Inca Jungle Trail to Machu Picchu

• DAY 01: Cusco – “Abra Malaga” – Santa Maria (Biking and Rafting).
• DAY 02: Santa Teresa (Zip Line) – Aguas Calientes Town.
• DAY 03: Machu Picchu – Cusco.

DAY 01: CUSCO – “ABRA MALAGA” – SANTA MARIA (BIKING AND RAFTING)

We will pick you up from your hotel at 06:00 am in our private transportation and we will travel for an average of four hours to reach Carrizales or San Luis where we will begin our adventure. On the way we will pass through “Abra Málaga” which is at 4,300 meters above sea level. We will go down by bike for an average of three hours to Santa María where we will have lunch. Along the way, we will see the typical vegetation of a cloud forest, appreciating coffee plantations and coca leaves, until we reach the town of Santa María where we will spend the night in a guest house.
This day in the afternoon, we will have the option of rafting for 1 hour and a half on the Vilcanota River (Class III, IV).

Hostel night in Santa María

DAY 02: SANTA TERESA (ZIP LINE) – VILLAGE OF AGUAS CALIENTES.

AM after our breakfast, we will take our car to Santa Teresa for about 40 minutes. This morning, we will have the opportunity to do Canopy or Zip Line (monkey tail).
Then we will walk for 2 hours, we will observe coffee, coca and fruit plantations such as banana, orange, avocado, mango and we will observe some waterfalls, finally we will be able to see the mountain of Machu Picchu, then we will go to Hidroeléctrica where we will have lunch, then we will walk for 02 hours but next to the railway line until we reach the town of Aguas Calientes, where we will spend the night in a cozy hotel.

Hotel night in Aguas Calientes.

DAY 03: MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

Very early after breakfast (approximately 5:00 am) we will begin the ascent for an hour’s walk to the Inka citadel of Machupicchu, this way we can be one of the first groups inside the Inka city which will allow us to enjoy the majestic sunrise, then we will have a guided tour of the most important Inka temples and palaces within the citadel of Machu Picchu, together with your guide for approximately 02 hours, then you can explore the mysterious Inka city on your own. (Optional to climb Huaynapicchu mountain extra cost $35 USD per person).
At the appropriate time we will descend from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes to board our return train to Ollantaytambo and from there by car to Cusco, our average time to arrive in Cusco will be 8:00 PM, and then we will transfer you to your respective hotels.

End of services.

WHAT INCLUDES ?

• Professional guide in English and Spanish.
• Pick up from the hotel.
• Private transportation from Cusco to Carrizales where we begin the tour.
• Train back to Ollantaytambo and car to Cusco.
• Cycling equipment (bike, arm and knee protectors, helmet, gloves, etc.).
• Entrance to Machu Picchu.
• Food: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners (vegetarian optional).
• 2 nights in hostel.
• First aid kit.
• Canoeing or Rafting on the Vilcanota River.
• Zip Line (monkey tail).
• Transfer to your hotel at the end of the tour.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Lunch on the third day and breakfast on the first day.
• Entrance to Huayna Picchu mountain (optional $35 USD).
• Entrance to the thermal baths (optional 10 soles).

 PACKING LIST:

• Bring original passport “With an expiration date of no less than 7 months”
• ISIC card or student card, if applicable (must be sent at the time of booking).
• Hiking boots and sandals (very important)
• Light clothing for the warm climate in the high jungle.
• Headlamp (very important).
• Camera and spare batteries.
• Sunscreen/hat and sunglasses.
• Personal medical kit.
• Insect repellent.
• Rain gear: a good raincoat and rain pants and a plastic rain poncho.
• Toilet paper.
• Small towel.
• Extra money for drinks and tips, souvenirs, etc. (soles or dollars).
• Bathing clothes for the hot springs (optional).
• Bottle of Water (recommended 1 liter).