Day 1: Cusco – Abra Malaga – Santa Maria
We will pick you up at your hotel at around 07:30AM and head towards to the Sacred Valley of the Incas; the trip takes around 4 hours. Along the trip you will be able to differentiate the altitudinal changes. The highest point is the Abra Malaga (4,297 m.a.s.l.) and if the weather allows it we may observe the majestic snow-capped mountain of Veronica, from this point we will descend to begin the biking, your guide will give you all the necessary instructions to begin the downhill biking for approximately 2.30 to 3 hours, you will enjoy the breathtaking scenery and vegetation of the cloud forest, the mountains and meandering river. We will stop at some points and the guide will explain a little more about the flora until we reach Huamanmarca (1,890msnm). We will leave the bicycles at this place. After this amazing experience we will continue our trip to Santa Maria (1,250 m.a.s.l.) by car. It takes only 30 minutes to get to our destination, in Santa Maria we will have lunch and spend the night
- Transporting time: 3 to 4 hours
- Climate: moderate and warm during the night
- Biking time: 2 hours
Optional: River rafting in the afternoon after lunch ($20 – Duration: 2 hours)
Day 2: Santa Maria – Santa Teresa
After an early breakfast we will begin the hiking that takes 8 to 9 hours approx. Is a smooth trekking that does not involve a lot of effort, as we walk we will observe a wide range of vegetation, we will pass through some towns, banana, papaya, orange, coca, cocoa, coffee plantations etc. We will also have the opportunity of walking in an old Inca Trail that is well preserved despite the pass of the years. We will enjoy stunning landscapes of the cloud forest, mountains and the impressive meandering river. The guide will explain all about the rich biodiversity and the flora and fauna of the region. After lunch we will head towards the hot springs of Cocalmayo (S/.5 soles entrance ticket). This is the ideal place to relax after a long walk. Then we will go to Santa Teresa town to spend the night.
- Climate: Warm with mosquitoes
- Hiking time: 7 to 8 hours
Day 3: Santa Teresa – Hidroeléctrica – Aguas Calientes
After breakfast we will begin hiking, this will take 3 hours. Along the way we will see some fruit plantations until we arrive to Hidroelectrica town where we will have lunch, after a brief rest restart walking along the railway line, there are many birds, orchids and some waterfalls in Mandor until we get to Aguas Calientes (2040m.a.s.l.) After all of these days of adventure will spend the night in Aguas Calientes. In the evening we will have the last dinner in group and coordinate the details of the visit to Machu Picchu the next morning.
- Climate: warm with mosquitoes
- Hiking time: 7 to 8 hours
Optional: Zip-lining in the morning ($20)
Day 4: Machupicchu – Cusco
This is without doubt the most important day, because after a long journey we will finally visit Machu Picchu. After a very early breakfast we will begin the trek to Machu Picchu at 4:30AM, the walk is one hour and a half. Once in Machu Picchu the guide will explain the history of Machu Picchu, the tour includes the visit to the most important places of the archeological complex; you will have time to take photos. After the two hours a half guided tour, you will have plenty of time to explore the citadel on your own. Depending on the time the train departs, you have to be at the train station half hour before. The train goes to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival at Ollantaytambo one of our representatives will be waiting for you to take you back to Cusco by bus.
- Climate: warm with mosquitoes
- Hiking time: 2 hours
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