Inca Jungle – 4D/3N
Tour Overview
This tour combines adventure and culture as you explore the Cusco region of Peru. You will enjoy activities such as mountain biking, rafting, hiking and zip-lining, and visit the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu. It is an exciting and enriching experience in one of the most fascinating destinations in the world.
It is a perfect option for adventure and nature lovers who want to combine exciting activities with a visit to one of the most iconic destinations in the world: Machu Picchu. Get ready to immerse yourself in breathtaking landscapes, enjoy adrenaline-filled activities and marvel at the grandeur of the Inca culture.
Full Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco - Cycling - Santa Maria - Quillabamba
We pick you up from your hotel around 7:30 am and travel by bus for approx. 4 hours to San Luis, where we will start our bike tour for approx. 2 to 2:30 minutes, we are enjoying beautiful landscapes of these mountains and along we will see many beautiful landscapes typical of the cloud forest on the Inca jungle trail, our bike tour will last approx. 3 hours until we arrive to Santa Maria, where we will have lunch and then we will travel for 30 minutes more to Quillabamba where we will start our challenging canoeing tour in the river for approx. 1:30 minutes, this way we will arrive to Santa Maria where we will spend the night in a lodge.
Day 2: Quillabamba - Santa Teresa - Hot spring
We will begin the 7 to 8 hour hike approx. between the ascents and descents that cross on the way, then, we will walk along the perfectly preserved Inca trail. Parrots are among the animals that inhabit this area, monkeys of different varieties and there is also a great variety of flora. Already in the afternoon we will arrive at the thermal-medicinal waters of Santa Teresa, to take a good bath and finally we will arrive to Santa Teresa where we will spend the night in a hostel.
Day 3: Santa Teresa - Ziplining - Hydroelectric - Aguas Calientes
We will wake up very early and after breakfast we will enjoy the zip line. We will continue with our tour to Machu Picchu, this day we will walk along the road crossing the Urubamba River by a cable car, then we will walk approx. 2 hours until we reach a point where the hydroelectric plant where we will have lunch and then walk for 2 hours more by the railroad until we reach the town of Aguas Calientes where we spend the night in a hostel.
Day 4: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
We get up early in the morning around 4 am. to have breakfast and leave for Machu Picchu which takes 1:30 minutes walking, but there is another option to take the first bus that leaves at 5:30 am. to Machu Picchu (takes 25 minutes) to appreciate the magnificent city as the sun rises.
Your guide will give you a 2-hour tour and then you can explore the mysterious city on your own. If you still have energy, you can also climb Huayna Picchu (2,720m. / 8,890 ft.) It takes 1:45 minutes to reach the top (optional and check availability). Then you will take the train around 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm or 6:20 pm depending on the availability of the train, so you will arrive to Ollantaytambo after 2 hours of travel, so a private transportation will take you back to Cusco.
Inclusions
Included
- Professional bilingual guide (spanish – english).
- Pick up from the hotel.
- Private transportation (Cusco – Abra Malaga y Ollantaytambo – Cusco).
- Cycling equipment (bike, helmet, gloves).
- Rafting in the river.
- Meals: 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners.
- 01 night accommodation in Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
- Entrance fees to Machu Picchu.
- Bus up (Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu).
- Train (Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo).
- First aid kit.
Not Included
- Last dinner.
- Entrance to the hot springs in Santa Teresa.
- Entrance fees to Huayna Picchu.
What to bring
- Original passport and student card (ISIC) green card.
- Essential insurance card.
- Walking boots (with ankle protectors).
- Waterproof jacket / rain poncho.
- Warm jacket, hat and gloves.
- Comfortable shirts and pants.
- Sun protection cream (factor 35 is recommended).
- Insect repellent minimum 30% DEET.
- Toiletries.
- Personal medications.
- Camera.
- Flashlight with spare batteries.
- Tabletas de purificación de agua (se recomienda Micropur).
- Toilet paper.
- Suggested extra contribution.
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FAQs
1️⃣ What makes this trek unique?
Walk alongside llamas and alpacas along ancient Inca trails, immerse in local communities, and experience authentic Andean culture.
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