Pick up from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Pick up from their respective hotels near the Plaza de Armas, immediately we will leave the Imperial City of Cusco to head towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas as well as Chincheros, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo place where we will make our first stop to take advantage of our last purchases while having breakfast for each passenger. We will continue with the trip to Málaga (4 350 masl) passing this point we will descend about 20 more minutes by car as it seems from the Guide because of the fog and rains in the area, After the informative talk of our guide, we will provide you with the complete equipment for this type of activity as a protective vest, full face helmet, gloves, knee pads and the Agency’s reflective vest. We will begin the descent by bicycle for two and a half hours (45 km), until we reach the town of Huamanmarca. During the trip we will experience the beauty of the snow-capped mountains and the tropical forest – where our Peruvian Amazon begins -, crossing small streams, and enjoy the change from cold to tropical weather. During the trip there will be several stops to check bicycles and equipment. Once we finish our biking activity we will go to Santa María town (1,200 masl), where we will have our lunch. In the afternoon we have the option of rafting on the Vilcanota River (US $ 30 per person). This river offers us category III and III rapids. For this activity we will give you a helmet, windbreaker and lifejacket of category V. This activity is available between the months of April to December, and according to the Peruvian government it is mandatory to know how to swim to do it.

SECOND DAY

 After a delicious breakfast, we will be ready to do the first day of trekking to Santa Teresa The first half hour after breakfast we will take our local transport from Santa Maria to the beginning of our hiking trail where we will start our trekking enjoying all the vegetation and at the same time appreciating the cultivation and harvest of coffee, coca and fruits of the area. Then our tour will be on the rise. On the way we will have several stops to learn a little more about the richness of flora and fauna in the area where we will be. We will also stop at the home of a local family (the monkey house), where we will learn a little more about their customs and traditions. Later we will cross a section of the Inca Trail that formerly connected the Sacred City of the Incas Machu Picchu with the last Inca refuge Vilcabamba, in the same way here our guide will explain a little more about the history of the Incas and also the communication system that they had in those times (the route of the Incas). At this point we will also have some of the most impressive views of the entire Huancarccasa canyon. Then we will descend to the town of Quellomayo where we will enjoy a delicious lunch and a restful rest in the hammocks of our restaurant. We will continue with the last two hours of walking to Cocalmayo Hot spring, where we will have a good time to enjoy this very special and pleasant place. When the whole group is ready, our private transport will take you to the town of Santa Teresa, where we will spend our second night.

THIRD DAY

This day we will have our breakfast around 7:00 to 7:30 am and then start the day with the option of doing the zip line activity with one of the highly trusted operators in the area for approximately two hours. Then we will have a transport until  hydroelectric plant, where the government control is located, to enter the national park of Machu Picchu (Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu).  Then we will continue to San Miguel where we will enjoy our lunch. Throughout the journey we will have the opportunity to contemplate the majestic Machu Picchu mountains and other buildings on top of the mountain. We will finish the walk around 4:00 p.m. in the Aguas Calientes Village, where we will spend the over night.

FOURTH DAY

This is the most important day of the tour to know one of the seven wonders of the world. The tour will start very early, to appreciate the sunrise in the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.

Our day will begin at 5:00 a.m., with the option of walking for an hour and a half from Aguas Calientes to Machupicchu or taking the bus (US $ 12). Once inside the archaeological park, your guide will provide you with a two-hour tour inside the Inca city of Machu Picchu and its most important temples, such as the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the Three Windows, etc.

Then, if you booked in advance, climb Huayna Picchu (height: 2 800 meters above sea level) or Machu Picchu mountain (height: 3 082 meters above sea level).

We also recommend taking advantage of this place to relax, meditate and rest, taking advantage of the magical and spiritual energies of this great wonder.

Later you will return to Hidroelectrica (2:00pm) returning by Bus to cusco or if booked a Train go back to Aguas Calientes to take the return train according to schedules  towards Ollantaytambo and by bus to Cusco.

IT INCLUDES:

• Tourist transport
• Biking team
• Professional adventure and cultural guide
• Local transport Sta. Maria – Sta. Rosa.
• 3 nights accommodation, own lodges
• 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners (vegetarian option)
• Entrance to hot spring in Cocalmayo
• Entrance to Machupicchu
• Return by Bus Hydroelectric – Cusco

DOES NOT INCLUDE:      

• Raffting $40 (optional)
• ZipLine $30 (optional)
• Return by Train Expedition or voyager is optional (add $72 optional)
• Last lunch
• Extra drinks
• Tips

Recommendations to take:

• Small backpack
• Extra pants (treking)
• Extra poles (2)
• Sun cream
• Mosquito repellent
• Towel
• Original passport
• Extra slippers – sandals
• Swimwear
• Extra money in soles
• Very importat to bring ORIGINAL PASSPORT

* The Machu Picchu mountain can also be walked, instead of the Huayna Picchu mountain. This hike is more challenging and lasts at least three hours, round trip (with an additional cost per person and with a reservation of at least 3 months in advance subject to availability).

from April to November