Inca Jungle – 4D/3N

Day Highlight: sweeping trek and guided observations through Hot spring with unhurried transitions and panoramic vantage points.

We will begin the 7 to 8 hour hike approx. between the ascents and descents that cross on the way, then, we will walk along the noteworthy preserved Inca trail. Parrots are among the animals that inhabit this area, monkeys of different varieties and there is also a great variety of flora. Already in the afternoon we will arrive at the thermal-medicinal waters of Santa Teresa, to take a good bath and finally we will arrive to Santa Teresa where we will spend the night in a hostel.

Day Technical Data:

• Timing: Early morning start with well-spaced afternoon transitions.
• Terrain: Variable mountain stone paving, compacted soil paths, and loose gravel slopes.
• Physical Effort: Moderate to demanding exertion adapted to traveler acclimatization.
• Transport Profile: Private van pickup from Cusco hotel and dedicated linking transfers.

Day Highlight: Early access to the fabled stone citadel with prime morning light and dedicated archaeological guidance.

We will wake up very early and after breakfast we will savor the zip line. We will continue with our tour to Machu Picchu, this day we will walk along the road crossing the Urubamba River by a cable car, then we will walk approx. 2 hours until we reach a point where the hydroelectric plant where we will have lunch and then walk for 2 hours more by the railroad until we reach the town of Aguas Calientes where we spend the night in a hostel.

Day Technical Data:

• Timing: Early morning start with well-spaced afternoon transitions.
• Terrain: Variable mountain stone paving, compacted soil paths, and loose gravel slopes.
• Physical Effort: Moderate to demanding exertion adapted to traveler acclimatization.
• Transport Profile: Private van pickup from Cusco hotel and dedicated linking transfers.

Day Highlight: Early access to the fabled stone citadel with prime morning light and dedicated archaeological guidance.

We get up early in the morning around 4 am. to have breakfast and leave for Machu Picchu which takes 1:30 minutes walking, but there is another option to take the first bus that leaves at 5:30 am. to Machu Picchu (takes 25 minutes) to appreciate the magnificent city as the sun rises.

Your guide will give you a 2-hour tour and then you can traverse the mysterious city on your own. If you still have energy, you can also climb Huayna Picchu (2,720m. / 8,890 ft.) It takes 1:45 minutes to reach the top (optional and check availability). Then you will take the train around 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm or 6:20 pm depending on the availability of the train, so you will arrive to Ollantaytambo after 2 hours of travel, so a private transportation will take you back to Cusco.

Day Technical Data:

• Timing: Early morning start with well-spaced afternoon transitions.
• Terrain: Variable mountain stone paving, compacted soil paths, and loose gravel slopes.
• Physical Effort: Moderate to demanding exertion adapted to traveler acclimatization.
• Transport Profile: Private van pickup from Cusco hotel and dedicated linking transfers.