Peru · Land Adventure

Inca Jungle Premium to Machu Picchu 4D/3N

4 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cusco. Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 4-day multi-activity journey from Cusco to Machu Picchu
  • 02 Bike down from Abra Malaga through mountain and jungle scenery
  • 03 Rafting experience with safety briefing and equipment included
  • 04 Hike through high forest with flora, fauna, and Inca road sections
  • 05 Relax in the hot springs of Cocalmayo
  • 06 Zip lining, suspension bridge crossing, and light rock climbing
  • 07 Guided visit to Machu Picchu with free time to explore
  • 08 Return by train to Ollantaytambo and transfer back to Cusco

Experience a four-day adventure from Cusco to Machu Picchu that combines outdoor activities, scenic trekking, and time to unwind in the Peruvian jungle. This itinerary includes biking from Abra Malaga, rafting, hiking along Inca routes, zip lining, and a visit to the hot springs of Cocalmayo before reaching Aguas Calientes and the citadel of Machu Picchu.

Along the way, travel through mountain and high-forest landscapes, pass rural villages and rivers, and enjoy guided visits, included meals, and accommodation during the journey. The trip ends with a guided tour of Machu Picchu and return travel to Cusco.

Experience a four-day adventure from Cusco to Machu Picchu that combines outdoor activities, scenic trekking, and time to unwind in the Peruvian jungle.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Cusco, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Day 1: CUSCO - HUYRO (BIKING AND RAFTING) (BIKING & RAFTING) (COFFEE TOUR)All passengers will be picked up from their lodging and brought to our central meeting point where we will eat breakfast together as a group. We will then begin our trip toward Abra Malaga Mountain at 4350m. When we reach our main pass, we will begin our 3-hour descent on top scale mountain bikes with safety equipment through a paved road, passing rural villages, rivers, and streams before reaching Huamanmarca. Here you can purchase water and snacks if needed before we leave for the town of Huyro. In Huyro, we will enjoy our exquisite lunch and drop-off our things at the eco-lodge where we will be staying the night. Once our lunch is over our private bus will take the group to Santa María, where we will start our rafting trip. There we will meet our guides who will brief us on safety and the different positions we will need during the trip. Once the rafting is finished the group will return to the town of Huyro to our eco-lodge for dinner and rest for the day

Bella Victoria lodge

rural lodge 

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Day 02

After breakfast, our private transportation will take us to the starting point of the Inca 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. We will witness the mysterious beauty of the high forest, a paradise of biodiversity in the Inca jungle. During our trip we will see the archaeological center of Inca Carcel where the Incas punished people who did not comply with the rules of the Inca society. We will listen to deeper history of this famous site from our guide, and recharge before we begin our trek once again. We will continue our walk through the Inca road to toward our exquisite and nutritious lunch made by a local community with fruits and tubers native to the area. Once our lunch is over, we will continue our walk towards the hot springs of Cocalmayo where we will relax our muscles and enjoy snacks and drinks. After we have enjoyed ourselves, our private transport will take us to our lodging in the town of Santa Teresa.cajamarca hostel

3
Day 03

Day 3: Santa Teresa – Aguas Calientes (Zip line and Hiking)The next morning, after a good breakfast, we will head toward the nearby zip lining location. Here, we will experience different zip lining routes, cross a suspension bridge, and do some light rock climbing. After this activity, the bus will bring us to Hidroélectrica where we will enjoy our lunch. We can relax here for a while, then continue onto the route toward Aguas Calientes. We will walk for about 3 hours and along the way you will encounter beautiful waterfalls, different wildlife, next to the beautiful Urubamba river. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, we will get together in a local restaurant to enjoy a great dinner and have a briefing about our next excursion to Machu Picchu. After dinner, you are free to explore the city of Aguas Calientes.condor palace

4
Day 04

Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – CuscoWe will rise early at 4:00am to begin our climb toward Machu Picchu. The trek will include a challenging 1 hour and half ascent toward the ancient citadel. After arriving at the entrance around 6:00am to meet our guide, our group will enjoy a privately guided tour for 2 hours in the Inca citadel. After the tour, you will be free to enjoy Machu Picchu on your own. According to the departure time of your bus, given to you by the tour guide before the tour, the group will descend toward Aguas Calientes to catch the train back to Ollantaytambo where everybody will be picked up and transferred to Cusco. The group has to be at the train station at least 30min before departure. The trip will finish in the square of San Francisco, Cusco.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cusco. 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Briefing the evening before the trip directly at your hotel
  • Activities: Biking, Rafting, Cocalmayo Hot Springs, Conde Ecolodge, Machu Picchu
  • Transportation all the way from Cusco to Cusco
  • A private bilingual professional guide specialized in the Inca jungle
  • All equipment required for the activities
  • The following meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners (with vegetarian options)
  • 1 night in Bella Victoria Lodge in the middle of the jungle.
  • 2 nights hotel in Aguas Calientes
  • A complete first-aid box
  • Snacks
  • Coffee and/or Tea

What's Not Included

  • Bus up and down tp Machu Picchu citadel
  • first breakfast and last Lunch and dinner
  • Snacks and water
  • A light backpack with personal stuff
  • Gratuities for the guide
  • Huayna Picchu mountain or Old Machu picchu mountain

Know before you go

  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • We suggest to bring: strong walking shoes or tennis shoes, sweater and thick jacket, hat or cap, proper clothing for the different activities, just one bottle of water, a good rain coat, long sleeve shirts, long and short pants, insect repellent, a sunblock with a UV factor of at least 40, toilet paper, lantern, sunglasses, plastic bags, medical or personal items, a lightweight backpack per person, camera and charger, some cash in change
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

    Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time
  • We can pick up from any hotel near to the main square.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Cusco.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Cusco.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Cusco..

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