3 days from $ 350 per person
Visiting Machu Picchu is the dream of many people. But doing it in a special way, following a path on foot, is something even more special. The 3-day Inca Jungle tour is ideal for those who want to be in contact with nature before reaching Machu Picchu. This tour package is characterized by including adventure sports in the itinerary of activities. The Inca Jungle has everything you need to have an unforgettable vacation in Cusco, Peru. You will have transportation to Santa Teresa, the necessary equipment for cycling and ziplining, as well as a guide specialized in the route and the activities included in this tour. As for the return to Cusco, you will have a train ticket reserved from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and there, a bus will be waiting for you to return to Cusco. Discover this incredible 3-day adventure and visit Machu Picchu.
Tour details
- Duration: 3 days.
- Includes: hotel room for 2 nights, meals in tourist restaurants: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners, exclusive transportation (round trip), guide with experience in adventure sports.
- Not included: food not specified, entrance to other destinations not specified
- Payment: Debit or credit cards are accepted.
- Confirmation: immediate.
- Flexibility: you can cancel the service
- Entrance: Machu Picchu Only
- Group: 4 to 16 people maximum.
During zipline and bike riding activities, you will be provided with all necessary protective equipment. Both sports are very safe because special care is taken by the tour guides. If you have any questions about any of the activities, please feel free to ask your tour guide.
Summary
| Difficulty |  |
| Distance by bike | 65 kilometers or 40,000 miles. |
| Walking distance (Sta. Teresa – Aguas Calientes) | 19 kilometers or 12,300 miles. |
| Hiking distance (Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu) | 8 kilometers or 4,900 miles. |
| Maximum altitude | Abra Málaga (4,200 meters above sea level). |
| Minimum altitude | Aguas Calientes (2,000 meters above sea level). |
| Maximum temperature | Sahuayaco Beach (from 20°C to 26°C). |
| Minimum temperature | Abra Málaga (from – 3°C. to 12°C.). |
| Itinerary | |
Day 1 Cusco | Santa TeresaAfter passing through your hotel, we head towards Abra Málaga. From here we descend by bike to Santa María. Here, we have lunch and travel by bus to Santa Teresa, where we spend the night. Day 2 Santa Teresa | Aguas CalientesWe had breakfast at a tourist restaurant and headed towards the recreational park where the zipline takes place. In the afternoon and after lunch we walked to Aguas Calientes from Hidroeléctrica. Day 3 Machu Picchu | CuscoAfter breakfast, we head towards Machu Picchu. The trip takes approximately three hours, so we will leave at lunchtime. In the afternoon we return to Cusco by bimodal service. | |
Itinerary
Visiting Machu Picchu will always be a fantastic experience. Delve into the details of this 3-day tour package and discover one of the best ways to get to Machu Picchu in contact with nature. With this tour, you will be able to enter the Cusco jungle and reach the most beautiful hot springs in the region. Learn more about the activity of these three days.
Cusco | Santa Teresa
- We will leave Cusco very early, so we will pick you up at your hotel before 6:00 in the morning. Our destination will be the Sacred Valley. Customers will be picked up by prior arrangement the night before the tour begins.
- We will have exclusive tourist transportation for our travelers. We will pass through Ollantaytambo where we can make a stop and those who wish can have breakfast or do some last minute shopping.
- After that, it is time to return to our transport and travel for another hour to Abra Málaga, from the panoramic view we can descend to Santa María on our bicycles.
- In Santa Maria we will rest and enjoy a delicious fortifying lunch. Afterwards we will travel to Santa Teresa for an hour’s drive. Upon arrival in Santa Teresa we can leave our belongings at the hotel and then visit the Cocalmayo hot springs.
- After a delicious dinner we can rest in our rooms.
Santa Teresa | Aguas Calientes
- After breakfast at a tourist restaurant, we will head out to the recreational area or park where we will go ziplining. Here we will have the supervision of our expert guide.
- At the end, we will have a trip to Hidroeléctrica where our lunch awaits us. Resting and stretching the body will be the best option because a long walk awaits us.
- From Hidroeléctrica, we will walk to Aguas Calientes on a trail of approximately 11 kilometers. During this trail we will follow the railway lines and the Inca Trails.
- We will arrive after approximately 6 hours of walking. In Aguas Calientes, we can also visit its thermal baths to relax our muscles. Of course, we will arrive at our hotel before then and we can rest or leave our belongings.
- Tonight we will have dinner at a tourist restaurant.
Machu Picchu | Cusco
- We will leave early after breakfast. If you want to take the bus to get to Machu Picchu, you will have to let us know in advance to avoid unnecessary delays.
