Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu
Adventure, jungle and adrenaline to Machu Picchu
⏱ 4 days / 3 nights📍 Cusco · Machu Picchu👥 Shared service
Abra Málaga → Santa María → Santa Teresa → Cocalmayo → Aguas Calientes → Machu Picchu → Cusco
Day 1Cusco — Abra Málaga — Santa María
- Early departure from Cusco (3,400 m) to Abra Málaga (4,300 m).
- Mountain bike descent along ancestral trails with panoramic stops.
- Ride among coffee plantations and arrival in Santa María (1,200 m) for lunch.
- Optional: rafting on the Vilcanota River in the afternoon.
- Dinner and overnight in Santa María.
Day 2Santa María — Quellomayo — Santa Teresa
- Early breakfast and hike along ancient Inca trails and cloud forest.
- Walk through coffee, banana and coca plantations, enjoying rivers and canyons.
- Lunch and rest in Quellomayo (1,500 m).
- Arrival in Santa Teresa (1,700 m) with the option to visit the Cocalmayo hot springs.
- Dinner and overnight in a lodge in Santa Teresa.
Day 3Santa Teresa — Hydroelectric — Aguas Calientes
- Breakfast and an exciting zipline circuit over the mountain canyons.
- Transfer by vehicle to the Hydroelectric station and start of a 10 km walk along the railway, passing rivers, hanging bridges and tropical nature.
- Arrival in Aguas Calientes (2,040 m), hotel check-in and dinner.
Day 4Machu Picchu — Return to Cusco
- Early ascent to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu (by bus or on foot).
- Official 2-hour guided tour of the main sectors.
- Free time for photos and your own exploration.
- Descent to Aguas Calientes, train back to Ollantaytambo and transfer to the city of Cusco.
- Hotel accommodation in Cusco and end of our services.
- Private transport and transfers according to the itinerary
- Mountain bike, safety gear and rafting
- Accommodation in hostels and hotels according to the program
- Meals (4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners)
- Professional bilingual guide
- Machu Picchu entrance and bus up/down
- Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes train ticket (depending on option)
- International or domestic flights
- Meals not specified
- Hot springs (optional entrance fee)
- Travel assistance insurance
- Personal expenses and tips
- Services not listed in the program
- Comfortable clothes for hiking and biking
- Warm clothes for both warm and cold weather
- Waterproof jacket, sunscreen and insect repellent
- Good physical condition
- Cash and a light backpack
- Camera or phone with an extra battery
- Water and personal snacks