ITINERARY

DAY 01: CUSCO - ABRA MÁLAGA - SANTA MARIA.

We will start picking up each passenger from the respective hotels in Cusco from 6:30 - 7:00 am and then a meeting with the guide to give a briefing before leaving the city of Cusco. Then we head towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas passing through the towns of Iscuchaca, Huarocondo, Pachar, Ollantaytambo place where we will make our first stop to take advantage of our last purchases at the same time take breakfast on behalf of each passenger. We will continue with the trip to the Malaga pass (4 316 masl) passing this point we will descend about 15 minutes more by car according to the indications of the guide for possible fog and rain in the area, upon reaching the starting point our guide will give a safety and prevention talk for about 10 minutes, then we will provide the complete equipment for this type of activity such as helmet, gloves, knee pads and a reflective vest. Then we will begin the descent by bicycle for approximately two and a half hours (53 km apx.), until we reach the archaeological park of Huamanmarka where we finish the tour with the bike and we will have a guided tour of 10 minutes. During the trip we will experience the beauty of the snow-capped mountains and the tropical forest -where our Peruvian Amazon begins-, crossing small streams, and we will enjoy the change from cold to tropical climate. Along the way there will be several stops to check bikes and equipment. Once we finish our activity with the bike we will go to Santa Maria (1 200 meters above sea level), where we will have our first lunch included in the tour. In the afternoon you will have the option to do River rafting on the Vilcanota river for a total of 2 hours (15 minutes of safety briefing and equipment for each participant, 60 minutes of rafting on the river, 40 minutes of return to Santa Maria). This river offers level I to III+ rapids. For this activity we include a helmet, windbreaker and life jacket of category V. This activity is available from April to December, and according to the Peruvian government it is mandatory to know how to swim to do it.

Transportation to Abra Malaga: - 3.5 hours by mini bus from Cusco
Biking time: - 2.5 to 3 hours approximately.
Biking distance: 55 km / 34.18 miles
Maximum altitude: 4316 meters ASL / 14160 feet ASL
Minimum altitude:1200 meters ASL / 3937 feet ASL
Difficulty Grade: Easy
Meals: Lunch and Dinner.
Accommodation: Hostel. (2, 3 people maximum per room)

DAY 02: SANTA MARIA - WANKAR Q'ASA INCA TRAIL - ZIP LINE - COCAL MAYO THERMAL BATHS

After an energizing breakfast, we will be ready to do the first day of trekking to Waka Yupana total 5 hours of trekking then we will take a transport for 30 minutes to Santa Teresa where we will have lunch and in the afternoon the Zip Line. The first 2 hours we will start our very soft walk from Santa Maria to the beginning of the trail that climbs for 2 hours uphill. We will pass through the fields of coca, coffee, yucca, achote and tropical fruits of the area. Along the way we will have several stops to take breaks and learn with our guide a little more about the rich flora and fauna of the area. We will also stop at the home of a local family, where we will learn a little more about their customs and traditions. Later we will cross a section of the original Inca Trail Wankar Q'asa. that formerly connected the Sacred City of the Incas Machu Picchu with the last Inca refuge Vilcabamba, likewise here our guide will explain a little more of the history of the Incas and also the communication system they had in those times. At this point we will also have some of the most impressive views of the entire canyon of Wankar Q'asa. Then we will descend for 1 hour to the sector of Waka Yupana where our transportation will be waiting for us to drive us to Santa Teresa where we will enjoy a comforting lunch. After having enjoyed lunch we will do the Zip Line with one of the most trusted operators in the area. This activity is optional and lasts approximately 2 hours. We will enjoy this adventure activity that consists of anchored cables from one mountain to another, where a person slides by means of a pulley hooked to a waist harness. The tour lasts approximately 2 hours and the starting and finishing points are ground or aerial platforms installed on rock. The maximum speed of a slide down the cables is 60 km/h. After our Zip Line experience we will head to the Cocal Mayo Thermal Baths, a magical place with crystalline waters and water wells with perfect temperatures to relax the whole body. Dinner and overnight in Santa Teresa. Transportation to Abra Malaga: - 3.5 hours by mini bus from Cusco

Hiking distance: 10 kilometers
Hiking time: 4 - 5 hours approximately.
Adventure Activity: Zip Line 2 hours (optional)
Minimum Altitude:1200 meters ASL / 3937 feet ASL
Maximum Altitude:1500 meters ASL / 4921 feet ASL
Climate: Warm in the day and warm at night
Difficulty Grade: Easy
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Accommodation: Lodge (2, 3 people maximum per room)

