4 Days Inca Jungle trail adventure to Machupicchu

DAY 1: CUSCO – OLLANTAYTAMBO – ABRA MALAGA – SANTA MARIA (Biking and rafting).

This amazing adventure starts at 6 am. We leave in our private transport to Ollantaytambo for breakfast, then we drive by bus uphill to reach Malaga pass, (4,350m/14,357ft), where we have a few minutes to prepare our biking equipment and ourselves before we start our 3-hour journey, cycling downhill towards Santa Maria (1,500m/4,950ft). You will enjoy the different microclimates such as the highland, cloud forest, rain forest and the two stunning archaeological sites of Incatambo and Wamanmarca.  In the afternoon, we will be able to raft in the Urubamba River for two hours, then back to our countryside lodge for tea and dinner.

Meals: Lunch- Afternoon Tea – Dinner
Minimum Altitude: 1500m/4,950ft
Maximum Altitude: 4,350m/14,357ft
Difficulty: Moderate/Challenge.

Accommodation: countryside lodge.

DAY 2: SANTA MARIA – COCALMAYU – SANTA TERESA (Trekking).

Today after an early breakfast, we walk for seven hours through the rainforest, enjoying a myriad of fruit plantations such as avocados, maniocs, oranges, mangoes, cacao, coffee and coca shrubs. Then we will stop in a family house where we will rest for  a few minutes and supply ourselves with more water and some regional tropical fruit. After resting for a bit, we will cross a section of the Inca Trail that historically connected Machupicchu with the city of Vilcabamba.

After that we will arriving to Quellomayu for lunch with local family. Then we walk up a moderate hill through the vegetation towards the hot springs of Cocalmayu. Once we arrive, we will enjoy the medicinal hot springs and relaxing after our long walk. Afterwards we take the bus to Santa Teresa where we spend the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Minimum Altitude: 1500m/4950ft
Maximum Altitude: 1,900m/6,270ft
Distance: 14kms approximately
Difficulty: Moderate

Accommodation: Countryside lodge

DAY 3: SANTA TERESA – AGUAS CALIENTES (Trekking & Zip Line).

After breakfast our adventure and journey will start in Santa Teresa with the zip line (and later this group will be taken by bus to the area known as the hydroelectric), after that, we will have a typical lunch and after an other 3 hours hike we will get Aguas Calientes or Machupicchu town. Then we’ll have a family dinner and your guides will deliver the plan for the next morning. A much deserved rest so we’re recharged and ready for Machu Picchu the next day.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Maximum altitude: 2,040 masl / 6,692 ft.
Minimum altitude: 1,600 masl / 5,249 ft.
Distance: approx. 16 km

Lodging:  Waman Hotel Machupicchu *** o similars.

DAY 4: PRIVATE TOUR OF MACHUPICCHU.

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel your private guide will take you on a comprehensive tour of the Machupicchu citadel, really bringing it to life by detailing the history, significance and myths surrounding it as well as taking you to the hidden corners and best viewpoints. Then after your guided tour, you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch before an afternoon at your leisure. You can explore the areas around Machu Picchu or carry on exploring the ruins.

We will coordinate the time to meet in Aguas Calientes to board our train back to Ollantaytambo and then we will transfer you in our private bus or van back to Cusco to your hotel, so with this experiences we have completed our service to Machupicchu and the Sacred Valley of The Incas.

Meals: Breakfast
Minimum Altitude: 2,040m/6,727ft
Maximum Altitude: 2,440m/8,052ft
Difficulty: Easy

Optional:

The trek to the peak of Huayna Picchu: Huayna Picchu is the mountain that stands next to Machu Picchu. It is a 45 minute hike to the top. Going back down is quite steep, if you are scared of heights. This is done after your tour of Machu Picchu. The cost is $35 per person to hike. Arrangements need to be made at least one month in advance, due to popularity.

Difficulty: Moderate to challenging.

The trek to Machu Picchu Mountain: It has the most spectacular view, It is a 1.5 hours hike to the top. Located to the southwest of the citadel of Machu Picchu with a height of 3,050 m (10,007 ft.), This trek offers unparalleled views of the famous Inca sanctuary and also panoramic views of the surrounding mountainous landscape. The cost is $35 per person to hike.

Difficulty: Moderate to challenging.

Very Important:

This tour starts when we pick you up from your hotel in Cusco, and it will finish when we are going to leave you at your hotel in Cusco.

INCLUDED:

• Hotel in Machupicchu town (Golden Sunrise Machupicchu ****)
• Entrance fee to Machu picchu and the other Inca sites
• Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
• Private guided tour of Machu Picchu.
• 2 Bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and return to Aguas Calientes
• Professional English speaking guide with experience in mountain biking and degree in Archaeology.
• Expeditions Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo with private bus connection to Cusco.
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary
• Two overnights in a countryside lodge.
• Bikes with front suspension and all equipment
• All private transport.
• First aid kid including emergency oxygen bottle.
• Full support from your Travel Concierge before, during and after your trip.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Tips
• Rafting Activity with all equipment (Extra US $ 32).
• Zip line Activity (Extra US $ 32).
• Meals that are not included in the itinerary.
• Huayna Picchu entrance fee (Extra US $ 35).
• Bus to Machupicchu for go down (Extra US $ 12).
• Entrance ticket to the hot springs in Santa Teresa (Extra US $ 3).
• Travel Insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.
• First breakfast and last lunch at Aguas Calientes.

THINGS TO BRING:

• Original Passport
• Current University Card (if you are a student and want to qualify for the discount)
• Walking boots
• Waterproof jacket / rain poncho
• Warm jacket
• Hat and gloves
• T-shirts
• Comfortable Trousers
• Sun hat
• Sun cream (factor 35 or higher)
• Insect repellant
• Toiletries and hand sanitiser
• Personal medication
• Camera and film
• Torch with spare batteries or Head lamps.
• Swimwear for rafting

THIS TOUR RUNS ALSO AS A PRIVATE SERVICE!
****Daily Departure with at least 2 people****

DEPARTURE DATES:

• As long as we meet our minimum of two people, our Incredible Adventure Tours can leave any day of the week, twelve months a year.