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Mountain Biking
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4 days / 3 nights |
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We set off between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m. enjoying a panoramic view over Cusco as we travel to Ollantaytambo from where we ascend up to Malaga Peak at a height of 4,360 meters.
We leave the bus behind as we mount our bikes and begin the descent, enjoying the beautiful scenery of the immense valley that lies before us. The scenery changes from dry to leafy jungle. Half way down we visit the Inca ruins of Wamanmarka before arriving in Santa Maria where we spend the night in a basic lodge or camping. Dinner and a brief explication of the next days activities rounds off the evening.
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After breakfast we start our trek along paths full of vegetation where we will observe the cultivation of coffee, cacao, fruits like papaya and mango and also coca. Following the trek we visit the Santa Teresa hot springs where we eat dinner and receive a brief explication of the next day’s activities. Overnight.
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We set off on the trek at around 8:00 a.m. We cross the Vilcanota River in a hanging basket; one of the most exciting points on the trip. We can also enjoy the spectacular wildlife which includes butterflies, parrots and insects. We eat lunch at the hydroelectric village then continue to Aguas Calientes where we eat dinner and spend the night.
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5:00 a.m. we climb for about an hour up to Machu Picchu where we enjoy a guided tour of the site. At the designated time we meet in Aguas Calientes to eat lunch and then take the train back to
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- Bus transport to Malaga
- Professional bilingual guide
- Bike mechanic
- Equipment (helmet, gloves)
- Front suspension mountain bike
- 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
- Return bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
- Return transport in backpacker train
- Porters
- Snacks
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Please consult us for details of prices and group sizes.
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6 days / 5 Nights
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Hatun Kuski Killa
In the Andes the winter solstice is seen as rebirth. At this time of year all of nature renews itself.
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Offering to the earth
This Inca ritual, which many Andean communities still continue, consists of offering gifts to Mother Erth in thanks for all that she provides for the people and animals.
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Purification Ceremony
Temascal is an ancient indigenous tradition in the Americas. It involves a small chamber made from wooden poles and covered with cloth so that its circular interior is totally sealed apart from the door which can also be covered.
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Aramu Muru
Situated 35 kilometers from Puno and very close to Lake Titicaca, amidst green fields, we find what is considered one of the wonders of the region: The door of Aramu Muru, a stone construction seven meters wide and seven meters tall.
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Inca hanging bridge
Less than a hundred miles from Cusco lies the impressive Apurimac River Canyon. Apurimac in Quechua means “the God who talks”.
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