Inka Jungle 3days/2 nights
Inka Jungle 3days/2 nights
Overview
Choquequirao is located in the foothills of the Salkantay mountain range, at 3030 masl along the mountain range and surrounded by the Apus Yanama, Ampay, Chokecarpu, Pumasiyo and Panta, on the left bank of the Apurimac River. At the time of the Incas, he was united with Machu Picchu by a complex network of trails. The reasons to visit them are many: the fantastic nature with valleys, mountains covered with snow and the wide variety of plants, birds and animals.
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Inka Jungle Trek – Abra Málaga – Santa Maria – Santa Teresa
You will be picked up from the hotel at 7 am and we will travel by private tourist bus for 3 hours to Abra Málaga (4300 masl) We will make a short stop to appreciate the landscape then we will start with our Down Hill bike for 3 hours approx. On the way we will see a small Huamanmarca archaeological complex and also the changing climate of Ceja de Selva we will be able to appreciate coca plantations, coffee and exotic fruits such as mango, pineapple and papaya which you can collect and enjoy its natural flavor. We arrive at Santa María Pequeno Poblado and where you have the option of boating, then we take a 2-hour transport to Santa Teresa where we will spend the night and you have the option of visiting the Cocalmayo Thermal Medicinal Baths.
Day 2: Inca Trail – Santa Teresa – Aguas Calientes “Pueblo de Machupicchu
Very early breakfast after the guide’s instructions we started with the walk of 2 hours approx. to the place called hydroelectric (from here it is possible to take a train to Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu town) with an additional cost) then we will walk 3 more hours until we reach the town of Aguas Calientes on the way you can see various insects and walk along the shores of the River and with an impressive landscape and can be seen in the distance the Putucusi mountain and San Miguel finally arrive at the town of Aguas Calientes at night dinner where our guide will inform us in detail about our tours to Machu Picchu, overnight in basic hotel with private bathroom and water hot (village of Machupicchu).
Day 3: Tours to Machu Picchu – Tour Cusco
This day we will get up very early and at 4:30 am we will start with a 1:30 minute walk arriving at Machu Picchu at 6 am. You will have a 2-hour guided tour in the main sectors of Machupicchu (they can go to Waynapicchu tickets are booked in advance) then you will have free time approx. Until 4:30 pm time when Machupicchu closes the Inca citadel. At the time indicated by your guide, you will take the train to Ollantaytambo and from where we will pick you up by bus arriving at the city of Cusco approx. in 4 hours
Included:
- Instead of sleeping in small tents, we set up our 4-person tent for 2 people for added comfort.
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary (4x breakfast, 4x lunch, 3x dinner).
- Professional cook and kitchen equipment. Dining tent and kitchen tent for the cook to prepare his meals on time.
- Our meals can be adapted to any dietary requirements, such as vegetarian or vegan. Let us know in advance if you have certain preferences, so we can plan ahead.
- A cup of hot coca mate each morning.
- Boiled water provided to drink water in the campsites (which you can carry in your own reusable water bottle).
- Private transport from your hotel in Cusco to Capuliyoc (Day 1)
- Private transport back on day 4 (Capuliyoc – Cusco)
- Professional English/Spanish speaking guide, plus a guide assistant for groups over 12 years old.
- Horse and riders, carrying camping equipment, food and kitchen utensils.
- All of our trekking guides have a minimum of 3 years of experience as guides and are certified. They carry a first aid kit, as well as an extra oxygen bottle in case of emergencies.
- We provide canvas bags in your information session for your personal items (up to 5 kg per person).
- Sleeping bag included.
- INFORMATIVE MEETING: You will have a meeting with your guide in our office to review all the details about your tour. The orientation will be Between 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. In our office in Cusco the day before departure.
- Entrance To the site of Choquequirao
Not included:
- Last day dinner.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. This itinerary does not include a visit to Machu Picchu. Check out our other trekking tours if you want to visit
- Machu Picchu.
- Trekking poles (an additional $20.00 per person).
- Tips for your guide, cook and porters.
- domestic or international flights.
- travel insurance.
- other activities not mentioned in this itinerary.
Recommendations
- Original passport (and international student card (ISIC) if I apply to this option)
- Sleeping bag (not included, but can be rented at our offices)
- walking boots
- Rain poncho waterproof jacket
- Wool jacket for warming, hat and gloves
- polo shirts or t-shirts
- Comfortable pants
- sunhat
- Sun protection cream (factor 35 recommended)
- Reusable plastic bottle or metal water container or camel bags.
- water (only for the first 4 hours of walking, then we will give you the previously boiled water
- Insect repellent
- Hygiene items
- personal medications
- camera and movies
- Flashlight with spare batteries (headlights are useful)
