Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu 3D/2N
Experience the Inca Jungle Tour to Machu Picchu in 3 days
The 3 day Inca Jungle Tour offers an adrenaline packed ride down trails and along rivers to the iconic Machu Picchu.
Combining the thrilling activities of downhill mountain biking, river rafting, zip-lining and hiking, you will no doubt arrive at the gates of the citadel with a huge smile on your face!
Perfect for those seeking an unforgettable adventure on route to the lost city of the Incas, this tour will treat you to breathtaking views of the Sacred Valley and the historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
Places to visit :
- Abra Malaga Pass
- Santa Maria
- Santa Teresa
- Hidroelectrica
- Aguas Calientes
- Machu Picchu
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Itinerary
- Day 1: Cusco – Abra Malaga Pass – Santa Maria (Biking and Rafting)
- Day 2: Santa Teresa – Aguas Calientes Town (Zip-Lining)
- Day 3: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco (Machu Picchu Tour)
DAY 1: CUSCO – ABRA MALAGA PASS – SANTA MARIA (BIKING AND RAFTING)
Day 1 will begin with pick up from your hotel in Cusco at 6am.
After a 4-hour drive in your private transport through the Sacred Valley, you will arrive at the start of the Inca Jungle Trail at San Luis.
Once you have received your safety briefing and biking equipment, you will begin the downhill mountain biking experience from the Abra Malaga Pass at 4,316 m / 14,160 ft.
The adrenaline packed ride covering 60km, will treat you to views of the snow-capped peak of Veronica, and the cloud forests that blanket the Sacred Valley. As you descend down the trail, the surrounding egology will start to change, as you leave behind the treeless highlands of the glacial mountains and journey down into lush, green vegetated forests.
After a 3-hour ride, past the Huaman Marq’a archaeological site, you’ll arrive in the town of Santa María at 1,250 m / 4,691 ft. Here you’ll eat lunch and prepare for the next activity.
The Vilcanota River runs through the town of Santa María. Its gushing waters and level II, III, IV rapids, provide the perfect conditions for the afternoons’ river rafting experience. First, you will be provided with a safety briefing and all the necessary equipment you will need for the activity, including windbreakers, vests and helmets. Then, you will venture into the water for a 90 minute thrill ride down-stream, amidst the backdrop of the Amazon jungle.
Once you have completed the rafting, you will have dinner and settle in for the night in a hostel in Santa María.
DAY 2: SANTA MARIA – SANTA TERESA – AGUAS CALIENTES (ZIP-LINING)
Day 2 will begin with breakfast in your hostel in Santa Maria.
You will then be collected in your private transport, to be driven 40 minutes to the zipline base in Santa Teresa. Here, you will be given a brief safety orientation, before embarking on a 2-hour adventure through the jungle, across four different ziplines and a suspension bridge.
Once you’ve completed the activity, you’ll begin the 2-hour hike to Hidroelectrica alongside glistening waterfalls and through tropical fruit plantations. Upon arrival in Hidroelectrica, you will take lunch in a local restaurant, before gearing up for the final stretch of the trail to Aguas Calientes.
For the next 3-hours, you’ll walk alongside the Vilcanota River, following the railway line that runs from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes, arriving in Machu Picchu Town around 5pm.
After checking into your hostel, you’ll regroup with your guide for dinner in a local restaurant and rest up for the night ready for the day ahead.
*If you wish to relax in the hot springs, they are only a 10 minute walk from the town center and are open for visitors until 8pm. Entrance fee is 10 soles (optional extra cost).*
DAY 3: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU TOUR – CUSCO
Day 3 will begin with breakfast in your hostel in Aguas Calientes.
At 6:30am your guide will escort you the bus station where you will board the tourist bus to Machu Picchu. The scenic route from Aguas Calientes takes you on a 30 minute bus ride up the mountainside to the entrance of the Inca citadel. Once inside, you will be taken on a 2-hour tour of Machu Picchu where you will make your way through the Inca city with your personal guide. Aswell as visting the famous sites of the temple of the sun, the central plaza and the stepped terraces, you will have plenty opportunity to take the bucket list photos you came for atop the panoramic viewpoint of Machu Picchu. Before boarding the bus back down the mountain, your guide will also allow you time to explore the mysteries of the sanctuary alone.
