Itinerary
TOUR PRICES PER PERSON – 2024
| Dollars | Soles | |
|---|---|---|
| USD 290 | S/.950 | Tour cost (foreign adult) |
| USD 270 | S/.855 | Tour cost (student and/or Peruvian) |
Servicios opcionales:
| Dollars | Soles | For the direct return to Cusco |
|---|---|---|
| USD 60 | S/.204 | To return on the Expedition Train increase |
| USD 70 | S/.238 | To return on the Vistadome Train increase |
| USD 480 | S/.1632 | To return on the Belmond Hiram Bingham train, increase |
Important:
– Prices do not include VAT for Peruvian passengers.
– If you wish to enter Wayna Picchu, you must pay an additional $20 (twenty dollars).
– All buses from the Inca Trail drop off passengers at San Francisco Square; you must return to your hotel on your own.
Program
DAY 1 – BIKE TOUR
Depart from Cusco at 7:30 a.m. by local bus to Puerto Málaga. From there, the bike tour begins. We’ll travel to Santa María. During this tour, we’ll see archaeological sites such as Huamanmarca and Inca Carcel, along with the ever-changing landscape. The 5-hour bike ride takes us through the impressive jungle canopy to appreciate native birds, medicinal plants, and exotic fruits such as mango, pineapple, papaya, avocado, coffee, and coca. You’ll be able to eat them and savor their delicious flavors. You’ll also see coca and coffee plantations and visit local families going about their daily routine. Dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 2 – URUBAMBA RIVER – Q’ELLOMAYO – COCALMAYO
Breakfast at 6:00 a.m. We will then begin our walk along the banks of the Urubamba River. Along the way, we will see various varieties of fruit plants, wild animals, agriculture, and local medicinal plants with different functions that the locals use to cure their illnesses. After a two-hour hike, we will enter the original Inca Trail. It is the highest point, 1,758 meters above sea level, made of pure stone. From this point, you can see the Salkantay snow-capped mountain. Afterward, we will walk for two more hours to Q’ellomayo, where we will have lunch in a country restaurant. The trail then continues along the riverbank to the Cucalmayo hot springs. Before reaching them, we’ll pass a “oroya” (a small pond) used by the Cucalmayo farmers. We’ll have an hour and a half to reach the hot springs, then walk for another 45 minutes, or if you prefer, you can take a car (not included). The price is 2 soles, which may vary. Dinner and overnight stay in Santa Teresa.
DAY 3 – SANTA TERESA – MACHUPICCHU (AGUAS CALIENTES)
Breakfast at 6:30 a.m., then we’ll hike toward the river. From the riverside viewpoint, we’ll see the old town of Santa Teresa, which was destroyed by the El Niño phenomenon in 1998. We’ll then cross La Oroya to head toward the Colpani waterfall. If you wish, you can bathe in the waterfall, which is surrounded by fruit trees such as banana, mango, orange, cocoa, coca, coffee, and others. The trail is flat for another 5 hours. Along the way, you’ll see the mountains of San Miguel, Putucusi, and a visit to the Mandor waterfalls. This day, you’ll appreciate the silhouette of the impressive ruins of Machu Picchu. Lunch will be served by the hydroelectric power station. After lunch, we’ll continue to the town of Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes). Dinner and accommodation.
DAY 4 – MACHUPICCHU
On this day, you should get up very early, around 4:30 a.m., to hike up the stairs to Machu Picchu for an hour and a half, and to see the sunrise. Afterward, you’ll visit the most important sites, such as the Inti Watanabe, the Temple of the Condor, the Sacred Rock, and others. The guided tour lasts two hours, after which you’ll have free time to climb Huayna Picchu (admission not included), and more.
Finally, we take the train back from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, where the bus will be waiting for us to take us to Cusco.
Includes
 | Transfers. |
 | Bus. |
 | Food (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners). |
 | Two nights in a basic hostel. |
 | Guide. |
| Bicycles. |
 | Entrance fees to archaeological sites and Machu Picchu. |
 | Return train (optional 5th day, 05:45 hrs). |
| Hostel in Aguas Calientes (rooms with private bathrooms). |
 | Transfer from the train station to Plaza San Francisco. |
Not Included
| Entrance fees to the thermal baths. |
 | The first breakfast. |
| The last lunch. |
| Alcoholic beverages. |
Note
AVAILABLE DISCOUNTS: Students: ISIC CARD.
(Students require an International Student Identity Card and must be under 25 years of age.)
Recommendations
- Wear sneakers or light shoes or tennis shoes.
- Drink plenty of fluids on your excursions.
- Wear a raincoat (long poncho) during the rainy season.
- Sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat for sunny days.
- Binoculars.
- Sunglasses, plastic bags.
- Medication and/or personal items (contact lens solution).
- One light backpack or briefcase per person.
- Camera or camcorder and film.
- Have checks and small coins (dollars, euros, or soles) on hand.
Requisitos para reservar el Tour
Requirements to book the tour:
- Tour start date.
- First name (as written in passport).
- Last name (as written in passport).
- Scanned passports or ID cards (Required).
- Nationality.
- Passport number.
- Date of birth.
- Specify accommodation type (Single, Double, Matrimonial, Triple).
- Specify hotel category (2, 3, 4, or 5 stars).
- Contact phone numbers.
- Payment of 50% of the tour cost.
- Prices are promotional and for cash payments only. Payments by credit card will incur an 8% surcharge.
