The Inca Jungle Trek 4 days to Machu Picchu is an adventure-filled tour with biking, rafting, hiking and zip-line. Our Inca Jungle Trail offers and exhilarating experience for travelers looking to explore the diverse Andean landscapes and local cultures. Adventurers also walk a small section of the original Inca Trail before reaching the iconic landmark of the Incas.
The 4-day Inca Jungle Trail is the alternative route to Machu Picchu, as compared to the classic Inca Trail. This option is another way to visit the Inca city of Machu Picchu. The trail was discovered not long ago and was originally used by the Incas to transport goods and supplies between the high Andes and the tropical jungle.
With our Inca Jungle Trek 4 days, traveler’s delight in varied landscapes and outdoor activities on the way to Machu Picchu. The Jungle Trail features rugged mountain trails, dense forests, picturesque valleys, and stunning waterfalls. This is perfect and mecca for any adventure seekers, but more importantly you have the privilege to visit the lost city of the Incas.
The first day of Inca Junle Trek 4 days involves mountain biking through a thrilling downhill route, covering approximately 3,000 meters (9,842 feet). The next day, continue along the Inca Jungle Trail on foot, hiking through stunning landscapes and challenging terrain, reaching the town of Santa Teresa, where we can relax in the natural hot springs after a long day of trekking.
The last leg of the Inca Jungle Trail leads trekkers to the famous town of Aguas Calientes. The final day of the Inca Jungle Trek is employed to exploring Machu Picchu. Travelers take a bus to reach the entrance of this ancient citadel. Our local tour guide show you through the historic city, highlighting the historical significance, architecture, and engineering of the Inca civilization.
Day 1: Cusco – Abra Malaga pass – Santa Maria
Day 2: Inca Jungle Trail – Hot Springs – Santa Teresa
Day 3: Santa Teresa – Hidrolectrica – Aguas Calientes
Day 4: Aguas calientes – Machu Picchu Cusco
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Day 1.– Cusco – Abra Malaga Pass – Santa Maria
The Inca Jungle Trek 4 days to Machu Picchu focuses on a mountain biking and other activities. For the Inca Jungle Trail, we’ll pick you up from your hotel early in the morning, driving through the Sacred Valley on our way to Abra Malaga Pass (4,350 masl). We’ll unload the bikes and your guide will give you safety guidelines.
You’ll begin an exhilarating downhill ride, descending from 4 316m to 1 500m in just under 60km/37 mi of distance. The ride is usually 2 – 3 hours. It’s not very strenuous and you’ll pass the remarkable scenery of the cloud forests along the way.
In the afternoon, we’ll arrive in Santa Maria (1 500 masl.), Here, we will enjoy lunch and stay the night in a locally-owned lodging, at night we will have dinner.
| Optional Afternoon Activity: River Rafting in the Vilcanota River |
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| In the Afternoon ( around 3 pm), we will take you to the river rafting base camp. Here , you will have a safety briefing before you start this adventure activity. Then, you will receive the river equipment (windbreakers, vests and helmets) Afterward, We venture into the waters from the Vilcanota river or lower part of the Urubamba River for an average of two hours (l II, III, IV rapids). After this experience, We will take you back to the lodge. |
🛏 Local Ecolodge near Santa Maria.
🍽 Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 2.– Inca Jungle Trail – Hot Springs – Santa Teresa
Today we will start trekking early in the morning. We’ll enjoy the Andean lifestyle in the high jungle with its spectacular views, animals, and local, tropical crops, such as coca, cocoa trees, and a variety of fruits. After four hours of walking at a leisurely pace through the lush forest, we get to our lunch spot at Quello Mayo.
This is an impressive location for those who love Mother Nature in her quiet glory. In about three more hours, we’ll arrive at natural hot springs and a swimming pool. We’ll spend the afternoon soaking and be swimming in the thermal springs, and then take a short car ride to the small town of Santa Teresa. We’ll spend the night, have dinner, and you can stroll around the town if you like.
🛏 Local lodge in Santa Teresa town.
🍽 Breakfast, Box Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 3.– Santa Teresa – Hydroeclectric – Aguas Calientes
After breakfast, we’ll get a ride to the hydroelectric station, where we’ll begin our hike towards Aguas Calientes town. We’ll continue walking along the train tracks until we arrive in the town at about 1:00 pm. We will enjoy lunch and have the afternoon free. Here, we’ll stay the night in a hotel and have dinner.
| Optional Morning Activity: Zip Line Activity. |
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| We will head towards the base zipline camp. Here, receive a safety briefing before you start this adventure activity. You’ll be hitched into your safety harness, put on your gloves and helmet, and hung from the zip line. Away you’ll go! The zip line is in 6 sections that crisscross about 825ft/250m above the valley, for a total of approximately 2.5km/1.5 miles of heart-pumping exhilaration. |
🛏 4 Star Hotel In Aguas Calientes
🍽 Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 4.– Machu Picchu Guided Tour – Cusco
Today, we get up very early to eat our breakfast and then take a bus for 25 minutes to Machu Picchu. Our main objective is to enjoy the first sunrise and the first view of Machu Picchu. After the exciting experience, we’ll have a guided tour of the Inca site, visiting the most important groups.
After the guided tour, you’ll have time to hike the mountains if it’s included in your tickets. With advance reservation, you can hike the mountains of Machupicchu, Waynapicchu or Sungate for panoramic views. Later, board the bus down to Aguas Calientes and enjoy your lunch. In the afternoon, take the train back to Ollantaytambo and then a private car back to your hotel in Cusco.
🍽 Breakfast.
The Inca Jungle Trek 4 days is perfect for friends, couples, and families because you can leave any date you wish. You don’t have to wait for anyone else because the Inca Jungle Tour starts with only 02 passengers. The total package cost is based on double occupancy (Lodge/Hotel). If you like to have a single room, you must cover the single supplement fee.
* Single room supplement: $ 175
INCA JUNGLE TREK 4 DAYS INCLUDE:
INCA JUNGLE TRAIL EXCLUDE:
For this adventure, you need to pack a duffel bag. Please try to pack as light as possible (Max. 5 Kilos /11 Pounds), And a day pack to carry during the hike.
DAYPACK PACKING LIST:
DUFFEL BAG PACKING LIST:
We will design a customized trip to connect you with our country through your interests. Feel free to change or modify this sample itinerary of our website. You decide where to visit, how long to spend in each place, type of accommodation that suit you, and more including:
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BELLA VICTORIA LODGE
Santa Maria – Day 1 (1 night).
ECO QUECHUA LODGE
Santa Teresa – Day 2 (1 night).
EL MAPI HOTEL – 4 STAR HOTEL
Aguas Calientes -Day 3 (1 night).
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Length: 4 days/3 nights
Tour Type: Private Service
USD $: 950.00
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