Inca Jungle to Machu Picchu (4Days)

Inca Jungle to Machu Picchu (4 Days) is an exciting adventure that combines cycling and hiking as an alternative way to reach the Inca Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. During the journey, we cross tropical jungle areas of Cusco, where you can observe various local fruits and crops. Additionally, the Inca Jungle Tour Machu Picchu offers optional activities such as rafting and zip-lining, adding more adrenaline to the journey to the Lost City of the Incas.

Inca Jungle Itinerary

DAY 1.- CUSCO – ABRA MÁLAGA – SANTA MARÍA

The 4-day Inca Jungle Tour begins with a pick-up from your hotel at 6:00 a.m. Then, we will board a tourist transport heading to the Helipad, a trip that lasts about 4 hours. Here, the guide will give an informative talk with safety details before starting the bike ride.

The descent by bike lasts approximately 3 hours along a paved road until we reach the Inca Complex of Huamán Marka. At this point, we finish the biking section and take transport to Santa María.

In Santa María, we will enjoy lunch and stay overnight. The free afternoon and tropical climate offer the opportunity to do rafting in the Sacred Valley River, with difficulty levels between class III and IV.

Distance: 60 km. Accommodation: Lodging.

DAY 2.- SANTA MARÍA – THERMAL BATHS – SANTA TERESA

This day, the Inca Jungle Machu Picchu Tour continues through the tropical jungle of Cusco until we reach Santa Teresa. After a nutritious breakfast, we start hiking towards the jungle.

The journey begins with an ascent and several strategic stops to learn more about the local plantations. Along the way, we will find a family house where we can rest for about 20 minutes, stock up on water, and enjoy fresh tropical fruits.

We continue the hike passing through a recently discovered Inca Trail, protected by nature for centuries. After taking some photographs of the landscape, we resume the descent until we reach the lunch spot in Quellomayo.

After a restorative lunch and a nap in hammocks, we walk the last 2 hours to the thermal baths of Cocalmayo, where we can relax and enjoy the waters.

At the end of the day, we head to Santa Teresa, where we will spend the second night in basic accommodation.

Distance: 14 km. Accommodation: Lodging.

DAY 3.- SANTA TERESA – HYDROELECTRIC – AGUAS CALIENTES

This day, the Inca Jungle Machu Picchu Tour takes us to the base camp for the third optional activity: canopy or zip-line.

After finishing this activity, the same company will provide transport to Hidroeléctrica, where we will have lunch before starting a 3-hour hike to Aguas Calientes.

The route follows the train tracks, passing through plantations of bananas, avocados, and other fruits. Along the way, we will enjoy stunning landscapes with views of the Machu Picchu mountains, Huayna Picchu, and Putucusi, along with some structures of the Inca citadel.

Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, we will settle into our accommodation. After a brief rest and shower, we will head to the restaurant to enjoy dinner and receive instructions from the guide for the next day.

Distance: 10 km. Accommodation: Lodging.

DAY 4.- MACHU PICCHU – OLLANTAYTAMBO – CUSCO

This day, we start early, waking up at 4:30 a.m. to ascend to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. The walk takes approximately one hour.

We will be among the first to enter the Inca city, allowing us to enjoy the sunrise over Machu Picchu. Afterward, we will take a guided tour of the main attractions, such as the Temple of the Sun, the Inca Palace, the Main Temple, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Astronomical Calendar, and the Sacred Plaza. At the end of the tour, you will have free time to explore the site at your own pace.

After the visit, we will return to Aguas Calientes to board the train to Ollantaytambo and then take a bus to Cusco.

Distance: 7 km. Meals: Breakfast.

Inca Jungle Includes:

• ✅ 03 nights in accommodation
• ✅ Transport to and from your hotel
• ✅ Mountain bikes with suspension, helmets, and gloves
• ✅ 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners
• ✅ Bilingual adventure guide
• ✅ Machu Picchu entrance tickets
• ✅ Guided tour in Machu Picchu
• ✅ Bus ride up to Machu Picchu
• ✅ Return train to Ollantaytambo
• ✅ Safety equipment for the tour

Inca Jungle Does Not Include:

• ⛔ Tips
• ⛔ Bus ride down from Machu Picchu (+US$ 12.00)
• ⛔ Entry to Hot Springs (+US$ 5.00)
• ⛔ Travel insurance (recommended)
• ⛔ First breakfast and last lunch

Recommendations:

• ➡️ Small backpack with appropriate clothing
• ➡️ Personal hygiene items
• ➡️ Comfortable footwear (preferably trekking shoes)
• ➡️ Personal medications and passport
• ➡️ Water bottle and purification tablets