Inca Jungle Premium 4D/3N
Tour Description
We will leave Cusco in the direction of Abra Málaga (4350 m / 14160 ft), the starting point of the bicycle descent, after a brief explanation by the guide we will put on the necessary protective equipment for the activity. We will descend around 3-hrs 955 km (5.93 miles) to reach the town of Santa María (1200 m / 3937 ft), where we will have lunch and in the afternoon we will enjoy canoeing on the Vilcanota River with category II and III+ rapids. For this activity we will provide you with helmets, windbreakers and category V life jackets. Your first night will be in an ecolodge.
After breakfast, we begin a beautiful walk through an old Inca trail for approximately 4 hours, we will cross the high forest where we will appreciate the abundance of flora and fauna. In this area it is possible to see many types of plants, orchids, birds and other wild animals, a paradise of biodiversity in the Inca jungle.
After breakfast, we head to the base where we will start the zip line. Here, we will cross a suspension bridge and do a slight climb. After this activity, the bus will take us to Hidroeléctrica to have lunch and continue walking another 3 hours to Aguas Calientes. This night will be more comfortable in a comfortable hostel.
After breakfast, we head towards the citadel of Machu Picchu where we will have a guided tour for around 2 hours. Then we will have a brief free time to enjoy the citadel before descending by bus to the town of Aguas Calientes to board the return train to Ollantaytambo and then to Cusco.
What's Included?
- Briefing the night before the trip in our office
- Round trip bus Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu
- Transportation Cusco – Santa Maria
- Cycling, Rafting and Zip Line
- Cocalmayo thermal baths
- Entrance to Machu Picchu
- Professional bilingual guide
- 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners, 3 lunches (vegetarian options)
- 1 night at Ecolodge
- 2 Nights of accommodation with private bathroom and hot water
- First aid kit
- Return train Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
- Transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
- Does not include 1st breakfast, last lunch and dinner
- All personal care items
- Tips for the guide
- Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain ($70 USD)
Itinerary
DAY 1: Cusco - Santa María (Biking and Canoeing)
We will leave Cusco in the direction of Abra Málaga (4350 m / 14160 ft), the starting point of the bicycle descent, after a brief explanation by the guide we will put on the necessary protective equipment for the activity. We will descend around 3-hrs 955 km (5.93 miles) to reach the town of Santa María (1200 m / 3937 ft), where we will have lunch and in the afternoon we will enjoy canoeing on the Vilcanota River with category II and III+ rapids. For this activity we will provide you with helmets, windbreakers and category V life jackets. Your first night will be in an ecolodge.
DAY 2 - Santa María - Santa Teresa (Walk – Cocalmayo Hot Springs)
After breakfast, we begin a beautiful walk through an old Inca trail for approximately 4 hours, we will cross the high forest where we will appreciate the abundance of flora and fauna. In this area it is possible to see many types of plants, orchids, birds and other wild animals, a paradise of biodiversity in the Inca jungle. The Cocalmayo hot springs will be the trophy where we relax and enjoy its medicinal waters and then head to the hotel.
DAY 3 - Santa Teresa - Hydroelectric - Aguas Calientes (Zipline and Hike)
After breakfast, we head to the base where we will start the zip line. Here, we will cross a suspension bridge and do a slight climb. After this activity, the bus will take us to Hidroeléctrica to have lunch and continue walking another 3 hours to Aguas Calientes. This night will be more comfortable in a comfortable hostel.
DAY 4 - Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco (Trekking)
After breakfast, we head towards the citadel of Machu Picchu where we will have a guided tour for around 2 hours. Then we will have a brief free time to enjoy the citadel before descending by bus to the town of Aguas Calientes to board the return train to Ollantaytambo and then to Cusco. Note: If you want to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, you must book at least three months in advance, due to limited availability. This activity is optional (US $70.00).
