4 days tour

Machu Picchu Backpacker Jungle Trek 4D/3N

$ 517 .00 USD

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Machu Picchu Backpacker Jungle Trek 4D/3N

This tour includes:

Guide

Professional bilingual guide on the trek and for Machu Picchu tour

Transport

Accommodation pick-up in Cuzco One-way van transfer Cuzco - Malaga High Pass One-way tourist train Aguascalientes - Ollantaytambo One-way tourist bus Ollantaytambo - Cuzco

Accommodation

3-night accommodation in basic hostel dorm

Meals

3B / 3L / 3D

Others

Visit the archaeological site of Machu Picchu Hiking ; Biking Pre-departure briefing Machu Picchu entrance fee Mountain biking equipment (bicycles, helmet and gloves) First aid kit and emergency oxygen bottle

Not included:

Others

Day 1 breakfast, day 4 lunch and dinner Guide for bus and train transfers Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguascalientes Travel insurance Personal expenses Other Meals/Drinks Tips Optional activities (Hot Springs in Santa Teresa, optional Huayna Picchu Trek, optional Machu Picchu Mountain Hike)

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Itinerary of your trip Machu Picchu Backpacker Jungle Trek 4D/3N

  • Day 1 Day 1: Cuzco - Santa Maria Village, Peru
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Cuzco - Santa Maria Village, Peru

      Transfer from Cuzco to Malaga High Pass & Bicycle ride to Santa Maria Village (L/D)

      Today, you will be picked up at your accommodation in Cuzco between 6:40 and 7:00 am for a 1.5-hour drive to Ollantaytambo where you will have a quick breakfast and buy some snacks before continuing your way for another 1 hour and 30 minutes to the Malaga High Pass (4,350 m). There, you will receive a safety briefing with your guide before enjoying a 1.5-hour bike ride through the lush jungle. Get the opportunity to visit the Huamanmarca archaeological site before heading towards Santa Maria Village (1,400 m) at around 2:00- 2:30 pm. Enjoy your afternoon at your leisure and get some rest or opt for an optional rafting activity, you will go down class III & IV rapids on the Urubamba River for 2 hours and 30 minutes. Overnight in a rustic guesthouse.
      Note: Accommodation options are very limited along the trekking route for the first 2 nights in Santa Maria & Santa Teresa villages. Most places have very basic, rustic facilities. Rooms often share a bathroom and sometimes do not have hot water. However, we always choose the best available option.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Santa Maria Village - Santa Teresa Village, Peru
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Santa Maria Village - Santa Teresa Village, Peru

      Trek to Santa Teresa Village (B/L/D)
      Enjoy a trekking day through the jungle mountains and get some incredible views of the magnificent landscape, abundant wildlife, and the local people. After the lunch break, you will continue your way to Santa Teresa Village (1,680 m) where you will spend the night in a basic rustic guesthouse. You will be offered the option to relax in the Hot Springs (at an extra cost).

  • Day 3 Day 3: Santa Teresa Village - Aguas Calientes, Peru
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Santa Teresa Village - Aguas Calientes, Peru

      Trek to Aguas Calientes with a stop at Hydroelectric Station (B/L/D)
      Today, you will have the option to go on a Canopy Zip-Line activity (at an extra cost) for 2 hours on South Americaโ€™s highest and Peruโ€™s first canopy zip-line. Then, you will hike for 3 hours along the train tracks to Hydroelectric Station where you will have lunch before walking for 3 other hours to Aguas Calientes. There, you will find many cafes, shops and places to relax. There is an optional train ride from Hydroelectric Station to Aguas Calientes (at an extra cost) if you feel too tired.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cuzco, Peru
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cuzco, Peru

      Explore Machu Picchu and Return to Cuzco (B)
      You will start your day early as you will take off on a bus at 05;30 am to the incredible city of Machu Picchu (25-minute ride). You will get the chance to enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of this spectacular archaeological site, you will learn more about the history of this mysterious city. You will then have time to explore this unique place on your own. You will also be able to climb the Huayna Picchu Peak inside the Machu Picchu archaeological site (to be booked 2 weeks in advance at an extra cost). You will finally take the bus back to Aguas Calientes where you can visit the local marketplace if you have time. From there, you will go back to Ollantaytambo and then take a bus to Cuzco, arriving around 08:00 pm. You will be dropped off at the Plaza San Francisco. Please make your own way to the accommodation of your choice upon arrival.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 10 / Max: 99

Suitable age range for the experience. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

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