Amazon route to Machu Picchu and exclusive adventure
- Type:
- Group Size: Minimum 2 Paxs
- Physical Level: Easy
- Activities: Trekking, Culture and adventure
Overview
An extraordinary journey to Machu Picchu
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For most travelers to Peru, a trip to Machu Picchu is at the top of their lists. Arguably one of the most impressive wonders of the world, it is a truly magical destination. A1 tours peru. offers not only a memorable visit to Cusco and Machu Picchu, but also an unforgettable journey to get there, through unique adventures that will deepen your understanding and connection to the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of both the Peruvian Andes and the Sacred Valley of the Incas at hot spring in Santa Teresa land of the incas jungle, an entrance through the other door to the sanctuary of machu picchu
Itinerary
The day of your arrival in Cusco
We pick you up when you arrive in Cusco (3,360m) by plane or bus and we take you back to the hotel in private transportation, you also have booked you hotel in Cusco for the day of your arrival and for the last night after the tour. To acclimatize take a light walk through the colonial and Incas streets, through the local market and enjoy quietly the city. We recommend eating light, non-fat foods for good digestion. In the center of the city of Cusco, you can visit the Basilica Cathedral, then Qoricancha, Inca palace. At 19:00 pm we will see you at your hotel to give an explanation of the visit we will make the next four days.
Day 1. Exit to the adventure: CUSCO – CHINCHERO – MARAS MORAY – SALINERAS (We visit the Inca citadel of Chinchero and spend the night at the Ollantaytambo lodge at 2862 m)
After breakfast, we leave your hotel at 08:00 am. We begin our journey through the Sacred Valley of the Incas until we arrive at Chinchero which is 45 minutes from Cusco and at 3800 meters. We will visit for an hour this colorful community, dedicated to Inca textile art and the cultivation of potatoes, corn and quinoa. The Inca Citadel of Chinchero has a wonderful viewpoint from which you can enjoy a beautiful view of the city. We continue 30 minutes by car to Moray. We will spend an hour visiting the agricultural laboratory of the Incas. We continue our tour through the wells of the salt mine of the community of Maras at 3,400m. We will hike for an hour through the Pichingoto valley to finish in the valley of the Urubamba river. Here we will have lunch at 3000 m. in a restaurant where we will enjoy several typical dishes of the region. After lunch, the car will take us to Ollantaytambo (25 minutes) to start a 20-minutes climb to the Pinkulluna viewpoint which will offer us a panoramic view of the fortress and the center of Ollantaytambo. Then we will begin the descent to the Plaza de Armas passing through the narrow Inca streets and visiting the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo. The visit will last about 2 hours until arriving at our lodge in Ollantaytambo where we will have dinner.
Day 2. Trip to the rainforest: OLLANTAYTAMBO – URPIPATA – SPA COCALMAYO (We will cross the pass of Abra Malaga and spend the night in the house of Santa Teresa at 1530 m)
After breakfast, we leave at 8:00 am. For 6 hours, we will travel by car, passing different tropical floors through an alternative route that will allow us to cross the Abra Málaga and we will enjoy the famous snowy peak of Veronica (4316m). We will stop to visit the Inca city of Huamanmarca and the viewpoint of Urpipata, a town dedicated to the cultivation of coffee and coca leaf. We will have a picnic in the edge of the rainforest at 1300m. Then we will descend for about two hours by a path that will allow us to reach the Vilcanota River where the volcanic waters of Cocalmayo are located. We will enjoy two hours of spa. Then we will continue by car for about 10 minutes until arriving at our family house in Santa Teresa.
Day 3. Hike through the rainforest of Machu Picchu: SANTA TERESA – HIDROELECTRICA – AGUAS CALIENTES (First view of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu from the road, we spend the night in the lodge of Aguas Calientes at 1900 m)
In the morning, we have an optional activity of 2 hours consisting of sliding by 5 cables (zip line) between the mountains. The cost per person is $ 30 USD. If there is no one for this option, we continue our journey. After breakfast, a car will take us for 30 minutes to the hydroelectric. Here, we will start a four-hour trek to reach the Inca garden, located behind the Machu Picchu Mountain, the other entrance gate. We will have lunch at Mandor where we will visit the botanical garden area and the Mandor waterfalls. We will give a time of exploration of one hour for lovers of flora and fauna. Then we will walk for two hours to Aguas Calientes where we will spend the night in the Lodgings planned next to the sacred river Vilcanota. At the lodge, we will give you the last briefing for the next day!
Day 4. Exploring the Inca Empire of Machu Picchu: Machu Picchu and Return to Cusco (3360 m)
After having breakfast early in the lodge, we will take the bus that will take us to the mountain of Machu Picchu. The bus takes 25 minutes to climb. Before entering, those who wish can stamp their passport with the stamp of the Inca citadel. We will begin a guided tour of presentation from 3 to 4 hours. as there is so much to do and see! We suggest to those who wish to visit the mountain of Huayna Picchu (two hours of climb and descent), to buy the entrance with at least three months in advance for being the most visited. Then we return by bus (30mn) to Aguas Calientes for lunch in the afternoon and to catch our train back. The trip from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo lasts approximately 1h45m. Afterwards, a private vehicle will take us back to Cusco (2 hours). We will be arriving in Cusco between 20:00 ó 22:00 and on arrival we leave you in your hotel
INCLUDES
- All services from pick up in Cusco hotel on Day 1 to drop Off in Cusco on Day 4.
