Peru · Trekking

4-Day Inca Jungle Adventure to Machu Picchu from Cusco

4 Days Round trip from Cusco Challenging pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Thrilling mountain biking descent at Malaga Pass
02 Optional rafting and ziplining experiences
03 Trekking through the vibrant Inca Trail and rich flora
04 Relaxation at Cocalmayo hot springs

Disfruta de una emocionante aventura de 4 días desde Cusco hasta Machu Picchu con caminatas, ciclismo y rafting. Sumérgete en paisajes asombrosos y descubre joyas ocultas en el camino hacia Machu Picchu. En el tour Inca Jungle podrás realizar 2 actividades de aventura opcionales: rafting y zipline, muy recomendadas.

From here, enjoy a thrilling mountain bike descent lasting approximately 3 hours.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Challenging

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cusco, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cusco a Santa Maria con ciclismo y rafting

Your adventure begins at 5:30am with pickup from your hotel in Cusco.
After a 3.5-hour scenic drive in a private van, you'll reach Malaga Pass (4,350m), the highest point on the tour.
From here, enjoy a thrilling mountain bike descent lasting approximately 3 hours.
Pass through picturesque villages, farmland, rivers and lush vegetation before arriving in Huamanmarca for a delicious lunch.
For thrill seekers, the adventure continues with a 2-hour rafting experience on class III and IV rapids, offering pure adrenaline and unforgettable memories.
Afterward, head to Santa Maria, where you'll enjoy dinner and spend the night in a local homestay.

Day 02

Santa Maria a Santa Teresa por el Camino Inca

Start the day with a hearty breakfast before setting off on a 2-hour hike through the region's vibrant flora and fauna, including tropical fruit plantations.
Take a short break at a local family's home to replenish water and sample regional fruits.
Continue along a section of the historic Inca Trail, which once connected Machu Picchu to Vilcabamba.
Enjoy spectacular views of the Huancarccasa Canyon as you learn about Inca history and their communication systems.
Descend to Quellomayo, where you'll savor a delicious lunch and relax in hammocks.
The hike resumes with a visit to the Cocalmayo hot springs, where you can relax in natural, therapeutic waters.
End the day with dinner and an overnight stay in Santa Teresa at a comfortable hotel.

Day 03

Santa Teresa a Aguas Calientes con trekking y zipline

Start your morning with an optional zip lining experience, soaring across the valley for an adrenaline-filled adventure.
Then, continue your journey to the Hidroeléctrica checkpoint, where you'll enjoy a well-deserved lunch surrounded by stunning scenery.
The final leg of the trek is a 3-hour scenic hike along the train tracks, offering incredible views of waterfalls, coca plantations, and lush landscapes.
Arrive in Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu Pueblo) in the late afternoon, check in at the hotel, and have dinner at a local restaurant.
Over dinner, your guide will provide you with details about the next day's visit to Machu Picchu.

Day 04

Machu Picchu y regreso a Cusco

Rise early to catch one of the first buses to Machu Picchu, arriving in time to witness the sunrise over the ancient city.
Start with a guided tour of the most important sites, including temples, altars, and the iconic Sacred Rock Hut viewing platform, which offers stunning panoramic views of the citadel.
After the tour, enjoy free time to explore on your own, or hike Huayna Picchu (optional, at an additional cost) for a unique vantage point of Machu Picchu.
In the afternoon, return to Aguas Calientes for lunch before boarding the train back to Ollantaytambo.
From there, a private van will take you back to Cusco, where your incredible Inca Jungle Trek adventure concludes.