Inca Jungle Trail 4D 3N

Inca Jungle Trail 4D 3N

This is the most adventurous and varied way to visit Machu Picchu. It is a combination of mountain biking, rafting, trekking and zip lining. This trip is ideal for adventurers who want something different and adrenaline-filled experiences. This tour will undoubtedly give you memories that you will never forget.

4 days / 3 nights
410.00 €

Day 1: Cusco – Abra Malaga – Santa Maria

On our first day of our Inca Jungle Trail we'll start by picking everyone from their hotels at around 7:00 in the morning and leaving Cusco for Abra Malaga at an altitude of 4350m. We'll start the Inca Jungle Trail from Abra Malaga on our bikes and go downhill for 3 to 4 hours, passing  coffee plantations and fruit trees filled with oranges and mangos, with a changing climate as you descend. We'll end our ride in Huamanmarca and take transportation to Santa Maria at 1250m, about 15 minutes away. We'll have lunch in Santa Maria in a local restaurant. In the afternoon we'll take a ride to the Vilcanota River where we'll go rafting. This part is a lower level rafting experience so everyone will be able to do this, but definitely one of the most exciting parts of our Inca Jungle Trail. We'll return later in the afternoon for dinner at a local restaurant and stay overnight in a small local family lodging.

Day 2: Santa Maria – Qellomayo – Cocalmayo – Santa Teresa

Today we'll start our day with breakfast at around 7:00am before hiking along the Inca Jungle Trail. This will likely be one of your harder days along the Inca Jungle Trail since we'll be hiking for 7 to 8 hours. We'll start our hike by leaving Santa Maria which is at 1250m and hiking along a part which is along the local road then an hour up an original Inca trail which is at 1750m, giving us great views of the area. We'll pass by areas of  jungle, coffee and  coca leaf plantations . After  around 4 to 4 ½ hours into our trek, we'll arrive in the small community of Qellomayo where we'll have lunch. After lunch we'll continue our hike, walking along the river, an easy uphill slope ,for about 2 ½ to 3 hours until we reach the hot springs of Cocalmayo. We'll spend some time soaking in the hot water baths and relaxing after our long hike along the Inca Jungle Trail. After a couple of hours in Cocalmayo, we'll take local car/bus to Santa Teresa which is at 1500m and only about 20 minutes away. Here we'll have dinner together at a local restaurant and stay the night at a local family lodging.

Day 3: Santa Teresa – Hidroelectrica – Aguas Calientes

On our third day of the Inca Jungle Trail, after an early breakfast, we'll take a car/bus to the zip line camp of “Cola de Mono” about 20 minutes away. We'll be able to zipline for about 2 hours across the valley, crossing the valley from side to side makes this a thrilling and once in a lifetime experience. After this exciting part of our Inca Jungle Trail experience, we'll take a ride to Hidroelectrica where we'll enjoy a lunch made with local foods. After lunch we'll hike along the railroad tracks from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes which is at 2000 meters and also known as Machu Picchu Town. This part of the trek is only about 10 KM and along a relatively flat terrain. When we arrive in Aguas Calientes we'll go to our hotel to relax a little before our dinner. We'll stay overnight in a hotel, enjoying a hot shower and  get a good night's sleep for our visit to Machu Picchu the next day.

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

This will be our final day of our Inca Jungle Trail and  we'll be visiting Machu Picchu.  We'll wake up around 4:00am and have breakfast before heading out to hike up to Machu Picchu. The hike up will be long a zig zag path uphill and should take about an hour and a half. Remember to bring your passport which matches your Machu Picchu entrance ticket as well as your ISIC (International Student Identification Card) if you booked with a student discount. When we enter, our guide will give us a tour of the main areas of this ancient city which will take about 2 hours. Afterwards we'll have time to roam around Machu Picchu on our own to discover the special energy which comes from this Inca city. When you've walked around, taken pictures and enjoyed the view of the surrounding valley and mountains as well, you can take a bus down to Aguas Calientes. If you've given yourself enough time, you can have lunch or buy snacks for your trip back to Cusco. You'll take the Expedition train to Ollantaytambo in the late afternoon and once there, we'll pick you up and drive you back to Cusco.

Note: The time table for the trains may change according to the train company's availability. There will also be changes to your itinerary and price if you decide to change your departure time, or upgrade to the Vistadome Train. If you booked later than most of your group for your Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu, you may not be in the same train as the rest of your group.

INCLUDED

  • transport from Cusco to Abra Malaga
  • professional bilingual guide
  • bike with front suspension, gloves and helmet
  • food, from lunch day 1 to breakfast on the day 4
  • accommodation in hotels and with local familys.
  • entrance fee to Machu Picchu
  • train to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco

NOT INCLUDED

  • breakfast day 1
  • rafting in Santa Maria US$
  • zip line in Santa Teresa US$
  • final lunch/dinner in Aguas Calientes (you may buy some snacks on day 4 in Aguas Calientes for the trip back to Cusco)
  • bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (optional US$  each way)
  • Huayna Picchu (US$  ) or Machu Picchu Mountain (US$  ) – if you want it ask about availability and pay at time of booking!

What to bring for your Tour

  • Original passport
  • International Student Identity Card (ISIC) if you have a student discount
  • Walking boots/shoes
  • Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
  • Warm jacket, hat and gloves
  • T-shirts
  • Comfortable trousers
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun protection cream (factor 35 recommended)
  • Re-usable plastic or metal water container or camel bag
  • Water
  • Insect repellent
  • Toiletries
  • Personal medication
  • Camera

 

 

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