4-Day Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu: Biking & Hiking Adventure
Day 1: Cusco – Malaga Pass – Santa Maria
Day 1: Cusco – Malaga Pass – Santa Maria
- Pickup from your hotel at 5:00 am.
- Drive through the Sacred Valley to Abra Malaga pass (4,350 m).
- Stop in Ollantaytambo for breakfast and a break.
- Bike for 3 hours down the Andes, passing streams and scenic viewpoints.
- Explore small Inca ruins at Huamanmarca.
- Transfer to Santa Maria for lunch.
- Rafting on the Urubamba River (Category II and III, 1 hour).
- Biking distance: 55 km (34.17 mi).
- Rafting distance: 9 km (5.59 mi).
- Highest point: 4,350 m (14,271 ft).
- Lowest point: 1,200 m (3,937 ft).
Day 2: Santa Maria – Hot Springs – Santa Teresa
Day 2: Santa Maria – Hot Springs – Santa Teresa
- Start hiking at 6:00 am on the Inca Trail.
- Hike through tropical crops (coca, cocoa, fruits).
- After 4 hours, reach lunch at Quello Mayo.
- Continue hiking for 3 more hours to the hot springs of Cocalmayo.
- Spend the afternoon soaking and swimming in the natural hot springs.
- Take a van to Santa Teresa for overnight stay.
Day 3: Santa Teresa – Hydroeclectric – Aguas Calientes
Day 3: Santa Teresa – Hydroeclectric – Aguas Calientes
- Breakfast and drive to the zipline base camp.
- Enjoy a thrilling 6-section zipline, spanning 2.5 km (1.5 mi).
- Drive to the hydroelectric station for lunch.
- Hike along the train tracks to Aguas Calientes (arrive around 5:00 pm).
- Stay overnight in Aguas Calientes and have dinner.
Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
- Early morning bus to Machu Picchu to see the sunrise.
- 2-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu.
- Option to hike Huayna Picchu (separate ticket $65).
- Return to Aguas Calientes and take a train to Ollantaytambo.
- Bus back to Cusco and transfer to your hotel.
Included:
- 1 night accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes.
- 2 nights accommodation in a basic hostel.
- All transportation throughout the trip.
- Full-suspension mountain bikes, helmets, and gloves.
- Rafting activity with all necessary equipment.
- Zipline activity.
- 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners.
- English-speaking tour guide.
- Machu Picchu entrance ticket.
- 2-hour guided tour in Machu Picchu.
- Round-trip bus ticket between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu.
- Train tickets from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
- Transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
- All safety equipment and first aid kit.
Not Included:
- Huayna Picchu Mountain
- Machu Picchu Mountain (Different from the Machu Picchu citadel)
- Trekking poles
- First breakfast and lunch on the last day in Aguas Calientes
- Tips
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
What you need to bring:
- Essentials: Hiking shoes, backpack (30L), waterproof clothing, sunscreen, insect repellent, water bottle, snacks, camera.
- Clothing: Quick-dry pants, t-shirts, fleece jacket, rain poncho, sandals.
- Accessories: Sunglasses, flashlight, trekking poles (optional).
- Personal Items: Toiletries, medications, hand sanitizer, money, passport.
