- Chinchero
- Maras – Moray
- Inca Jungle
- Machu Picchu
Descend to the Inca rainforest around 4 days and navigate the epic adventure of biking, rafting, hiking, and zip line. Also, during our exploration we will discover archeological sites like Moray & Chinchero, beautiful valleys, and sacred mountain glaciers, culminating our trip to the magical city of Machu Picchu
Highlights
7 Day Inca Jungle Adventure with mountain bike, rafting & trek – Inca Jungle to Machu Picchu
Inca Jungle Adventure to Machu Picchu 7 Days / 6 Nights – Inca Jungle Trail is ideal to combine culture, nature, and tradition, including a meeting with local people that will reveal the ancient textile practice and show us the complex art of Andean fabric. Descend to the Inca rainforest around 4 days and navigate the epic adventure of biking, rafting, hiking, and zipline. During our exploration, we will discover archeological sites, beautiful valleys, and sacred mountain glaciers, culminating our trip to the majestic city of Machu Picchu.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN CUSCO
DAY 2: CHINCHERO – MARAS SALT MINES & MORAY.
A DAY 3: CUSCO – SANTA MARIA (34 miles, 55 km) (BIKING AND RAFTING)
DAY 4 : SANTA MARIA – SANTA TERESA: TREKKING (14 MILES, 23 KM)
DAY 5 : SANTA TERESA – AGUAS CALIENTES: HIKING AND ZIP LINE (10 miles, 16 km)
A DAY 6: MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
DAY 7: CUSCO CITY
Itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN CUSCO
- Upon your arrival at the Cusco airport, a Waman Adventures staff member will be there to greet you and take you to our partner hotel, located in the charming historic district of San Blas.
- Certainly, the lodge is centrally located and only a few minutes’ walk from the Plaza de Armas, the beautiful and bustling town center.
- So, this day will be reserved for resting to adapt to the altitude, approximately 3400 meters (11,000 feet).
- Consequently, meet your expedition group at 5:00 pm.
LODGING: Accommodation in Cusco Jungle Hotel*** or similar
DAY 2: CHINCHERO – MARAS SALT MINES & MORAY
- We will pick you up from your hotel around 8 AM and head to Moray. The drive is about 1 hour and 20 minutes and is absolutely beautiful.
- Finally, you will arrive at the fascinating display of terraces in Moray. Moray boasts three amphitheater-like terraces made by the Incas.
- After that, you will head to the salt mines of Maras, which is about 2 miles away. This village is known as a former salt-producing center that is thought to date back all the way to pre-Inca times.
- Finally, the last place to visit will be Chinchero. Here we can admire the well-preserved Inka walls of the main square as well as the many altars. We will also visit the beautiful colonial church, unique for its interior artwork and imagery.
- Moving on, we will participate in a wonderful introduction and learning experience of the art of Andean textiles. Throughout the afternoon, we will become acquainted with the wisdom of Andean weavings as maintained since long before Inka times.
- As a result, once you are done with the visit, you will head back to the city in time to enjoy some lunch on your own.
Places that are visited:
- Chinchero.
- Textile center in Chinchero.
- Moray.
- Salt Mines in Maras.
LODGING: Accommodation in Cusco Jungle Hotel*** or similar
DAY 03-06: INKA JUNGLE ADVENTURE
DAY 3: CUSCO – SANTA MARIA (34 miles, 55 km) (BIKING AND RAFTING)
- Firstly, our transportation will pick you up around 7:00 am (Time to be reconfirmed). After 3 hours approximately by bus, we will arrive at the high mountain pass of Malaga ( 4,316 meters above sea level).
- Consequently, around 10 am, where will start our descent on mountain bikes, descending for about 3 hours, passing through small villages, orchards, rivers, and streams, reaching the town Huamanmarca around 1:30 pm.
- Also, we continue our journey by bus for approximately 30 minutes until we reach the town of Santa Maria, where we have our first lunch and spend the first night.
- Finally, after a short break and lunch, we will begin the rafting trip for the next 2 hours, encountering class III and IV rapids, always accompanied by a professional safety kayak to watch over the group until leaving the river.
LODGING: Accommodation in SANTA MARIA -HOMESTAY
DAY 4 : SANTA MARIA – SANTA TERESA: TREKKING (14 MILES, 23 KM)
- Firstly, wake up call around 6:00 a.m. for a typical breakfast while immersed in nature, then departing for our trek, walking along the banks of the river before climbing for 30 minutes, eventually meeting up with the original Inca trail.
