Itinerary
- Day 1
Huayro - Santa María
After breakfast you'll travel through scenic villages and landscapes to reach Abra Malaga Mountain at 4,350m (14,272ft). From there it's a 3-hour descent on mountain bikes through rural villages, rivers, and orchards to Huayro where lunch is waiting. Later you'll head to Santa María for some river rafting, then return to Huayro for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Exquisite lunch in Huayro)
Included Activities
- Mountain biking descent from Abra Malaga (3 hours)
- Rafting in Santa María
- Breakfast
- Lunch in Huayro
Optional Activities
- Purchase water and snacks in Huamanmarca
Landmarks/POIs Abra Malaga Mountain - Day 2
Inca Carcel - Pumachaca - Cocalmayo Springs - Santa Teresa
After breakfast a private bus takes you to Pasto Grande where you'll start a 4-hour hike through high forest with coffee and cocoa plantations surrounding you. Along the way you'll visit the archaeological site of Inca Carcel, then continue along the Inca road to Pumachaca for lunch. The day winds down at Cocalmayo Hot Springs where you can relax before heading back to your lodging in Santa Teresa.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Exquisite and nutritious lunch made with fruits and tubers in Pumachaca)
Included Activities
- 4-hour forest hike from Pasto Grande
- Visit to Inca Carcel archaeological center
- Guided tour with detailed information about Inca Carcel
- Hike through Inca road to Pumachaca
- Entrance to Cocalmayo Hot Springs
- Breakfast
- Lunch in Pumachaca
Optional Activities
- Refreshing beers at Cocalmayo Hot Springs
Landmarks/POIs Inca Carcel Cocalmayo Hot Springs - Day 3
Hydroelectric - Aguas Calientes
After breakfast you'll descend for about 1.5 hours to the Ahobamba river, then take a bus to the Zip Line site and Hot Springs (the zip lining is optional). Following your time there, you'll travel to Hydroelectric for lunch. After that comes a hike through the Inca jungle past waterfalls and coffee and coca farms, arriving in Aguas Calientes around 4pm. You'll gather for dinner and get briefed about the trek to Machu Picchu in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Hydroelectric), Dinner (Dinner in a restaurant with briefing about trek to Machu Picchu)
Included Activities
- Descent to Ahobamba river (1.5 hours)
- Zip lining activity
- Breakfast
- Lunch in Hydroelectric
- Dinner in Aguas Calientes
- Briefing about Machu Picchu trek
Optional Activities
- Hot Springs visit (can also be done on Day 2)
Landmarks/POIs Ahobamba River - Day 4
Ollantaytambo - Cusco
You'll start early to catch sunrise at Machu Picchu, then enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of the site with free time to explore on your own afterward. If you have Huayna Picchu reservations, you can do a steep 2.5-hour hike with rewarding views. In the afternoon you'll descend to Aguas Calientes, board a train to Ollantaytambo, and return to Cusco arriving in the late afternoon.
Included Activities
- Early morning hike to Machu Picchu for sunrise
- 2-hour comprehensive tour of Machu Picchu
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
- Free time to explore Machu Picchu
Optional Activities
- Huayna Picchu hiking tour (2.5-hour steep ascension)
Landmarks/POIs Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu
