Inca Jungle Trek: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Overview
Highlights
- Inca Jungle - Machupicchu Excursion
- Departures: Previous Reservation
- Season: All year round
- Service: Private-shared
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco - Chinchero - Ollantaytambo - Malaga Pass - Santa Maria - Maranura
(downhill mountain biking)
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 6:00 am with our private transport that will take us through different typical villages that are close to the Sacred Valley of the Incas like Chinchero, which still preserves its Andean tradition until today, Then we will follow the Vilcanota river until we reach the village of Ollantaytambo which was the scene of Inca resistance against the Spaniards. Afterwards we will ascend to the pass of habrá Malaga (4350 m.a.s.l.) from where we start our adventure each one with their respective mountain bikes with a gentle descent through different parts of the jungle, making small stops at different strategic points where we will take classic photos until we arrive to Santa Maria (1430 m.a.s.l) where we will have lunch and spend the night in a comfortable lodge.
Day 2: Santa Maria - Santa Teresa (Trekking)
We will wake up around 6:00am to taste the delicious juices and coffee of the place according to the season, as well as the succulent breakfast prepared by our hotel, later we will begin our walk along the Vilcanota river bank where the landscape becomes a little more changing and with a lot of vegetation such as coffee and fruit plantations, passing through the ancient Inca trail until we arrive to the thermal baths of cocalmayo where we can take a well deserved bath and finally we will continue our adventure to the village of Santa Teresa where we will spend the night.
Day 3: Santa Teresa - Aguas Calientes (Trekking)
In the morning we will have the opportunity to do the zipline (reservation must be made directly with your agency when booking the whole trek). This is an adrenaline-filled adventure experience that passes from one side of the valley to the other on a cable.ending by car at the hydroelectric plant where we will begin our 3 hour hike on a very easy trail exploring the beautiful scenery that this presents until we reach Aguas Calientes where we will rest in a very comfortable hotel.
Day 4: Machu Picchu - Cusco
After breakfast we will leave very early in the morning to take the bus to Machu Picchu, then we will arrive at our destination (Machu Picchu) where we will have a guided tour of 3 hours. Then we will have some free time to explore some nearby attractions that the wonder offers, finally we will return to the town of Aguas Calientes to take our train back to cusco.
What is Included
Included
- Private transportation
- Mountain bike with suspension, gloves and helmet.
- Meals during the trek (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners)
- Entrance fee to Machu Picchu
- hotel ( 3 nights )
- first aid kit
- Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
- Professional tour guide
- Return train to cusco
- pick up and drop off at the hotel
Not Included
- Breakfast on the first day and lunch and dinner on the last day.
- Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- Zipline in Santa Teresa (third day)
- Entrance to the hot springs
What to Bring
- Backpack
- Rain poncho
- Water
- Rain trousers and light trousers
- Trekking shoes
- Sandals (for showers and hot springs)
- Bathing clothes and towel
- Mosquito repellent
- Toilet paper
- camera
- Torch with spare batteries
- Original passport
- International Student ISIC Card
- Money in soles
Frequently Asked Questions
The Inka Jungle Trek is considered moderate to challenging. It involves mountain biking, trekking, and optional activities like rafting and ziplining. A good level of physical fitness is recommended.
not really, it should fine as long your with some basic experience specially in biking.
The tour includes comfortable lodges and hostels in Santa María, Santa Teresa, and Aguas Calientes. Rooms are basic but clean, with private or shared bathrooms, depending on availability.
We recommend bringing a small backpack, trekking shoes, a rain poncho, a swimsuit and towel for the hot springs, mosquito repellent, a flashlight and your passport. A full packing list is provided before departure.
Yes! You caneupgrade your return train to the Vistadome service for a more scenic experience. You can also request hotel upgrades in Aguas Calientes for an additional extra cost. Let us know in advance to make arrangements.
