04 Day Inca Jungle Trail to Machu Picchu – Group Service

The Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu is the best option for those travelers who love adventure, this is aimed at all those who are ready and willing to overflow adrenaline during the whole trip to Machu Picchu.

• Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu 04 Day is an incredible combination of hiking and extreme sports, joining activities such as mountain biking, zip-line, and rafting in impressive rivers.
• Explore the Cusco jungle, and walk through a stretch of the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, enjoy the amazing landscape of the jungle and after that relax in the thermal baths of Cocalmayo.
• An incredible adventure that departs from Cusco and since Malaga pass (4350 m./14271 ft.) starting with the biking activity, continuing with the rafting, zip-line, and trekking to Aguas Calientes (2050 m./6561 ft.), the last day finally we will reach the mysterious and impressive marvel: Machu Picchu citadel (2400 m./7873 ft.).
• Visit a coffee plantation during the Inca Jungle Trek, see the process to elaborate a delicious coffee, and tasted it at the same time. One of the best coffee in the world provides from this area.

OVERVIEW INCA JUNGLE TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU

DAY 1: CUSCO- SANTA MARIA: BIKING AND RAFTING

Firstly, we will start our adventure 4 days Inca Jungle Trail to Machu Picchu at 5 am. Our transportation will pick up between 5:00 to 5:30 approximately (time to be reconfirmed). After traveling for 3 hours approximately, we will arrive at the high mountain pass of Malaga (4,350 meters) around 11:00 am. Certainly, we will start our descent on mountain bikes, descending for about 3 hours, passing through small villages, orchards, rivers, and streams, reaching the town Huamanmarca around 1:30 pm. Then, here, our private van will take the group for 30 minutes to the town of Santa Maria. After that, we will begin the rafting trip for the next 2 hours, encountering class III and IV rapids, always accompanied by a professional safety kayak to watch over the group until leaving the river.

• Meals: Lunch, Dinner
• Maximum altitude: 4,350 masl / 14,271 ft.
• Minimum altitude: 1,250 masl / 4,101 ft.
• Distance: approx 21 km
• Biking time: 3 to 4 hours approximately.
• Lodging: Santa Maria – Hostel

DAY 2: SANTA MARIA-SANTA TERESA: TREKKING – INKA JUNGLE TREK

After a delicious breakfast, we will begin our first day of the trekking course to Santa Teresa at 6 AM. As a result, the early 2 hours of our tour is an ascent, but there will be several stops to learn a bit more about the wide variety of flora and fauna that can be found in the region we are in.

One of these stops will be a family house where we will rest for 20 minutes and supply ourselves with more water and some regional tropical fruit. After resting for a bit, we will cross to the section of the Inca Trail that historically connected Machupicchu with the city of Vilcabamba. Then, here our guide will explain to us a bit more about the history of the Incas, as well as the system of communication that existed during that time. At this point, we will also see one of the most impressive views in all of the Huancarccasa Canyon. Afterward, we will descend to the small town of Quellomayo, where we will stop to eat lunch and rest in the nearby hammocks.

Consequently, we continue two more hours on foot to the thermal baths of Cocalmayo, where you will have plenty of time to enjoy the naturally heated water of the bathrooms.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Maximum altitude: 1,657 masl / 5,436 ft.
• Minimum altitude: 1,250 masl / 4,101 ft.
• Distance: approx. 12 km
• Lodging: Santa Teresa- Hostel

DAY 3: SANTA TERESA – AGUAS CALIENTES: (TREKKING AND ZIP LINE)

After we wake up and take our breakfast in Santa Teresa, we’ll walk for 20 minutes from the hotel to the natural area where the activity takes place. This canopy activity has 12 platforms and 5 cables suspended 250 meters above the valley. The cables used in the zip lining activity are galvanized stainless steel. The length of these goes anywhere from 500mts. To 1000mts. Once the activity finishes (it last about one hour and a half), we´ll be transported to the Hydroelectric.

