Name: 4 Day Inca Jungle Trail to Machu Picchu, Biking and Hiking in Peru
Brand: Inkas Destination
Price: 658 USD
Availability: InStock

Accommodation

Check-in Time:

06:00

Check-out Time:

19:00

The first night you sleep in an ecological house in the town of Pispitayoc in the middle of the high jungle.
The second night you sleep in the town of Santa Teresa. Comfortable accommodation: 2 beds or triple or double, private bathroom, hot shower.
The accommodation in Machu Picchu is a well-located hostel. They have rooms with 2 beds, double, and triple. There's a clean, private bathroom, hot shower, and breakfast. If you want better accommodation like 3, 4, or 5-star hotels, just let Inkas Destination know.

Program

The Inca Jungle unlike other treks, is not so demanding. It offers accommodations in hostels and is geared to travelers of any age and physical condition with a spirit of adventure. If you are up for it, you can complete this amazing experience by adding extra multi-adventure activities such as rafting and zipline.

Tour highlights

Hike and bike on your way to get to Machu Picchu.
Cross 3 ecological zones from the Highlands, to the Andes and finally to the beautiful high jungle.
Follow expert Cusquenian guides who will share their knowledge of the mountain and its Inca culture.
Trek to the Lost City of the Incas deep into the jungle with a local and English-speaking guide.
Enjoy four days of adventure and culture on the Inca Jungle Trail, located in the high jungle region of northern Cusco.

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Pass Malaga - Huamanmarka - Santa Maria - Pispitayoc

Cycling distance: 50 km – 31 mi.
Walking distance: 3 km – 1.82 mi.
Duration: 3 hours + 30 min.
Maximum elevation: 4316m. – 14160ft.
Mínimum elevation: 1600m. – 5248ft.
Lodging: Pispitayoc

You will begin the Inca Jungle trail at 6:00 a.m. with a pick-up from your hotel. On your way out, you will pass by the towns of Chinchero, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo, all belonging to the Sacred Valley. The adventure begins at Abra Málaga's (4,316m – 14,160ft.) high pass, with its impressive view of the snow-capped mountain Huacay Willca, from here you will receive your biking equipment, bicycles, and safety speech.

Then you will begin the bike descent, crossing different ecological zones such as Puna (Highland) and Cloud Forest, both having a huge range of flora and fauna. After 3 hours (50 km – 80 mi) of biking downhill, you will finish the bike journey at the archaeological remains of Huaman Marq’a (1600 m – 5248 ft). Here, you will take the van again and drive 25 minutes to the town of Santa Maria (1,200 m – 3,937 ft.) then you will continue walking 25 minutes to Pispitayoc (1370 m – 4493 ft.) village to a local house that is located in the middle of the mountain and forest. You will spend the night in the eco house and have dinner.

To keep in mind

For downhill biking, you don’t need experience, you just need to know how to ride the bike, it’s 90% downhill and 10% flat.
Optional: This day after lunch you will have the opportunity to go river rafting on the Urubamba River this has a cost of 30 USD per person.

Day 2: Pispitayoc – Qellomayo – Cocalmayo – Santa Teresa

Walking distance: 15 km – 9.3 ml.
Duration: 7 hours
Maximum elevation: 1750m. – 5740ft.
Mínimum elevation: 1200m. – 3936ft.
Lodging: Santa Teresa

After a delicious breakfast, the guide will explain to you about the place and will teach you how to roast and make your own coffee. After that, you will begin hiking by part of the Inca Trail network known as the Qhapaq Ñan. Along the way, you will see numerous birds, including parrots, hummingbirds, and eagles, and also plantations of coca (the Sacred Leaf of the Incas), coffee, yucca, and fruit trees (orange, mango, and banana).

You will walk until Huancarcasa (1750 m. – 5750 ft.) viewpoint and relax there with the panoramic view of the all valley, after this break, the trail descends to the small village of Qellomayo (1200 m. – 3936 tt.). You will have lunch here and then begin the last part of the trek, approximately 2 more hours. You end up in the thermal baths of Cocalmayo (1450 m. – 4756 ft.) (optional) and afterward, reach the town of Santa Teresa (1515 m. – 4969 ft.). Overnight, dinner, and breakfast on the next day.

To keep in mind

Before reaching the thermal baths of Cocalmayo, you cross a small local cable car (oroya) owned by the community and it is necessary to pay 10 soles per person.
The visit to the thermal baths is optional and the ticket cost is 10 soles per person.

