Cusco: Inca Jungle Trek - 4D/3N - Machu Picchu Tickets Included

Day 1: DAY 1: CUSCO - ABRA MALAGA - SANTA MARIA (Biking & River Rafting)

1. Ollantaytambo
   1 day
   Picking you up from your accommodation around 6 am. We drive you by car through the amazing sacred valley of the Incas. Passing Chinchero with amazing views of Vilcabamba and enjoying the panoramic views of the small towns in the sacred valley, after 2-hour drive we stop in the Inca town of Ollantaytambo. Then we still driving the car up to Abra Malaga pass at 4350 m.a.s.l 14271ft at this point we are going start 60 KM biking down to Santa Maria town at 1430 m.a.s.l 4691ft. At Abra Malaga, you are going get all the biking gear and also a biking training to ensure the triumphant arrival to Santa Maria town. Biking starts high in the Andes with the majestic view of Veronica snow-capped. Downhill biking from Abra Malaga to Huamanmarca Inca site to have lunch and to explore the small Inca ruins of Huamanmarca. Afterward, we get back on the car to get to Santa Maria to do 1:30 hour white river rafting in the afternoon. Once in Santa Maria, In the evening dinner at the restaurant in town

Day 2: DAY 2: SANTA MARIA - QUELLOMAYO - SANTA TERESA (Hiking)

1. Cusco
   6h
   Our hiking day starts with an energetic breakfast at the restaurant around 6:00 am. Today is one of the most remarkable days of the entire adventure. We start hiking along the car route for about 45 minutes. Then we get into the original Inca trail that used to be to connect Machu Picchu with Vilcabamba considered the last Inca capital. On the way, we appreciate many plantations of bananas, Coca, yucca, coffee, etc. 3 hours hiking on the original Inca trail with magnificent views of the Vilcanota valley and panoramic views of the hills covered on a different type of plantations from the jungle.
2. Cusco
   6h
   We stopped at Quellomayo village for lunch a nice place to have lunch in one of the local restaurants after lunch you can rest or walk around. Afterward, we continue the hike along the Vilcanota River for a 3.5-hour hike to get to Cocalmayo hot springs. This natural and outdoor hot spring is great for a muscle to relax after the hike you can spend a couple of hours at the hot springs before continuing the trek to Santa Teresa. After 45 minutes of hiking from the hot springs, we get to Santa Teresa. Overnight is going to be in Santa Teresa in the hostel and dinner in the local restaurant.

Day 3: DAY 3: SANTA MARIA - HIDROELECTRICA - AGUAS CALIENTES (Zip Line & Hiking)

1. Santa Maria
   10h
   This day starts with breakfast around 7:00 AM, and after that is half an hour until South America`s highest Zip Lines, It´s two hours in total doing this activity to go to Hidroelectrica to have lunch. Then is time to hike next to the Urubamba River, enjoying beautiful landscapes, two hours from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes.
   
   Aguas Calientes is the closest town to Machu Picchu (just half an hour by bus), here is the place to have dinner, sleep, and also to enjoy Aguas Calientes hot springs.

Day 4: DAY 4: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHUPICCHU – CUSCO

1. Machu Picchu
   12h
   The grand finale! We will wake up very early this morning for our visit to Machu Picchu, where we will have a guided tour of the citadel to see and learn about temples, terraces, and all of the incredible stone structures that make Machu Picchu a Wonder of the World. For those who have previously selected to climb *Huayna Picchu Mountain or *Machu Picchu Mountain, you will do so at your designated time (1st group: 6am to 8am, 2nd group: 9am to 11am)
   
   This day you can choose how to come back to Cusco.
   First Option: Come back by Car.
   It is the cheapest option, you need to leave from Machu Picchu 12:00 PM maximun, It is around three hours by foot until Hidroelectrica where the minivan is waiting to come back Cusco and arrive 10:00 PM approximately.
   Second Option: Come back by Train. +95 USD Per Person
   It gives to you more time to enjoy Machu Picchu, the train leaves from Aguas Calientes 18:20 PM or 21:50 PM, It is around two hours until Ollantaytambo and two hours by minivan until Cusco.

Pickup details

The day before departure, we will send you information on the organization of the excursion by WhatsApp and by email.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• When booking an activity to visit Machu Picchu, we strongly recommend to book your tour in advance to secure your tickets to be purchased online to avoid any inconvenience.
• The circuit number depends on availability.
• Please note that a guide is included only for Circuit #2 at Machu Picchu. If Circuit #2 is not available on your desired dates, you have the option to hire a private guide directly at Machu Picchu.
• Bus consettur from Aguas Caliente to Machu Picchu citadelle can be purchased extra on site
• Purchase tickets conditions (2 purchase methods) //// Method 1) Online Pre-sale: Spots are limited. We recommend booking 3–4 months in advance. For Circuit 2 (most requested), 4–6 months is often required. If tickets available in presale : We secure your tickets immediately, prioritizing Circuit 2, then 1, then 3. Note that some Circuit 1 or 3 tickets may only be available with an extra mountain hike (additional cost). /////// Method 2) In-person Purchase (Last minute): For late bookings, a quota is sold only on-site in Aguas Calientes on a first-come, first-served basis. If no Pre-sale is available: The purchase must be made in person in Aguas Calientes on Day 1 of your tour. On-site Purchase Risks : If tickets must be bought on-site in Aguas Caliente the day before, please note the following: - Sold Out Risk: may be required to stay another night (Extra). - Time late for walking return: return train or an additional night will be necessary (Extra) - Advice : Add the train on your first day to arrive ealier