4 days / 3 nights 

INKA JUNGLE TO MACHUPICCHU 

Day 1: Cusco - Abra Málaga - Santa María

6am pick up from your hotel in Cusco. Transfer to Abra Málaga pass (4,350 m.a.s.l.). Long downhill road ride along the Convención valley toward jungle territory. Private support vehicle along the ride to provide security and keep the group together. Rest stop for lunch at Carrizales. Visit Wamanmarka archaeological site.  Arrive Santa María (1,130 m.a.s.l.)  Overnight in a local family owned lodge. Dinner.
Optional.- River rafting.

Note: there are not superior class accommodation facilities at this village. However you will have a room with private bath and running water. Your support to the local host family is highly appreciated.

Day 2: Santa María - Santa Teresa

Breakfast. Hiking along inka trail, about 8 hours. Lunch on the way. Rest stop at the thermal hot springs in Santa Teresa. Overnight in a local lodge: private room, bath, hot water. Dinner

Day 3: Santa Teresa - Hidroelectrica power plant - Aguas Calientes.

Breakfast.
adventure. Hiking 5 hours aprox., on the way visit Intiwatana archaeological site. Arrive Hidroeléctrica. Lunch. Afternoon trek to Aguas Calientes. Overnight in a local hostel: private room, bath, hot water. Dinner. 
Optional.- Zipline

Machu Picchu as seen from Montaña Machu Picchu

Day 4: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco

Early wake up 4:30am. Breakfast. Hiking 1 hour to Machu Picchu to arrive before sunrise. Early entry Machu Picchu 6am. 2 hours guided tour. Open time to visit on your own.
Optional.- Visit Huayna Picchu/Montaña Machu Picchu. Admittance is limited to 400 people per day. Advanced entrance booking is required.
In the afternoon return to Aguas Calientes on time to take the train to Ollantaytambo. Final transfer to Cusco.
Optional.- Machu Picchu bus round trip

Machu Picchu map. Double click for larger view

Includes:

·         Pick up from your hotel in Cusco.

·         Transfer to Abra Málaga

·         Bilingual guide

·         Machu Picchu entrance ticket.

·         Mechanical support and spare parts.

·         Protection gear (helmet, gloves, knee guards)

·         Mountain bike.

·         Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners

·         2 nights accommodation in local lodges.

·         1 night in rural lodge –basic service

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·         Tourist train Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo

·         Tourist bus transfer Ollantaytambo - Cusco

·         Medical kit

Bring

·         Medium size backpack.

·         Warm clothing for cold nights

·         Sport clothing for sunny days

·         Shorts

·         Swim suit

·         Light trekking shoes.

·         Photo camera or video camera.

·         Insect repellent.

·         Sun block cream.

·         Hat or cap.

·         Sunglasses.

·         Rain, poncho or raincoat.

·         Extra Money.

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS

INKA JUNGLE TO MACHUPICCHU

DAY 1: CUSCO - SANTA MARIA (bike)

Pick up from your hotel between 6:00 to 6:30 am. and transfer towards the sacred valley of the Incas, where we can appreciate beautiful natural scenery and cultural attractions. Arrive Abra Malaga at 4350m altitude, this is the start point with bikes for a long downhill road riding down the valley to the elevated forest of Cusco, passing through small villages, farm lands and rivers. During the descent we go escorted by the support vehicle providing security and to keep the group together. Arrive Santa Maria around 2:00pm.  
Optional.- River rafting
Lunch. Here we spend the first night in a local family owned lodge.
Note: there are not superior class accommodation facilities in this village. However you will have a room with private bath and running water. Your support to the local host family is highly appreciated.

DAY 2: SANTA MARIA - SANTA TERESA - LLAQTAPATA - AGUAS CALIENTES (Hiking)

We get up around 4:00am to have breakfast and take early bus to Lucmabamba village, from this point we start the trek up to Llaqtapata inka archaeological site which is still covered by the wild vegetation of the zone. From the summit you will see part of the Inka citadel Machu Picchu and have a panoramic view of the whole surroundings. Afterward we go down to Hidroelectrica where lunch will be served. In the afternoon continue walking by the railway side to reach the Aguas Calientes town to spend the last night in a local hostel: private room, bath, hot water. Dinner.

DAY 3: MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO

Around 4:00 a.m. we get ready to go to Machu Picchu inka citadel. The trek is a climb through the jungle to get the summit early to see the sunrise. Early entry into Machu Picchu 6:00am. Guided tour for two hours. Free time to visit on your own. Optional.- Entrance to Huayna Picchu/Montaña Machu Picchu mountain. Admittance is limited to 400 people per day. Advanced entrance booking is required.
In the afternoon return to Aguas Calientes on time to take the train to Ollantaytambo and final transfer by bus to Cusco.

Machu Picchu map. Double click for larger view

INCLUDED.

·         Pick up from your Hotel in Cusco

·         Transport and support vehicle from Abra Malaga to Santa Maria.

·         Mountain bike

·          Protection gear (helmet, gloves, knee guards)

·         2 lunch, 2 dinner, 2 breakfast. Vegetarian option.

·         1 night in rural lodge -basic service.

·         1 night accommodation in hostel Aguas Calientes

·         Entrance ticket to Machupicchu

·         Expert bilingual guide for 3 days.

·         Tourist train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo

·         Tourist bus  Ollantaytambo - Cusco.

·         First Aid.

NOT INCLUDED

·         Bus Ticket to Machupicchu

·         Extra expenses and services not listed in the tour program

IMPORTANT

·         Warm clothing for cold nights

·         Sportswear for hot days

·         Walking shoes.

·         Camera or camcorder.

·         Insects repellent.

·         Hat or cap.

·         Sunglasses.

·         Jacket or poncho for rain.

·         Extra money.

·         Medium size backpack

·         Sunscreen.

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