Day 3: Santa Teresa – Hidroeléctrica – Aguas Calientes

Walking distance: 10 km. – 6.21 ml. + 12 km. – 7.4 ml.
Duration: 7 hours
Maximum elevation: 1950m. – 6396ft.
Mínimum elevation: 1515m. – 4969ft.
Lodging: Machu Picchu town

After an energetic breakfast, you will continue in the footsteps of the Inca ancestors. You will walk the first 3 hours from Santa Teresa (1515 m./ 4969 ft.). On the way, you will see coffee and coca plantations. You end up at the Hidroeléctrica (1900 m / 6,270 ft), where you’ll have lunch and a break. Then, continue for 3 hours along the train track to reach the Aguas Calientes (1950 m./ 6396 ft.) or Machu Picchu town. You will have the afternoon free. Come night, you will gather for dinner and plan the climb to Machu Picchu on the next day.

To keep in mind

This day in the morning you can do the zipline activity that is very fun and has more than 5 cables and doing it has a cost of 30 USD per person (optional).
At dinner, the guide will give each one their income to Machu Picchu and return train tickets and will coordinate the trek to Machu Picchu for the next day and confirm the departure time.

Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco

Walking distance: 6 km.
Duration: 2 hours
Maximum elevation: 2400m. – 7872 ft.
Minimum elevation: 1950m. – 6396ft.
Train return: 1 hour 45 minutes.
Van return: 1 hour 30 minutes.

At 4 a.m., you will start your last day, walking up to Machu Picchu (2400 m./7872 ft.) for around 1 hour and a half. At the entrance of this Inca citadel, you will register and show your ticket. Enjoy a 2-hour guided tour in which the guide will show you the most important parts of Machu Picchu citadel. After the guided visit, you will have free time to explore by yourselves. At the end, you will return to Aguas Calientes (1950 m./ 6396 ft.) aka Machu Picchu town, pick up your stuff, and go to the train station to take the train to Ollantaytambo, where a bus awaits to return you to Cusco. End of service.

To keep in mind

To go down from Machu Picchu to the town you can do it by walking for 1 hour and 30 minutes or take the bus down 25 minutes, it costs 12 USD
In Ollantaytambo, the driver will wait for you with a sign with your name and he will transport you to Cusco

Do you need good physical condition for the tour?

It is recommended to be suitable for hiking for more than 6 continuous hours, also having practice in handling bikes (downhill) is the minimum recommended. In case you do not have experience handling a bike you can coordinate with the guide to avoid this sport and can accompany the group from the bus accompanying the first tranche. You can also request bicycling only the last part of the route (safer).

Are there restrooms along the trek?

In each camping site are toilets that are free and also along the way are some, especially in the lunch points and some rest points but are not free the cost is 1 or 2 soles, important each traveler has to carry their own personal hygiene products, including toilet paper.

Location

The tour will start at Cusco. Then you'll move to the Sacred Valley, Pass Malaga, Sta Maria, Cocalmayo hot springs, and Machu Picchu

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Food

All meals are included, but the program does not include the first breakfast and the last lunch.

The food is based on typical dishes of Peruvian cuisine. Fruits like apples, oranges, peaches, tangerines, avocados, bananas. It also offers alternatives for vegetarians and Gluten-free (send Inkas Destination more information about your dietary restrictions).

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Other dietary requirements on request

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

What's included

Informative briefing the day before we coordinate with you the time
Pick up from your hotel in Cusco
Transport from Cusco – Malaga High Pass – Santa María
Kona bicycle
Elbow and knee pads, gloves, goggles, helmet
Rain jacket
3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
1 night accommodation in Pispitayoc
1 night accommodation in Santa Teresa
1 night accommodation hostel in Aguas Calientes
Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu
Return train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
Professional bilingual guide (English-Spanish)
First aid kit
Return bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco

What's not included

First breakfast, last lunch in Aguas Calientes
Tickets to the Cocalmayo hotsprings
Bus up and down to Machu Picchu (optional)
Optional river rafting (30 USD)
Zip line canopy (30 USD)
Airfare to and from Peru

How to get there

Recommended Airports

CUZ

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

110 km

Transfer available for additional US$ 20 per person

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ). Airport transfer is available at an extra cost.

If you arrive by bus, let Inkas Destination know and they can organize the transfer service for you.

In the case that you won't take the transfer service, the guide will visit you at your hotel to provide you with all tour details.

Airport: Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport Airport transfer available: Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (US$ 20 per person) Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.

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