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5 Day itinerary in Peru, South America

Machu Picchu Jungle Trek 5D/4N (Biking, Zip-Line & Raftin...

Embark on an unforgettable adventure to Machu Picchu with a thrilling jungle trek featuring biking, zip-lining, and rafting. This exhilarating tour offers a blend of adrenaline-packed activities and stunning natural beauty, leading you through lush rainforests, bustling rivers, and charming local vi... Read More

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Inca Trail Bamba Experience

By Inca Trail Bamba Experience

Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Cusco

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Hiking

Adventure

Machu Picchu Adventures

Nature & Wildlife

Culture & Heritage

Start/End

Night

Highlights

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Immerse yourself in the Andean jungle

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Enjoy thrills with zip-lines and a downhill bike ride

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Trek though Inca ruins on your way

4

Visit spectacular Machu Picchu with a guide

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Day 1: Cuzco, Peru

Duration: 5 Days

Departure Time: 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00, 23:00, 00:00

Arrival Day
Upon arrival, please find your own way to your accommodation! The rest of the day is free for you to explore Cuzco on your own.

Day 2

place Day 2: Cuzco, Peru

Cuzco to Malaga High Pass, Mountain Biking to Santa Maria Village, Rafting Activity(L/D)
Today we leave Cuzco between 6:40 - 7:00am to journey by road in a van making our first stop after 1.5 hours in Ollantaytambo where we can have a quick breakfast and buy some snacks. Then we continue driving for another 1.5 hours up to the Malaga High Pass (4,350 meters) where our guide will provide us with a safety briefing before we begin our adventurous 2.5 hour bike ride down into the lush and humid jungle. We will see Huamanmarca Archaeological site along the way, cruise through fruit plantations and over rivers, before arriving to Santa Maria village (1,400 meters) at around 2:00-2:30pm. Here we will depart on a scenic 2.5 hour rafting adventure that takes us down class III & IV rapids on the Urubamba River (also known as Vilcanota River). Enjoy your night at a basic, rustic guesthouse in Santa Maria. (If you choose not to participate in the rafting adventure you can walk around the town on your own this afternoon.)

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

place Day 3: Santa Teresa Village, Peru

Trek to Santa Teresa Village (1,680m)(B/L/D)
After an early morning breakfast, we will begin our day of hiking through the jungle mountains to observe beautiful pristine landscapes, abundant flora and fauna and friendly local people. Have lunch halfway during the trek and relax breathing fresh mountain air.  In the afternoon we will arrive to Santa Teresa village (1,680 meters) where we will stay overnight in a guesthouse. (Optional hot springs at an extra cost).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

place Day 4: Aguas Calientes, Peru

Zip-line Activity and Trek to Aguas Calientes(B/L/D)
Fly through the treetops on a 2-hour morning canopy excursion on South America's highest and Peru's first canopy zip-line. Traverse over 2,500 meters of cables with the longest ride covering 400 meters and the highest at 150 meters. Take an easy 3-hour hike along the train tracks from Santa Teresa to Hydroelectric Station where you will stop for lunch. Continue 3 more hours on foot to reach Aguas Calientes town (most people hike this portion of the trek but there is an optional train ride from Hydroelectric Station to Aguas Calientes if you're feeling tired). There are internet cafes, cafes with board games and cards, plenty of shops and places to relax there. Overnight in a hotel tonight for a well-deserved shower and good night's sleep.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

place Day 5: Cuzco, Peru

Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cuzco (B)
We will catch one of the first buses (05:30 am) to Machu Picchu (25-minute ride) in order to appreciate the magnificent city in the early morning light as the mist dissipates. A walking tour (approximately 2 hours) is given by your guide and after this you can explore the mysterious city on your own. If you still have energy you can also climb the Huayna Picchu Peak (to be booked in advance at an extra cost). Return to Aguas Calientes by bus. If time allows, visit the local marketplace next to the train station and shop until the train whistle blows, signaling your return to Ollantaytambo. From Ollantaytambo, you will take a bus back to Cuzco arriving around 08:00pm. You will be dropped off at the Plaza San Francisco. Please make your own way to the accommodation of your choice.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

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  • Lunch (3)
  • Dinner (3)
  • Breakfast (3)

Transport expand_less

  • Pick Up, Van, Bus and Train
  • Cuzco accommodation pick-up
  • Van Cuzco - Malaga High Pass
  • Tourist train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
  • Bus Ollantaytambo - Cuzco
  • Round trip tourist bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu

Activities expand_less

  • Active, multi-sport adventure
  • Canopy zip-line adventure
  • Mountain biking
  • Rafting
  • Explore Machu Picchu

Extras expand_less

  • Extra equipment and fees
  • Machu Picchu entrance fee
  • Canopy zip-line adventure
  • Rafting trip &; equipment
  • First aid kit & emergency oxygen bottle
  • Mountain biking equipment (bicycles, helmet and gloves)

Not Included expand_less

  • Other meals / drink
  • Bottled water
  • Optional train transfer from Hydroelectric Station to Aguas Calientes (32 USD)
  • Optional Huayna Picchu Trek (200 soles) must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance
  • Guide for bus and train transfers (these portions are on your own)
  • Hot springs Santa Teresa (20 soles)
  • Tips
  • Optional Machu Picchu Mountain Hike (200 soles) must be booked at least 1 week in advance

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