Itinerario:

• DAY 1: Cusco – Santa María : Biking (55Km)
• DAY 2: Santa María – Santa Teresa: Trekking (23Km)
• DAY 3: Santa Teresa – Aguas Calientes : trekking 16Km
• DAY 4: Machu Picchu – Cusco

Incluye: 3 Nights hostal (Santa Maria, Santa Teresa and Aguas Calientes).

Day 1

Cusco – Santa María : Biking (55Km)

Pachacutec Expeditions will begin the Inca Jungle Trail by picking you up from your hotel in Cusco at 6.30 a.m. and driving you to Abra de Malaga, (4,350m/14,124ft), the higest pass in the Vilcanota Range. From here, we will bicycle downhill until we get to the small town of Santa Maria, at (1,430m/4,692ft). Along our journey, we will pass the picturesque rolling hills and snow-capped peaks of the Vilcanota Mountain Range. We will have opportunities to take some pictures along the way as well, as it is going to take around 3.5 or 4 hours of downhill riding to reach Santa Maria. The ride is wonderful and relaxing at the same time.
When we finally arrive, we will have some free time to rest or go for a walk.  You might also decide to join the Rafting tour on the Urabamba River for an additional cost of US $35.

Day 2

Santa María – Santa Teresa: Trekking (23Km)

We will begin the day’s trekking after enjoying a delicious breakfast. Walking through the Inca Jungle Trail, we will identify the flora and fauna that we will see while we are walking in a tropical forest. The gorgeous sorroundings will provide us with many memorable photo opportunities. We will also have a chance to visit a local Coca Plantation on the way. During this part of the Inca Jungle Trail, we will walk for a while on a section of the original Inca trail that still remains in use today.

Several kilometers before we arrive into Santa Teresa, we will find a hot spring where we will have the opportunity to immerse ourselves in the naturally heated waters of the mineral enriched hot baths. We will be able to relax there until it is time for us to leave for dinner. Our hostel for the night will be in the town of Santa Teresa.

Day 3

Santa Teresa – Aguas Calientes : trekking 16Km

We will begin our third day on the Inca Jungle Trail at 6:30 a.m. with an energetic breakfast.
Optional for this morning is an amazing Zip-Line tour, with an extra cost of US $35. Today, the climate will be even more tropical as we are close to the ancient city. We will walk for approximately 5 – 6 hours until we reach Aguas Calientes, walking by the truck road to a Hydro-Electric Power Plant, where there is a sacred ceremonial inka site, named IntiHuatana. From here we can glimpse Machu Picchu from a distance above the mountain ridge. We will arrive in Aguas Calientes by trekking along the rail way. Once we arrive in Aguas Calientes, we will take you to your hotel. This night we will share a dinner with our guide as he briefs us on the next day’s plans before we go to sleep.

Day 4

Machu Picchu – Cusco

We will wake up very early, at 4:00 am, in order to start trekking up the mountain to Machu Picchu in time to catch the magnificent sunrise at the top. It will take approximately an hour and 45 minutes to reach the top by way of the famous stairs. Here we will be able to celebrate the successful completion of the Inca Jungle Trail by taking memorable photos together. When we first arrive, our guide will take us on a 2 or 3 hour walking tour of the  Machu Picchu Inca site, enriching us with the Inca’s history. The guide will be very knowledgable and the tour will be very informative. After the guided portion of the tour, you will have some free time to explore the ruins on your own. If you want to climb Huayna Pichu, it is recommended to book in advance, at least two months before you come, or book it with the tour at an additional cost of US $15. There is a strict limit of 400 people per day permitted to climb the Huayna Picchu mountain. The round trip walking to the peak of Huayna Picchu takes about an hour and a half. The stunning views from the top certainly make it worth the effort.

Once you have finished exploring Machu Picchu, you will need to return to Aguas Calientes to catch the return train to Cusco or Ollantaytambo. You will be met at either destination by a driver who will take you  back to your hostel or hotel in Cusco

Inca Jungle Trail included:

• all Transportation
• Private car to Santa María and biking point
• Bikes and full Safety Equipment
• All meals except in Aguas Calientes on the last day (3B,3L and 3D).
• 3 Nights hostal (Santa Maria, Santa Teresa and Aguas Calientes).
• An Experienced and professional bilingual Guide
• Entrance to Machu Picchu.
• Walking tour of Machu Picchu (2 or 3 hours)
• Safety Equipment
• Train tickets to return to Cusco

NOT INCLUDED IN THE INCA JUNGLE TRAIL PRICE:

• Train ticket from hydroelectric to Aguas Calientes (we will plan to hike this section)
• Last lunch in Aguas Calientes
• Entrance to Hot Spring (10 soles)
• Bus to Machu Picchu.:($10)
• zip line and canopy ($35)
• White-Water Rafting in Santa Maria ($35)

Price: US$ 350 per person.
Minimun 2 peolpe required
Group Size: 2-8 people

Note:

Inca Jungle Trail services include pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Cusco. This is an additional service that we provide, which sets us apart from other tour providers.
For all group bookings of greater than 3 people, we offer you a free city tour or tour of the Sacred Valley.
Pachacutec Expeditions, does not have any hidden fees. We includes a porter that will carry your personal belongings in all of our treks, at no additional cost.
We will provide you with a duffel bag to put all of your belongings in. The duffel bags easily fit 8 Kilograms /17 pounds per person including your sleeping bags.
However, you will still need to carry your day pack with all of your essentials like water, sunscreen, passport, etc
We offer a discount of US $20 to students with a valid International Student Identity Card (ISIC) and to children under the age of 16 years old. Scanned copies of your ISIC card or child’s passport must be provided at the time of payment of the deposit for the trek in order to qualify for the international discount.

Train for the end of the Inca Jungle Trail:

We suggest our tourists 6:45 p.m. train. This departure time will allow you to spend more time at Machu Picchu and do more activities like climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, which can be booked additionally. Also, you can walk to the sun gate , the inca bridge, and still have time to enjoy the hot springs or some cervezas after a long trek.
The 6:45 p.m. train will arrive in Ollantaytambo train station at 8:20 p.m. and you will be picked up by your driver outside of the train station. The driver will be holding a sign with your name on it so that there will be no confusion. If you do not see the driver initially, just wait for them outside the train station. Once the driver has picked you up, then you will travel for 1 1/2 hours in a van before you arrive back at your hotel/hostel. Arrival time in Cusco is approximately 10:00 p.m.
Also, we suggest the 2:55 p.m. train for travelers who are planning to leave Cusco city early in the morning the next day to continue with their travel plans.
Important: We guarantee these early Expedition departures, as per the itinerary, if you book your tours in 2 months in advance. Otherwise we may be forced to offer the Expedition train that departs at 6:45 p.m. only.

There is an option to upgrade your train to the Vistadome train, which is an extra US $35 per person. Please let us your preference at the time of booking.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

If you are thinking of climbing Huayna picchu mountain you must book in advance. Only 400 people can hike Huaynapicchu per day. You will climb it on your own after the tour in Machu Picchu, starting around 10:00 a.m. We recomend that you book your tickets in advance to let us know  of your interest in Huayna Picchu. Machu Picchu Mountain is an alternative climbing mountain, which also offers fantasic views of the site. We recomend it if huayna Picchu Mountain is overbooked.

Rentals

Hiking poles: US $1o.00 (pair)

Sleeping bag US $2o.00

Air Matress US $15.00

For treks that includes accommodation at Aguas Calientes, we will stay in a hotel. In contrast to other companies, we will not be staying in basic shared rooms or sharing showers.