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Live an unforgettable 4-day and 3-night adventure from Cusco to Machu Picchu. Our Inca Jungle combines mountain biking through Abra Málaga, hikes on tropical trails, contact with local families, Cocalmayo hot springs, and optional activities like rafting and zip-lining. Discover spectacular landscapes, ancient Inca routes, and the cultural richness of the Peruvian Andes and Amazon. You will enjoy comfortable accommodations, local gastronomy, and the attention of our professional team. Conclude this experience with a guided tour of the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu. More than a tour, an adventure full of nature, culture, and adrenaline!
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
The driver or guide will be waiting for the travelers at the previously agreed pickup point. Upon arrival, you will confirm your name and verify your tour reservation to ensure correct identification and facilitate the start of the experience. Please pay attention to the pickup instructions.
If your accommodation is near the Plaza de Armas of Cusco, you can walk there (approximately 5 to 10 minutes). Our driver or guide will be waiting for you at the agreed meeting point, identifying you by your name and confirming your tour reservation.
Itinerary
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1Santa Maria
Pick up at hotels: 6:30 a.m. to 6:45 a.m. After meeting with the guide, we will leave Cusco heading to the Sacred Valley, passing through Chinchero, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo. We will stop for breakfast and shopping (expenses at the passenger's expense). We will follow Abra Málaga (4,350 m a.s.l.) and, depending on the weather and the guide's instructions, we will advance about 20 more minutes by vehicle. After a safety talk, we will hand out a full helmet, vest, gloves, knee pads, and reflective vest. We will cycle for about 2 hours and 30 minutes (45 km) to Huamanmarca, enjoying Andean and tropical landscapes. We will make stops to check bikes and equipment. Then we will go by transport to Santa María (1,200 m a.s.l.) for lunch. In the afternoon, you can do optional rafting on the Vilcanota River ($30 per person), with class II and III rapids. Helmet, windbreaker, and category V life jacket are provided. Available from April to December, subject to river conditions.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Santa Teresa District
After breakfast, we will start our hike from Santa María to Santa Teresa, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. During the tour, we will observe coffee, coca, and local fruit crops, while our guide will explain the flora and fauna of the region. We will visit a local family known as the Monkey House to learn about their customs and traditions. We will continue along an ancient stretch of the Inca Trail that connected Machu Picchu with Vilcabamba, where we will learn more about Inca history and communication. We will enjoy the impressive views of the Huancarccasa canyon. Then we will descend to Quellomayo to have lunch and rest in hammocks. Finally, we will walk to the thermal baths of Cocalmayo, where we will enjoy its natural waters before moving to Santa Teresa.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Aguas Calientes
After breakfast, we will start our hike from Santa María to Santa Teresa, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. During the tour, we will observe coffee, coca, and local fruit crops, while our guide will explain the flora and fauna of the region. We will visit a local family known as the Monkey House to learn about their customs and traditions. We will continue along an ancient stretch of the Inca Trail that connected Machu Picchu with Vilcabamba, where we will learn more about Inca history and communication. We will enjoy the impressive views of the Huancarccasa canyon. Then we will descend to Quellomayo to have lunch and rest in hammocks. Finally, we will walk to the thermal baths of Cocalmayo, where we will enjoy its natural waters before moving to Santa Teresa.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
4Machu Picchu
This will be the most anticipated day of our adventure: the visit to Machu Picchu, one of the seven wonders of the modern world. We will start at 4:00 a.m. You can walk approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from Aguas Calientes to the entrance or take the bus ($12 per person, not included). Upon arrival, our professional guide will conduct a guided tour of the Inca citadel lasting approximately 2 hours, including emblematic sites such as the Temple of the Sun and the Temple of the Three Windows. Afterward you will have free time to explore Machu Picchu, depending on your entry conditions. If you booked in advance, you can visit Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain. Finally, we will return to Aguas Calientes to take the train to Ollantaytambo and continue by tourist transport to Cusco (approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes).
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Cusco – Abra Málaga – Santa María
Santa María – Santa Teresa
Santa Teresa – Hydroelectric – Aguas Calientes
Machu Picchu – Cusco
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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