So, Lunch will be included along the path, and we will have the opportunity to see a series of waterfalls and admire the majesty of the surrounding mountains Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu. Here you also have the chance to see an astronomical sundial used by the Incans, as well as other constructions such as the Incan citadel of Machupicchu. After 3 hours of walking, we will arrive in Aguas Calientes alongside the train tracks that lead to the small town.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Maximum altitude: 2,050 masl / 6,561 ft.
• Minimum altitude: 1,500 masl / 5,436 ft.
• Distance: approx. 16 km
• Lodging: Golden Sunrise Machu Picchu Hotel *** or similar

DAY 4: MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

This last day starts very early. Firstly, we will wake up at around 5.00 am, have breakfast, and then take one of the first buses to Machu Picchu. There are two good reasons to be at the entrance of Machu Picchu very early:

1. It is well worth the effort to get up early, as the Inca city is quiet early morning. Certainly, you will have plenty of time to take photos and enjoy the sunrise over Machu Picchu.

2. So, our guide will give you a tour around Machu Picchu, telling you about the history of Machu Picchu and the most famous temples and altars. Of course, he will also take you to the classical viewpoint (sacred Rock Hut), this vantage point offers a terrific view of the whole Inka city. After that you’ll have plenty of free time to explore the city on your own or climb one of the neighboring mountains – Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (must be arranged ahead of time).

TRIP BACK TO CUSCO

Your guide will offer to meet you down in the village of Aguas Calientes to enjoy your last lunch in a local restaurant. This is optional and not included. At lunch, your guide will hand out train tickets, so if you choose to skip, please arrange to get these before leaving him at Machu Picchu. Please make sure you are on the platform at least 30 minutes ahead of time. This will be a 2-hour train to Ollantaytambo (based on which train you get), where an Inkayni driver will meet you and drive you back to the city on our bus, then drop you off at your hotel.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Maximum altitude: 2,490 meters / 8,169ft
• Minimum altitude: 2,040 masl / 6692 ft.
• Distance: approx. 1.5 km

INCA JUNGLE TRAIL INCLUDED:

• Pre-departure briefing: You will meet your guide and group in our office for an orientation trek. Meeting around 5:00 – 6:00 pm the evening before the trip begins.
• 01 night’s accommodations in 3 stars hotels in Aguas Calientes.
• 02 nights’ accommodations in a basic hostel.
• All Transportation.
• Full suspension mountain bikes, helmets, and gloves.
• Rafting Activity with all equipment.
• Zipline Activity.
• 03 Breakfasts, 03 Lunches, and 03 Dinners.
• An Experienced, bilingual “Adventure Guide.”
• Assistant Tour Guide for groups of 8+.
• Entrance to Machu Picchu.
• Guided Tours in and around Machu Picchu.
• Bus to Machupicchu one way.
• Train tickets from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
• Transportation from Ollantaytambo -Cusco.
• All Safety Equipment and First Aid Kit.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Tips
• Meals that are not included or described in the itinerary.
• Huayna Picchu entrance fee (Extra: US $ 85).
• Return bus from Machu Picchu (Extra: US $ 12).
• Entrance ticket to the hot springs in Santa Teresa (Extra US $ 5).
• Travel Insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.
• First breakfast and last lunch at Aguas Calientes.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Original Passport
• Current University Card (if you are a student and want to qualify for the discount)
• Walking shoes
• Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
• Warm jacket
• Hat and gloves
• T-shirts
• Comfortable Trousers
• Sun hat
• Sun cream (factor 35 or higher)
• Insect repellant
• Toiletries and hand sanitizer
• Personal medication
• Camera and film
• Torch with spare batteries or headlamps.
• Swimwear for rafting

OUR GROUP SIZE: We offer small groups, not more than ten people.

Discounts for Inca Jungle Trail 4 Days:

• Group of 05 or more: US$ 25:00 All of you need is to book the trek altogether at the same time.
• Under 18 years old: US$ 25:00 Please send us a copy of the passport at the booking time.
• Student Discount (Maximum Age 25 years old): US$ 25:00 Student discounts apply to anyone who has a valid UNIVERSITY STUDENT CARD at the time of the trek or who is 17-years-old or younger. Likewise, For those using a university student card to receive the discount, we need to see a copy of the card at booking. Similarly, For those booking children 17-years-old or younger, we need a copy of their passport at booking time. So, Please send all to info@inkayniperutours.com.  More Information about STUDENT CARD.

Departure date for Inca Jungle Trail to Machu Picchu:

• Daily departures with at least 02 people. Above all, Our tour can leave any day of the week, 12 months a year.

Departure time for Inca Jungle Trail 4 days:

• Certainly, we depart from Cusco around 05:00 am or 05:30 am. Moreover, it will depend on the location of your hotel in Cusco.

4 Day Inca Jungle Trail to Machu Picchu – Inca Jungle Trek