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Scenes from the Cusco region
Tour overview
Inca Jungle Trek, thoughtfully organized
The adventure route. Bike down from the Andes into the jungle, raft the Urubamba, zipline over the valley and relax in the Santa Teresa hot springs before Machu Picchu.
Our Cusco team checks the services, timings and availability for your dates and sends the options in a written quote.
Journey highlights
What makes this trip special
- Downhill biking and outdoor activities
- Travel through varied Andean and jungle landscapes
- Finish at Machu Picchu with a guide
Detailed itinerary
Your journey, step by step
Times and services are indicative. Your final schedule is confirmed in your written quote.
Downhill biking and rafting
Pickup around 7:00 am · About 3 h biking (downhill) · Max altitude about 4,300 m (start) · Overnight: hostel in Santa María · Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner The drive climbs to the Abra Málaga pass, where you get your bike, helmet and gloves. From there you ride down a paved mountain road for about 3 hours, from cold high grassland into warm cloud forest, with the support van always behind the group. After lunch, in the afternoon, you raft a stretch of the Urubamba River with professional instructors (river conditions permitting). Night in Santa María.
Inca trail to Santa Teresa
About 16 km, 6–7 h · Overnight: hostel in Santa Teresa · Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner You hike a section of original Inca trail along the mountainside above the Urubamba, through coca, coffee and fruit farms, stopping at a local family's house to taste fresh fruit and coffee. In the evening you soak in the Cocalmayo hot springs before dinner in Santa Teresa.
Zipline and the walk to Aguas Calientes
Morning zipline + about 3 h walking · Overnight: hostel in Aguas Calientes · Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner In the morning you fly across the valley on one of the region's longest ziplines. After a transfer to Hidroeléctrica and lunch, you walk about 2.5–3 hours along the railway and the river to Aguas Calientes.
Machu Picchu
Bus from about 6:00 am · 2–2.5 h guided visit · Return train in the afternoon · Meals: breakfast An early bus takes you to Machu Picchu for your guided visit. In the afternoon you take the train back to Ollantaytambo and a transfer to Cusco. Lunch and dinner on Day 4 are not included.
What's included
Clear inclusions, no guesswork
Included
- transport
- bike and safety gear
- rafting
- zipline
- hot springs fee
- 3 nights' accommodation
- breakfast, lunch and dinner on Days 1–3 and breakfast on Day 4
- Machu Picchu ticket
- bus up
- return train
Not included
- lunch and dinner on Day 4
- activity and travel insurance (strongly recommended, bought separately)
- tips
Plan with confidence
Essential trip details
Good to know
Before you travel
Entrance routes
Understanding Machu Picchu circuits
Machu Picchu uses timed tickets and set routes. The circuit available for your trip depends on tickets, trek permits and your itinerary.
Panoramic
Elevated viewpoints and selected mountain routes.
Classic
Classic viewpoints and the urban sector.
Royalty
Lower-sector temples and royal spaces.
Routes depend on official availability. Your quote will identify the proposed ticket route.
Planning guides
Useful reading before you book
What to bring
Pack light for the day
- Original passport
- Daypack and a refillable water bottle
- Rain jacket and a warm layer for the bike descent
- Quick-dry clothes, a swimsuit and sandals for rafting and the hot springs
- Strong insect repellent, sunscreen and a hat
- Hiking shoes and a change of socks
- Cash in soles for snacks, drinks and tips
Carry the original passport used to book. Check your confirmed ticket and operator instructions for current baggage and site rules.
Frequently asked questions
Before you book
Do I need biking or rafting experience?
No. Both are beginner-friendly, and the guides give a safety briefing first.
Can I skip an activity?
Yes. You can ride in the support van or wait while the group goes rafting or ziplining. Skipped activities are not refunded.
Is the Inca Jungle good for families?
It suits active teenagers and adults. For younger children we recommend the Machu Picchu train tours.
