INCA JUNGLE TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU 4 DAYS

Day 1: CUSCO-ABRA MALAGA-SAN LUIS-SANTA MARIA

We pick you up in your accommodation at 7:30 a.m. then we’ll go by bus (3 and 1/2 Hours) to ABRA MALAGA (4350 m.a.s.l.)

in this place we stop a while to see the beautiful snow mountain of VERONICA (Wakaywillka), then we get ready to start our biking tour,

this will be three hours downhill where you will be able to stop in different viewpoints to see the amazing landscape,

you will get in into the high jungle and pass by small villages, with big valleys of the high jungle, here you will find many plantations of bananas, oranges, coffee, coca and so on,

you are going to meet with local people as well after we have enjoyed this first day, we will arrive at SANTA MARIA (1400 m.a.s.l.) a small village where you will stay this night.

**Optional (1): This day in the afternoon you have the option to do river rafting tour for 2 hours, you can decide the day before your tour start.

Day 2: SANTA MARIA – QUELLOMAYO – SANTA TERESA

After a healthy breakfast we will get ready to walk, this day we walk 7 hours approximately, first we’ll take a flat part of the Urubamba riverside to start to ascend as one hour up,

where you’ll find a part of one Inca route, like all the ancients Inca trails it is stoned with rocks and smalls stones, where we are going up and down for some steps;

at this time we’ll be in the upper part of the mountain where you will meet some animal-like green parrots, hummingbirds, insects, and so on;

also, we’ll find medicinal plants, and more fruits as avocados, pineapples, mangos, then we are going to descent and cross the river in typical cable cars (oroyas) and in footbridges;

the small hamlet of Quellomayo will be our resting place to have lunch, after that, you continue walking others 2 hours near to the river to arrive at the hot springs of COCALMAYU,

in this place we can take a shower in the big pool of warm and clean water and relax, then after 45 minutes walking, we’ll arrive in the town SANTA TERESA, where we will sleep this night.

Day 3: SANTA TERESA – AGUAS CALIENTES

This day will continue the trek to arrive the village of Machu Picchu, the walk will be 5 to 6 hours, this hike is mainly flat close by the river bank and the rail route,

once you arrive in hydroelectric you will have lunch and then continue our course to the village of Machu Picchu (AGUAS CALIENTES),

here will have the afternoon off to rest or also have the option to visit the hot springs, located in the upper part of the village of Aguas Calientes;

after dinner, we’ll go to rest early thinking already in the tour of the next day, Machu Picchu.

**Optional (2): In the morning before the hike start, you have the option to do a Zipline tour.

Day 4: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHUPICCHU – CUSCO

On this last day of the Inca Jungle Trail to MachuPicchu, we get up very early (4:30 a.m.), to start to walk up to the archeological site (one and a half hours hike),

we start early in the morning to have the option to see the sunrise in MACHU PICCHU, after taking the first pictures, our guide will give us information about the history and architecture around the main places of the city,

then you’ll have free time to walk around and take pictures yourself, in this free time you will have the option to climb up to Waynapicchu or Machupicchu mountains (this has an extra price, and you have to book in advance),

in the afternoon we have to go down again to Aguas Calientes, where you will have time to have lunch, then we will take the train to return to Ollantaytambo, (train departure 19:00 hrs) and in this place, our friend will be waiting for us to bring you back to CUSCO again (22:30 hrs).

Included:

• Briefing a day before your tour.
• Pick up at your Hotel.
• Private Bus to Abra Malaga.
• Mountain Bikes with front suspensions, gloves and helmet.
• 3 lunch, 3 dinners, 3 breakfast.
• 2 overnights in country lodge (all Basic services included) and 1 night in an AguasCalientes town hostel (with private bath & hot water).
• Entry ticket to the Machu Picchu Complex.
• Bilingual Professional guide service (Biking, trek and Machu Picchu).
• Train ticket Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo (Expedition or executive class Train).
• Guide assistant (for more than 10 passengers).
• First aid kit.
• Bus from Ollantaytambo – Cusco.

Not Included:

• Bus ticket in Machu Picchu (US$ 12.00 each way), the group go walking.
• First day breakfast and last day lunch.
• Snacks or additional drinks.
• Entrante to hot spring (SANTA TERESA) US$ 4.00.
• Entrance fee to Waynapicchu or Machupicchu Mountain (US$ 15.00, you have to ask for spaces available).
• **Optional Tour: (1) River rafting on 1st day US$ 25.00.
• **Optional Tour: (2) Zip Line on 3rd day US$ 25.00.

