Multysport to Machupicchu - 4D/3N
Summary
Day 1
Cusco – Abra Málaga – Santa María
Day 2
Santa María – Hot Springs – Santa Teresa
Day 3
Santa Teresa – Aguas Calientes
Day 4
Machu Picchu – Cusco
Day 1: Cusco – Abra Málaga – Santa María
Day 1: Cusco – Abra Málaga – Santa María
- Departure at 6:00 am in private transport.
- Bike descent (3 hours) from Abra Málaga (4,300 m.a.s.l.) to Santa María.
- Lunch and accommodation in a guesthouse.
- Optional: Rafting on the Vilcanota River (1.5 hours, Class III & IV).
- Overnight: Lodge.
Day 2: Santa María – Hot Springs – Santa Teresa
Day 2: Santa María – Hot Springs – Santa Teresa
- Early breakfast (6:30 am) and hike along Inca trails to Santa Teresa.
- Stops to learn about local flora, fauna, and culture.
- Afternoon: 2.5-hour walk through coca, coffee, and tropical fruit plantations.
- Tour along a section of the Inca Trail with historical explanations.
- After the hike, relaxation at the hot springs.
- Overnight: Treehouse in Santa Teresa.
Day 3: Santa Teresa – Aguas Calientes
Day 3: Santa Teresa – Aguas Calientes
- Morning: Canopy (zipline) across the mountains in Santa Teresa.
- Afternoon: Lunch in Hidroeléctrica, followed by a 3-hour hike along the railway to Aguas Calientes.
- Overnight: Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Day 4: Machu Picchu – Cusco
Day 4: Machu Picchu – Cusco
- Early breakfast (around 5:00 am).
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu (approx. 2.5 hours) through the main Inca temples and palaces.
- Free time to explore or hike Huayna Picchu (optional, additional cost).
- Descent to Aguas Calientes for lunch, then take the train to Ollantaytambo and return by car to Cusco (estimated arrival: 7:00 pm).
- End of services.
INCLUDES
- Bilingual professional guide (English – Spanish). (Ask about other languages with additional rates for private service).
- All meals during the trek, including traditional Peruvian cuisine, modern fusion dishes, and dietary options.
- First aid kit.
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
- 3 nights in lodges and hotels.
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
- Return train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
- Private transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
NOT INCLUDED
- First breakfast and last lunch in Aguas Calientes.
- Personal trekking equipment, including backpacks, hiking poles, and sleeping bags (available for rent).
- Tips for guides.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
- Travel insurance very important to travel with Discover Inca Planet.
- Original passport.
- ISIC card (if you are a student and want to qualify for the discount).
- Hiking boots.
- Waterproof jacket or rain poncho.
- Warm jacket.
- Hat and gloves.
- Comfortable shirts.
- Flexible pants.
- Sun hat.
- Sunscreen (SPF 35 or higher).
- Insect repellent.
- Personal medications.
- Camera or video recorder.
- Flashlight with extra batteries.
- Day backpack