4 Day Inca Jungle Trail with Capsule & Machu Picchu

Overview

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4 days

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A Unique Night in Suspended Capsules with a Spectacular View

Instead of staying in a conventional hotel in Santa Teresa, enjoy an unforgettable night in transparent capsules suspended on the mountainside, offering breathtaking views of the valley. These capsules are designed for adventure and nature enthusiasts, providing the perfect blend of excitement, comfort, and luxury.

To complete the experience, you’ll have access to an outdoor jacuzzi, perfectly positioned to enjoy the Andean sunset and the serene natural surroundings after a day filled with activities like trekking or zip lining.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

What To Expect

Day 1

CUSCO – ABRA MÁLAGA -SANTA MARÍA (Biking – Rafting)

Accommodations

albergue turístico

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Cusco

The transportation will pick you up from your hotel at 7:00 a.m. We will then head toward the Málaga Pass, located at 4,500 meters above sea level, the highest point of our journey. After approximately three hours of travel, we will arrive at this mystical place, where our guide will perform a brief Inca ceremony before beginning the downhill biking experience. The descent will last about three hours until we reach Huamanmarca, an archaeological site, arriving around 1:30 p.m., where you will enjoy a delicious lunch. Afterwards, we will dive into the adventure of rafting, where the Salkantay and Urubamba rivers merge to form the great Vilcanota River. Throughout the experience, you will navigate Class III and IV rapids, enjoying a unique and memorable adventure. The day ends in Santa María, where you will spend the night in a charming tourist lodge.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 2

Trek from Santa María to Santa Teresa (Capsule Hotel)

Accommodations

Capsulas en la Montaña

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Banos Termales de Cocalmayo

We will begin our hike toward Santa Teresa. The first two hours of the trek will be a continuous ascent, surrounded by abundant vegetation and spectacular views of the Salkantay snow-capped peak and the Santa Teresa Valley. Along the way, we will have several rest stops where the guide will explain the local flora and fauna, more than 1,000 meters above the river in the heart of the jungle. We will then descend along the Inca Trail until we reach Quellomayo, where we will have lunch by the river and enjoy a short rest. Afterward, we will continue hiking for another two hours until we arrive at the Cocalmayo hot springs, and then head toward the capsule hotel suspended on the mountainside. This accommodation in Santa Teresa is the only one of its kind in the world: glass domes hanging from a cliff more than 500 meters above the river. This is a truly unique experience, sleeping in a mountain capsule with all modern comforts while observing the Milky Way from the comfort of your bed.

2 hours • Admission Included

Day 3

SANTA TERESA – AGUAS CALIENTES

Accommodations

Hostal

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Aguas Calientes

The day begins with a typical local breakfast on the terrace of the Capsule Dome Restaurant. Afterwards, you will enjoy the extreme adventure activities we offer, including crossing the Tibetan (suspension) bridge over 150 meters long and 200 meters above the ground, followed by zip-lining or canopy tours, all under the guidance of our experienced mountain guides. After this thrilling experience, our transportation will take you to the Hydroelectric Station, approximately a one-hour journey, arriving around 12:00 p.m. for lunch. We will then continue our journey with a hike to Aguas Calientes, lasting approximately three hours, arriving in the beautiful town around 5:30 p.m., where you will have dinner and rest in comfortable accommodations.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 4

Machu Picchu Guided Visit – Return to Cusco by Train

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

This is the day you’ve been eagerly waiting for: your visit to the majestic Machu Picchu sanctuary. Early in the morning, you will travel from Aguas Calientes to the entrance of Machu Picchu to witness the sunrise over the Inca citadel. During your visit, your professional guide will accompany you at all times, explaining the history, architecture, and mysteries of this extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage Site. The guided tour lasts approximately 2 hours and includes the main viewpoints, temples, and ceremonial areas. After the guided visit, you will descend back to the town of Aguas Calientes. Later, you will board the train for your scenic return journey to Ollantaytambo, followed by transportation back to Cusco, where the tour ends.

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu citadel

Official Machu Picchu entrance ticket

Transportation from Cusco to Abra Malaga and Santa Maria

Transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco

Entrance fee to the Cocalmayo Hot Springs in Santa Teresa

Rafting experience

Transportation from Santa Teresa to Capsule Hotel and Hidroelectrica

Zipline (Tyrolean traverse) activity

Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo

Full biking equipment for the downhill cycling activity

First Breakfast

Last Day, Lunch and Dinner

Tips for the dirve and guide (optional)

Personal expenses

Travel insurance

Pickup points

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