Organic Coffee Farm Route to Machu Picchu (4 Days / 3 Nights)
Harvest organic Arabica coffee in Santa Teresa cloud forest and enter Machu Picchu via the low-altitude jungle route.
Organic Coffee Farm Route to Machu Picchu (4 Days / 3 Nights)
Harvest organic Arabica coffee in Santa Teresa cloud forest and enter Machu Picchu via the low-altitude jungle route.
For accommodations in Cusco's historic center with vehicle access, our tourist transport arrives as close as legally permitted. Due to Cusco's colonial pedestrian alleys, if your hotel is on a narrow stone walkway, we wait at the nearest corner (usually 1/2 to 1 block away). We coordinate with you via WhatsApp/phone in advance, and our assistant welcomes you at the vehicle.
Lodging outside the center? If your hotel or Airbnb is outside the historic center perimeter, meeting is coordinated at a central landmark (such as Plaza Regocijo).
Need dedicated walking escort right to your door or pickup outside the historic center? Select Boutique Private in the booking card above.
Experience overview
A 4-day overland journey transitioning from high Andean peaks to the subtropical Amazonian brow (ceja de selva). After exploring Moray and Maras in the Sacred Valley, the route crosses the 4,316m Abra Málaga pass and descends into the Santa Teresa river valley. In Lucmabamba (1,800m), guests stay with local smallholder farmers, harvest organic Typica and Bourbon coffee cherries, and roast them over open wood fires. The route concludes with open-air volcanic pools at Cocalmayo and entry to Machu Picchu via Circuit 2 or 1.
Machu Picchu Altitude & Acclimatization
Sea-level oxygen at 2,430m
Ideal for arrival day
+919 ft vertical gain
Physiological Altitude Curve & Biomes
Select any day or milestone on the interactive graph to view its atmospheric altitude, effective oxygen pressure, and terrain biome.
Cusco
Peak Altitude
3,380 m
Effective O₂ Level
~68% vs sea-level
Crisp alpine air. Requires deliberate pacing and active hydration.· Moray circular amphitheaters
Detailed day-by-day itinerary (4D / 3N)
- Day 13,380 m(11,089 ft)
Cusco – Sacred Valley – Maras Salt Mines – Ollantaytambo
Cross the Sacred Valley to examine the concentric microclimate terraces of Moray and the 3,000 active artisanal evaporation pools at Maras Salt Mines. Overnight in the living Incan town of Ollantaytambo.
Key highlights
- Day 21,800 m(5,905 ft)
Ollantaytambo – Abra Málaga Pass – Santa Teresa High Jungle – Coffee Plantation
Cross Abra Málaga mountain pass (4,316m) and descend rapidly into the lush subtropical cloud forest. Arrive at Lucmabamba coffee farm for hands-on harvesting, peeling, and roasting. Afternoon soak in Cocalmayo thermal baths.
Key highlights
- Day 32,040 m(6,692 ft)
Coffee Farm – Llactapata Inca Trail – Hidroeléctrica – Aguas Calientes
Hike a scenic stretch of the genuine tropical Llactapata Inca Trail overlooking Machu Picchu from behind. Walk along the lush railway line from Hidroeléctrica to Aguas Calientes town.
Key highlights
- Day 42,430 m(7,972 ft)
Machu Picchu Official Citadel Tour – Expedition Train Return to Cusco
Early bus up to Machu Picchu. Deep 2.5-hour guided tour through Circuit 2 (Classic Citadel) or Circuit 1 (Panoramic). Afternoon Expedition train back to Ollantaytambo and private vehicle to Cusco hotel.
Key highlights
What's Included & Excluded
What is Included
100% Pre-PaidPre-paid services verified & delivered on route
- Official certified English/Spanish tour guide throughout
- 3 nights lodging (hotel in Ollantaytambo, homestay at coffee farm, 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes)
- All meals indicated in itinerary
- Hands-on organic coffee harvesting, roasting, and tasting experience
- Entrance ticket to Cocalmayo hot springs
- Official entrance permit to Machu Picchu Citadel (Circuit 2 or 1)
- Consettur bus tickets Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu (roundtrip)
- PeruRail Expedition or Inca Rail train ticket to Ollantaytambo
- Private transfers throughout
What is Not Included
Out-of-PocketPersonal expenses & discretionary gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
Optional Journey Upgrades
Premium UpgradesNominal permit slots & panoramic train cars available on request
- Optional Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain climb ticket
Field Realities & Pocket Cash
Real ground notes from our team in CuscoIdeal Traveler Fit
Who enjoys this route mostActive adventurers and trekkers seeking profound connection with high Andean wilderness, ancient archaeological trails, and deep starry mountain skies.
5 to 7 hours of daily trekking over rugged mountain passes with elevations exceeding 4,200m–4,630m.
Radical Honesty: Who This is NOT For
We prefer honesty over unsuitable bookings- ✕First-time campers expecting luxury resort plumbing and constant Wi‑Fi in the wilderness.
- ✕Anyone without broken-in trekking footwear (blisters will ruin multi-day hikes).
- ✕Travelers who have not spent at least 2 full nights acclimatizing in Cusco or the Sacred Valley beforehand.
Route Pocket Expenses (Carry Cash Soles in Daypack)
Mandatory checkpoint fees, community tickets & coin-operated restrooms
Campsite Hot Showers
Gas-heated showers at family campsites.
Trail Drinks & Snacks
Trail huts sell water, snacks, and drinks.
Crew Gratuity Pool
Voluntary shared pool for crew on final night.
Luggage & Transit Rule: You are provided with a dedicated duffel bag (maximum 6–7 kg / 13–15 lbs including sleeping bag) carried by our pack mules or porters. Your remaining luggage stays securely stored at your hotel in Cusco.
What to pack for this journey
Tested on the trail by our team in CuscoEssential Terrain & Practical Ground Notes
- •High jungle warm microclimate
- •Artisanal farm-to-cup coffee experience
- •Classic Machu Picchu citadel view
Real Traveler Reviews & Experiences
Independent traveler feedback verified on TripAdvisor and Google Maps.
“Amazing tour operator with incredible coordinators, collegiate guides, and mountain chefs! Did half a dozen treks and day tours around Cusco and loved all of them. Very reliable, highly recommend!”
“Working with Daspe Travel was completely seamless. From our early morning hotel pickup in Cusco to the Vistadome train tickets and citadel entrance, our guide was exceptionally punctual, knowledgeable, and full of positive energy. Zero stress, everything was flawlessly organized.”
“I was looking for a trek along the Choquequirao route and contacted them. From the very start they gave me complete confidence, and I was not wrong. Of all the operators I have used across Peru, they were by far the most professional and attentive. The route is spectacular, perhaps the finest I have done. Standing up there taking in that beauty remains one of the best sensations of my life.”
Frequently asked questions
Have custom requests?
Dietary accommodations, hotel upgrades or a slower photography pace? Speak directly with our local Cusco specialists.