Itinerary
- Day 1
Cuzco
You'll arrive in Cuzco today and make your own way to your accommodation. After you get settled, the rest of the day is yours to spend however you'd like. Take some time to walk around the city, grab a meal, or just rest up before the adventure starts.
- Day 2
Cuzco to Santa Maria
Head out early from Cuzco by van toward Ollantaytambo for breakfast and some snacks. From there you'll drive up to Malaga High Pass, then get ready for a 2.5-hour mountain bike ride down through jungle and fruit plantations. After that, you'll hit the Urubamba River for 2.5 hours of rafting through class III and IV rapids. By evening you'll reach a rustic guesthouse in Santa Maria where you'll stay the night.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mountain biking from Malaga High Pass to Santa Maria (2.5 hours with mountain biking equipment provided)
- Rafting adventure on Urubamba River class III & IV rapids (2.5 hours)
- Pass Huamanmarca Archaeological site during bike descent
Optional Activities
- Walking around Santa Maria town (alternative to rafting)
Landmarks/POIs Malaga High Pass Ollantaytambo Huamanmarca Archaeological Site Urubamba River - Day 3
Santa Maria to Santa Teresa
Following an early breakfast, you'll start hiking through jungle mountains with nice views and lots of wildlife and plants around. Lunch happens about halfway through the trek to give you a break. Then you'll continue on to Santa Teresa village where you're staying at a guesthouse. There's optional access to hot springs if you want to relax your legs after hiking.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Jungle mountain hiking trek to Santa Teresa (full day with scenic views and local culture observation)
Optional Activities
- Hot springs visit at extra cost (20 soles)
Landmarks/POIs Santa Teresa Village - Day 4
Santa Teresa to Aguas Calientes
Start your day with a 2-hour canopy zip-line experience through the treetops on South America's highest zip-line system. After that, you'll take an easy 3-hour hike along the train tracks heading toward the Hydroelectric Station for lunch. From there it's another 3 hours on foot to Aguas Calientes, though there's an optional train ride if your legs need a break. Once you arrive, you can take a proper shower and settle into a comfortable hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canopy zip-line adventure (2 hours over 2,500 meters of cables with longest ride 400 meters and highest at 150 meters)
- 3-hour hiking trek from Santa Teresa to Hydroelectric Station
- 3-hour hiking trek from Hydroelectric Station to Aguas Calientes
Optional Activities
- Train transfer from Hydroelectric Station to Aguas Calientes (28 USD)
Landmarks/POIs Hydroelectric Station Aguas Calientes - Day 5
Machu Picchu & Return to Cuzco
Catch an early bus to Machu Picchu and arrive in the early morning light when it's less crowded. You'll get a guided walking tour lasting about 2 hours, then you can explore on your own for a while. There's an optional peak climb available if you have the energy for it. Later, you'll take a bus back to Aguas Calientes and check out the local marketplace. After that, hop on the tourist train to Ollantaytambo, then catch a bus back to Cuzco where you'll arrive around 8:00pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning bus ride to Machu Picchu (25 minutes)
- Guided walking tour of Machu Picchu (approximately 2 hours)
- Self-guided exploration of Machu Picchu
- Tourist train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Bus from Ollantaytambo to Cuzco
Optional Activities
- Huayna Picchu Peak climb (200 soles, must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance)
- Machu Picchu Mountain Hike (200 soles, must be booked at least 1 week in advance)
- Shopping at local marketplace next to train station in Aguas Calientes
Landmarks/POIs Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu Peak
