Inka Jungle Tour: Adventure to Machu Picchu

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The Inka Jungle tour serves as an exciting alternative to the traditional Inca trail, catering to adventurous and curious individuals of all ages.

Duration: 4 days

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

CUSCO - SANTA MARIA - BICYCLE

Ollantaytambo - Guests will be picked up from their hotel between 6:00 and 7:00 a.m. The journey begins towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas, with a stop after about an hour in the town of Ollantaytambo. Here, guests can enjoy breakfast independently and make any last-minute purchases for the tour. The trip continues for another hour to reach Abra Málaga (4316 masl), where the bicycle descent begins. The guide will provide all necessary equipment for this activity. After two and a half hours, there will be a stop at the archaeological site of HUAMANMARKA, where the bicycle tour concludes, and the guide will share insights about the location.
Following this, the journey through the Peruvian Amazon begins, passing through fruit fields and rivers, experiencing a transition from a cold to a tropical climate. At the end of the cycling activity, the group will head to Santa María for lunch. Overnight stay in Santa María.

SANTA MARÍA – SANTA TERESA – TREKKING

Inca Jungle - After a delightful breakfast, the trek begins towards Waka Yupana, lasting approximately 5 hours. The first 2 hours are easy, followed by a 2-hour uphill trail, passing through fields of coca, coffee, cassava, annatto, and tropical fruits. The trek offers one of the most breathtaking views of the Wankar Q’asa canyon. A 1-hour descent leads to Waka Yupana, where transportation awaits to take the group to Santa Teresa for a delicious lunch.
In the afternoon, participants can enjoy a 2-hour Zip Line experience, sliding through a pulley attached to a waist harness. Afterward, a visit to the Cocal Mayo Thermal Baths is optional, offering a magical setting with crystal-clear waters and perfectly tempered pools for relaxation.
Dinner and overnight stay in Santa Teresa.
(breakfast, lunch, dinner, and overnight).

SANTA TERESA – AGUAS CALIENTES

Aguas Calientes - Breakfast is served at 5:30 a.m. Local transportation will take the group on a 45-minute ride to Lucmabamba, where they will explore the tropical forest and organic coffee fields, with a chance to taste fresh coffee. The hike continues to LLactapata for approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes. After visiting Llactapata, a 2-hour downhill hike follows, with views of Machu Picchu along the way, leading to the Hidroeléctrica train station for lunch. After lunch, the group visits Intiwatana, an ancient sundial rock from the Inca era, before continuing to the train tracks leading to Aguas Calientes. Here, guests have two options:

If tired, they can take the train to Aguas Calientes (not included).
If still energetic, they can walk from Hidroeléctrica to Aguas Calientes for about 2 hours along the train track.
Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes.

MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu - The day begins at 4:00 a.m. with a wake-up call and a walk to the first Machu Picchu checkpoint. A packed breakfast is provided, and a 30-minute walk to the Puente Ruinas checkpoint is followed by a 1-hour climb up the stairs to the main gate of Machu Picchu. Once inside, the guide will lead a 2.5-hour tour of the citadel’s main sectors, sharing the history and culture of the Inca empire.
After the visit, the group returns to Aguas Calientes for lunch on their own. The return journey to Cusco is by car from Hidroeléctrica. For those seeking a more budget-friendly option, this tour includes a hike to Hidroeléctrica, where a car will transport them back to Cusco, concluding this unforgettable adventure.

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