Cusco - Machu Picchu Jungle Trek - Sacred Valley
7D/6N all inclusive
A one week comprehensive visit to Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.
This remote and rarely visited region offers the trekker an insight into the lives of the inhabitants of this diverse area of jungle visiting some Inca sites along the route plus the opportunity to visit and camp at the communities carrying out there daily routines amongst the jungle plantations of fruit, tea and coffee. Inside the houses you’ll see guinea pigs running loose.
This new trek will provide you with a refreshing adventure at a relaxing pace with added bonus of reaching Machu Picchu at a comfortable lower altitude.
Last night is spend in a very special place in Urubamba, Sacred Valley with the possibility to take part in the sacred plant ceremony: Ayahuasca Ceremony or San Pedro Ceremony as optional.
Day 1: Arrive Cusco
On arrival at Cusco you are met and transferred to your
hotel in Cusco. The rest of the day is at leisure for own activities. Overnight
Cusco.
Day 2: Cusco - City tour.
After breakfast there is free time before we collect
you from your hotel by private coach and drive to San Pedro market where we can
observe the local people during their daily shopping routine at this colourful
and lively market. From here we continue on foot to visit the Inca site of
Qoricancha. Then onto the Plaza to visit the Cathedral. Here there is free time
for lunch before we rejoin our transport to drive to the nearby important Inca
ruins at Sacsayhuaman, Q'enko, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay. Returning to your
hotel where the rest of the day is free. Trek briefing at the hotel in the
evening. Overnight Cusco.
Day 3: Cusco- begin Jungle trek to
Machu Picchu.
After breakfast we are transferred by bus to start
point of the trek in the town of Huyro. The journey by road winds its way up
and along precipitous cliffs and after a few hours, having travelled over the
pass of magical Abra Malaga we make the
slow descent towards Chaullay and then to Huyro. From here on, you’ll see jungle vegetation beginning to cover the valley sides; the
weather gets steadily warmer and the plant life thickens as you gradually
descend into the jungle valley. As we arrive into the Amayabamba Valley we will stop to visit Inca sites such as Inca Tambo,
Huaman Marca and Humas Bamba. We can then begin our
trek through cloud forest visiting
farming communities,coffee plantations, coca fields and
fruit farms. Lunch will be at Cochapata.
After lunch we continue on our way to Coripujgio community for our nights camp.
Day 4: Jungle trek to Machu Picchu.
After our early breakfast . We trek through the cloud
forest to reach the ruins of the Inca fortress and prison, still partially
covered in vegetation. After exploring the ruins and taking a snack we descend
through the jungle heading into the Amaybamba valley where we will have lunch.
After lunch we then take a steady climb up to our nights camp at Cocalmayo
where there will be the chance to relax in the hot springs after the days
exertions
Day 5: Jungle trek to Machu Picchu..
After an early breakfast, we take the local transport
to Lucmabamba (40 minutes ride) to our start hiking point. Once at the
Llactapata entrance, you will start an ascent hike towards the ruins of
Llactapata. On the way you will observe coffee plantations, beautiful
landscapes as well as diverse flora and fauna. After three hours, you will
arrive at Llactapata where you will have an amazing view of Machu Picchu. Here
you will have time to rest and enjoy the scenery. A descending trail will take
you to the Hydroelectric where you will eat lunch. The last part of the trek,
an approximately 2 hours walk, takes us to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, you
will be accommodated at the hostel or hotel of your choice (included on this
package). There is free time in the evening.
Day 6: Aguas Calientes - Machu
Picchu Sanctuary - Aguas Calientes - Urubamba.
Today, you will be able to choose between waking up at
4:30a.m. and walking up to Machu Picchu or taking a bus to Machu Picchu at
7:00a.m. In Machu Picchu, you will have a guided tour for about two hours and
after that you will be free to explore the Citadel and take pictures. After
Machu Picchu you need to come back to Aguas Calientes where you will be taking
a train to Ollantaytambo and from there; we transfer you to your hotel in
Urubamba. Overnight Urubamba.
Day 7: Urubamba- departure
After
breakfast we take the private transfer to Cusco airport for your connecting
flight.
When:
14 - 21 November 2015
This tours is also available on demand for groups of 4 and more.
Prices:
Group
2 pax: USD995 per person based on 2
sharing
Group
4 pax; USD925 per person based on 2
sharing
Group
6 pax; USD895 per person based on 2
sharing
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Just to be absolutely clear, here
is what you're getting for your money on this holiday.
4 nights hotel accommodation including breakfast.
4 night / 3 day Jungle trek to Machu Picchu with all camping equipment,
meals, train ticket, entrance Machu Picchu.
Transfers between airport and hotel
Local guides and assistance.
Excursions as described in tour itinerary
All hotel baggage handling for 1 piece of luggage per person.
RESTRICTIONS
Participants should have an average fitness level.
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
Flights (we can advise on routes. Contact us for more information).
Travel insurance
Meals other than stated
The Cusco tourist ticket (BTC) this allows discounted entrance in to most
archaeological sites in Cusco and the Sacred Valley which can be purchased on
entry to the sites.
Side trips or excursions designated on the tour details as optional (we
can
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses.
This trek is operated by our business Partners:
Aston Garcia Tours (Luxury Tours in South America)
