4 days from $ 420 per person
Machu Picchu is one of the most visited destinations in the world. The Inca Jungle 4 days tour, will allow you to reach Machu Picchu doing different activities that will include travel in tourist transport, cycling, canoeing, hiking or walking and even zipline or zip line. All in one package. This tour is ideal for those who want to go out of the conventional and visit one of the wonders of the world enjoying nature, adrenaline and having special breaks in hot springs. You will also appreciate the change of climate and geography when you enter the Cusco jungle on the wheels of a bicycle.
Tour details
- Duration: 4 days.
- Includes: 3 nights in tourist hotels, meals in tourist restaurants in: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners, well equipped transportation (round trip), expert guide in the activities and adventure sports.
- Not included: transportation to other destinations, personal grooming accessories and porters.
- Payment: we accept most credit and debit cards worldwide.
- Confirmation: immediate.
- Flexibility: cancellations are accepted under penalty.
- Entrance fee: Machu Picchu Solo.
- Group: 4 to 16 people maximum.
Remember to ask for information before and during the itinerary of the activities that will take place. Do not hesitate to ask any questions you may have about the cycling, canoeing or zipline activities. The guide and the specialists will be happy to answer your questions.
Summary
| Difficulty |  |
| Distance by bicycle | 65 kilometers or 40,000 miles. |
| Walking distance (Sta. María – Sta. Teresa) | 22 kilometers or 13 600 miles. |
| Walking distance (Sta. Teresa – Aguas Calientes) | 19 kilometers o 12 300 miles. |
| Walking distance (Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu) | 8 kilometers o 4 900 miles. |
| Maximum altitude | Abra Málaga (4 200 msnm). |
| Minimum altitude | Aguas Calientes to 2 000 msnm). |
| Maximum temperature | Playa Sahuayaco (from 20°C. to 26°C.). |
| Temperatura mínima | Abra Málaga (from – 3°C. to 12°C.). |
| Itinerary | |
Day 1 CUSCO | SANTA MARÍAPick up from the hotel and leave Cusco towards Abra Malaga, after contemplating this snowy mountain. We descend on bicycles to Santa Maria. After lunch you can go canoeing. Day 2 SANTA MARÍA | SANTA TERESAWe will have breakfast before heading to Santa Teresa. We will take a hiking route that is ascending in its first stretch. In Santa Teresa we have lunch and we have the option to visit the thermal baths of Cocalmayo. Day 3 SANTA TERESA | AGUAS CALIENTESFrom Santa Teresa and after breakfast, we will leave in the direction of Aguas Calientes. Here we can also enjoy the thermal baths. Don’t forget your bathing clothes. Day 4 MACHU PICCHU | CUSCOOn the fourth day we will climb up to Machu Picchu, we will walk all over the wonder. Then we can have lunch and wait for the train service to Ollantaytambo and finally take the tourist transport to Cusco. | |
Detailed itinerary
The Inca Jungle is one of the most complete tour packages you can find. Remember that you will have the option to do many adventure sports with all the security of the case. The hiking trails do not have a considerable difficulty, most of the sections are flat and do not exert difficulty. You will be able to appreciate beautiful landscapes and the change of geography until your arrival in Aguas Calientes. You will feel the change of climate all over your skin. The return to Cusco will be by the bimodal service, learn more about the whole itinerary of the Inca Jungle 4 days.
CUSCO | SANTA MARÍA
- Our shuttle service will be at the door of your hotel from 6:00 am or probably minutes before. This is given prior coordination. Once we have all the travelers in the transportation we start the trip.
- We will leave in the direction of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, after approximately two hours of travel, we will arrive at Ollantaytambo where we can do some shopping or have a local breakfast. Another option will be to access the restrooms.
- We will continue our trip in the tourist transport until we reach the Abra Malaga, where if the weather is good, we will be able to appreciate its majesty. After that we will descend on our bicycles in the company of our guide.
- It will be important to follow the indications of our guide, who will make sure that we check the condition of the bikes, test them and show our respective conformity. He will also give us indications to avoid accidents, we have to be attentive.
- The descent time will be approximately 2 hours, before reaching our destination and have lunch, we can visit the archaeological site of Huamanmarca. After that we will continue our way to Santa Maria where we can have lunch and rest.
- In the afternoon and after enjoying our delicious lunch in a tourist restaurant, you can go canoeing on the Blanco River. We will have all the necessary equipment for this activity. Finally we will spend the night in our hotel.
SANTA MARÍA | SANTA TERESA
- The second day we will start early, at 6:00 a.m. we will have breakfast and our belongings ready. We will have a short break while the guide will explain the activities for the day.
- This day we will have to make a hiking route through the jungle of Cusco, this climate is warm temperate. So we will need light clothing to avoid sweltering.
- During this course we will follow an Inca Trail or Qhapac Ñan, this ancient road connected Machu Picchu with the Vilcabamba valley. The walking time is approximately 4 hours, until the first resting point in Quellomayo where we will have lunch.
- We will continue our way along the Vilcanota riverbed until we reach Cocalmayo, which is very close to Santa Teresa. These thermal baths are really incredible, with crystalline waters and with the perfect temperature.
- During the night we will be able to have our rooms at our disposal. We will also have dinner and rest in our tourist hotel.
SANTA TERESA | AGUAS CALIENTES
- This day we will also start early. Breakfast will be ready at 6 am at a tourist restaurant in Santa Teresa. We will pack our belongings and have a short trip to a recreational center.
