Is the Inca Jungle Trek difficult?

The trek is considered moderate. No technical climbing is required, but a basic level of fitness is recommended due to biking, hiking, and optional adventure activities.

Do I need prior experience for biking or rafting?

No, beginners are welcome! All activities include safety equipment and professional guidance.

When is the best time to do the Inca Jungle Trek?

The trek is available year-round, but the dry season (April–October) offers the best weather conditions.

Can I add Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain?

Yes, but permits are limited and should be booked well in advance.

Inca Jungle Trek 4 Days / 3 Nights

Overview

The Inca Jungle Trek is the perfect adventure for travelers looking for an adrenaline-filled alternative route to Machu Picchu. This 4-day / 3-night journey combines biking, rafting, hiking, and optional ziplining with stunning landscapes, Inca ruins, and authentic cultural encounters along the way. From high Andean peaks to lush cloud forests and the subtropical jungle, the trek offers a unique blend of adventure and discovery before reaching the legendary citadel of Machu Picchu.

Highlights

Mountain biking from the Andes down into the jungle.
Optional white-water rafting in the Urubamba River.
Hike through coffee plantations, fruit orchards, and Inca trails.
Optional ziplining across lush canyons.
Panoramic views of the Sacred Valley and Vilcabamba mountain range.
Enter Machu Picchu through the main gates for a guided tour of the Lost City of the Incas.

Day 1 :

Cusco – Abra Málaga – Santa María (Biking & Optional Rafting)

Early pick-up in Cusco and drive to Abra Málaga (4,316m / 14,160ft).

Begin an exhilarating downhill bike ride descending into the jungle (about 3–4 hours).

Arrive at Santa María (1,200m / 3,937ft), where optional rafting is available (level III-IV).

Overnight in a local lodge.

Day 2 :

Santa María – Santa Teresa (Hiking & Inca Trail)

Breakfast and start trekking through jungle paths, fruit plantations, and Inca trails.

Enjoy views of the Urubamba Valley and learn about coca and coffee cultivation.

Lunch in a local village.

Continue trekking to Santa Teresa (1,550m / 5,085ft).

Relax in the Cocalmayo hot springs (optional).

Day 03 :

Santa Teresa – Hidroelectrica – Aguas Calientes (Optional Zipline & Trekking)

Optional zipline adventure in the morning.

Trek through lush jungle towards Hidroelectrica (approx. 3 hours).

Lunch at Hidroelectrica.

Walk along the railway to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town) (approx. 3 hours).

Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes.

Day 04 :

Machu Picchu – Cusco

Early bus to Machu Picchu for sunrise (if possible).

Guided tour (2–3 hours) exploring temples, terraces, and sacred sites.

Free time to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (optional, requires permit).

Return to Aguas Calientes by bus, then train to Ollantaytambo, and bus to Cusco.

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