Inca Jungle Trek – Ending at Machu Picchu (3 Days)

Three days of adventure on the way to Machu Picchu — mountain biking and river rafting on day one, zip-lining and a scenic hike on day two, and a guided tour of the citadel on day three.

The 3-day Inca Jungle Trek is an adventurous route to Machu Picchu combining several extreme activities into a single journey. The first day opens with a steep downhill mountain bike ride from Abra Málaga, followed by white-water rafting. On day two, travelers zip-line across the cloud forest canopy, then continue with a scenic three-hour hike to the village of Aguas Calientes. On the third day, after an overnight stay in the village, travelers head up early to Machu Picchu for a guided tour among the ancient structures, followed by a return to Cusco by train and transfer.

  • Location: La Convención and Urubamba Provinces, Cusco Region.
  • Difficulty: Moderate. Requires good physical stamina for sports activities, but altitude is low.
  • Maximum Altitude: Abra Málaga (4,316 m.a.s.l. / 14,160 ft) — Biking starting point.
  • Minimum Altitude: Santa María / Santa Teresa (~1,200 – 1,500 m.a.s.l. / 3,937 – 4,921 ft).
  • Climate: Warm, tropical, and humid for most of the trek (15 °C to 28 °C / 59 °F to 82 °F). Cold only at the starting point.

Day 1: Cusco → Santa María (Biking & Rafting)

  • Early hotel pickup in Cusco
  • Drive toward Abra Málaga (approx. 4,350m)
  • Downhill mountain biking, views of the snow-capped Andes
  • River rafting
  • Overnight stay in the area

Day 2: Zip-line & Hike to Aguas Calientes

  • Zip-lining across the cloud forest canopy
  • Scenic hike (approx. 3 hours) to the village of Aguas Calientes
  • Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes

Day 3: Machu Picchu → Cusco

  • Early morning ascent (on foot or by bus) to the Machu Picchu entrance
  • Guided tour of approx. 2–3 hours at the citadel
  • Free time for independent exploration
  • Descent, train back to Ollantaytambo, and transfer to Cusco (evening arrival)

What's Included:

  • Experienced tour guides
  • First aid kit
  • Oxygen tank
  • Round trip transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Full food during our tour
  • Hotel accommodation
  • Permanent assistance

What's Not Included:

  • Trekking poles
  • Tips for the crew, guide and cook

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