Once you have regrouped with your guide and taken the bus back to Aguas Calientes, there will be time to take lunch in one of Machu Picchu towns’ many restaurants (optional extra), before boarding the train back to Ollantaytambo. There you’ll be greeted by your guide and private transportation who will take you on the 2-hour drive back to your hotel in Cusco. Arrival time in Cusco is approximatley 6.30pm.
*There will also be time to climb Huayna Picchu mountain or Machu Picchu mountain in this tour after your guided tour of the Inca citadel. However please be aware, this will be an extra cost of $70 USD per person and will involve an extra 2-hours hiking. Return to Cusco will therefore be aboard a later train and arrival time in Cusco will be approx 8.30pm.*
Included
- 6pm Briefing at your hotel in Cusco the night before the tour
- Private transport from hotel in Cusco to San Luis
- Professional English/Spanish speaking tour guide
- Food : 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
- Vegetarian/vegan and special diets requested
- Entrance ticket to Santa Maria River Rafting
- Entrance ticket to Santa Teresa Zipline
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
- 2-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Biking equipment : bike, arm and knee pads, helmet, gloves.
- Rafting equipment : windbreaker, vest, helmet
- 1 night hostel in Santa Maria
- 1 night hostel in Aguas Calientes
- Bus ticket : Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
- Train ticket : Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo (expedition/standard class)
- Private transport from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
Not Included
- Breakfast on day 1
- Lunch and Dinner on day 3
- Trekking Poles : Can rent from agency : $ 20 USD for entire tour
- Optional lunch in Machu Picchu town : $ 27 USD (upon client request)
- Hike to Huayna Picchu/Machu Picchu mountain : $ 70 USD (upon client request)
- Optional entrance to thermal baths in Aguas calientes (S / .10 soles)
Recommendations to bring
- Original passport – expiration date no less than 7 months
- Valid Student ID card (if student booking)
- Good quality walking boots or shoes
- Trekking poles – can be rented at agency
- Sandals for down time (very important)
- Good quality trekking socks to avoid blisters
- Raincoat or long poncho (for rainy season)
- Waterproof trousers (for rainy season)
- Long sleeve shirts
- Long trousers
- Shorts suitable for hiking
- Wide-brimmed hat – UPV is strong at altitude
- Canteen water bottle as you should drink plenty of fluid on the trail
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Medicine/personal effects (eg. contact lense liquid)
- Personal First Aid Kit
- Camera or phone camera
- Portable battery charger
- Toilet paper (not usually found on trail)
- Small travel towel
- Cash/coins – small denominations – soles & dollars
- Swimming suit for the thermal baths in Aguas Calientes (optional)
Packing List
ESSENTIAL ITEMS:
- Original Passport
- VALID STUDENT ID CARD (if booked as a student)
- Immigration card (delivered on the airport upon entering Peru)
- Good quality backpack (medium sized)
- Water storage bottle or canteen: Camelbak bottles are recommended, but all need to be sufficient to hold 1-2 litres
- Comfortable shoes, preferably light with good soles (waterproof goretex for rainy seasons)
FOR YOUR BAGGAGE:
The train has a luggage limit of 7kg. We therefore recommend only bringing essentials with you to Machu Picchu.
- 3 Long sleeve shirts
- 3 Breathable t-shirts
- 3 Sets of underwear
- 3 Pairs of socks
- 2 Fleece
- 1 Hiking trousers
- 1 Shorts (suitable for hiking)
- 1 Waterproof coat and pants (for rainy seasons)
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sandals – In case you want to visit the hot springs in Aguas Calientes
- Small quick-drying travel towel
- Portable battery charger for your phone and cameras
TOILETRIES:
- Sunscreen
- Facial moisturiser
- Insect repellent
- Hand sanitizer
- Wet wipes
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Toilet paper
- Personal medication
- First aid kit: band-aids, moleskin, etc.
ITEMS TO TAKE INSIDE MACHU PICCHU:
We recommend taking a backpack into the citadel, however please be aware that bags of more than 25 liters will not be allowed. Larger backpacks will need be stored outside the gates of the citadel.
