Inca Jungle Trail to Machu Picchu (3 days)
CODE: CT002: Inca Jungle Trail to Machu Picchu (3 days)
Biking, cable cars, rafting, canopy zipping, thermal water – this trip is a different way of getting to Machu Picchu and a great alternative to the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The trek has become very popular and is attracting many young and adventurous people who wish more activities than just hiking on their journey to Machu Picchu. The views on this route are stunning and following the trail you will see a rich flora and fauna, amazing landscapes and even walk on an original Inca Trail. Arriving at the sanctuary of Machu Picchu, a guided tour will make sure you will get to know everything about this fantastic and mystical place and even more challenges will be waiting for you, if desired – for example climbing up the Huayna Picchu.
Excellent for: Adventure seekers - Couples - Friends - Nature lovers - Intrepid people - Families
Day 1: Cusco – Santa Maria – Santa Teresa (L, D)
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We will pick you up from your hotel around 7:30 a.m. and travel by bus. Arriving in Santa Maria you can relax a little or go for an exciting River Rafting adventure. In the afternoon we will take the bus from Santa Maria to Santa Teresa where we will spend the night. |
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Day 2: Santa Teresa – Aguas Calientes (B, L, D)
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We awake early and continue our trek towards Machu Picchu. Other cable cars will take us over the Urubamba River. We walk for about two hours, observing plantations of fruits such as banana, mango, orange and avocado along the way until reaching the Hydroelectric Power Station where we’ll have lunch. With the mountain Machu Picchu in sight, we walk for 2 more hours along the railway and finally arrive in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town). You spend the night in a hostel with hot showers and enjoy a last dinner with the group. |
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Day 3: Visiting Machu Picchu and return to Cusco (B)
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Morning begins very early, around 4.00am. The plan is to experience a beautiful sunrise at the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. To get there, you can either walk for about 1.5 hours or take the first bus that leaves at 5:30 and takes about 25 minutes. Arriving we will see the magnificent citadel quietly being filled with the light of the day. After a short rest, a walking tour is given by your guide, showing you the most important sights of the archaeological complex. After the tour you will have time to explore the mysterious city by yourself. Optional you climb the peak of Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (prior booking!). Later in the afternoon you take the train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and return to Cusco by bus where we’ll arrive at night. End of the service. |
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- Accommodation in basic Hotels / Backpacker Hostels (superior options can be booked if desired)
- Meals as indicated on day by day itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)
- All tours and excursions listed including all entrance fees.
- English-speaking professional guides. Arequipa
- Transfer Arequipa – Cabanaconde – Arequipa
- 2 nights at basic lodges (San Juan de Chuccho and Oasis Sangalle)
- Meals as indicated (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
- Professional English speaking guide
- Entrance fee for the Colca canyon Cusco
- Transfer Bus station – hotel in Cusco
- Transportation to all the attractions of the City Tour and the Sacred Valley
- Entrance fees for the city tour and sacred valley
- Transfer Cusco – train station – Cusco
- Train tickets round trip
- Entrance and guided tour in Machu Picchu Puno
- Bus Puno – Cusco with visits on route
- Tour to Taquile & Amantani incl. transport and guide
- International flights from and to your country of origin.
- Domestic flights
- Lima – Cusco
- Juliaca – Lima
- Excess baggage fees
- Meals not specified on day by day itinerary
- Entrance fee to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes (10 nuevos soles / 4 US$)
- Airport taxes
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
