4DAYS INCA JUNGLE TRAIL
(Full adventure & Machu Picchu)

OVERVIEW

Inca Jungle Trail is the perfect combination for adventure and nature lovers who want to experience adrenaline to the fullest. The Cusco's geography is beautiful and it also has a semi-tropical climate perfect to do different activities such as: Downhill Biking, Rafting, Zip-Lining, Hiking and this excursion also allow to every visitor enjoying its relaxing thermo-medicinal waters, therefore, we will visit Machu Picchu in a totally different way, come and enjoy the beautiful landscape and the richness of the biodiversity that this region possesses.

 GETTING LOST IS NEVER A WASTE OF TIME,

ENJOY THE ROAD…!

INFORMACIÓN UTIL
Duration: 4 days/3 nights
Place: Inca Jungle & Machu Picchu
Activity: Full adventure, Hike and cultural
Minimum: 2 travelers
Difficulty: 4
Distance: 73 km / 45.6 miles
Max Altitude: Abra Málaga 4,316 meters / 14,160 feet
Min Temperature: Open Malaga 2°C
Weather: Sunny May to October
Physical preparation: Good condition

First Day: Cusco – Santa Maria (Bike)
Second Day: Santa María – Santa Teresa (Hike)
Third Day: Santa Teresa – Machu Picchu Pueblo (Hike)
Fourth Day: Machu Picchu – Cusco (Hike and visit)

ITINERARIO

FIRST DAY (Biking)
CUSCO – SANTA MARIA
6:00 am we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco to start this exciting expedition called Inca Jungle, we will travel by bus for about 3 hours, during this time we will be able to observe the natural and cultural charms that the Sacred Valley will offer to us, once we reach the highest point of this expedition known as Abra Malaga, we have plenty of time to enjoy the incredible view and we will be able to prepare ourselves to start the downhill on bicycle, a journey of approximately 3 hours towards the edge of the Amazon jungle, we will pass through small communities, fruit fields, rivers and agricultural sectors until we reach a small archaeological zone known Huamanmarca, a very interesting and beautiful place to know it and to take photos, then we continue to Santa María town, to take a rest and enjoy a traditional lunch, during the afternoon the people who have booked the rafting activity will be taken to the Urubamba River to enjoy this exciting experience full of adrenaline for about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
The people who have not booked the activity will have free time to visit the town.
This first night will be in a family home where we will enjoy a traditional dinner and at the appropriate time the tour guide will give us the instructions for the next day activities.

Meals: Lunch And Dinner
Abra Malaga: (4,316 meters above sea level / 14,157 feet)

SECOND DAY (Hiking)
SANTA MARÍA – SANTA TERESA

6:00 am. we will have a good breakfast, and once we are ready we begin the hike upstream following an Inca trail totally closed with vegetation, here we will find plantations of fruits, coca, coffee, achote, among others, etc. then a short section of the road will take us to the highest point of the route, from where we will be able to appreciate all the beauty of the valley and the slope of the canyon, later we will arrive at the town known as Quellomayo where we can rest and enjoy a delicious lunch, then we continue the hike for 4 more hours until we reach the relaxing thermo-medicinal waters of Cocalmayo, after that we go to Santa Teresa town, there it will be the place where we have dinner and spend the second night of this expedition.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

THIRD DAY (Hiking)
SANTA TERESA – MACHU PICCHU VILLAGE

After enjoying our breakfast, the group will decide there are two options to get to the Hydroelectric Power Plant.
First Option: Carry out the activity of the zip line which is (Optional) and at the end we continue by transportation to the Hydroelectric Power Plant.
Second Option: a hike of approximately two and a half hours to the Hydroelectric Power Plant, appreciating the landscapes surrounded by mountains covered with vegetation.
Whichever option we have chosen to get to hydroelectric, here it is the place to enjoy a delicious lunch and then continue hiking to Aguas Calientes town the path is along the banks of the Urubamba River following the railway.
Once we arrive to the town we will check in at our hotel and then time for resting later on we will enjoy dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

FOURTH DAY (Hiking + Cultural Visit)
MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

