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The Inca Jungle tour offers a unique blend of adventure, nature, and culture on the way to Machu Picchu. This alternative route includes activities like mountain biking, hiking along ancient Inca paths, rafting, canopy experiences, hot springs, and a visit to the iconic Inca citadel. Ideal for travelers seeking adrenaline and authentic Amazonian jungle experiences, this tour ensures unforgettable landscapes and thrilling activities.
- Four-day journey through the stunning scenery of the Andes
- Activities include mountain biking, hiking, rafting, and visiting hot springs
- Comfortable accommodations in eco-lodges and group meals included
- Expert guides provide insights into local culture and biodiversity
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is included from hotels, hostels, and Airbnb accommodations located in the historic center of Cusco. Travelers should be ready at the reception or main entrance of their accommodation at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time (6:00 AM). Please provide your hotel name and address when booking to confirm pickup. If your accommodation is located outside the city center, we will coordinate a nearby meeting point for your convenience. Our staff will contact you in advance to provide all necessary details. Look for our team carrying a sign with the Haku Travel logo.
Travelers who do not require hotel pickup can meet us directly at our office: Haku Travel Office – Avenida Ayahuayco N°3, Cusco. Meeting time: 06:00 AM. Our team will be waiting at the office entrance with a sign marked Haku Travel to welcome you.
This tour ends at Plaza San Francisco in Cusco. Travelers who were picked up from their hotel will be dropped off at Plaza San Francisco. Travelers who met at the Haku Travel office (Avenida Ayahuayco N°3) will also return to Plaza San Francisco at the end of the tour.
Itinerary
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1Cusco
Travelers will be picked up from their hotel between 5:50 am and 6:00 am for a scenic 2-hour drive to Ollantaytambo in our comfortable tourist vehicle. Along the way, there will be a short 30-minute stop in Ollantaytambo to stretch your legs, use restroom facilities, or have a quick breakfast. Please note this stop is not intended for visiting the archaeological site but simply to rest and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Admission ticket free -
2Ollantaytambo
After a short stop in Ollantaytambo for breakfast (not included), to buy water, or to use the restroom, we continue the journey for about 1 hour and 30 minutes ascending to Abra Málaga at 4,350 meters above sea level. Here begins the first major adventure: a fully equipped downhill bike ride from the mountains to the cloud forest. Along the way, travelers will enjoy breathtaking views as the Andean landscape gradually transitions into lush jungle. The biking route ends in Huamanmarca, from where the group continues by transport to Santa María. After lunch, optional activities such as rafting on the Vilcanota River are available at an additional cost. The day concludes with dinner and an overnight stay at a basic lodge in Santa María.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Upon arrival in Santa María after the morning biking adventure and transport from Huamanmarca, travelers will enjoy lunch surrounded by the lush Andean cloud forest. Optional activities include rafting on the Vilcanota River, short walks through nearby coffee and coca plantations, or exploring the town and local markets. Nature lovers can observe native birds, orchids, and diverse flora. The day ends with dinner at the lodge and an overnight stay in a basic but comfortable accommodation, providing a restful end to a full day of adventure.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
4
After breakfast at the lodge, we start a hike along sections of the ancient Inca Trail, passing through lush vegetation, rivers, waterfalls, and coffee, coca, and fruit plantations. The first segment to Quellomayo is about 8 km and takes 3.5 to 4 hours. Here, travelers stop for lunch at a local restaurant . After lunch, we continue 4 km to the thermal baths of Cocalmayo, taking about 1.5 hours. Travelers can relax in the warm pools before the final 3 km stretch to Santa Teresa, which takes around 1.5 hours. The total walking distance is approximately 15 km, with 6.5 to 7 hours of hiking. Dinner and overnight accommodation are at a budget lodge in Santa Teresa.
1 minute • Admission ticket free -
5
After breakfast, travelers may choose to experience the optional canopy or zipline activity (extra cost), an adrenaline-filled adventure in the mountains. We then continue to the Hidroeléctrica station for lunch before starting a scenic hike along the train tracks toward the town of Aguas Calientes. The trail passes through jungle landscapes, rivers, and stunning mountain views surrounding Machu Picchu. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, travelers have free time to explore the town, visit the artisan market, or rest. Dinner will be served at a local restaurant, and overnight stay will be in a budget accommodation.
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6Machu Picchu
Travelers wake up early around 4:00 AM in Aguas Calientes to begin the walk to Machu Picchu, which takes approximately 1.5 hours. Alternatively, there is the option to take the bus for an additional cost. The included visit follows Circuit 2, subject to availability; if unavailable, an alternative circuit such as 1 or 3 will be arranged. After exploring Machu Picchu, travelers can choose their return: either by train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and onward to Cusco, or by walking to Hidroelectrica and then taking a bus to Cusco. Please select your preferred return option when booking.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Cusco – Ollantaytambo - Abra Málaga – Santa María
Santa María – Inca Trail – Qellomayo – Hot Springs – Santa Teresa
Santa Teresa – Hidroeléctrica – Aguas Calientes
Machu Picchu – Hidroelectrica or Ollantaytambo – 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
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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