INCA JUNGLE TRAIL

DAY 1: CUSCO - SANTA MARÍA

Your adventure begins early in the morning with pick-up from your hotel between 6:30 and 7:00 AM. We drive for two hours through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, a region famous not only for its fertile farmlands but also for its stunning Inca sites and impressive landscapes.
We stop for 30 minutes in Ollantaytambo, where you can enjoy breakfast and buy snacks such as candies, chocolates, cookies, and energizers. The journey continues for another hour until reaching the Abra Málaga Pass (4,350 m / 14,271 ft).
From this high mountain pass, we begin our downhill biking experience, descending for approximately 3 hours through small villages, fruit plantations, rivers, and lush valleys until reaching Huamanmarca. Here, we board our vehicle again for the final 30-minute drive to Santa María, where we enjoy lunch and settle into our rooms for the night.
At 3:00 PM, you have the optional activity of river rafting (not included). Experience two hours of pure adrenaline on the Urubamba River (Class III & IV rapids). After the activity, we return to Santa María for dinner and a well-deserved rest.

DAY 2: SANTA MARÍA - SANTA TERESA

We start the day at 6:00 AM with breakfast before beginning the trek. This is the longest but one of the most fascinating days, offering an immersive experience through large plantations of oranges, coffee, cacao, coca, soursop, pineapple, and more. You will also encounter wildlife from the high jungle, with opportunities to interact and observe up close.
The first 2 hours are on flat terrain, followed by a 2-hour ascent to a panoramic summit with breathtaking views over the Quillabamba Valley. From here, we descend along an authentic ancient Inca trail until reaching Qellomayo, where we stop for lunch and rest.
In the afternoon, we continue for 2 additional hours along the riverbank until arriving at La Oroya, where we cross the river using a traditional cable basket. This leads us directly to the Cocalmayo hot springs, where we enjoy 2 hours of relaxation.
Afterward, a 30-minute drive brings us to Santa Teresa, where we have dinner and spend the night.

DAY 3: SANTA TERESA - AGUAS CALIENTES

We begin the morning at 8:00 AM with breakfast, followed by the optional zip-lining experience (not included), one of the most exciting activities of the region.
After zip-lining, we take a vehicle to Hidroelectrica, where we enjoy lunch and a break. In the afternoon, we start a 3-hour scenic hike along the train tracks, surrounded by lush mountains and abundant vegetation, until arriving at Aguas Calientes, our overnight town.
Hiking Distance: 14 km / 8.7 miles Estimated Time: 3–4 hours

DAY 4: MACHU PICCHU / HUAYNA PICCHU - CUSCO

This day is the highlight of your journey—the unforgettable visit to Machu Picchu. We wake up at 5:00 AM, have breakfast, and head to the bus station to board the first bus at 5:30 AM, arriving at the Machu Picchu entrance around 6:00 AM, just in time to witness the citadel at dawn.
Inside Machu Picchu, you enjoy a 2-hour guided tour covering its most iconic landmarks, including:
-The Semi-Circular Tower
-The Temple of the Three Windows
-The Intihuatana
-The Temple of the Condor
-The Mortar Room
-The Inca’s Bath
After the guided experience, you have free time to continue exploring on your own or return to Aguas Calientes (lunch not included).
In the afternoon, you take the train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, where a tourist bus awaits to bring you back to Cusco.