Inka Jungle to Machu Picchu from Cusco 4-day

Day 1: DAY 1: CUSCO - SANTA MARIA (Bicycle and Canoe)

1. Santa Maria
   3h
   The tour starts around 07:00 am with the pickup and transportation of the guests in direction to the passage, Abra Málaga (14110 ft/4300 m asl) This is where we will begin the descent by bicycle. After approximately 3 hours of descending across beautiful views and fruit fields, we arrive at the town of Huamanmarka, at this point we are going to take the bus to Santa Maria (30 minutes). Here we will enjoy a delicious lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we have the opportunity to raft for about 3 hours in one of the best stretches of the Vilcanota River. This is incredibly enjoyable, however, we only offer it during the dry season in Cusco (April-December). In the evening we stay at a comfortable hostel where you have commodities like Internet and hot water and can enjoy a beautiful view of Cusco Region’s spectacular high jungle. Overnight in Santa Maria (a hostel).

Day 2: DAY 2: SANTA MARIA - SANTA TERESA (Trekking and Thermal Baths)

1. Santa Teresa District
   3h
   Waking up around 6:00 am, after breakfast, we will start the trek; the first section is a car road approximately one hour after that we are going to take a beautiful section of the original Inca Trail. This part of the tour is not to be missed as we will be able to appreciate the old Inca trail. well preserved and still used by local people. During this trek we will cross fruit plantations typical of the area. We will also be able to witness the diverse flora and fauna of the high jungle: different species of birds, orchids, bananas, oranges, avocados, coffee, etc. In the afternoon we arrive at the thermal baths of Cocalmayo, where we are going to enjoy hours in this famous resort of medicinal thermal waters. After this relaxing therapy, we are transported to our lodging, located in the town of Santa Teresa, dinner and overnight in Santa Teresa (a hostel).

Day 3: DAY 3: SANTA TERESA - AGUAS CALIENTES (Trekking and Zip-line)

1. Machu Picchu HotSprings
   3h · Admission ticket included
   We are going to get up at 06:00 am and after a delicious breakfast we are going to take a zip line tour that is one of the most exhilarating experiences on this tour. After having enjoyed the scenery and a brief rest we will take the bus during 30 minutes to a point called “Hidroeléctrica”, where we have lunch and then continue the trek for approximately 3 hours along the railway to the town of Machu Picchu Pueblo. This is where we will stay, in comfortable local lodging at the foot of the marvel. That night we will meet in a restaurant where we will have dinner and plan the next day’s visit to the archaeological wonder Machu Picchu. Overnight in Machu Picchu pueblo (a hostel).

Day 4: DAY 4: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO

1. Machupicchu
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Today is the highlight of any trip to South America – Machu Picchu! This world-famous site is easily the most remarkable pre-Colombian city in the world, partially because of its mystical beauty at its lofty place among the Andean cloud forest. A guided tour will help you discover and understand what Machu Picchu tells us about the life and customs of the Incan people. Surrounded by dramatic terraces cut into the mountainsides, your guide will give you a thorough history of the ruins and the Incas as well as share with you the possible explanations for the purpose of Machu Picchu.
   After a long day of exploring this lost city, you will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes to catch the train back to Cusco and then a transfer to your hotel.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• 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