TOUR INCA JUNGLE TRAIL TO MACHUPICCHU 4D/3N

• DAY 1: CUSCO TO SANTA MARIA: BIKING AND RAFTING

At 5:30 am pick up from your hotel in Cusco to go to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, here we will have the first buffet breakfast. Then, we will continue towards the Malaga pass (4,350 masl) (14,160 feet). Upon arrival, our guide will give us instructions on bicycle equipment, safety, and the route. To start with the descent on bicycles (biking) from 4,316 masl to 1,600 masl, entering the tropical forest where the Peruvian Amazon begins, we will see the imposing snow-capped mountains such as "La Veronica" or Huacayhuilque. and we will cross picturesque streams and changing from cold to tropical weather. During the journey we’ll make several stops to admire the impressive landscape and to check our bicycles and equipment.

Until arriving at the Santa María town, we will enjoy a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, we will have free time to rest and to go rafting in a new epic adventure on the white river and at night we will spend the night in lodgings surrounded by natural beauty.

Optional: Rafting in the Vilcanota River (US$ 29 per person). Available between the months of April to December, (remember that in the rainy season it is advisable not to practice this sport for your safety).

• DAY 2: SANTA MARIA TO SANTA TERESA: TREKKING

This day will begin our adventure, this being one of the greatest days, after breakfast, we will start trekking towards Santa Teresa along the banks of the Urubamba River. To enter the Inca trail that used to connect Machu Picchu with Vilcabamba, here our guide will explain the history of the Incas and the communication system through the Inca road network. At this point, we will have one of the most impressive views of the entire Huancarccasa canyon: the majestic snow-capped Salkantay.

In the course of our adventure we will appreciate the fauna and flora of Machu Picchu with Vilcabamba as large plantations of fruits and crops.

Later we will descend to the town of Quellomayo, upon arrival we will stop for lunch and have a restful rest in the hammocks of our restaurant; then we will continue with our walk to the thermal baths of Cocalmayo, a unique experience of taking a bath in the crystal clear waters of nature after our walk; then we will be transported to our lodging in the town of Santa Teresa where we will spend the night.

• DAY 3: SANTA TERESA TO AGUAS CALIENTES: TREKKING AND ZIP LINE

It will be a day full of history, since we will cross the route of the expeditionaries who discovered Machu Picchu and other important archaeological remains. Starting with an adventure in Zip Line (for those who reserved the service). Afterwards, we will take the transport to the hydroelectric plant, where the government control is located, to enter the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. At this point we will begin our trekking towards the town of Aguas Calientes, along the Vilcanota River, observing beautiful waterfalls.

After 3 hours of walking we will go to Aguas Calientes, once you arrive you can settle in your accommodation.

Optional: ZIP LINE (US $ 29 per person)

• DAY 4: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU AND CUSCO

Finally, the day arrived with which our adventure came to fruition, in one of the seven wonders of the world: Machu Picchu.

The tour will start very early, to appreciate the sunrise in the Inca city, we will get ready and start our walk (approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes) until we reach the entrance of Machu Pichu. Once in this magnificent place, you will visit the most important places of this Inca Intihuatana city, the sacred square, temple of the sun, temple of the condor.

If you bought your ticket for Huayna Picchu or Huaynapicchu in advance, you will have the opportunity to climb one of these mountains (remember that availability is provided by the government and the Ministry of Culture).

Then you will have free time to admire Machu Picchu on your own, doing meditation absorbing the magical and spiritual energies of this great wonder. Later, we will return to Aguas Calientes to take the train back to Ollantaytambo and then by bus to Cusco.

Additional Information:

- Bus to Machu Picchu Optional: One Way = US$ 12 | Round Trip: US$ 24

- Lunch in Machu Picchu from US$ 7

 - Entrance fee to the Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountains optional: US$ 20 (Reserve 3 months before).