Buckle up for adventure! This 4-day Inca Jungle Trek takes you away to Machu Picchu in style. Kickstart the tour with a mountain biking epic through sacred Inca fields and lush cloud forests. Raft through roaring rapids, zipline through breathtaking scenery, and soak up the beauty of the Andes. Walk through local coffee farms, cocoa plantations, and of course, ancient ruins. The grand finale? Machu Picchu, the crown jewel of the Inca Empire and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Are you ready? LET’S GO!
Prices are per person in USD, based on group size. We do not have fixed-date group departures. If you do not want to book a private trek, please see our Trekkers Wanted page for a list of open departures within your dates.
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Everyday
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Cusco
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4 Days
Itinerary
Depart from Cusco to enjoy a breakfast buffet in the Sacred Valley.
Ascend to Abra Málaga for a safety briefing prior to an epic 3-hour bike descent
through snow-capped mountains and the mysterious cloud forest down to
Huamanmarca.
Short stops along the descent to ensure good condition of the bikes and other
equipment
Arrive in Santa Maria, a charming town nestled in the Andes where lunch will be
served.
Optional Activity: Take on the thrilling Class III & IV+ rapids of the Vilcanota River
(available between April-December). Helmets, windbreakers and category V life
jackets will be provided. Being a good
After breakfast, the scenic trek to Santa Teresa begins with a gradual ascent. There
will be occasional stops to learn about local flora and fauna and visit a traditional
family home to learn their customs and traditions.
The hike continues through a section of the ancient Inca Trail that offers
magnificent views of the Huancarccasa Canyon and majestic Salkantay.
Descend to Quellomayo for a sumptuous lunch and a well-deserved rest on
hammocks.
Cap the day with a rejuvenating soak in the healing thermal baths of Cocalmayo.
Travel via private transportation to Santa Teresa for your overnight stay.
Optional: Approximately two (2) hours of exhilarating zipline adventure
Fuel up with breakfast before boarding your transport to the hydroelectric station, gateway to Machu Picchu National Park.
Hike to Aguas Calientes, passing the Intihuatana archaeological site.
Enjoy lunch at the Inka Rakay viewpoint with breathtaking panoramas of the Machu Picchu mountains, Huayna Picchu, as well as other archaeological sites on the heights of the mountain range.
Arrive in Aguas Calientes, your base for exploring Machu Picchu.
Rise early to witness the awe-inspiring sunrise over Machu Picchu.
Hike or take the bus up to the citadel for a captivating 2-hour guided tour,
exploring iconic temples like the Temple of the Sun and the Temple of the Three
Windows.
Bid farewell to Machu Picchu and return to Cusco by train.
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