4 days/3 nights: Inka Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu

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ID: GYG548083-947160
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Country: Peru

Duration: 4 days


Description

Is considered one of the most beautiful alternative routes to go to Machu Picchu, this is a trail that combines adventure activities such as mountain biking, rafting, zip lining and hiking for 4 days.
Day 1: Cusco – Abra Málaga – Santa María (Inka Jungle)
You will be picked up from the hotel at 07:30 hrs. in a private transport for a 4-hour trip through the Malaga pass to reach San Luis, the point where the adventure will begin. We will make a descent by bicycle for 3 to 4 hours until we reach Santa María. During the tour you will appreciate the archaeological center of Huamanmarca and the diversity of mountain and jungle landscapes.
In the afternoon at 03:00pm you will have the opportunity to take a rafting tour on the Urubamba River, whose rapids fluctuate between level III and IV. (Optional)
Night hostel in Santa María.

Day 2: Santa María – Hot Springs - Santa Teresa (Inka Jungle)
After early breakfast, you will begin the walk along the banks of the Urubamba River for approximately 7 to 8 hours between ascents and descents, where you will walk along part of one of the ancient Inca roads that is perfectly preserved, where you will also observe fruit and medicinal plants. which the locals use to cure their illnesses. As well as fauna, among wild animals, different types of birds such as parrots and others. Then you will cross the Urubamba River through Oroya to reach the Cocalmayo hot springs in Santa Teresa.
Night of hotspotting in Santa Teresa.

Day 3: Santa Teresa – Aguas Calientes (Inka Jungle)
This day in the morning you will have the option of doing the zip line (in Cola de Mono). After breakfast, the walk to Hidroeléctrica will begin, passing through a narrow canyon where the climate is very pleasant and finally we will be able to see the mountain of Machu Picchu. Lunch will be at Hidroeléctrica, after which we will continue along the train tracks for 3 hours until we reach the town of Aguas Calientes.
Hotel night in Aguas Calientes.

Day 4: Machupicchu – Cusco
In the morning after breakfast the walk will take place from the town to the Inca city of Machu Picchu, thus having the opportunity to be one of the first groups inside the lost city of the Incas for a beautiful sunrise. Then you will have a guided tour of Machu Picchu in the most important sites such as the Inti Watana, Temple of the Condor, the sacred rock and others.

At the appropriate time, you must depart from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes to board the tourist train from Machu Picchu town to Ollantaytambo, where a tourist bus will wait to transport you to the city of Cusco.

Highlights

  • The Inka Jungle tour reveals exciting landscapes on your visit to Machupicchu.
  • Hike through mountains and ancient Inca trails on this adventure tour.
  • Discover Machupicchu and connect with nature on the Inca jungle trek.
  • Visit the best landscapes of the Inca jungle on your route to Machupicchu.

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.