Inca Jungle Trail Cusco – Inca Jungle Trek 4 Days
Overview
Inca Jungle Trail Cusco popularly known as Inca Jungle Trek 4 Days is one of the most preferred alternatives to the classic Inca Trail. Inca Trail is a popular way to reach Machu Picchu. Filled with adventure at every turn, this four days experience is a perfect combination of adventure sports and high-altitude hikes through the Peruvian highland forest.
The “trek” begins at the highest point of Inca Jungle Trek 4 Days, Abra Malaga Pass. It is at 4350m/14271 ft. This is the starting point. From here, we will experience downhill mountain biking.
Through the Inca Jungle Trail Cusco, you will be visiting some of the lesser-known Inca ruins and indulging in adventure sports like white water rafting and ziplining, to name a few.
On the last day of this 4 days 3 nights adventure, you will be visiting the astounding Inca Citadel which is also the new world wonder, Machu Picchu.
We will have an entire day dedicated to the Machu Picchu tour. Accompanied by our local English-speaking travel expert, you will discover some astonishing facts about the Inca citadel. The experience concludes with a train ride back to Ollantaytambo and an onward transfer to your hotel in Cusco city.
Please note that Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu is a high-altitude experience. It is highly recommended that you spend 3-4 days in Cusco before the trek to acclimatize and avoid altitude sickness.
To enhance your travel experience, you may choose to upgrade to vistadome train. If so, then do let us know at the time of booking this adventure.
Why Machu Picchu Peru Company?
Machu Picchu Peru Company is a local tour operator in Cusco. We have an excellent team of local tour guides for the Inca Jungle Tour. They have plenty of knowledge of the history and traditions. They are also mountaineering experts who are trained in First aid.
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- Activities: Biking, Rafting, Zipline, HotSpring, Trekking Adventure
- Difficulty Levels: 3 of 5
- Maximum Altitude: 4350 masl. / 14271 ft.
- Accommodation: 1 Day Lodge, 2 Days Hostel
- Departures Day: Daily Departures.
- Include Activities: Biking, Rafting, Llactapata, HotSpring, Machupicchu
- Starts: Pick up at your accommodation in Cusco around 6:00 AM
- Ends: Drop-off at your accommodation in Cusco around 9:45 PM
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Itinerary
Day 1Cusco – Abra Malaga – Huamanmarca – Santa Maria (Biking, Rafting)
We will then drive for another 1.5 hour to the highest point of the Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu, Abra Malaga Pass.
After a safety briefing, you will enjoy a thrilling 2.5-hour bike ride down into the lush and humid jungle. You will see Huamanmarka Archaeological site along the way, before arriving at Santa Maria village around 1:30 pm. You will spend the night at a basic, Eco Lodge.
Activity in Santa Maria: Rafting. Go on a scenic 2.5-hour rafting adventure and go down class III & IV rapids on the Urubamba River (also known as Vilcanota River). If you choose not to participate in the rafting activity, you can explore the town on your own.
Shuttle to Abra Malaga: 3½ hours by bus from Cusco.
Biking distance: 65km. / 40mile.
Biking time: 3½ to 4 hours approximately.
Climate: Cold at the beginning of the biking and very hot at the night.
Accommodation: Lodge: Eco Terra Lodge.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
Maximum Altitude: 4350 masl. / 14271 ft.
Minimum Altitude: 1250 masl. / 4691 ft.
Day 2Santa Maria – Quellomayo – Santa Teresa – Cocalmayo Hot Spring (Hiking, Hot Spring)
You will get amazing views of the high forest which is a paradise of biodiversity in the Inca jungle route. After arriving at the top of the mountain we will see the whole valley of Urubamba.
The group will descend to arrive at the village Qellomayo. After the break, we will trek for three hours. We will be going through farms, rivers, waterfalls until arriving at the hot water springs in Santa Teresa. We will continue to walk until reaching the town of Santa Teresa.
Cocalmayo offers several relaxing crystal clear hot springs, each with a different temperature. The sound of the river and the stars at night time make it a perfect scenery.
After a refreshing bath in the hot springs, we will continue to walk for about forty minutes to the town of Santa Teresa. Here you will check in to a nice and comfortable Hotel.
After dinner, you all are invited to visit one of the bars to hang out with the other members of the group.
Hiking distance: 22 Km. / 13.6 mile.
Hiking time: 6½ to 7 hours approximately.
Climate: hot in the day and warm at the night.
Accommodation: Hostel: Santa Teresa.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Maximum Altitude: 1900 masl / 6233 ft.
Minimum Altitude: 1430 masl / 4691 ft.
Day 3Santa Teresa – Lucmabamba – Aguas Calientes (Llactapata)
If not, you will be hiking to the Hydro-Electric plant. Here the whole group will rejoin. After a short break, the journey will continue along the great Inca jungle. We will be going through waterfalls, coca, and coffee farms until arriving at the town Aguas Calientes.
We will be reaching by 04:00 PM. Our crew will be accommodating you in an ensuite hotel room for the night. Later in the evening, we will get together in a restaurant to have dinner. The guide will be briefing you on the following day’s itinerary.
Hiking distance: 19 Km. / 12.3 mile
Hiking time: 8 hours approximately.
Climate: hot in the day and warm at night.
Acomodation: Hostel: Aguas Calientes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Maximum Altitude: 2050 masl / 6725 ft.
Minimum Altitude: 1430 masl / 4691 ft.
Day 4Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco
Once inside the citadel, our tour guide will be giving you a guided tour of the complex for two hours. You will be introduced to Inca traditions and their way of life. On this walking tour, you will be visiting the prime parts of the citadel like the temple, main square, royal quarters, and more.
After the tour, you will have some free time to explore the citadel on your own. If you have booked to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain, the tour guide will direct you to the respective entrance.
After exploring the lost city of the Incas, you will be descending to Aguas Calientes town. At the mentioned time, you will be heading to the train station to board the train back to Ollantaytambo. Our representative will be meeting you and will be driving you back to your hotel in Cusco.
Distance Travelled: 8 Km. / 4.9 mile
Hiking time: 2 hours approximately.
Optional: Shuttle to Machu Picchu:25 minutes from Aguas Calientes.
Machu Picchu guided tour: 2½ hour.
Climate: tropical warm.
Shuttle to Cusco:3 hours by train and bus from Aguas Calientes to Cusco.
Meals: Breakfast.
Maximum Altitude: 2429 masl / 7972 ft.
Minimum Altitude: 2040 masl / 6692 ft.
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