Today is the last day and it is also the most important day of our expedition since we will arrive at the impressive Inca citadel Machu Picchu, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and one of the seven new wonders of the planet.
This day we start early since we will get up at 04:30 a.m. we have breakfast and then we must begin the hike for about one hour and a half until we reach Machu Picchu. (There is also the possibility of going up by bus from Aguas Calientes, it takes 25 minutes Today's goal is to try to be the first group to enter Machu Picchu, to have the opportunity to enjoy the sunrise in this unique place.
We  start the visit from the viewpoint from we will take the beautiful classic photos and we  try to do this when Machu Picchu is without visitors, then we go down to the urban area to visit all the important sites, our tour guide will show us the most interesting places and share with us the surprising history of this beautiful place, we will also be surprised to be able to learn about the excellent urban planning and the great challenge that the Incas had due to rugged topography of the Andes, we will have enough time to admire the perfection of this place and discover the mystery that exists behind it, as well as enjoying its landscape, our tour guide will always be ready and attentive to answer all our questions or doubts.
After 2 hours we have free time to continue exploring on our own or maybe to climb the mountains but later at the indicated time we have to go down to the Aguas Calientes town (optional lunch) later we get to the train station and go to Ollantaytambo town, once we arrive, our transportation will be waiting to take us back to Cusco city (Plaza San Francisco).

End of our service.

Meals: Breakfast

What does the INCA JUNGLE TRAIL expedition include?

· Pick up from your hotel
· Tourist transportation from Cusco to Abra Malaga
· Bicycles with front suspension, helmets and gloves
· 3 lunches, 3 dinners, 3 breakfasts
· 2 nights in a family home, with basic service
· 1 night in a hostel in Machu Picchu town
· Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
· Professional guide service
· Assistant guide (for more than 10 passengers)
· Return train from Machu Picchu Pueblo – Ollantaytambo
· Tourist transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
· First aid kit
· Vegetarian food optional

What is not included in this expedition?

X Bus ticket to Machu Picchu round trip
X Breakfast on the first day and lunch on the last day
X Mineral water during the trip
X Accommodation in Cusco
X Meals not mentioned
X Buffet Lunch - Fourth day
X Entrance to the thermal baths in Santa Teresa
X Rafting
X Zipline

What do I need to bring for the INCA JUNGLE TRAIL Expedition?

· Small travel backpack
· Sunscreen
· Clothes to avoid the cold
· Sportswear (01 for each one)
· Walking shoes
· Camera or camcorder
· Mosquito repellent
· Hat or cap
· Sun glasses
· Rain jacket or plastic poncho
· Extra money
· Personal articles

RECOMMENDATIONS

Inform us if you have any setbacks or delays when arriving in Cusco

For a good acclimatization you must be in Cusco at least 2 days before starting the excursion or better if you come from another high place, such as Arequipa, Puno or Bolivia

Book a tour that involves physical activity at altitude hiking, cycling (check our programs)

Wear appropriate clothing for Treks

To Drink coca tea during the day helps reduce the effect of altitude (avoid drinking it before going to bed)

Inform us if you have setbacks or delays when arriving in Cusco

Leave your heavy suitcase in Cusco

OPTIONAL SERVICES

These services are not included in our price. If you want to add any of them, let us know at the booking time.

· Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain $25.00
· Rafting in Santa Maria (April to November) $35.00
· Zip line in Santa Teresa $30.00
· Buffet Lunch in Machu Picchu Pueblo $20.00
· Walking sticks $15.00

NOTE

· THE SUPERIOR SERVICE is Private and the tour will be exclusive
· THE STANDARD SERVICE shares a group with other participants
· We offer a discount of $20.00 per person for foreign students under 25 years of age who have a student card with a valid expiration date at the time of their excursion and also for regular students between 8 and 17 years of age
· This discount will also apply to people from countries belonging to the Andean Community (CAN) Colombia, Bolivia and Ecuador
· Special discounts for Peruvians $30.00 per adult and $35.00 per student
· Discounts will NOT be applied in the high season months (June, July and August)
· To receive the discount benefit, we need you to send us a photo or high-quality scan of your student ID. We also need to see the high quality image or passport scan of the student under the age of 17 and children under the age of 8
· Train schedules may vary depending on availability
· Going up to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain is optional and you must make the reservation in advance because there is a limit of spaces
· Please do not confuse the Inca city of Machu Picchu with Machu Picchu Mountain, they are 2 different places.

Let us know at the time of booking if you prefer:

· OVERNIGHT in a superior category or luxury hotel
· BOOKING a single room
· TRAVEL on the VISTADOME TRAIN
· HIKING to any of the 2 Mountains