From the Andes to the Jungle – The Road to Machu Picchu

Our team will pick you up from the airport and take you to your hotel in Lima. You’ll be able to relax and rest after your journey.

We begin our 2.5-hour City Tour in the morning with a panoramic view of the Huaca Pucllana, a pre-Inca ceremonial center dating back to the 4th century A.D. Next, we head to Lima’s Historic Center to explore iconic landmarks such as the Plaza Mayor, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Cathedral Basilica, and the City Hall, among others. We then visit the San Francisco Monastery Complex, renowned for its underground crypts known as the Catacombs. The tour concludes with a visit to modern Lima, including traditional residential areas like El Olivar in San Isidro, the vibrant district of Miraflores, and the contemporary Larcomar shopping center.

In the morning, our transport will pick you up and take you to the Lima airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, our team will be waiting to begin your journey to the majestic Sacred Valley of the Incas. Along the way, we will make a few short stops so you can enjoy and photograph the stunning Andean landscapes. Finally, we will arrive in Urubamba, where you’ll be taken to your hotel to rest and acclimatize.

Pick-up from the hotel is at 6:00 a.m. We’ll travel by car through the Sacred Valley, passing through Urubamba and Ollantaytambo, until we reach the Yanamayo Pass (4,300 m.a.s.l.) after approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. From there, we’ll begin a scenic descent along a mountain road, witnessing the gradual transition from the Andean landscape to the cloud forest. Along the way, you’ll see banana, orange, coffee, and cacao trees. We’ll stop for lunch in Ocobamba before continuing to Quillabamba, where we’ll spend the night at a hotel.

We’ll begin the day with breakfast at 8:00 a.m., followed by a transfer to Cobreperol, the starting point of our biking route. We’ll first ascend for about an hour, then begin our descent toward the Mandor community, passing by a beautiful waterfall along the way. After the ride, our vehicle will pick us up for lunch and continue the journey to Santa Teresa, where we’ll spend the night. In the evening, we’ll relax with a soothing bath in the thermal waters of Cocalmayo.

Our adventure begins at 7:00 a.m. with breakfast in Santa Teresa. At 8:00 a.m., we depart by vehicle to the Hydroelectric Plant (45 minutes), where we will start a hike of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes towards Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, we will take the bus to Machu Picchu, enjoying the Andean landscape and the Vilcanota River. At the entrance, we will present our tickets and begin a 2-hour guided tour of the citadel, following the reserved circuit. After exploring this impressive site, we will return by bus to Aguas Calientes, have lunch, and then wait for the train back to Cusco, arriving around 11:00 p.m.

This day you can rest and enjoy exploring the streets of Cusco.

This day, our vehicle will pick you up from your hotel to take you to a village called Salkantay, located near the city of Cusco. From there, we will start our ride on bicycles, enjoying beautiful landscapes and passing through adobe houses. We will visit the two most important archaeological sites in Cusco: Sacsayhuamán and Tambomachay. The tour will end at Cusco’s Plaza de Armas, where we will have lunch, then continue towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas to spend the night.

The tour begins with a hotel pick-up at 5:00 a.m., followed by a 3.5-hour drive to Cusipata, where we will have breakfast. Then, we start a hike of approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes to Rainbow Mountain. At the summit, the guide will explain the origin of the mountain’s colors. After the visit, we return to the starting point to begin a 25 km bike descent to Pitumarca. Finally, we continue by vehicle to Pacchanta (approximately 3 hours), with a buffet lunch en route. We arrive at Pacchanta around 8:00 p.m.

The day begins at 8:00 a.m. with breakfast and bike preparation. You can choose to walk or ride a bike depending on your physical condition. We have a 5-hour journey ahead to the 7 lakes of Ausangate, passing by Puca Cocha, Patacocha, Alcacocha (4750 m.a.s.l.), Qomerococha, Orco Otorongo, China Otorongo, and the Blue Lagoon, with panoramic views of Ausangate. We will descend by bike to Pacchanta, where we will have lunch and rest before returning to Cusco (arrival around 6:00 p.m.).

On this final day, we will transfer you to the airport according to your flight schedule, thus concluding our services.