Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu (4 Days)
The Inca jungle Trail is a new route offered to Machu Picchu which involves biking, walking and just being. This multiple terrain trip includes recently discovered real Inca paths, archaeological ruins and a 60 kilometer bike downhill. This is done on brand new mountain bikes through the mountains from Abra Malaga to the green valleys below and the jungle base of Santa Maria. The four day, three night trip ends with a dawn view of the valleys below Machu Picchu.
ItineraryDay 1: CUSCO - SANTA MARIA: BIKING & RAFTING - SANTA ROSA (34 MILES, 55 KM)Stop At: Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Cusco Region
The tour begins at 6am. You’ll continue in our private van for 3 hours until you arrive at the Malaga Pass (4,316 metres above sea level).
This is where you’ll start the bike tour down the mountain. Your guide will give a quick, informational briefing and provide all riders with the appropriate safety gear, before the 3-hour mountain descent (about 34 miles or 55 km) to the town of Huamanmarca. From there, you’ll continue the journey by bus for approximately 30 minutes, until reaching the town of Santa Maria. Here, you can enjoy lunch, and spend the first night in a basic hostel.
During this part of the journey, you’ll experience the beauty of the snow-capped mountains and their fast-changing climate, from a dry cold to a humid heat. Upon arrival to Santa Maria, you’ll have the option to go rafting* (level III and IV, during April to November) in the Urubamba River, which crosses through part of the jungle. The rafting price (100 Soles) is not included in the tour.
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Santa Rosa, 08730, Peru
After this activity, we continue our journey by car for 20 minutes, and a hike of 1 hour and 15 minutes to La Choza Homestay, which is located near Santa Maria, to spend the night.
Duration: 6 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Santa Rosa
Day 2: SANTA ROSA - SANTA TERESA: TREKKING (10 MILES, 17 KM)Stop At: Santa Rosa, 08730, Peru
After this activity, we continue our journey by car for 20 minutes, and a hike of 1 hour and 15 minutes to La Choza Homestay, which is located near Santa Maria, to spend the night.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Santa Teresa, Santa Teresa, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
The group wakes up at 7 am. Before breakfast, the coffee tour at La Choza takes place. After breakfast, the hike begins. Starting at 6am, you'll have a two-hour ascent with stops to learn about local flora and fauna, including a break at a family house for rest, water, and tasting tropical fruit. You'll traverse a section of the Inca Trail, learning about Inca history and the Huancarccasa Canyon's impressive views. After descending to Quellomayo for lunch and rest, the journey continues with a two-hour walk to the Cocalmayo thermal baths for relaxation. The day concludes with an arrival in Santa Teresa, where you'll spend the night in a basic hostel.
Duration: 10 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Santa Teresa
Day 3: SANTA TERESA - AGUAS CALIENTES: ZIP-LINING & TREKKING (10 MILES, 16 KM)Stop At: Aguas Calientes, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
Today, there’s the option of doing canopy zip-lining for 100 soles (not included). Otherwise, you’ll begin the trekking course to Aguas Calientes at approximately 7am. It’s a 3 hour walk through the Aobamba Valley, until you reach the Intihuatana area, where you’ll pass a government control post and continue the trek.
Lunch will be included along the way, and you’ll have the opportunity to see a series of waterfalls, and admire the splendour of the mountains surrounding Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu. Look out for the astronomical sundial used by the Incas, as well as the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu.
You’ll walk for 2 to 3 more hours alongside train tracks, which will lead you to the town of Aguas Calientes where you’ll spend the night.
Duration: 12 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Aguas Calientes
Day 4: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - CuscoStop At: Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
This is the day that everybody has been waiting for – today you’ll see one of the 7 Wonders of the World! It’s a very early start, allowing time to arrive and watch the sun rise over the Inca city of Machu Picchu.
You’ll begin the ascent from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu at 4.30am, with the option of hiking the 1,500 Incan steps or paying a $12 bus fare to reach the citadel. Once inside the site, your guide will provide a 2-hour tour of the ruins, as well as the most important temples within the ancient city. After, you’ll be free to explore Machu Picchu yourself, and maybe even hike Huayna Picchu** or Machu Picchu Mountain**.
In your own time, you’ll need to return to Aguas Calientes (via stairs or bus) in order to take a return train to Ollantaytambo or Cusco.
Duration: 6 hours
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
06:00 AM
Duração: 4 Days
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
We will be picking you up from your hotel within the historic centre of Puno. Please Note: This service doesn't include pick up in private residencies, example; Airbnb or hotels that are outside the historic centre.
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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