time I was feeling super cozy. We ate a dinner cooked at the hearth, shared some stories, and were off to bed. I slept like a baby. All I can say is that the whole trip was surreal. I would recommend this to anyone who likes hiking, sauna, and the great outdoors.
Really nice and fun experience, it’s perfect after a hiking or climbing trip, We had really good time with Jose, thank you ! 100% recommended
Me and my friends enjoyed and loved this experience. This is for sure something that you should do. You return home feeling completely new, also the Jazonaxtour team teach you about the place you’re situated and that’s amazing.
Its a wonderful experience, Jota is a very kind person who brings you to another dimension! The heat, the cool river near by in Finca La Huerfana, the oils he used the eucalyptus in it, I really recommend this activity, thank you for that
A truly amazing experience! The combination of a beautiful hike in a stunningly beautiful valley with the sauna was something new. The hike wasn’t super hard, but hard enough that the relaxing effect of the sauna was just what I needed.excellent food and a really nice guide. José knows a lot about the mountains, and treats you as a real friend
100% recommended. Great organization, excellent food and overall nice and friendly staff. We hiked around Chicon and also did several trekkings and bike tours through the valley. Always well attended and everything on time. They shurely will make a positive difference in your trip.
My favorite part of the experience was the Sauna. Imagine yourself tired after a long hike in the cold Andean mountain. And when you make it to the top. It is a Hot sauna with purifying herbals and great food waiting for you. I feel at home with the food, the sauna, and the company. Jazonasxtour when above and beyond to keep me safe and impressed by nature. The sauna in July was my second tour, and I will recommend their tours highly
Our hike with Jose was truly marvellous! I liked the calm, non touristic route he has chosen and how he cared about our well being along the trip. For me he owns the perfect balance between caring and keeping a respectful, adult like distance. Something, in my experience, not all guides handle that well. I personally appreciated a lot that Jose took care about my gluten-free diet (I am celiac) in a responsible way. He even exceeded my culinary expectations thanks to delicious arepas and the best carrot cake I have eaten so far 😊 The sauna experience was outstanding! We had fresh Eukalyptus leaves in the Sauna that can be used for a health treatment he partly developed himself:) If we would have more time (and money) in the Andes, we would have definitely liked to do more tours with Jose :-) Thank you Jose! Bthw: He speaks fluent Englisch
It was one of the most unique experiences in Peru! Jose is a great Guide. The good was amazing and the Sauna just perfecto after a long day of hiking!
Initially, I was a bit sceptical about including the Sauna into our climbing trip, but my wife wanted it, so I agreed. That's the best decision we've made. The experience was just amazing! The rest of the trip was also great. The food was delicious and the climbing guides were very experienced. Excellent service. These guys are extremely professional. I just wouldn't go anywhere else.
An experience that goes far beyond tourism There are experiences that one has during a trip and simply remembers, and there are others that really stay within one. The expedition with JAZONAXTOUR through the Venezuelan Andes mountain range, in the Los Nevados sector, definitely belongs to the second category. From the beginning, traveling through the mountain, venturing into the landscapes of the Sierra Nevada de Mérida, and breathing the high mountain air is already an extraordinary experience. But what makes this activity truly special is the combination of nature, adventure, and wellness that culminates with the mountain sauna by the river. The sauna experience, of Russian tradition, is simply spectacular. Entering the heat of the sauna after the hike and subsequently having the mountain river right there to experience the contrast with the cold water creates a sensation that is difficult to explain in words. It is as if the body and mind were resetting. The most impressive thing is the setting: you are not in a conventional spa, but in the middle of the mountain, surrounded by nature, silence, crystal-clear water, and Andean landscapes. The result is a deeply relaxing and therapeutic experience, both physically and mentally. After the effort of the hike, the heat of the sauna and the contact with the cold water produce an incredible feeling of renewal. For me, one of the greatest values of this experience was precisely being able to disconnect from everything. For a few hours, the noise, worries, and daily rhythm disappear, and one is simply present in the mountain. I also want to highlight the attention and support from JAZONAXTOUR. Their knowledge of the territory, mountain experience, and care in making the route safe, pleasant, and memorable are evident. Without a doubt, it is one of those experiences that I would especially recommend to those looking for something different: not just to get to know the Venezuelan Andes, but to experience them in a profound and authentic way. The mountain sauna by the river is, without exaggeration, one of the most special moments of the entire expedition. A spectacular, revitalizing experience that is hard to forget. JAZONAXTOUR turned a mountain excursion into a true wellness experience for the body and soul.
One of the best experiences I have ever had!! You cannot miss experiencing it
Incredible experience and service 1000/10 🔥
Highly recommended! The tour is an unforgettable experience. The team is reliable and does everything with passion. Our guide Jaseh made the day a very beautiful experience. He explained a lot to us about the culture, the surroundings, and the sauna ritual. Everything went smoothly and we had a great day!
I did sauna on the mountain with Jazonaxtour in October and it was spectacular experience, very relaxing, wonderful. I loved walking to the high mountain, seeing Andean communities, Inca ruins, beautiful landscapes and then by the river make the sauna! Thank you!
Incredible experience, enjoying the opening mountains at another level, good service, the place is rarely visited, which is a privilege to enjoy and connect with the silence of the mountains...
Incredible experience, beautiful hike, very delicious food and sauna with a river next to it. We took a lot of photos and had a 10/10 time. 100% recommended. Thanks Ramon! ☺️
I loved the experience of the sauna in the mountains, of the immersions in the water of the ravine. It really is an experience of 100% contact with nature. Everything went very well, in line with what I expected and more. Everything was very well planned and organized. It is an unforgettable experience and one to recommend to those who want a little more than the ordinary can offer. Without a doubt I would repeat. Thanks to Jose and Marco for everything!!
It is an incredible experience, feeling of internal and external cleanliness in contact with nature is 100% recommended. Everything is enhanced by the warmth and good vibes of your hosts José and Yesika, always attentive to your requirements. It's my second time and I'll be going for a third this month. Thank you so much!
Incredible experience !! A unique experience!! Revitalizing, excellent therapy after a good walk!!
It is an incredible experience, of connection with our own nature. Furthermore, José has a unique energy. I highly recommend it.
We had a wonderful night in the Andes. Ramón put so much effort into the preparation and nothing was missing: fresh fruit, different types of tea, homemade bread, snack packages for everyone... you can see how much love he puts into the project! He even had hot water bottles for us at night (and they saved us!). A sauna under the stars in the middle of the mountains is a unique and touching experience. We were overjoyed to have been there. Thank you for making it possible, Ramón!:)
The team's work is incredible, very careful, a VIP experience, everything is very reliable, safe and positive. You breathe sensations of relaxation, self-help and spiritual improvement. Thank you for such service.
It was an amazing experience I really recommend, the guides were very attentive explained many things about the silvers and trees we saw on our hike when we arrived waited for us in a rest area where there were fruits, we were given tea and coffee he sauna was just wonderful and the water Cold river gave him a contrast that was simply therapeutic I highly recommend
I loved it, it was a unique experience, I relaxed, and at the same time I enjoyed all the wonderful things about nature, I totally renewed myself. Excellent attention from the Jazonaxtour team. wanting to come back soon...
An excellent option after walking for several hours and days in the mountains and being next to a beautiful river surrounded by greenery. A unique and intense experience. 100% recommended!! Something that is unique in the Andes
The experience was wonderful, the landscapes beautiful, the sauna in mountain magic and spectacular, very pleasant the attention provided by the guide and his team
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