Inca Jungle to Machu Picchu

Duration:
4 days
Max People:
15
Min Age:
10+
Inca Jungle
Peru » Cusco
English
Overview

This adventure is one of the best alternative treks in Cusco, it captures the majestic energy of Machu Picchu through ancient paths designed by the Incas and will make you feel alive and full of adrenaline. This tour lasts 4 days and includes adventure sports like biking, rafting, zip lining and trekking. Daily departures all year, advance booking

Attractions You’ll See

Inca Jungle

Whats Included
  • Transportation from Cusco – Abra Málaga
  • Return train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
  • Mountain Bikes, Helmets and Gloves
  • A Private Bilingual Professional Guide
  • Tickets for Cocalmayo hot springs
  • The following meals: 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners (Vegetarian Options Available)
  • 2 Nights in a Local-Rural House with Basic Service (Shared Room)
  • 1 Night of Hostel Lodging (Private Bathrooms and Hot Water)
  • First Aid Kit
  • Entrance Fees
Does not include
  • The Up or Down Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (US $ 24.00).
  • The Lunch and Dinner during the Last Day.
  • Activities Zipline.
  • Activitie Rapting.
  • Huaynapicchu (subj to availability).
  • All Personal Care items.
  • Tips/Gratuity for the Guide.

Packing List

Trekking Accessories

Strong walking shoes for trekking.
Lightweight backpack of 20 liters
Some cash in small bills.

Clothing

Hat or cap.
Long sleeve shirt.
Long and short pants.
Rain coat.
Sweater and thick jacket.

Biodegradable Plastics

Plastic bags.
Optional plastic raincoat (poncho)
Toilet paper.

First Aid Kit

Insect repellent
Sunblock with a 40 UV factor of at least
Medical or personal items.
Itinerary
Day 1: CUSCO - SANTA MARIA (BIKING - RAFTING OPTIONAL)

The guide will pick you up at your hostel in Cusco, after breakfast in Ollantaytambo we will travel by bus to the highest place of the trip ABRA MALAGA 4350 meters over the sea level, next to the snow mountain VERONICA to do downhill in bikes to SANTA MARIA 2250 meters over the sea level, finishing this activity we are ready to have a delicious typical lunch. After a break, we are ready to continue the adventure doing rafting level tree, not too dangerous but not too boring, perfect to have fun and finish the day in a comfortable EcoLodge.

Bikes We use in Inca Jungle Trek

Day 2: SANTA MARIA-SANTA TERESA (TREKKING - HOT SPRINGS)

After breakfast, we go to Inka Trail where we start walking for approximately 4 hours through the high forest among the abundance of flora and fauna. In this area it is possible to see many types of plants, orchids, birds and other wild animals, a paradise of biodiversity in the Inka jungle. During our trip we will see the archaeological center of Inka Carcel where the Incas punished people who did not comply with the rules of the Inka society. We will continue our walk through the Inka road after lunch made by a local community with fruits and tubers native to the area. Hot springs of Cocalmayo will be the trophy twhere we will relax our muscle before go to the bed.

Day 3: Santa Teresa – Aguas Calientes (Zip line and Hiking)

We will continue exploring the roads less traveled. We will start at the town of Santa Teresa. The passengers that reserved in advance will do the zipline (later they will be taken by bus to the hydroelectric), the rest of the group will continue hiking for aprox. 3 hr. until reaching the hydroelectric too, where the whole group will rejoin. Here we will have a great lunch. After a break, the journey will continue along the path for 3 hr., going through waterfalls, coca and coffee farms until arriving at the town of Aguas Calientes. The group will be taken to the hostel around 4 pm. At night we will all get together in a restaurant to have a great dinner and have a briefing about the trek to Machu Picchu.

Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

The group will get up early to go to Machu Picchu, following an ascending route through the high forest, where we can have the opportunity to see the sunrise.

The guide will show us the Machu Picchu sanctuary for 2 hrs. approx. Later the group will be free to enjoy Machu Picchu by themselves. Once you finish, you will take the train and bus back to Cusco

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

What's in the Inca Jungle?

The Inca Jungle trek we find adventure activities, local people who are dedicated to the agriculture that works coffee, coca among other products of the area we also find medicinal and exotic plants and we also find types of birds.

Why is the Inca Jungle Trail an alternative Inca trail?

It is called the alternative to the path because it is another way to get to Machu Picchu in addition to the already famous Inca Trail, which is very popular and your reservation must be made with an anticipation of 8 months.

The Inca Jungle is the only alternative path specialized in adventures for different activities such as biking, rafting, zipline, hiking, trekking.

What is Machu Picchu?

Machu Picchu is an archeological center that preserves the remains of an Inca city, built in a green environment of mountains and rivers, a mystical and mysterious place; in addition, it is a patrimony of humanity and one of the most desired destinations in the world.

It is located at 2,400 m. a. s. l. in a cloud forest between the Andes Mountains and the Amazon rainforest of Peru.

How to get to Machu Picchu from Lima?

To get from Lima to Machu Picchu you must travel to the city of Cusco by plane or bus.

When to go to Machu Picchu?

It is possible to go all the year, the minimum temperatures vary between 8 ºC and the maximum around 20 ºC.
There are 2 seasons in Machu Picchu: the dry season and the rainy season.  The first one takes place between April and October, it is characterized by little rain and a sunny climate. The rainy season runs from November to March and is characterized by constant rains. 

From what time can I enter Machu Picchu?

Public access is from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

What to see in Machu Picchu?

Machu Picchu is home to almost 150 amazing constructions, these are some of the places that stand out:

• The Temple of the Sun.
• The Intihuatana.
• The Temple of the 3 Windows.
• The Temple of the Condor.
• The Hall of Mirrors.
• The Ladder of the Fountains.
• Huayna Picchu Mountain.
• The Temple of the Moon.
• The Door of the Sun (Intipunku).
• The Main Square.
• The Royal Tomb.
• The Sacred Rock.