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Back Door to Machu Picchu non-
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| the back door to machu picchu - at a glance |
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adventure entry to machu picchu! perfect for those who want to get
off the beaten track but but don't want to hike!
The Back Door to Machu Picchu is gaining popularity as it offers beautiful landscapes with impressive panoramic views and a wide variety of flora and fauna. We can enjoy a relaxing medicinal bath in Cocalmayu. The Back door to Machu Picchu is an adventurous back door entry into Machu Picchu that allows you to get off the beaten track with only a small amount of walking! Please click here for the hiking option (The Tropical Inca Trail). |
| location: cusco - santa maria (6 hours from cusco) - santa theresa - machu picch |
| duration: 3 days/ 3 nights |
| level: easy |
| adventure rating: becoming more popular but still an exciting 'back door' entry to machu picchy |
| inca trail alternative: excellent alternative to 2 day inca trail hike to machu picchu |
| departs: any day with two people. |
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| Reservations - to make a booking or enquire about availability, please read our making a booking page and then email us for reservation forms! |
"There are two ways to live your life, one is though nothing is a miracle, the other is as if everything is." Albert Einstein
back door to machu picchu - full itinerary & inclusions
DAY ONE: After collection from your hotel at 12 noon, we will depart from the Santiago Bus Terminal at 1pm on a Quillabamba bound bus. We cross the magnificent Abra de Malaga before arriving in the jungle town of Santa Maria around 7pm. Tourists are virtually unknown in this town, and we will stay in a basic hostal.
DAY TWO: Early in the morning we take a mini bus for a three hour ride to the village of Santa Theresa that was once connected by Cusco by train. From Santa Teresa, we will head towards the Hot Springs of Cocalmayu. There, we will have a relaxing and medicinal bath and afterwards lunch. In the afternoon we will walk for about an hour during which we will cross the Vilcanota River. We will then take transport to the Hydroelectric Plant, where we have the option of taking the spectacular local train to Aguas Calientes or hiking about 2.5 hours further. We spend the night at basic a Hostel in Aguas Calientes.
Day three - machu picchu
After breakfast we take an early bus up to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, where we have a guided visit of approximately two hours. After this you are free to explore this famous site, and if you feel energetic we recommend you to climb Huayna Picchu, however you must leave before 12 noon. This hike takes about 1 hour to climb, and less to descend and offers awesome views of Machu Picchu and the surrounding terrain. You have the option to walk down from Machu Picchu, or to take the bus. (Not included). I We return to Cusco in the afternoon by the backpacker train (leaves either at 2.30pm or 6pm) and are met by a driver at Ollantaytambo who will transfer you directly back to your hotel. You will arrive approximately 4 hours after your train's departure from Aguas Calientes.
Itinerary Notes
- The times cited in this itinerary are approximate. Walking times depend on the group and the guide can change lunch spots and campsites, depending on the progress of the group. Each guide has their own preferred route and it might not correspond exactly to the route described here.
- If required, riding horses or porters to carry luggage can be arranged at a reasonable daily rate.
INCLUDED: Transport Cusco - Santa Teresa, English/Spanish Speaking Guide, Hostal in Santa Maria, Hostal in Aguas Calientes, Guide in Machu Picchu, Meals where indicated. Local train ticket Hydroelectric - Aguas Calientes Bus up and down from Machu Picchu, Entry ticket to Machu Picchu, one dinner in Aguas Calientes.
NOT INCLUDED: snacks, lunch day 1, or day 3. Entry fees to hot springs in Colcamayu or Aguas Calientes. extra taxis if required.
Please note: This is a sample itinerary only, and can be varied if you choose to walk for longer distances instead of taking local transport. If you wish to alter this itinerary, please ask to discuss it at the time of booking, or during your briefing. You can also depart Cusco at 8pm and take the night bus to Santa Maria if you wish.
| # people departing | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ |
| price (each) | $430 | $320 | $290 | $270 | Please email us for a discount price |
- If you are travelling alone, you can still depart on this tour, any day. If you wish to join a group tour, please see Trekkers Wanted.You can also form your own tour to be advertised on this page.
- If you have a group of four or more people, please contact us for a special rate.
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To make a booking you need to email
us to make a reservation. For our payment conditions and booking
please refer to our page Payment & booking
- apus peru reserves the right to change a trek price during the year given the rapidly changing exchange rates. Once a tour has been booked, the price is fixed.
Available discounts (these discounts are not cumulative):
- Students: US$ 10.00 (students require a valid International Student Identity Card and must be below 26 years of age. Please beware that Youth Travel Cards are not valid)
- Teenagers: US$ 10.00 (up to 15 years of age, passport copy required for all bookings)
- Children: US$ 10.00 (up to 10 years of age, passport copy required for all bookings)
APUS PERU Adventure Travel Specialists - Email: apusperu@westnet.com.au
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