DAY 03: SANTA TERESA - LLACTAPATA - HYDROELECTRIC - HOT WATERS

Our day starts early with an energizing breakfast around 5:30 am. Today is one of the highlights of the entire adventure. At 6:00 am we take local transportation for 45 minutes to Lucmabamba. Here you will explore the rainforest and visit an organic coffee farm where you will have the opportunity to taste freshly roasted coffee. During your visit to the farm, you will get a brief informative introduction to the history of coffee in the region, as well as its importance to the area. You will then continue with the hike to Llactapata along an original Inca trail that connects to Machupicchu for approximately 2.5 hours. On the way to Llactapata, you will see impressive views of the Santa Teresa Valley. At Llactapata you will get your first glimpse of Machu Picchu. From this summit, it is easy to see some sacred mountains like the snow-capped Salkantay, Veronica, the main archaeological sites of Machu Picchu as well as the Huayna Picchu Mountain. We will explore this Inca site with the guide, and he will continue to tell the story of the Incas who used and worshipped this land. Of course, you will have plenty of time to take as many photos as you wish to capture these memories and share them with your friends back home! After visiting Llactapata, we will continue our 2-hour downhill hike. On this part of the trail, you will always be able to see Machu Picchu until we arrive at the Hidroelectrica train station for lunch. One of the most impressive sites in this area is the 300 meter high natural waterfall that generates electricity for the entire Cusco region! After lunch, we will arrive at Intiwatana, a famous ancient rock used as a sundial in Inca times. According to the story, Intiwatana worked together with the famous stone clock at Machu Picchu. People used these two stones to measure and read the winter solstice, which was the beginning of the new agricultural season for the Incas. After passing this interesting Inca site, we will arrive at the train tracks leading to the town of Aguas Calientes. Here you will have two options: 1) If you are exhausted, you can take the train to Aguas Calientes ($34.00 extra). 2) If you are still eager to walk, you can walk from Hidroeléctrica to Aguas Calientes for about 3 hours along the train track. Next to the track, there is a nice trail that we will cross the warm cloud forest paradise.

Trip local transportation to Lucmabamba: 45 minutes
Walking Time: 9 hrs
Walking Distance: (22 km.)

Initial Elevation: 1500 meters ASL / 4921 feet ASL
Llactapata Elevation: 2700 meters ASL / 8858 feet ASL
Aguas Calientes Elevation: 1900 meters ASL / 5902 feet ASL
Difficulty: Moderate
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Accommodation:Hostel. (2, 3 people maximum per room)

DAY 04: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO

The most important day of our trip is to get to know one of the 7 wonders of the world Machupicchu, and we have two ways to get there:

  • The first is through the Inca Trail, this hike lasts 1 hour with 30 minutes of pure ascent. In this case you will have to leave very early from the hostel at 4:30 am to reach the Inca citadel of Machupicchu very early and appreciate the sunrise.

  • The second is by tourist bus, this short trip lasts 30 minutes. In this case you will have to take the first bus at 5:30 am to arrive early to Machu Picchu then we can visit the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu for 2 hours and 30 minutes approximately accompanied by a specialist guide who will explain about the historical legacy of the citadel of Machu Picchu, and the full description of this great and imposing attraction. Finally you will have to return to the town of Aguas Calientes to take the train back to Ollantaytambo and then the bus to Cusco.

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INCLUDES

  • Hotel pick-up 6:30 - 7:00 am
  • Transportation Cusco - St. Maria.
  • Biking 53 km, 3 hours
  • Bicycles + SEVEN or 661 full-face helmet, FOX armor, gloves, knee pads, waterproof jackets and pants
  • 03 nights Hostel double, matrimonial and triple rooms with private bathroom
  • Food 3L, 3D, 3B. Vegetarian option
  • Rafting in Santa Maria Level II III.
  • Visit Cocalmayo Hot Springs
  • Zip Lining with full safety equipment
  • Transport Sta. Teresa - Hidroelectrica
  • Machu Picchu entrance fee
  • Professional guide
  • Train back to Ollantaytambo
  • Bus Ollantaytambo - Cusco

NOT INCLUDED

  • First breakfast
  • Ingress to Colcalmayo S/10.00)
  • Bus consettur up and down USD 24.00
  • Lunch / Dinner Day 03
  • Huaynapichu