Private Trek 4D/3N Machu Picchu Jungle

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Transfer from Cuzco to Malaga High Pass & Bicycle ride to Santa Maria Village (L/D)
3 stops
1
Ollantaytambo
Today, you will be picked up at your accommodation in Cuzco between 6:40 and 7:00 am for a 1.5-hour drive to Ollantaytambo where you will have a quick breakfast and buy some snacks.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
2
At the Malaga High Pass (4,350 m). you will receive a safety briefing with your guide before enjoying a 1.5-hour bike ride through the lush jungle. Get the opportunity to visit the Huamanmarca archaeological site before heading towards Santa Maria Village.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
3
Santa Maria
You will arrive at Santa Maria Village (1,400 m) at around 2:00- 2:30 pm. Enjoy your afternoon at your leisure and get some rest or opt for an optional rafting activity, you will go down class III & IV rapids on the Urubamba River for 2 hours and 30 minutes. Note: Accommodation options are very limited along the trekking route for the first 2 nights in Santa Maria & Santa Teresa villages. Most places have very basic, rustic facilities. Rooms often share a bathroom and sometimes do not have hot water.
18 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Trek to Santa Teresa Village (B/L/D)
1 stop
4
Enjoy a trekking day through the jungle mountains and get some incredible views of the magnificent landscape, abundant wildlife, and the local people. After the lunch break, you will continue your way to Santa Teresa Village (1,680 m) where you will spend the night in a basic rustic guesthouse. You will be offered the option to relax in the Hot Springs (at an extra cost - 20 Soles p.p). All extra costs are approximate and subject to change without prior notice.
18 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Trek to Aguas Calientes with a stop at Hydroelectric Station (B/L/D)
1 stop
5
Aguas Calientes
Today, you will have the option to go on a Canopy Zip-Line activity (30 USD) for 2 hours on South America's highest and Peru's first canopy zip-line. Then, you will hike for 3 hours along the train tracks to Hydroelectric Station where you will have lunch before walking for 3 other hours to Aguas Calientes. There, you will find many cafes, shops and places to relax. There is an optional train ride from Hydroelectric Station to Aguas Calientes (at an extra cost - 31 USD p.p) if you feel too tired. All extra costs are approximate and subject to change without prior notice.
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Explore Machu Picchu and Return to Cuzco (B)
2 stops
6
Machu Picchu
You will start your day early as you will take off on a bus at 05:30 am to the incredible city of Machu Picchu (25-minute ride). You will get the chance to enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of this spectacular archaeological site, you will learn more about the history of this mysterious city. You will then have time to explore this unique place on your own. You will also be able to climb the Huayna Picchu Peak inside the Machu Picchu archaeological site (to be booked 2 weeks in advance at an extra cost - 50 Soles p.p). All extra costs are approximate and subject to change without prior notice.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
7
Aguas Calientes
You will finally take the bus back to Aguas Calientes where you can visit the local marketplace if you have time. From there, you will go back to Ollantaytambo by train, and then, take your last transfer to Cuzco, arriving around 08:00 pm. You will be dropped off at the Plaza San Francisco. Please make your own way to the accommodation of your choice upon arrival. All extra costs are approximate and subject to change without prior notice.
1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

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