Important:

• US$ 25.00 Off for people who belong to Andean Community group (Perú, Colombia, Ecuador y Bolivia).
• US$ 20.00 Off for those students with Under graduated student card, (this ID must be made in PVC material, and it must have the next requirements: university information, personal student information, student picture, and expiration date valid only for one year, its year must coincide with the year that student visit Machu Picchu, the discount until 25 years old.), the ISIC cards are not valid anymore.
• US$ 20.00 Discount for under 18 years old.
• According to the new regulation of Sustainable Use and Tourist Visit for the conservation of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu 2019, the entrance ticket to Machu Picchu is valid only for a single entry to the park (this means: The passenger enter, walk around, go out and can not re-enter again), usually all people stay between 4 and 5 hours into Machu Picchu, if you would like to stay a longer time, you must buy another ticket (US$ 50.00 Extra), the park is open until 17:30 hrs.
• Prices are for tours in shared service (group tour), groups of 14 to 18 people per guide, inquire for prices in private tour.
• We have departure every day.
• To start this tour you have to be at least one day before in Cusco (02 days recommended).

Upgrade:

• Private Transportation to return: From Ollantaytambo to Cusco, US$ 20.00 (Per way, per person); This gives you a pleasant trip without waiting and picking up other people on the group tour.
• Train returning at 16:12 hrs. TRAIN 360° Inca Rail (From Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo) US$ 30.00 (Per Person); This is another class of train with Taller and wider panoramic windows and an outdoor observatory wagon with bar, this has an excellent schedule, you will arrive in Cusco around 20:20 hrs.
• Train returning at 16:43 hrs. TRAIN VISTADOME – Peru Rail (From Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo) US$ 35.00 (Per Person); This is another class of train with panoramic windows located beside and above your seat will bring you close to nature unlike anything you’ve experienced before, this has an excellent schedule, you will arrive in Cusco around 21:00 hrs.

What you need to take:

• Standard backpack (45 to 50 liters, the idea is you feel very comfortable with what you are carrying).
• Warm clothes (jacket, Thermals, fleece, gloves, scarf, and beanie), this is for the cold nights.
• Waterproof clothes (jacket, pants, and gloves) If you don’t have those, you can buy in Cusco a Rain Poncho, the weather on the mountain is very changeable.
• Comfortable Hiking shoes (waterproof, the better).
• Comfortable clothes as 3 or 4 T-shirts, 2 or 3 pairs of longs pants (leggings works), 3 or 4 pairs of Trekking socks or wool socks, Short (Optional, remember there are mosquitos).
• Sandals (optional, to be chill out at the campsites)
• Shorts, t-shirt, trekking boots, sandals, socks.
• Hat or cap.
• Sunscreen.
• Flashlight.
• Camera or video camera.
• Mosquitos repellent.
• Rain poncho.
• Extra money in soles.
• Optional (Sunglasses, Walking sticks)

TOUR IN SHARED SERVICE

This service in a GROUP TOUR means that you will do the tour with other people, This standard service has 12 to 15 participants,

That doesn’t mean you have to get that quantity of people to do the tour, we have confirmed departures every day, so, If you are only one or two people do not worry, you can join some of our groups.

“BEST PRICE PER PERSON: US$ 269.00”

TOUR IN A PRIVATE SERVICE

This service is an exclusive way to make this trip, where the service is very much where the service is much more personalized,

Prices vary according to the number of people in your group; Please require price to info@inkatimetours.com

STEP 1: SEND YOUR INFORMATION

Complete the booking form down here or send data of all the travelers to info@inkatimetours.com like Full name, passport number, nationality, date of birth, or a copy of passports, indicating the exact date of travel;

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STEP 2: MAKE A DEPOSIT

Choose the best way to pay and make a deposit, for this hike the payment is 50%;

There are 03 ways to pay: Wire money by Western Union, payments via “PAYPAL” and with debit or credit card VISA or MASTER CARD, these last two options have an 8% fee), any extra commissions or fees charged must be assumed by the customer;

when you send your information you have to specify the payment method you would like to use, then when we mail you back We will send you a request for payment through the platform you chose;

the balance should be paid in our office in Cusco at most a day before your tour, this can be by cash or by credit or debit card (if you choose this second option to pay, you must add 8% of the amount to pay).

STEP 3: TOUR CONFIRMATION

Upon receipt of all passenger(S) data and once we received information of your payment, we will send you your receipt (VOUCHER OF RESERVATION),

at this moment your reservation will be guaranteed 100%. (this will be sent at most in the next 8 hours, considering our business hours GMT – 5).