3-day route to Machu Picchu: An adventure that combines mountainous landscapes, coffee culture, thermal baths, a hike along the Inca Trail with spectacular views of Machu Picchu, and a guided tour of the Inca citadel, ending with a return to Cusco. Ideal for lovers of nature, history, and hiking.
06:00 a.m.: Departure from Cusco in private transport.
Ascent to Abra Málaga, a strategic point ideal for birdwatching in a mountain environment.
Descent to Maranura and the coffee-growing area.
Lunch on the road and Coffee Tour to learn about the local process.
Arrival in Santa Teresa after lunch to enjoy a relaxing time at the thermal baths.
Transfer to Lucmabamba (Lucma).
Overnight: Domes in Lucmabamba.
Start of the hike along the Llactapata Inca Trail (approx. 6 hours total: 3 hours uphill and 3 hours downhill).
Section
through the jungle eyebrow with panoramic and impressive views from
above of the citadel and archaeological remains of Machu Picchu, as well
as Huayna Picchu.
Descent and continued hike to Hidroeléctrica.
Boarding the train from Hidroeléctrica to the town of Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo).
Overnight: Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
In the morning, ascent to the archaeological remains of Machu Picchu for a guided tour of the citadel.
Time at the archaeological complex and subsequent return to Aguas Calientes.
In the afternoon, boarding the return train to the station and final transfer by bus directly to the city of Cusco.