- Cusco
- Sacred Valley
- Inca Jungle
- Machu Picchu
During our exploration we will discover archeological sites, beautiful valleys and sacred mountain glaciers, culminating our trip in the majestic city of Machu Picchu
Highlights
07 Day – Inca Jungle Adventure with Mountain Bike, Rafting, Zipline & Trek
Inca Jungle trek to Machu Picchu 7 Days / 6 Nights – Inca Jungle Tour – Sacred Valley Peru Tour is ideal to combine culture, nature, and tradition, including a meeting with local people that will reveal the ancient textile practice and show us the complex art of Andean fabric. Descend to the Inca rainforest for around 4 days and navigate the epic adventure of biking, rafting, hiking, and zip line.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN CUSCO
DAY 2: CHINCHERO – MARAS SALT MINES & MORAY
DAY 3: CUSCO – SANTA MARIA (34 miles, 55 km) (BIKING AND RAFTING)
DAY 4 : SANTA MARIA – SANTA TERESA: TREKKING (14 MILES, 23 KM)
DAY 5 : SANTA TERESA – AGUAS CALIENTES: HIKING AND ZIP LINE (10 miles, 16 km)
DAY 6: MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
DAY 7: DEPARTURE
Itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN CUSCO
Firstly, upon your arrival at the airport in Cusco, an Inkayni Peru Tours staff member will be there to greet you and take you to our partner hotel. Certainly, it is located in the charming historic district of San Blas. Most importantly, the lodge is centrally located and only a few minutes’ walk from the Plaza de Armas, the beautiful and bustling town center.
Also, this day will be reserved for resting to adapt to the altitude, approximately 3400 meters (11,000 feet). Then, meet your expedition group at 5:00 pm.
- Lodging: Ayni Cusco Hotel *** or similar.
DAY 2: CHINCHERO – MARAS SALT MINES & MORAY
We will pick you up from your hotel around 8 AM and head to Moray. The drive is about 1 hour and 20 minutes and is absolutely beautiful. You will drive through the snow-capped peaks of the Andes, through lush yellow fields of wheat, and past some villages.
Finally, we arrive to the fascinating display of terraces in Moray. Moray boasts three amphitheater-like terraces made by the Incas. These terraces, which are carved deep into the earth in a bowl shape, were thought to be used to determine the optimal conditions for growing crops.
After that, in village Maras, we visit a former salt-producing center that is thought to date back all the way to pre-Inca times. Therefore, there are over 3000 salt pools all carved into the mountainside, being filled daily by a little stream of water.
The last place to visit will be Chinchero. Here we can admire the well-preserved Inka walls of the main square as well as the many altars. Moving on we will participate in a wonderful introduction and learning experience to the art of Andean textiles.
Places that are visited:
- Chinchero.
- Textile center in Chinchero.
- Moray.
- Salt Mines in Maras.
Lodging: Ayni Cusco Hotel *** or similar.
DAY 03-06 INKA JUNGLE ADVENTURE:
DAY 3: CUSCO – SANTA MARIA (34 miles, 55 km) (BIKING AND RAFTING)
Our transportation will pick you up around 7:00 am (Time to be reconfirmed). So, after 3 hours approximately by bus, we will arrive at the high mountain pass of Malaga ( 4,316 masl / 14,160 feet). Therefore, we will start our descent on mountain bikes, descending for about 3 hours. Likewise, passing through small villages, orchards, rivers, and streams, reaching the town of Huamanmarca around 1:30 pm. Consequently, we continue our journey by bus for approximately 30 minutes until we reach the town of Santa Maria, where we have our first lunch and spend the first night.
After that, we will begin the rafting trip for the next 2 hours, encountering class III and IV rapids. Above all, always accompanied by a professional safety kayak to watch over the group until leaving the river.
- Lodging: SANTA MARIA -HOME STAY.
DAY 4: SANTA MARIA – SANTA TERESA: TREKKING (14 MILES, 23 KM)
We’ll wake up at 6:00 a.m. for a typical breakfast while immersed in nature. Then, we’ll depart for our trek, walking along the banks of the river before climbing for 30 minutes, eventually meeting up with the original Inca trail. On our way, we will see small coffee plantations, fruit trees, and an abundance of flora and fauna, such as birds and orchids. Truly, this ecosystem belongs to the high montane forest and is one of the richest in biodiversity in the tropics.
