Inka Jungle Trek

Description Inka Jungle Trek to Machupicchu

With the “Inka Jungle tour to Machu Picchu”, you will enjoy the ancient path traced by the Incas from the beginning of the Inca Jungle trek to Machu Picchu. You will have a combined adventure of landscapes, mountains, rivers and sports until you reach one of the seven wonders of the world and be able to take the tour to Machu Picchu.

The INCA JUNGLE is an adventure tour that combines mountain biking, rafting and hiking. An alternative before arriving and doing the tour to Machu Picchu. The combination of these outdoor sports and the incomparable landscapes make this trip an incredible experience, this tour is preferred by young visitors, it is also ideal for people with a passion for adventure and a lot of energy.

The ancient trail laid out by the Incas from the start of the Inca Jungle trek to Machu Picchu, winds up and down and around the mountains over two high Andean passes on the route, which collectively have led to the route being called the ‘Inca Jungle Trail to Machu Picchu. The views of snow-capped mountain peaks, distant rivers and mountain ranges and orchid cloud forests are stupendous and walking along a cliff-hugging pre-Columbian ruin is a mystical and unforgettable experience.

THE INCA JUNGLE, Machupicchu Adventure Tour, is the road less traveled to the lost city of the Incas. The route winds through the Cordillera de Vilcabamba, the spectacular Andean mountain range before plunging into the forested canyons to the Inca city of Machupicchu. Discover a world surrounded by magical moments that will stay with you long after you return home. See why the majestic Andean peaks “Los Apus” are inspiring for the natives and considered as “gods”.

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MAIN POINTS OF VISIT

• Cusco (3,399 masl)
• Abra Málaga (4,200 masl)
• Santa Maria (75 masl)
• Santa Teresa (1,550 masl)
• Aguas Calientes (2,040 masl)
• Machupicchu (2,430 masl)

Day 1: Cusco – Abra Málaga – Santa María

• 05.30 hrs Pick up time from your hotel. We will leave the city of Cusco and head towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas, here we will have time to have breakfast.
• We will board the transportation and continue to Abra Malaga (4,350 meters) starting point of our bike tour. After a brief explanation to help you get oriented, the guide will provide us with the necessary equipment for the activity.
• We will begin the descent by bike for 3 hours and 30 minutes, 55 km until we reach Huamanmarca. During the trip we will experience the beauty of the snow-capped mountains and the tropical forest, we will cross small streams and enjoy the change from cold to tropical climate.
• During the trip, we will stop several times to check the bikes and equipment. We will arrive at the village of Santa Maria (1,200 masl) where we will have lunch and spend the first night in a hotel. In the afternoon we have the option of canoeing on the Vilcanota River. This river offers category III and V+ rapids. For this activity we will provide you with helmets, windbreakers and category V life jackets. This activity is available from April to December and you must know how to swim to participate according to Peruvian law.

Lodging – SANTA MARIA

Breakfast – Passenger / Lunch & Dinner – Agency

Day 2: Santa Maria – Cocalmayo – Santa Teresa.

• 6.00 hrs After a delicious breakfast, we will be ready to make the first day hike to Santa Teresa. The first 2 hours of the hike will be uphill. On the way we will have several stops to learn a little more about the flora and fauna of the area where we will be.
• We will also stop at the home of a local family, where we will learn about their customs and traditions. Later we will cross a section of the Inca Trail that formerly connected the Sacred City of Machu Picchu with the last Inca refuge, Vilcabamba. Here our guide will explain a little more about the history of the Incas and also about the Inca communication system (the Inca Trail).
• At this point we will have the pleasure of experiencing some of the most impressive views of the Huancarccasa canyon, the majestic Salkantay. We will then descend to the village of Quellomayo, where we will enjoy lunch and a relaxing rest in the hammocks of the restaurant.
• We will continue the last 2 hours of our hike to reach the thermal baths of Cocalmayo, where we will spend some time enjoying this enchanting place. When the whole group is ready, our transportation will take us to the village of Santa Teresa, where we will spend our second night.

Lodging – SANTA TERESA

Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner – Agency

Day 3: Santa Teresa – Llactapata- Aguas Calientes.

HIRAM BINGHAM, first discovered Llactapata in 1912. “We found evidence that an Inca chief had built his house here and had constructed a dozen buildings. Bingham locates the site” on top of a ridge between the Aobamba and Salcantay valleys some 5,000 feet above the Huaquina estate.

“Here we discovered a series of ruins and two or three modern huts, the Indians said the place was called Llactapata. “Bingham did not investigate the ruins thoroughly.

• After a hearty breakfast, we will zipline “We run in the air over the Andean mountains”. This activity lasts approximately two hours or we head uphill for 2-3 hours to the Llactapata Pass (2,736 m), where we will encounter a spectacular view of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary from the southeast, a view that few travelers have the opportunity to admire.
• We take a short break to explore the ruins of Llactapata, which have recently been restored. We arrive at Hidroeléctrica “Estación del pueblo”, we will continue walking next to the railroad until we reach Aguas Calientes or Machupicchu village (walking time 3h approx.).
• Upon arrival at the hotel we will rest and take a bath, later we will have the celebration dinner with our guide and a last briefing for our experience the next day.

Note: if you wish to take the train from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes 40 minutes ride, you must buy the ticket in Santa Teresa or Hidroelectrica (the price is not included in the tour) and coordinate with the guide one night before. You will meet the rest of the group at the train station in Aguas Calientes.

Hotel – ENCANTO, HOT WATERS

Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner – Agency

Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Cusco

• 05.00 hrs Very early after breakfast, we will take the bus to make the tour to Machu Picchu. This is the most important day because today we will visit one of the seven wonders of the world, we will appreciate the sunrise in the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.
• Once inside Machu Picchu, we will have a guided tour of 2h, we will see its most important temples, such as the Temple of the Sun, Temple of the 3 Windows, etc.. Afterwards we will have free time to explore Machu Picchu on our own.
• If you booked in advance, Huayna Picchu mountain (2,800 meters) or Machu Picchu mountain (3,082 meters) will have that opportunity after your guided tour. You must make reservations to climb either mountain three months in advance for an additional cost of US$ 20.
• Once you have finished enjoying the tour to Machu Picchu, you will return to Aguas Calientes walking or pre-booking the bus up and down to Machu Picchu and controlling the train schedule we must be 30 min. before to the train station, board the train and get to Ollantaytambo, return in our private mobility to the city of Cusco.

Note: If you plan to hike Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain you must make reservations in advance and the fee is US$ 20. Space is limited to only 400 people per day.

BREAKFAST – AGENCY / LUNCH and DINNER – PASSENGER