Inca Jungle Trail To Machu Picchu 3 Days and 2 Nights

Day 01: Cusco – Abra Malaga (Biking) – Santa Maria – Santa Teresa

From the high Andes to the tropical jungle on two wheels.

6:30 AM – 7:00 AM – Pickup: We start the adventure early. We pick you up from your hotel to travel through the legendary Sacred Valley of the Incas, famous for its lush crops and ancient palaces.

Stop in Ollantaytambo: We pause for 30 minutes in this living Inca town. Here, we will have breakfast and buy supplies (water, chocolates, energy snacks) for the road.

Drive to the Summit: We continue driving for 1 hour to the Abra Malaga Pass (4,350 masl / 14,272 ft). Get ready for the cold mountain air and spectacular views.

The Downhill Biking Experience: From the pass, we begin a thrilling 3-hour downhill descent on bicycles. You will feel the temperature change as we drop from the snowy mountains into the high jungle, passing rivers, creeks, and fruit plantations until we reach Huamanmarca.

Lunch & Transfer: At Huamanmarca, we board our transport for a short 30-minute ride to Santa Maria, where we will enjoy a restorative lunch.

15:00 PM – River Rafting (Optional): For those seeking more adrenaline, you can join the rafting activity on the Urubamba River (Level III and IV rapids). This 2-hour experience is pure fun (Note: Not included in the price).

Transfer to Santa Teresa: After the rafting, our transport will take us to Santa Teresa, where we will spend the night in the warm jungle climate.

QUICK FACTS – DAY 1

• Activity: Biking (included) & Rafting (optional).
• Key Location: Abra Malaga & Santa Teresa.
• Vibe: Adrenaline and rapid descent.

Day 02: Santa Teresa – Zipline – Hidroelectrica – Aguas Calientes

Fly through the canopy and hike the scenic railway route.

8:00 AM – Morning Adventure: We wake up in the tropical weather of Santa Teresa. After breakfast, you have the option to start the day with high energy.

Zipline (Optional): Experience the Inca jungle from the air! You can join the Zipline activity (Note: Not included/optional) to fly across the valley.

Transfer to Hidroelectrica: After the morning activities, we take our transport to the Hidroelectrica station. Here, we will have lunch and a moment to rest.

Hike to Aguas Calientes: In the afternoon, we begin a scenic 3-hour hike alongside the train tracks. This flat trail is surrounded by lush vegetation and offers the first glimpses of the mountains surrounding Machu Picchu.

Arrival & Overnight: We arrive at Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo), located at the base of the mountain. We will check into our accommodation and rest for the big day tomorrow.

QUICK FACTS – DAY 2

• Activity: Optional Zipline & Hiking.
• Walking Hours: Approx. 3 hours.
• Destination: Aguas Calientes.

Day 03: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

Sunrise over the Wonder of the World.

5:00 AM – Early Start: Today is the day! We wake up early and have breakfast to maximize our time at the citadel.

5:30 AM – Bus to the Top: We head to the bus station to board the first buses. The ride takes about 30 minutes, winding up the mountain to the entrance.

6:00 AM – Enter Machu Picchu: We enter the site just as it opens. Witnessing the sunrise illuminating the Inca jungle Machu Picchu sanctuary is a magical experience you will never forget.

2-Hour Guided Tour: Your expert guide will lead you through the most remarkable places of the citadel, including:

• The Semicircular Tower
• The Temple of the Three Windows
• The Intihuatana
• The Temple of the Condor

Exploration & Return: After the tour, you have free time to explore on your own or take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes (Lunch not included).

Return to Cusco: In the afternoon, you will board the train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo. From there, our touristic bus will transport you back to Cusco.

• Estimated Arrival: 20:00 PM.

QUICK FACTS – DAY 3

• Highlight: Guided Tour of Machu Picchu.
• Return: Train + Bus to Cusco.

Why Choose the Inca Jungle Tour?

The Inca Jungle Trail To Machu Picchu 3 Days is the perfect “express” adventure for travelers who want to see it all but are short on time. It combines the thrill of extreme sports with the cultural depth of the Inca history.Ready for the ride of your life? Don’t just visit Peru, live it. Contact us today to book your Inca jungle hike.

Includes:

• Bilingual and certified Tour Guide
• A briefing about the trek with your guide the day before
• Pick up from your accommodation in Cusco
• Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu
• 3 Meals per day during the trek (food served in a buffet style)
• 1 Night Hotel in Aguas Calientes
• Biking equipment (bike, helmet, gloves)
• 3 Nights in a Hostal
• Zip Lining
• Rafting
• Professional Cook
• Touristic train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
• Availability of meals to your preference (vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, pesquetarian, etc) for the lunch and dinner in Aguas Calientes
• First Aid Kit, with Oxigen ballon.
• A Survivor T – shirt, for each member of the group

Doesn’t includes:

• Extra expense if you want to buy things along the trail
• Entrances fees to the Natural hot spring of Santa Teresa (10 soles per person)
• Transport to go to the Natural hotspring of Santa Teresa (20 soles per person)
• Entrance fees to WaynaPicchu Mountain or Mountain Machu Picchu. (it has an extra cost of 70 dollars per person)
• Sleeping bags (you can rent from us which cost 20 dollars for a professional one, which can support until -15 degrees celcius or 5 degrees farenheit)
• Walking sticks (you can rent from us which cost 15 dollars for a professional black diamond pair)
• Mineral water (you can buy bottle of mineral water in Ollantaytambo)
• First Breakfast and last lunch and dinner
• Bus up and down from Aguas Calientes to Machu Pichu (Round trip bus cost 24 dollars but just one way cost 12 dollars)
• Upgrade your Touristic Train to a Luxury Vistadome Train to Ollantaytambo (70 $)
• Tips for the team (Is not obligatory but if you wish to do it, it will be welcome).

• Original Passport
• A valid student card if you book this trek as student (25 years old as máximum)
• Travel Insurance card (you have to le tus know the name of your Travel Insurance company and you travel Insurance Number)
• Day Pack
• Rain coat or Rain Poncho
• Cold Clothes (For the first and Second day)
• Trekking shirts and trekking pants
• Waterproof hiking shoes
• Bottle of Water
• Flash Light
• Toilet Paper
• Sun Block
• Sun Glasses
• Caps or Hats
• Gloves (for the first and second day)
• Insect Repellent (30% DEET Recommended)
• Sleeping Bags
• Walking sticks
• Camera with extra batteries
• Extra money especially in soles to buy thing along the trek

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