Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N

The ultimate multi-sport adventure combining downhill mountain biking, rafting, zip-lining, and trekking to Machu Picchu.

Tour Type

Group Tour | Adventure

Duration

4 Days / 3 Nights

Elevation

Up to 4,316 m / 14,160 ft

Difficulty

Moderate

Departure

Hotel

Destination

Andes Trekking

Latitude

-13.1631

Longitude

-72.545

Tour Overview

The Inca Jungle Trek is not just a hike; it is an adrenaline-fueled, multi-sport adventure designed for thrill-seekers. It is the most action-packed alternative route to Machu Picchu, taking you from the freezing high Andes down into the steamy tropical jungle.

Your journey starts with a massive 3-hour downhill mountain bike ride from the Malaga Pass (4,316m) down into the cloud forest. Over the next days, you will have the opportunity to go white-water rafting on the Urubamba River, hike along original Inca trails through coffee and fruit plantations, relax in the Cocalmayo hot springs, and fly across the valleys on some of South America's highest zip-lines, before finally reaching Machu Picchu.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco – Abra Malaga (Biking) – Santa Maria (Rafting)

06:00 AM

Pick up from Cusco and drive through the Sacred Valley to Abra Malaga (4,316m).

10:00 AM

Equip with full safety gear and begin a thrilling 3-hour downhill mountain bike ride.

01:30 PM

Arrive in Huamanmarca and take the van to Santa Maria for lunch.

03:00 PM

Optional white-water rafting (Class III/IV) on the Urubamba River.

06:00 PM

Dinner and overnight in a basic local lodge in Santa Maria.

Day 2: Santa Maria – Santa Teresa (Trekking & Hot Springs)

06:30 AM

Breakfast and start hiking through the high jungle.

09:00 AM

Hike along an original, well-preserved section of the Inca Trail.

12:30 PM

Stop at the village of Quellomayo for lunch and a hammock rest.

03:30 PM

Arrive at the spectacular Cocalmayo hot springs to relax your muscles.

06:00 PM

Short drive to Santa Teresa for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Santa Teresa (Ziplining) – Aguas Calientes

07:00 AM

Breakfast. Optional morning zip-lining adventure.

10:00 AM

Drive or walk to the Hydroelectric station.

12:00 PM

Lunch at the Hydroelectric station.

02:00 PM

Enjoy a flat, scenic 3-hour walk along the train tracks to Aguas Calientes.

05:30 PM

Check into your hotel. Final group dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 4: Machu Picchu – Return to Cusco

04:30 AM

Early wake up and breakfast.

05:30 AM

Take the bus up or hike the stairs to the Machu Picchu entrance.

06:30 AM

Enter the citadel for a 2-hour guided tour.

09:00 AM

Free time to explore.

01:30 PM

Return by train to Ollantaytambo, then transfer by bus to Cusco.

Includes

Pre-departure briefing
Transportation and full suspension mountain bikes with safety gear
Professional bilingual guide
Machu Picchu entrance ticket
Meals (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners)
2 nights in basic eco-lodges, 1 night in a hotel in Aguas Calientes
Return train to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco

Excludes

Rafting and Zip-lining activities (can be added as extras)
Cocalmayo hot springs entrance fee
Bus tickets up/down to Machu Picchu (you can walk up)
First breakfast and last lunch

What to bring

Passport
Light hiking clothes (it gets very hot in the jungle)
Swimsuit for hot springs and rafting
Insect repellent (essential)
Sunscreen and sunglasses

Pro Travel Tips

This is the warmest of all the treks to Machu Picchu, pack lots of light clothing and insect repellent.
You can opt-out of the biking and ride in the support van if you feel tired or unsafe.

Private Experience

$350per person

Certified Private Guide

Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off

Flexible Itinerary

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