- In the recreational center it is possible to practice the adventure sport zipline or zip line. All equipment is guaranteed to be safe and in perfect condition. This activity lasts approximately 3 to 4 hours.
- After this activity we will walk to Hidroeléctrica, where we can rest and share our experiences with our companions. We will also enjoy a nutritious lunch to continue our trip.
- It is estimated to arrive to Aguas Calientes in the afternoon. Hiking time is approximately three hours. During this hike we will see the vast vegetation of the jungle. In Aguas Calientes our hotel will be waiting for us.
- An option in this place is to visit the thermal baths, which is not included in the tour. We will also have an exquisite dinner before resting. The next day it is time to ascend to Machu Picchu.
MACHU PICCHU | CUSCO
- This day we will have to wake up earlier than the previous days. We have to have breakfast at 4:30 am in order to start our hike at 5:00 am.
- Another option is to take the bus to the entrance area to Machu Picchu. This bus takes a maximum of 30 minutes to make the trip, while the hike takes 2 hours.
- Upon arrival at Machu Picchu, our guide will take us on a tour of circuit 2, where we can take our postcard photo and start our visit from the Guardian’s house. In the distance we can see one of the main entrances to the Intipunku.
- We will visit places such as the terraces or cultivation area, the houses, the House of the Inca, the Temple or main square, the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the three windows, the Temple of the Condor, the Intihuatana, the Sacred Rock and more.
- Before returning to Aguas Calientes and in case you have made a reservation for a buffet lunch at the Tinkuy restaurant, we will be able to access and taste its delicious desserts, drinks and main dishes based on Andean food.
- In Aguas Calientes we can stroll through the streets, visit a bar for a chat or simply visit the food and handicraft market. Waiting for the departure of our train.
- The train that is made in the basic reservation is the Expedition train, but for an extra price you can access the Vistadome. It is more spacious and has a live music show among other attractions.
- The train will take us to Ollantaytambo, once there, we will board a bus or tourist transport that will take us to Cusco. It is estimated to arrive in Cusco at 9 pm, the end of the tour will be coordinated, it can be in a central square or at the door of your hotel.
Prices
Here you can find the prices and their variation according to the date of travel.
WITH EXPEDITION TRAIN | |
|---|---|
| Inca Jungle 4D/3N | 420 USD |
Important details for the Inca Jungle 4 days
| What is included? | What is not included? | Optional on the tour* | What to bring? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pick up from your hotel. | Pick up from the airport. | Improve hotel quality to 4 stars. | Light clothing, preferably sportswear. |
| Entrance fee: Machu Picchu Solo. | Hiking poles. | Access Vistadome train service to return. | Waterproof poncho. |
| Meals: 3 lunches, 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners. | Snacks during the tour. | Special discount option on buffet lunch at Tinkuy restaurant. | Clothing or bathing suit, towels and sandals. |
| First aid kit and oxygen balloon. | Breakfast on the first day 1. | Sleeping bag or sleeping bag. | Resistant shoes. |
| 3 nights in tourist hotels. | Lunch and dinner on the fourth day. | Hiking poles. | Sunscreen and mosquito repellent. |
| Round trip transportation. | Transportation for personal use. | Vegetarian food **. | Cash and identification document. |
* For an additional cost. ** Free upon request.
Frequently asked questions about Inca Jungle 4 days
Here we have some recurring questions that travelers leave us about the Inca Jungle 4 days tour package. In case we do not answer your questions please contact us by writing to: info@machupicchuterra.com.
1) How many kilometers will we walk in total to complete the Inca Jungle 4 days?
The distance covered on foot during the last 3 days of the trek is approximately 49 kilometers in total.
2) What type of bicycle are they?
The bicycles are mountain bikes or bicycles suitable for mountain riding. All are in perfect condition. It is recommended to do test rides and check all the equipment of the bike before descending.
3) Are they only bicycles, they do not have protective equipment?
In Inca Jungle, adventure sports are practiced, for all these sports you will have the necessary equipment. In the case of cycling, you will have a helmet, gloves, elbow and knee pads, as well as body protection.
4) Is the hike safe?
Yes, especially because we will not be hiking at high altitude. Also the weather is mild so you will only need a bottle of water. The first stretch that we will have on foot will be complicated, the rest will be easy.
5) Is it possible to change the starting date of the Inca Jungle tour?
No, it will not be possible to change the date or any other type of change.
6) What does the tour guide service consist of?
During the course of the 4 days, we will be guided and supervised by an expert on the route and the places we will visit. He will give us all the information and details to enrich and make our trip safer.
7) How will the food be, is there a vegetarian option?
The food during the three days is usually accompanied by food from the area, such as avocado, coffee, passion fruit and more. Obviously all this accompanied by other foods. It is also possible to access a vegetarian service.
8) How do I access the vegetarian food service?
You only have to request it at the time of purchasing the tour package or inform your interest in vegetarian food long before starting the tour to info@machupicchuterra.com, with the details of the tour purchased.
9) How do I access the 3 or 4 star hotels?
It’s simple, you just have to indicate that you want to upgrade the service at the time of purchasing the tour package.
10) Can I cancel the purchased service?
Yes, remember that every cancellation has a penalty. Cancellations will only be accepted 15 days before the start date. Write in detail your interest 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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