Certainly, we will have a view of the valley of the Urubamba River. From here, we descend for about 2.5 hours until arriving at the village of Qellomayo for lunch. After that, we will continue hiking for 3 hours, traversing farms, waterfalls, and rivers until arriving at the Cocalmayu hot springs. Then, from here we will walk 40 minutes to the town of Santa Teresa for tonight’s dinner and lodging.
- Lodging: SANTA TERESA -HOME STAY.
DAY 5: SANTA TERESA – AGUAS CALIENTES: HIKING AND ZIP LINE (10 miles, 16 km)
Firstly, we will start our day around 7 am to continue exploring the Urubamba River valley. Those who reserved in advance will visit the zip line in Santa Teresa. Afterward, our bus will take us to the area known as the hydroelectric. Here we will break for lunch before catching the short train ride through the final stretch to the town of Aguas Calientes below the mountain of Machu Picchu. Subsequently, tonight we will stay in one of the hotels in town. In the evening, we will meet in a local restaurant for dinner and a briefing about tomorrow’s excursion to Machu Picchu.
- Lodging: in Aguas Calientes Golden Sunrise Hotel*** or similar.
DAY 6: MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
Our final day will begin very early. We will wake you up around 5 am for breakfast and then take one of the first buses up to the mountain Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu is at its finest at dawn. Absolutely, the Inca city is quietest very early in the morning and with the best lighting for fantastic pictures and enchanted views of the surrounding landscape. Therefore, there will be a short guided tour around the city to explain some of its histories and visit the most important features.
Finally, once you feel that you have seen every corner of Machu Picchu, you may return by bus to Aguas Calientes. In the evening we will return by train to Cusco.
- Lodging: Ayni Cusco Hotel *** or similar.
DAY 7: DEPARTURE
Free morning to relax. Then, in the afternoon there will be a transfer to the airport for your departure to Lima.
What´s Included
INCLUDES BEFORE & AFTER THE INCA JUNGLE TOUR:
- 03 night’s accommodations in 3 stars hotels.
- All breakfast is included in the accommodations
- Transportation.
- Professional English Speaking Tour Guide.
- All entrances fee.
INCLUDES FOR THE INCA JUNGLE TREK MACHU PICCHU:
- Transportation for the tours.
- Full-suspension mountain bikes, helmets, and gloves
- Rafting and all equipment
- Zipline
- 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, and 3 Dinners.
- 2 Nights’ Accommodation at the hostel (Santa Maria, Santa Teresa ).
- 1 night’s accommodations in 3 stars hotels in Aguas Calientes.
- An Experienced, bilingual “Adventure Guide”.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu.
- Guided Tour in and around Machu Picchu.
- Bus to Machupicchu (One way)
- Return transportation by train and bus to Cusco
- Our Safety Equipment
NOT INCLUDED:
- Single Supplement US$270 (solo travelers)
- Tips.
- Travel Insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.
- International and intra-flights.
- Meals where are not stated
- Return bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes US$12
- Huayna Picchu entrance fee US$85
- Entrance ticket to the hot springs in Santa Teresa, Extra US$05.00 per person
WHAT TO BRING – Inca Jungle Adventure:
- Original Passport
- Current University Card (if you are a student and want to qualify for the discount)
- Walking boots
- A waterproof jacket/rain poncho
- Warm jacket
- Hat and gloves
- T-shirts
- Comfortable Trousers
- Hat
- Sun cream (factor 35 or higher)
- Insect repellant
- Toiletries and hand sanitizer
- Personal medication
- Camera and film
- Torch with spare batteries
Deal Fine Print
- Price is based on two sharing so you’ll need to buy two.
- Valid for travel on selected dates 2023.
- International and domestic flights are not included.
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu is not included.
- US $300 fee to travel solo (Single suplement)
- No cancellations or changes once your booking is confirmed.
- Subject to availability; please book early to secure your preferred dates.
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