Itinerary: Inca Hiking in the Jungle to Machu Picchu

TREK DAY 1: CUSCO- ABRA MALAGA – BIKE (distance 45 km-2hr1 / 2 to 3hr) – HUAMAN MARCA – SANTA MARIA

Embark on an Unforgettable Adventure from Cusco to Santa Maria

The tour begins in Cusco, situated at an elevation of 3,350 meters (10,990 feet). We offer convenient pick-up service from your respective hotels, with private transportation available from 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM. Afterward, we will travel to Ollantaytambo, located at 2,700 meters (8,858 feet), where we’ll take a 20-minute break to stretch and refresh.

Next, we continue our journey to Abra Malaga, reaching an impressive height of 4,400 meters (11,435 feet). Here, we kick off our thrilling bike descent, lasting approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, as we wind down to Huaman Marca at 1,890 meters (6,200 feet), marking the end of our biking adventure.

Following our ride, we will enjoy private transportation to Santa Maria at 1,430 meters (4,700 feet), where lunch awaits. After savoring a delicious meal, we will check into a cozy, family-run hostel.

In the afternoon, prepare for another exciting activity: rafting, which lasts about 1.5 hours. After a day filled with adventure, you can relax at the hostel before enjoying dinner at 7:30 PM.

TREK DAY 2: SANTA MARIA – THERMAL BATHS – SANTA TERESA – distance 21km – 8hr

It is the longest and most beautiful day because it is part of the original Inka road and we will be in the high jungle where we can appreciate the flora and fauna of the place as plantations of coca, coffee, fruit trees banana orange papaya avocado granadilla, birds parrots picaflores etc. , Until arriving at the thermal baths (which are not included 10 soles) where we will be for 2 hours enjoying and then we will arrive at SANTA TERESA 1550 mt-5085 ft and we will have the hostel and dinner 8:00 pm and we will rest.

TREK DAY 3: SANTA TERESA – HOT SANDS – distance 15km-6hr

In the morning we have an activity that is included CANOPY (Zip line) that is for 2 hours approximately and then we will have a mobility included of this activity x1 hour until arriving at HIDROELECTRICA 1890 mt-6200 ft where we will have a lunch to then walk x 3 hours More where we can see machupicchu in another position until reaching AGUAS ACLIENTES 2050 MT-6725 FT accommodation and dinner.

TRAVEL PLAN RETURNING WITH THE BUS OPTION AFTER MACHUPICCHU

TREK DAY 4: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHUPICCHU

This day we will start very early at 4:30 am. The first part of the trip is flat for ½ hour and then 1 hour of ascent towards Machu Picchu where we will arrive at approximately 6:00 am to be able to see the sunrise and have the exploration of Machu Picchu with our guide for approximately 2 hours. After a rest you can leave Machu Picchu and begin your descent no later than 10:30 am to begin your walk for 3 more hours towards Hidroeléctrica where we will board the bus to return to Cusco.

Includes the return by bus from Hidroeléctrica at 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and arriving in Cusco between 10:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (approximately 7 hours). Cusco center

Transportation to return to Cusco on the last day.

TRAVEL PLAN RETURNING WITH THE TRAIN OPTION AFTER MACHUPICCHU

TREK DAY 4: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHUPICCHU

This day we will start very early at 4:00am, the first part of the trip is flat for ½ hour and for 1 hour it is an ascent towards Machu Picchu where we will arrive at approximately 6 am to be able to see the sunrise and have the exploration of Machu Picchu with our guide for an average of 2 hours approximately, it is the new government regulation and after your visit to Machu Picchu, you have to go down through the town of Aguas Calientes and to go down you have 2 options depending on your physical condition after the walk….. first option…a walk of 1 hour and 30 minutes to the town of Aguas Calientes……. second option…bus x 30 minutes to the town of Aguas Calientes price 12 dollars per person not included. Then you have time for lunch not included with some free time,

then you will take the train to Ollantaytambo for approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes and then a bus to Cusco for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to the center of Cusco.
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IMPORTANT TRAVEL NOTE FOR YOUR VISIT TO MACHU PICCHU
MACHUPICCHU TICKETS ARE INCLUDED:

How many circuits are there now in Machu Picchu for your visit ???

