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This tour has it all! downhill mountain biking, zip lines, raging rivers, walking along lost Inca trail, before reaching Machu Picchu.
Day 1: Cusco To Santa
Maria
The tour begins with pickup at 7:00am in the
reception of your Hotels in cusco. Sit back and enjoy
the spectacular scenery as you are driven to over 4,200
meters above sea level to the top of Abra Malaga. (picture
mtn.) Take a deep breath, strap on the protective gear
provided and take in the majestic mountain before
hitting the pavement on brand new mountain bikes. Feel
the wind whip your face as you cruise down winding
mountain roads, past waterfalls, mountain villages and
the occasional road dog. Almost three hours and a
2,000-meter decent of white knuckled excitement brings
you to the lunch stop in Alfamayo. Strip off layers and
slap on insect repellent as you enter the pre-jungle
climate. After lunch and some time to relax (to let the
heat of the afternoon melt away) a short van ride takes
you to the start of your first short trek. About 30
minutes penetrating the jungle takes you to your
accommodation for the evening. A family owned jungle
lodge provides the perfect backdrop to recover from the
trek and recount the excitement of the day. Keep an eye
out for the family mongoose and parrot!
OPTIONAL RAFTING TOUR IN SANTA MARIA, US$30
Day 2: Santa Maria To
Santa Teresa
A 7 am wake up finds you shrouded in the mists of
the jungle. After a hearty breakfast your day starts
with a short but intense climb to start your section of
an authentic Inka Trail. As you wind up and down
precipitous cliffs over a stunning valley your guide
will transport you to the time of the Incas, revealing
some of what little we do know from this ancient and
amazing culture. The trail descends to Quellomayo where
the group will stop for lunch and have some time to
relax in hammocks. Keep an eye out for natural fruit,
especially the taste explosion that is maracuya (passion
fruit). After lunch the trek continues along the surging
Urubamba river, crossing it at one point in a cart and
pulley (safe yet thrilling!). Your day of trekking (around
16km) concludes with a visit to the immaculate Santa
Theresa hot springs. Sink into the warm water and let
the aches of the trail melt away. Dinner and a
comfortable hostel in Santa Theresa rounds out the day.
Day 3: Santa Teresa
To Aguas Calientes
A choice waits at the outset of the third day:
either continue trekking, or choose to fly through the
air 150 meters above the ground over rivers and jungle!
The zip line option includes transport to the zip line
facility and 5 zips. Are you brave enough to lean back
into the upside down monkey position? Or spread your
wings and dive head first in the incredible superman
position. Make sure you book your zip line ahead of time
to ensure the safest, highest, fastest zips (there are
several other zip tours of lesser quality).The group
will re-form at the Hidrolectrica station for lunch
before continuing the trek. Another three hours trekking
along the train tracks and the raging river brings you
to the tourist town of Aguas Calientes. Travelers have
the option to visit the local hot springs or relax and
explore the town before dinner. Make sure you make it an
early night to be awake for the ascent to the jewel of
the tour: Machu Picchu!
OPTIONAL ZIP LINE TOUR IN SANTA TERESA, US$25
Day 4: Machu Picchu /
Huayna Picchu To Cusco
Your climb to Machu Picchu begins before the sun is
up. Ascend step by step for approximately an hour up the
Inca staircase to the formerly lost stronghold of Machu
Picchu. A 2-hour guided tour reveals mysteries and poses
questions of how the Incas lived and were able to
achieve such marvelous feats of engineering. After the
tour you have the option to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu
Picchu Mountain for an even more incredible view of the
ruins and the surrounding sheer cliffs of the Andes.
Take your time exploring the wondrous ruins and get that
perfect picture before making your descent back to Aguas
Calientes. Your return time to Cusco will depend on
which transport option, or return train you select.
What to Bring:
. Hiking boots/shoes
. Backpack (30 to 40 liters)
. Comfortable clothing for trekking
. Rain gear or poncho (rainy season)
. Sandals for evenings
. Clothing for warm weather
. Warm sweater / jacket for 1st morning
. Flashlight + extra batteries
. Camera
. Hat for the sun
. Sun block
. Sunglasses
. Water bottle
. Personal medical kit
. Insect repellent
. Toilet paper
. Snacks
. Swimsuit
. Spending money (soles)
. Original passport
. ISIC card (if applicable).
Includes:
. Transport from Cusco to Abra Malaga
. Packed Lunch on day 1
. Food from lunch day 1 to breakfast day 4
. Professional bilingual guide
. Bike with front suspension, gloves and helmet
. 03 nights accommodation in basic hostels/lodges
. Entrance fee to Machu Picchu
. Train back and transport to Cusco.
Not Included:
. Lunch/dinner day 4
. Rafting in Santa Maria, optional US$30
. Zip line in Santa Teresa, optional US$25
. Cable car, 2 soles (not optional)
. Hot Springs in Santa Teresa, optional 10 soles
. Hot Springs in Aguas Calientes, optional 10 soles
. Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, optional US$10
each way
. Huayna Picchu (US$10) or Machu Picchu Mountain (US$6).
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