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Home4-day Inca Amazon to Machu Picchu Tour
Description
Experience four days walk through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, surrounded by the two snow-capped mountains of Cusco, Aguas Calientes, more than just a great adventure tour different plantations, waterfalls, the old jail of the Inca, Finally arriving towards Machu Picchu.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Cusco - Huyroexpand_more
- Pick up from the lodging and eat breakfast together as a group.
- Start toward Abra Malaga Mountain at 4350m.
- Reach the main pass, begin the 3-hour descent on full-scale mountain bikes with safety equipment through a paved road, passing rural villages, rivers, and streams before reaching Huamanmarca.
- Enjoy an exquisite lunch in Huyro and drop off things at the eco-lodge to stay for the night.
- Go for the rafting trip.
- Return to the town of Huyro to the eco-lodge for dinner and rest for the day.
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Day 2: Huyro - Santa Teresaexpand_more
- Begin from the starting point of the Inca Trail to start walking for approximately 4 hours through the high forest among the abundance of flora and fauna.
- See many types of plants, orchids, birds and other wild animals.
- Witness the mysterious beauty of the high forest, a paradise of biodiversity in the Inca jungle.
- See the archaeological center of Inca Carcel, where the Incas punished people who did not comply with the rules of the Inca society.
- Continue the walk through the Inca road toward our exquisite and nutritious lunch made by a local community with fruits and tubers native to the area.
- Go to the hot springs of Cocalmayo and enjoy snacks and drinks.
- Return to lodging in the town of Santa Teresa.
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Day 3: Santa Teresa – Aguas Calientesexpand_more
- Have a good breakfast and head toward the nearby zip lining location.
- Experience different zip lining routes, cross a suspension bridge and do some light rock climbing.
- Go to Hidroélectrica to enjoy lunch.
- Relax here for a while, then continue onto the route toward Aguas Calientes.
- Walk for about 3 hours, and along the way, you will encounter beautiful waterfalls, different wildlife next to the beautiful Urubamba River.
- Enjoy a great dinner, and you are free to explore the city of Aguas Calientes.
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Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cuscoexpand_more
- Rise early at 4:00 am to begin the climb toward Machu Picchu. The trek will include a challenging 1 hour and a half ascent toward the ancient citadel.
- Meet the guide at 6:00 am to enjoy a privately guided tour for 2 hours in the Inca citadel.
- Descend toward Aguas Calientes to catch the train back to Ollantaytambo and transfer to Cusco. The group has to be at the train station at least 30min before departure.
- Finish in the square of San Francisco, Cusco.
What's Included
- 4x Breakfast, 3x Dinner, 3x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 3 nights
- Private transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
- Entrance Ticket to Machu Picchu
- Private transportation from Cusco to Abra Málaga
- Bus up (Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu)
- Transportation by Train (Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo)
- Entry/Admission - Sacred Valley of the Incas
Know before you go
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other severe medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
Language
English, Spanish
Activity Level
Easy