For the visit to Machu Picchu there are now 3 different circuits and now it is really complicated for the guides because it is impossible for the guides to be at the same time in all the circuits…

Circuit 1 .. Panoramic … panoramic view of Machu Picchu … only exploration of the upper part of Machu Picchu Not inside Machu Picchu
Circuit 2 .. Classic Circuit … classic view of Machu Picchu and internal visit to a sector of Machu Picchu
Circuit 3 .. Machupicchu Royalty … No classic view of Machu Picchu ONLY internal visit to a sector of Machu Picchu
Which circuit does the guided tour in Machu Picchu include???

The guided tour is only included for the classic circuit or circuit 2. Entry time to Machu Picchu for the guided tour is from 6 am or 7 am. To be able to do this circuit you must book it in advance.

If you want to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain, does it have an extra cost?

But if you want to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain, it has an extra cost of 20 dollars per person, but you lose your guide service in Machu Picchu… Because the guide service includes the normal circuit, which is circuit 2 in Machu Picchu, and the guide cannot be on 10 circuits at the same time.

If I do the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu for 4 days and 3 nights, returning by bus on the last day to Cusco from the hydroelectric plant, do I have enough time to climb Huayna Picchu… ???

With the new government regulation you have time to return by bus that same day, but you will lose your guide service in Machu Picchu because the guide cannot be in 10 different circuits at the same time (but I recommend you return by train so you have enough time to enjoy the mountain or you can also stay one more night in the hostel in Aguas Calientes not included and the next day return to Cusco by bus from the hydroelectric plant included… but it is only a recommendation – okidoki travel peru operator)

How much time do I have to visit Machu Picchu with the normal circuit 2 if I return to Cusco by bus on the last day after my visit to Machu Picchu…???

you have time to return to cusco by bus after your visit to machupicchu if we book the first entry times to machupicchu which can be 6am, 7am or 8am…..because with the new government regulation for the visit to machupicchu you have approximately 2 hours and you can only visit once…

but if we book check-in times to machupicchu after 8am like 9am or 10am you have to return by train or you can also stay one more night at the aguas calientes hostel not included and the next day return to cusco by bus from hidroeléctrica included… …but it is only a recommendation from the okidoki operator.

How much time do I have with the guide in Machu Picchu?

You have 2 hours of information with the guide in Machu Picchu.

How long do I have to walk to get to Hidroeléctrica after visiting Machu Picchu?

From Machu Picchu you have 1 hour of descent to the Machu Picchu bridge and then 2 hours and 30 minutes more of flat walking and following the valley and Urabamba river until reaching the hydroelectric power station; in total it is approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes of walking.

What is the difference between Huayna Picchu mountain and Machu Picchu mountain and how hard is their ascent and descent?

They are two mountain peaks that are strategically located and at different heights in the citadel of Machu Picchu and with totally different views. The Huayna Picchu mountain:
The Huayna Picchu mountain has some Inca constructions and is located at a height of 2,720 meters above sea level and has a duration of 1 hour and 1/2 average of ascent and descent of approximately 1 hour and is the one that appears behind Machu Picchu in its classic photographic postcard; its Inca paths built on one side of the mountain can be intimidating for people who are afraid of heights because they are steep and narrow;
The Machu Picchu mountain: The Machu Picchu mountain does not have any Inca constructions but it has a panoramic view of Machu Picchu and the entire valley and is located at a height of 3,100 meters above sea level and has a duration of 2 hours and 1/2 average of ascent and descent of 1 hour and 30 minutes, it offers less steep, wider trails.

Should I acclimatize before in Cusco to be able to do the Salkantay trek?

In general, for any trek in Cusco it is suggested to acclimatize to the surroundings of the city of Cusco; for this you should arrive in Cusco between 1 to 2 days before doing the Salkantay trek or any other tour of your choice. Remember to take into consideration the season in which you will do your excursion since the climate is mild and the temperature varies at any time; however, it is important to bring a rain poncho among your necessary accessories that you will carry in your light travel backpack if it is for the Salkantay trek.

If I am a vegetarian and I have allergies to some foods, can I do the Salkantay trek?

Of course you can do the Salkantay trek but you have to inform us before the trek so that the cook can take precautions before preparing the food. That is why before your trek we have an informative meeting at the Okidoki office.