- The other option is to walk up the steps. The walking route takes 2 hours, while by bus it only takes 30 minutes. The journey to Machu Picchu takes approximately 3 hours.
- Our reserved entrance is the one that includes Circuit 2, with this circuit we will be able to visit all the sites. If we arrive early we will be able to access the Intihuatana which is only open from 6:00 to 10:00 in the morning.
- We will also visit the main temples such as the Temple of the Sun, the Main Temple, the Temple of the 3 Windows, the Temple of the Condor, the Water Mirrors, the Sacred Rock and more.
- On your way out, you can visit the Tinkuy restaurant, if you have made a reservation. Otherwise, you can have lunch in Aguas Calientes where there are multiple options.
- From 4:00 pm or before, you will have to be careful as this is the return time for most trains. To Ollantaytambo. The train we booked is the Expedition, but you can access the Vistadome train, which is larger and has a live show.
- We expect to arrive in Cusco before 9:00 p.m. The place where we will end the trip will be coordinated in advance.
Important details for the Inca Jungle 3 days
Information table for the trip to Machu Picchu, doing adventure sports and a hiking route. This package is 3 days where you will find essential services that will make your vacation easier and you can better enjoy your trip to Machu Picchu:
| What’s included? | What’s not included? | Optional on the tour * | What to bring? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer from your hotel. | Pick up and transfer to the airport. | Hotels up to 4 stars in Santa Teresa or Aguas Calientes. | Sports or light clothing, cash will also be necessary. |
| Entrance: Machu Picchu Only. | Hiking poles. | Book ticket on Vistadome train. | Protective or waterproof. |
| 2 lunches, 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners. | Snacks during the tour. | Special discount option on buffet lunch at Tinkuy restaurant. | Swimwear and towel. |
| First aid kit. | Breakfast on the first day 1. | Sleeping bag or sack. | Durable footwear ideal for hiking. |
| 2 nights in tourist hotels. | Lunch and dinner on the third day. | Hiking poles. | Mosquito repellent. |
| Round trip transportation. | Transportation for personal use without requesting it. | Vegetarian food **. | Identity document. |
* For an additional cost. **Free upon request.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here we answer the questions that all travelers usually have before embarking on this incredible adventure. We organize the most frequently asked questions. If you cannot find them or have any other questions, do not hesitate to write to us at: info@machupicchuterra.com and we will respond as soon as we can.
1. How many kilometers will we walk in total to complete the Inca Jungle 3 days?
The distance traveled on foot is from Hidroeléctrica to Aguas Calientes. It is approximately 11 kilometers on foot.
2. What are the bicycles like?
For our cycling activity, we will have mountain bikes ideal for all types of terrain. Once you choose yours, we recommend that you try it out thoroughly until you become familiar with it.
3. How many kilometers do we descend and in how much time?
The descent is approximately 65 kilometres in a period of approximately 4 to 5 hours. The entire route is downhill.
4. Will we have protective equipment?
Yes, both activities (cycling and zipline) that we carry out will have all the necessary safety equipment and supervision by experts in these activities. However, please ask us any questions, we will always be willing to help you.
5. Is the hiking route difficult?
No, the route is quite simple. In some sections, we will find some uphill sections, but they are not very complicated. In general, the path is flat and does not pose any difficulties.
6. Is it possible to change the start date of the Inca Jungle tour?
It is not possible to change the start date once this tour package has been purchased.
7. What is the function of the tour guide?
He is in charge of managing our itinerary, that is, he will be in charge of coordinating our food and the activities we do so that everything goes according to plan. He is also in charge of providing us with information about all the places we visit or that require an explanation.
8. I want a vegetarian diet, is that possible?
Yes, you just have to inform us of your interest when purchasing the tour package or notify us in advance of your desire. The service will be confirmed if you do so in the indicated manner. This service does not have an additional cost.
9. I want to stay in 3 or 4 star hotels, what is the procedure?
At the time of purchasing the package, you will be informed of the list and quality of hotels we have. You can also request a quote for hotel prices without obligation by writing an email to: info@machupicchuterra.com
10. I had problems and I won’t be able to make the trip, can I cancel?
Yes, we accept cancellations only before 15 days of the tour starting, remember that there will be a penalty. If you want to cancel the service, you will have to send an email to: info@machupicchuterra.com.
We are part of MACHUPICCHU TERRA, Travel agency and tour operator authorized to operate the Inca Trail and other hiking routes in Cusco. Our authorization code is "CI1578".
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