Inka Jungle Trek is definitely the best way to see Machu Picchu, this hiking trip captures the majestic power of Machu Picchu and fuses it with a variety of extreme sports and incredible trekking to give you the best Machu Picchu experience you can find.
About this activity
4 Day Inca Jungle Trek To Machu Picchu
- Duration: 4 Day
- Guide language: English or Spanish
- Mobile voucher
- 3 x breakfast, 3 x lunch, 3 x dinner are included
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Highlights
- 3 Hours Downhill biking from Abra Malaga 4,300 meters to Huamanmarca 1,200 meters (biking equipment & mountain bikes are provided)
- You have the option to join our River Rafting which is pure fun
- Inca Jungle trekking: walking a section of an original ancient Inka Trail
- Learn about the Inca culture
- Trekking along the Vilcanota River
- You have the option to take a relaxing bath in the Hot Springs of Santa Teresa
- For the adventurous travelers can do an adrenaline pumping Zip Line adventure in the Zip Line Park close to Santa Teresa
- 2 Hour Guided Tour in Machu Picchu is provided, our guide will show you the most important places of the Inca City
- After the guided tour, you will have the rest of the day to explore Machu Picchu on your own
- 3 x breakfasts, 3 x lunches, 3 x dinners are included
- 3 Nights Accommodation is included in basic hostels in Santa Maria, Santa Teresa and Aguas Calientes
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4 Day Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu Hiking Tour
Day 1: Downhill Biking to Santa Maria and Whitewater Rafting
We pick you up at your hostel in Cusco at approx. 6:30am. You will meet the rest of the group and your guide, and then we will head towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas. After a short stop in Ollantaytambo, we will drive up to Abra Malaga (4300m), you could enjoy the beautiful landscape views until arriving at the pass. Once we arrive there, we will provide you the biking equipment and mountain bikes. Then the first adventure begins: we’ll descend the winding paved mountain road, enjoying the amazing landscape while driving down into a more tropical climate. After approx. 3 hours, we arrive at Huamamarca where we take a short break and continue by bus to the small village Santa Maria where we have lunch. You can spend the rest of the day relaxing at the hostel or go for the next adventure: Whitewater Rafting on the Vilcanota River! We spend the night at Santa Maria.
Day 2: Into the Jungle: Trekking on the Inca Trail
On the 2nd day, you will wake up early to the sounds of the jungle. After having breakfast, we will start our Inca Jungle trekking, passing through the jungle and walking a section of an original ancient Inka Trail along breathtaking cliffs. We’ll make various stops to enjoy a delicious fresh fruit juices, learn about the vegetation and the Inca culture and observe some animals. After lunch and a short rest in the comfy hammocks, we continue trekking along the Vilcanota River towards Santa Teresa. Shortly before our arrival, we will have to cross the river in a cable car run by the locals. Then we finally arrive at the hot springs of Santa Teresa, where you can take a relaxing bath in the hot waters, enjoy a cold drink and have a shower. A bus or taxi brings us to Santa Teresa where we enjoy a nice dinner and spend the night in a hostel.
Day 3: Zip Line Adventure and Trekking to Aguas Calientes
The first section of today’s trekking will be along a flat and dusty road to the Hidroeléctrica power station (those who stayed out until late or want to relax a little can take a bus). For those who are up to some more adventure, an adrenaline pumping Zip Line adventure is waiting at the Zip Line Park close to Santa Teresa. The group meets at Hidroeléctrica to have lunch, then you’ll start the last part of the trail trekking along the railway. You will then finally arrive at Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town) and check into your hostel. We will enjoy a delicious dinner at a local restaurant with various options to choose and you’ll have a little briefing with your guide about the next day.
Day 4: Machu Picchu
Today is the day that you will see the world famous Machu Picchu! You get up early to start hiking up to Machu Picchu at around 4:30am, a quite steep ascent on old Inca stairs (approx. 1,5 hours). Optional you can take the first bus (US$ 12/one way, be aware that you’d have to line up early to catch the first bus leaving at 5:30am). You will meet your group & guide at the entrance of Machu Picchu and be one of the first groups entering the sanctuary that opens its gates at 6:00am. There will be a 2 hour guided tour given by your guide visiting the most important places of the Inca City. After the Machu Picchu guided tour, you will have the rest of the day to explore Machu Picchu on your own (You can do optional short hikes, for example to the Inca Bridge or the Sun Gate, take the obligatory Machu Picchu photo from the view point and chase the numerous Lamas walking around the complex to take a funny picture. In the afternoon, you will return to Aguas Calientes (walking down or taking the bus, US$ 12/ one way). You will have time to pick up your luggage at the hostel and have lunch before your train to Cusco. (NOTE: there are different train departures depending on availability and tour price. More information below!). An 1.5 hours train ride will bring you to the village of Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley of the Incas where a transport will be waiting for you to bring you back to Cusco (approx. 2,5 hours, arrival at Plaza Regocijo in the city center. From there you have to walk or take a taxi to your hostel. There are safe taxis around at any time.
Includes
- Pick up at your hotel in Cusco (historic center)
- Info Briefing the evening before the trek
- English and Spanish speaking professional tour guide
- 3 Nights Accommodation in basic hostels in Santa Maria, Santa Teresa and Aguas Calientes
- 3 x breakfast, 3 x lunch, 3 x dinner (vegetarian option available)
- Transport Cusco to Abra Malaga
- Mountain Bikes and biking equipment
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
- Guided tour in Machu Picchu
- Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
Optional - Book in advance
What to bring
- Hiking boots/shoes
- Backpack (30 to 40 liters)
- Comfortable clothing for trekking
- Rain gear or poncho (rainy season)
- Sandals for evenings
- Clothing for warm weather
- Warm sweater / jacket for 1st morning
- Flashlight + extra batteries
- Camera
- Hat
- Sun cream
- Sunglasses
- Water bottle
- Personal medical kit
- Insect repellent
- Snacks
- Swimsuit
- Original passport
Know before you go
- Please write down your hotel address in Cusco at the checkout page
- Your guide will contact you after the booking is made
- Please provide the passport details to your guide. This information is required in advance in order to confirm your admission ticket to Machu Picchu
- Detailed operator information, including local phone number and address, are included on your confirmation email
Meeting Point
Pickup in Cusco (please write down your hotel address)
Cusco, Peru
Pickup in your accommodation
Cusco, Peru
9 reviews for 4 Day Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu Hiking Tour With Accommodation & Meals
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Alan
I did the 3 day Inca jungle trek tour and absolutely loved it! Very adventure packed. We did the river rafting and hiking. I highly recommend doing all of those and hiking up to Machu Picchu mountain as well to get the view from the top.
Our guides were really wonderful and informative and our group of about 10 people were great as well!
Chloë Sevigny
Fredy our guide was fantastic! He was knowledgeable,he was funny and able to answer any questions we had. Our group had the best time – if you’re thinking of doing an alternative to the inca trail I can’t recommend this enough!
Ying Cheng
The group i was in was small but it was really good, we all got along and our guide Fredy made sure we were always ok, and made us laugh along the way which made it even more enjoyable.
Isaac
Had an unreal time on this 3 day Jungle Ince Trek with our guide Fredy ! Fredy was very knowledgeable and helpful! All activities well organised and carried out to a high standard. Would recommend the tour to anyone wanting a fun, action packed trek towards Machu Picchu.
Geoffrey
We had a really great experience on our jungle trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu. It was the highlight of our month long trip to South America. What made it especially great was our guide Fredy. This 5 star review is especially for him, he is the best tour guide in town!