Program : Multisport tour - adventure, Cultural, Archeological.
Duration : 4 Days / 3 Nights.
Departures : Below you will see it.
Group Size : 2 - 10 per.
Frequency : All year.
This is the most popular tour that we offer and there is good reason for it. When this tour was created, it was with the adventure seekers in mind. This tour is kind of like the Inka Trail ‘revamped’, but with the same pay off at the end: The glorious Lost City of the Inkas.
This tour will undoubtedly provide you with memories that you will never forget.
Day 1: Cusco - Santa María (Optional by Bike)
We will start the tour off with a transfer from your hotel or hostal to the local bus station at 7:30 am. Our destination for the day will be to the small pueblo, Santa Maria (1,430 mtrs). First though, we will ride for 6 or 7 hours through the pristine, rolling hills and snow capped peaks of the Vilcanota Mountain Range. We will have some opportunities to take some pictures along the way as well. There is also the option, if the weather provides and the group agrees to, to ride for a number of hours by bicycle from the Abra de Malaga Pass. If it is available, it makes all the difference. The 3 - 4 hour downhill ride is exhilarating and relaxing at the same time, and will not be soon forgotten.
When we finally arrive, we will have some free time to rest (or explore) before having dinner and calling it a night.
Day 2: Santa María - Santa Teresa
We will begin the day’s trekking after having an energy packed breakfast. We will now be entering the outer jungle, as will be easily noted by the flora and fauna that we will see. Walking through the tropical forest will provide us with many photo opportunities as we will have gorgeous surroundings all around us. We will even have a chance to visit a local Coca Plantation on the way. At the highest point of the trail, we will come across an old Inka Trail, long out of use.
At last, when we arrive to Santa Teresa, we will be able to soothe ourselves in the naturally heated waters of the mineral enriched Hot Baths located there. We will relax there until it is time for Dinner. Afterwards, it will we enjoy a welcome sleep.
Day 3: Santa Teresa - Aguas Calientes
Day 3 will begin at 6:30 am with a typical breakfast. Today will be an even more tropical climate still as we draw nearer and nearer to the ancient city. We will walk for 5 – 6 hours, through the beautiful jungle atmosphere towards the Hydro-Electric Power Plant, where there is a sacred ceremonial site, IntiHuatana, waiting for us. Afterwards, we will catch a train from the Hydro-Electric Plant to Aguas Calientes (about an hour ride), where we will immediately transfer to our hotel for the night. That night we will share a dinner with our guide as he briefs us on the next day’s plans before going to sleep.
Day 4: MachuPichu
We will wake up extremely early, at 4:00 am, in order to start trekking up the mountain to Machu Pichu in time to catch the sunrise at top. It will be approximately an hour and 45 minutes to reach the top. When we first arrive, our guide will give us a 2 hour guided tour, enlightening us about all of the rich history of the ancient ruins around us. There is so much that our guide can teach us about all that we know about the site so far.
After the guided portion of the tour, you will have some free time to explore the ruins on your own. If you want to climb Huayna Pichu, then it is recommended that you go to the trail head immediately after the tour, because they only allow 400 persons in per day. The round trip walking to the peak of Huayna Picchu is about an hour and a half and it is worth it for the stunning views from the top, but it should be noted that the portion at the top with the stairs (the “stairs part” as it’s lovingly referred to) is moderately hazardous.
You will need to return back to Aguas Calientes to catch the return train to Cusco or Ollanta. There is also the option of staying an extra night in Aguas Calientes, which would allow you more time in Machu Pichu as well.
Included :
Transfer from your hotel to the bus terminal
Local Bus to Santa María or biking point
Bikes and Safety Equipment
3 Breakfast, 3 Lunches and 3 Dinners
3 Nights Accomodations (Santa Maria, Santa Teresa and Aguas Calientes)
An Experienced, bilingual “Adventure Guide”
Entrance to Machu Pichu
Guided Tour of Machu Pichu
Not Included:
Train tickets to return to Cusco
Last lunch in Machu Pichu
Entrance to Hot Spring
Bus in Machupicchu.
Recommended Items To Bring:
Day Pack
Good trekking shoes or boots
Rain poncho (or Rain Jacket)
Bathing Suit, Sandals and towels
Insect repellent
T-Shirts and Shorts
Sun block, Sun glasses and hat
Flashlight
Personal Medicine
TOUR INCLUSIONS
Transfer from your hotel to the bus terminal
Local Bus to Santa María or biking point
Bikes and Safety Equipment
3 Breakfast, 3 Lunches and 3 Dinners
3 Nights Accomodations (Santa Maria, Santa Teresa and Aguas Calientes)
