Inca Jungle & Biking to Machupicchu (4 Days – 3 Nights).
An alternate trip route to the Inca city of Machupicchu, flexible and ecological with different types of activities, we will pass through different altitudinal floors creating a varied geography. From the ABRA MALAGA we will descend on mountain bikes through beautiful gorges, we will have the possibility of seeing snowfalls as well as flora and fauna typical of a temperate climate, then we will start the hike through places of abundant vegetation with beautiful panoramic views, a highly recommended tour where we will have the opportunity to have an unforgettable adventure with different types of sensations.
Itinerary
DAY 1: CUSCO – ABRA MALAGA “BIKING” – SANTA MARIA.
Pick up from the hotel between 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and then go to our bus we will go through Ollantaytambo where we will have 15 min to be able to use the services, then we will cross through impressive landscapes with a panoramic view, where we will be able to see the chain of snow mountains as the veronica etc. A trip of 3 hours approx. Arriving at ABRA MÁLAGA at (4315 meters above sea level) From here, we will start our bicycle adventure, one of the most beautiful landscapes, we will observe the immensity of the valley until descending to a temperate zone with a more abundant flora and fauna typical of The jungle eyebrow during the bike tour will have the support of our expert guide and our car for any mishap that may occur. Finally after our bike tour we will arrive at SANTA MARIA at (1200 m.s.), here we will have dinner and our first night.
- Food: Lunch and dinner
- Maximum altitude: 4350 meters above sea level.
- Minimum altitude: 1200 meters above sea level
- Travel distance: 65 km by bicycle.
- Optional: Rafting. (Not included)
DAY 2: SANTA MARIA – SANTA TERESA “TREKKING”
After a delicious breakfast we will start our adventure from 7:30 a.m. We will walk through paths full of vegetation, where we can appreciate the cultivation and harvest of coffee, and the sacred plant of the Incas “the leaf of Coca”, flora and fauna as medicinal plants, birds, butterflies, wild snakes and exotic fruits of the jungle like mango, pineapples, papayas, avocados etc. We will find places of the Inca road network and then we will arrive at the town called Quellomayo, here we will have lunch and time to rest in hammocks and then continue with our walk to the thermal medicinal baths of Cocalmayu where you can take a refreshing bath. After enjoying the thermal baths we will go to the town of Santa Teresa at (1570 masl).
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
- Maximum Altitude: 1570 meters above sea level.
- Minimum altitude: 1200 meters above sea level
- Travel distance: 17 km.
- Approximate walking time: 8 hours.
DAY 3: SANTA TERESA – AGUAS CALIENTES
After comforting breakfast we continue with our group route near the river, in the journey of 6 hours approx. we will be able to observe a variety of vegetation, butterflies, birds, insects, parrots, we will cross the VILCANOTA river to then arrive at HIDROELÉCTRICA, where we will enjoy lunch and rest. From there we will start the walk of approximately 2 hours, towards our destination AGUAS CALIENTES, where we will meet to give the last indications of our visit the next day to Machu Picchu, after dinner at night then we will settle in our lodging and can Take a walk through the village that is very picturesque.
- Optional: Zip line (not included).
- Meals: Breakfast Lunch and dinner
- Maximum Altitude: 2040 meters above sea level.
- Minimum Altitude: 1570 meters above sea level
- Travel distance: 16 km.
- Approximate walking time: 6 to 7 hours.
DAY 4: VISIT TO MACHU PICCHU.
We will have our breakfast very early and we will leave at 4:30 a.m. Approx. To start our hike we will ascend approximately 1 hour with 40 minutes to reach the archaeological complex of MACHU PICCHU and have the opportunity to see the sunrise in the amazing wonder of the world, then we will have a guided tour of 2 hours approx. and free time to explore and take photos in the places they like most, then we will return to the town of AGUAS CALIENTES to board the train back to the OLLANTAYTAMBO station where we will be waiting for them to return to CUSCO
End of our services.
Included/ not Included
INCLUDED:
- Transportation Cusco – Alfamayo and Ollantaytambo – Cusco
- 02 nights of basic hostel with private bathroom, 01 night of Hotel 3 * in Aguas Calientes.
- Meals: 03B – 03L – 03D
- Mountain bikes with the respective safety equipment
- Professional bilingual guide (English – Spanish)
- Entrance tickets to the Inca City of Machupicchu.
- Buses up and down Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes
- First Aid Kit
- Return train tickets
B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
NOT INCLUDED:
- 1er Desayuno – Ultimo Almuerzo
- Tren Hidroeléctrica –Aguas Calientes (opcional)
- Visita de las Aguas Termales en Machu Picchu pueblo.
- D=Desayuno A=Almuerzo S=Snack C=Cena
- 1st Breakfast – Last Lunch
- Aguas Calientes Hydroelectric Train
- Visit the Hot Springs in Santa Teresa and Machu Picchu town.
- Huaynapicchu Us $ 25.00 x traveler (optional)
- Lunch at the Santuary lodge Us $ 45.00 x traveler (optional)
- Upgrade to train: (optional)
- Vistadome to Ollanta Us $ 40.00 x travelers “train return 16:22” Expedition to Poroy Us $ 35.00 x travelers “train return 16:43″Vistadome up to Poroy Us $ 57.00 x traveler “train return 15:20”
- Extra charge “Maximum 15 kl” us $ 50.00 x the whole trip (optional)
- “Walking Sticks” Canes Us $ 15.00 for 02 Canes (optional)
- River Rafting in Santa Maria US $ 55.00 per person (optional)
- Z-line US $ 35.00 per person (optional)
Important
IMPORTANT:
- Be 30 minutes early at the Aguas Calientes station.
- On the return to Ollantaytambo they will be waiting for you with a sign with your name to bring to Cusco.
- Minimum of participants 01 and maximum 18.
- The tourist ticket will be purchased at the first point of visit.
- The private service designed for people who only want to travel couples on honeymoon, group of friends or family etc., the price is according to the number of passengers.
- If you do not need a guide and only transport, consult to be able to indicate the price.
Recommendations
YOU SHOULD TO CARRY:
- Passport or identity document.
- Cash if you want some additional services.
- Water or some drink.
- Sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Rain coats or ponchos (according to the season)
- Comfortable shoes or slippers.
- Hat or cap.
- Light and warm clothing.
- (cookies, chocolates, sweets, fruit, etc.)