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Classic Inca Jungle Trek • 4 Days / 3 Nights • Biking, Rafting, Ziplining & Machu Picchu
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco around 06:00 AM to begin a scenic drive through the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will cross the towering Vilcabamba and Vilcanota mountain ranges, passing through the picturesque town of Chinchero, with a strategic stop to explore the ancient Inca citadel of Ollantaytambo.
We continue our ascent to the Abra Malaga Pass (4,350 m / 14,271 ft). After a safety briefing and fitting your full protective gear, you will kick off a thrilling 60 km downhill bike ride. Feel the adrenaline and watch the climate change drastically while enjoying spectacular views of the snow-capped Mount Veronica.
Arrive at the Huamanmarca archaeological site to enjoy a hearty lunch and explore its ruins. In the afternoon, adventure seekers can join a thrilling 1.5-hour rafting experience down the rapids of the Vilcanota River (Santa Maria), accompanied by certified professional guides.
We wrap up the day's activities and transfer to our eco-lodge in the high-jungle town of Santa Maria. Here, you can take a shower, unwind, and enjoy a group dinner to cap off an action-packed first day.
Start the morning early with an energizing breakfast at a local restaurant. We will begin our journey with an initial 45-minute stretch along the road before branching off onto the historic trails.
We step onto an authentic, well-preserved segment of the classic Inca Trail (Qhapaq Ñan), which historically connected Machu Picchu with Vilcabamba, the final refuge of the Inca resistance. Hike surrounded by lush vegetation, local coffee, and cocoa plantations while learning about the area's history and rich biodiversity.
We will make a strategic stop at the welcoming community of Quellomayo. Enjoy an excellent, traditional lunch at a local restaurant with free time to relax in hammocks, recharge your batteries, and take in the natural surroundings.
Continue with a 3.5-hour trek bordering the Vilcanota River canyon. The high-mountain scenery transitions completely into a tropical cloud forest, offering spectacular views and trails flanked by massive rock walls.
Arrive at the famous Cocalmayo Hot Springs, widely considered the finest and cleanest thermal pools in the entire Cusco region, situated right at the foot of the mountain. After a relaxing soak, we walk for an additional 45 minutes (or take a quick local shuttle) to Santa Teresa for hotel check-in, dinner, and overnight stay.
Wake up in the warm valley of Santa Teresa to enjoy a full breakfast and prepare for a day that perfectly blends pure adrenaline with a beautiful approach trek.
The zipline operator will pick you up and transfer you to their base. Following a thorough safety briefing, you will experience the unforgettable thrill of flying across the canyon over 4 different cables and crossing a suspension bridge. Easily one of the most exhilarating activities in the cloud forest!
We take a local shuttle for about 1 hour to the Hidroelectrica railway station, where a comforting lunch awaits us before starting our final hike.
Begin a flat, scenic 3-hour hike (11 km) alongside the train tracks, skirting the base of the majestic Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu mountains. Upon reaching Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo), we will check into the hotel. Enjoy free time to relax, browse the artisan market, and meet up later for our group dinner.
Following an early breakfast at the hotel, we head toward the main Machu Picchu checkpoint. You can choose to hike up via a steep stepped trail (approx. 1.5 hours) or take the Consettur eco-bus (optional, $12 USD each way) to arrive fresh at the entrance.
We enter the archaeological wonder with our pre-scheduled tickets (Circuit 1 or 2). Our professional bilingual guide will lead a 2.5-hour tour, revealing the secrets, history, and astonishing architecture of the Inca temples, palaces, and farming terraces.
Enjoy any remaining time inside the monument. If you booked well in advance, this is the perfect window to take on the demanding hikes up Huayna Picchu Mountain (2 hours round trip, $30 USD) or Machu Picchu Mountain (3 hours round trip, $30 USD).
Between 11:00 AM and 11:30 AM, we must exit the archaeological site to begin our descent and the 3-hour walk back along the train tracks to Hidroelectrica station. Maintaining a steady, prompt pace here is crucial.
Our tourist return bus departs strictly from Hidroelectrica at 14:00 PM (boarding begins a few minutes early). We will enjoy a overland drive of approx. 6 hours across the Andes, arriving in Cusco between 21:30 PM and 22:00 PM, dropping you off close to your hotel.
If your booking includes the economic return by bus, careful planning is absolutely vital. The agency will book your Machu Picchu entry ticket strictly within the 07:00 AM to 09:00 AM shifts. This is due to a strict operational requirement: ensuring you have sufficient time to complete your guided tour, walk back down, and hike the 3 hours back to the Hidroelectrica Station before 14:00 PM, when the vehicles depart punctually and without exception for Cusco.
* Note: Passengers who opt to purchase the return train upgrade do not have any entry time restrictions for the archaeological monument.
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