- As a result, on our way, we will see small coffee plantations, fruit trees, and an abundance of flora and fauna such as birds and orchids.
- This ecosystem belongs to the high montane forest and is one of the richest in biodiversity in the tropics. At the highest point, we will have a view of the valley of the lower Urubamba River.
- Likewise, from here we descend about 2.5 hours until arriving at the village of Qellomayo for lunch.
- After that, we will continue hiking for 3 hours, traversing farms, waterfalls and rivers until arriving at the Cocalmayo hot springs.
- Then, after a relaxing bath, from here we will walk 40 minutes to the town of Santa Teresa for tonight’s dinner and lodging.
LODGING: Accommodation in SANTA TERESA -HOMESTAY
DAY 5: SANTA TERESA – AGUAS CALIENTES: HIKING AND ZIP LINE (10 miles, 16 km)
- We will start our day around 7 am to continue exploring the Urubamba River valley. Those who reserved in advance will visit the zipline in Santa Teresa.
- Afterward, our bus will take us to the area known as hydroelectric.
- So, here we will break for lunch before catching the short train ride through the final stretch to the town of Aguas Calientes below the mountain of Machu Picchu.
- Finally, tonight we will stay in one of the hotels in town. In the evening we will meet in a local restaurant for dinner and a briefing about tomorrow’s excursion to Machu Picchu.
LODGING: Accommodation in Golden Sunrise Hotel*** or similar
DAY 6: MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
- Our final day will begin very early. We will wake you up around 5 am for breakfast and then take one of the first buses up to the Mountain Machu Picchu.
- Certainly, the Inca city is quietest very early in the morning and with the best lighting for fantastic pictures and enchanting views of the surrounding landscape.
- Then, there will be a short guided tour around the city to explain some of its histories and visit the most important features.
- After finishing the tour, you will have free time to continue to explore.
- Finally, once you feel that you have seen every corner of Machu Picchu, you may return by bus to Aguas Calientes. In the evening we will return by train to Cusco.
LODGING: Accommodation in Cusco Jungle Hotel*** or similar
DAY 7: DEPARTURE
As a result, free morning to relax. In the afternoon there will be a transfer to the airport for your departure to Lima.
What´s Included
INCLUDES THE INCA JUNGLE TO MACHU PICCHU:
- 03 night’s accommodations in 3 stars hotels.
- All breakfast included in the accommodations
- Transportation.
- Professional English Speaking Tour Guide.
- All entrances fee.
INCLUDES FOR THE INCA JUNGLE TRAIL:
- Transportation.
- All Transfers.
- Full suspension mountain bikes, helmets and gloves
- Rafting and all equipment
- Zipline
- 3 Breakfast, 3 Lunches and 3 Dinners).
- 2 Nights’ Accommodations at hostel (Santa Maria, Santa Teresa ).
- 01 night’s accommodations in 3 stars hotels in Aguas Calientes.
- An Experienced, bilingual “Adventure Guide”.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu.
- Guided Tour in and around Machu Picchu.
- Bus to Machupicchu (One way)
- Return transportation by train and bus to Cusco
- Our Safety Equipment
NOT INCLUDED:
- Single Supplement US$270 (solo travelers)
- Tips.
- Travel Insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.
- International and intra flights.
- Meals where are not stated
- Gratitudes
- Huayna Picchu entrance fee
- Entrance ticket to the hot springs in Santa Teresa, Extra US$05.00 per person
PACKING LIST (Inca Jungle to Machu Picchu):
- Original Passport
- ISIC card (if you are a student and want to qualify for the discount)
- Walking boots
- A waterproof jacket/rain poncho
- Warm jacket
- Hat and gloves
- T-shirts
- Comfortable Trousers
- Sun hat
- Sun cream (factor 35 or higher)
- Insect repellant
- Toiletries and hand sanitizer
- Personal medication
- Camera and film
- Torch with spare batteries
Deal Fine Print
- Price is based on two sharing so you’ll need to buy two.
- Valid for travel on selected dates between 03rd Nov 2017 – 28th Dec 2018.
- International and domestic flights are not included.
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu is not included.
- The US $300 fee to travel solo (Single supplement)
- No cancellations or changes once your booking is confirmed.
- Subject to availability; please book early to secure your preferred dates.
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