- Water canteen
- Sun hat
- Rain clothes
- Camera or phone camera
- Hand sanitizer
- Toilet paper and a small plastic bag for waste
- Extra money for souvenirs, drinks, and tips
Map
Additional Information
- Extra tickets will need to be purchased to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain
- There are limited number of spaces available per day, so we recommend requesting booking the tickets in advance
- Once the mountain tickets are sold out for that day, there are no options available for extra tickets
- The cost to climb the Huaynapicchu or Machu Picchu mountain is $ 70 USD per person. This will be added to the total cost
- Those hiking Inca Trail that wish to do Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain, will also be charged an extra $ 70 USD
- IMPORTANT: Before requesting tickets to the Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain, check availability by contacting us!
Important information:
- Departure dates: We have groups for the Inka Jungle trek every day of the year. But it is more advisable to make this trek between the months of April to December, since the months of January, February and March are the rainy season in Cusco.
Where does the tour start and end?
- All ours tours begins with the pick up to the tourists at the door of their hotels “We pick up to our clients from any hotel located in the city of Cusco”, We recommend to stay close to the historical center of the city of Cusco, it will make it easier to find your hotel.
- All our tours ends at the door of the hotels, it means the tours will finish with transfer to your respective hotel located in Cusco.
How to prevent altitude sickness?
- The altitude sickness or soroche can cause you some discomfort during your visit such as dizziness, fatigue or nausea. Try to avoid alcoholic beverages and fatty foods before the visit.
- To reduce symptoms, try to acclimatize yourself one day before to the altitude of the city of Cusco. We recommend to drink infusions of coca leaf (natural plant used by the Incas) is an excellent option to avoid the actitude sickness.
How is the accommodation?
- For all the tours which include hotels. We offer hotels of 3* and 4* category, it has spacious and comfortable rooms, bathrooms, hot showers and bueffet breakfast. If the tourist like, you can change the accommodation to a better service. You just have to request it via email for an additional cost.
Which season is the best time to visit Cusco and Machu Picchu?
- The dry season months between April to December are the best time to come and visit Cusco. During those days the possibility of rain is very little, so the roads are not swampy and the landscapes can be better to enjoy and takes the best pictures. On the other hand, the months with the most rain are January, February and March.
What are the coldest months in Cusco Peru?
- The coldest season in Cusco are in the months from May to July. During this time the sun is strong in the day, but once it goes down or you spend much time in the shade, it can get very cold. It can go below zero at night, so warm clothes and Jackets are necessary to bring during these months.
How long in advance can I request the tour?
- We recommend to purchase the tours weeks or months in advance, this because the train and Machu Picchu tickets has a limit of spaces, dont wait until the lust minute to book your tour, other ways you will not be able to find spaces.
During the trip to Machu Picchu, where the big luggages will stay?
The train company that operates to Machu Picchu does not allow the traveler to carry a suitcase that weighs more than 7 kilograms. To go up and visit the city of Machu Picchu, it is recommended to carry a light and small backpack for your convenience; the rest of the luggages you can leave them without any problem at the storage of your hotel in Cusco, or you can also leave at our office in Cusco city, we have an storage too.
Very Important in case you want to book the Inca trail to Machu Picchu:
- CLASSIC INCA TRAIL 4 DAYS: If you want to book the Classic Inca Trail 4 days, you must to book early to get your desired date. Depending on the month you prefer to do the hike, you may need to book 6 months or more in advance, the limit of spaces for the inca trail 4 days is 400 people per each day.
- SHORT INCA TRAIL: If you are booking the 1 or 2 day Inca Trail, it is preferred that you also book in advance, however 2 to 4 month in advance would be good, the limit of spaces for the short inca trail is 200 people per each day.
When is the best season to hike the Inca Trail?
- The best time of year to do the inca trail is between May to October, with August and September being the best months of all. The trail is dry and the weather is lovely. During the rainy season between November to April the trail will be wet and can make it more difficult.
What will you live in the Inca Jungle Tour 3 Days
- This is the tour that combines a series of extreme sports activities.
- You will have an unforgettable descent by bike from a height of 4100 masl to 2100 masl.
- It will be an experience with endless emotions to tell our friends.
- You will learn about the typical crops of the Peruvian high jungle area.
- The tour is ideal for people who like to be in contact with nature and reach Machu Picchu by a unique route.
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