- Transportation from hotel in Cusco to Santa Teresa on Day 1 and from Ollantaytambo back to hotel on Day 4.
- 3 night’s eco lodgings
- All meals: except breakfast on Day 1 and lunch and dinner on Day 4
- Service of a bilingual guide (Spanish/English) from Day 1 to Day 4. Tours are led in English or in Spanish.
- Tickets for visit the sacred valley of moray the Incas sites
- Ticket for visit salt mines
- Ticket for visit hot springs
- Guided visit of Machu Picchu Sanctuary includes Entrance fees
- Bus ticket up and down from Aguas Calientes to Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes
- Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo)
- Bus transportation from hot springs to Santa Teresa – Hidroelectrica
Does not include:
local flights, Airport fees or other non-mentioned fees, tour, food, extra services like tips and laundry.
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CHARACTERISTICS
- Vehicle: Private shuttle except the journey from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu which will be by bus and shared train
- Season: from April to December
- Activity Level: (4.316 m.s.n.m 11.350ft)
- Trip Package, Private Comfort Class – Exclusive Tour Operator
- Huayna Picchu Mountain: The entrance ticket to Machu Picchu is included but if you wish to visit the Huayna Picchu you must reserve the entrance with at least of three months in advance. We can make the reservation and you can pay when at your arrival in Cusco. The entrance fee is $ 17.00 U$D. Please give us the dates you want to visit to check with the Ministry of Culture the available spaces and confirm you.
- Communal fairs in Chinchero: we offer our service every day, however if you wish to visit the communal fairs in Chinchero we suggest you go out Thursdays or Sundays.
- As for the daily menu: let us know at the time of booking if you have any special diet, whether you are vegetarian or vegan, which will help us to organize your food.
- Travel Security. A1 tours peru. recommends that clients carry with them travel insurance for the duration of their trip.
- Terms and Conditions
- A1 tours peru. requires that clients make their reservation with a 50% advance payment. The other 50% pays when arriving in Cusco befor adventure. If the passenger cancels the trip last fifteen days will not be refunded.
This will help us as we organize the details of your trip.
- A minimum of 2 travelers are required for us to confirm your adventure a maximum 10 person!
- Rates are subject to change due to situations beyond our control such as increases in prices at hotels, entry fees, etc. If such changes occur, we will Endeavour to make these changes known to you as soon as possible.
- This is a once in a lifetime experience that you will never forget. Please observe the following list of articles we suggest that you bring to make your trip as enjoyable as possible.
Packing check list
- A small backpack for 4 days’ worth of items
- Broken-in hiking boots (sneakers are not suitable)
- Full rain gear or poncho
- Lightweight hiking pants (recommended) or shorts
- Cold-weather jacket
- Long-sleeve fleece/sweater
- Baseball cap or sombrero
- Binoculars
- Headlamp
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable hiking socks (at least 2 pairs)
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellant
- Bathing suit
- Photo/video cameras and chargers
- Refillable water bottle (hydration bags are
- Recommended)
- Personal snacks (Chocolate, fruit, energy bars)
- Any personal medication
- 2 Long sleeved shirts
- A pair of sandals
- Money for personal costs in soles or dollars
- Original passport *important!
Welcome to Cusco
The City of Cusco:
Location: South Eastern Peru
Latitude: 13° 30′ 45″
Longitude: 71° 58′ 33″ 5 Hours after the Green which Meridian.
Population: 1.171.403 habitants
Extension: Regional: 76,329 km² Urban: 617 km²
Altitude: 3 365meters above sea level. 11,200 ft
Climate: The average temperature of the city is between 10.3° to 11.3° Celsius (50.54° to 52.34° Fahrenheit). During the month of June, the coldest month in Cusco, the temperature may fall to 0 ºCeven though the average is between 5°C and 7°C (23°F to 19.4°F).
STARTING TIME OF YOUR HOME. When making the reservation you have to purchase your flight to the capital of Lima – Peru. And make a scale interior country flight from Lima to Cusco flight takes one hour. The reserve returns you handle it at your own itinerary
SUGGESTIONS
- We recommend arriving backpacking. For ease of travel that we’re moving from one place to another either by car or on foot.
- If they shopped on the route. Leave the lodging of Cusco, coordinate with your guide.
- Change your money in soles and route the exchange rate is low.
- Our trip is rustic and colonial lodges, where they provide towels, food, and electricity bedrooms in Peru is 220 volts.
- Take necessary. Since each carry his belongings.
- Send your Boucher flight arrives and flight to Cusco.
- Save the Andean Peru card entry into the country to leave the country and if they asked him to lost will have to pay the fine
- if you have things leave in the hotel deposit of Cusco for return
DEAR CUSTOMER
Help The enjoyment of your tour in Peru is subject to your level of organization and planning before your trip. A1 tours peru is happy to offer any we can to ensure you enjoy the best possible experience. Please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to serving you along the way of your journey.
Note: Trip Rate is subject to change without prior notice due to circumstances beyond our control.
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