Spend 4 days on a trip from Cusco to Machu Picchu with multiple adventure activities, Trekking, biking, and river rafting. Experience the nature and behold unique and amazing views as you make your way to the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group
- Limited to 18 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4 days
- Starting time 5:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English
- Pickup included
- Pickup is available from hotels in the city center and surrounding area of Cusco. Please contact the local supplier directly to inquire about pickups from other locations.
Experience
Highlights
- Enjoy adrenalin-pumping activity with mountain biking, river rafting, and ziplining
- Trek to Santa Teresa and through the Aobamba Valley
- Take a guided tour of Machu Picchu
Full description
Experience the thrill of adventure, the breathtaking natural beauty of the Inca Trail, and the marvel of Machu Picchu on a 4-day tour from Cusco.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Santa Maria (Bike and Rafting)
Travel by bus to the high mountain pass of Malaga, where you’ll start your descent on a mountain bike to the town Huamanmarca. The bus will take you to the town of Santa Maria, where you’ll have a short break before beginning a rafting adventure on class III and IV rapids. Overnight at a home stay in Santa Maria.
Day 2: Santa Maria – Santa Teresa (Trekking)
Begin your trek with an ascent, stopping along the way to learn about the local flora and fauna. Enjoy a rest stop to resupply with water and taste regional tropical fruit.
Cross a section of the Inca Trail that historically connected Machu Picchu with the city of Vilcabamba. Take in impressive views of the Huancarccasa Canyon. Descend to the small town of Quellomayo for lunch and a rest in a hammock. Continue to the thermal baths of Cocalmayo. Overnight in a home stay in Santa Teresa.
Day 3: Santa Teresa – Aguas Calientes (Trekking and Zipline)
Begin your trek to Aguas Calientes after breakfast. Walk through the Aobamba Valley, stopping for lunch along the way. See a series of waterfalls and admire the majesty of the mountains surrounding Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu. Overnight at the Hatun Samay Hotel or similar.
Day 4: Machu Picchu – Cusco
Get an early start and board one of the first buses to Machu Picchu. See the sun rise over the Incan city and have plenty of time to take photos. Enjoy a guided tour of the site and hear about the history of Machu Picchu and its most important structures.
From the top of Huayna Picchu take in breathtaking view of the complete Machu Picchu area. Take a bus down to the village of Aguas Calientes for lunch before heading back to Cusco.
Includes
- Pre-departure briefing
- 1 night accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes
- 2 nights accommodation in a basic hostel
- All transportation
- Full-suspension mountain bikes, helmets, and gloves
- Rafting equipment
- Zipline activity
- 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners
- Experienced, bilingual adventure guide
- Assistant tour guide for groups of 8 or more
- Entrance to Machu Picchu
- Guided tour in and around Machu Picchu
- Bus to Machu Picchu (one way)
- Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
- All safety equipment and first aid kit
- Tips/gratuities
- Huayna Picchu entrance fee
- Hot springs entrance fee (PEM 10)
- Travel Insurance (it is strongly recommended that you take out your own policy for the trip)
- First breakfast and last lunch at Aguas Calientes
Not suitable for
- People with back problems
- People with heart problems
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable clothes
Know before you go
- Be sure to bring:
- Your passport
- SIC card, if you are a student and want to qualify for the discount
- Walking boots
- Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
- Warm jacket
- Hat and gloves
- T-shirts and comfortable trousers
- Sun hat
- Sun cream (factor 35 or higher) and insect repellent
- Toiletries and hand sanitizer
- Personal medication
- Camera
- Flashlight with spare batteries
- Swimwear for rafting
