Inka Jungle 3days/2 nights
Inka Jungle 3days/2 nights
Overview
Get ready to experience an unforgettable adventure combining nature, culture, and adrenaline in the heart of the Peruvian Andes. During this exciting 3-day, 2-night program, we will explore impressive trails, discover breathtaking Andean landscapes, and visit historical sites and Inca ruins, culminating with a visit to the majestic Machu Picchu. Ideal for adventure lovers, trekking enthusiasts, and those who enjoy the outdoors, this program allows you to experience rafting, mountain biking, scenic hikes, and the cultural immersion of local communities.
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Inka Jungle Trek – Abra Málaga – Santa Maria – Santa Teresa
You will be picked up from your hotel at 7:00 a.m., and we will travel by private tourist bus for approximately 3 hours to Abra Málaga (4,300 m / 14,108 ft). There, we will make a brief stop to admire the scenery, and then begin our downhill bike descent for approximately 3 hours.
Along the route, we will visit a small archaeological complex, Huamanmarca, and observe the changing climate of the cloud forest. You will also have the opportunity to see coca and coffee plantations, as well as exotic fruits like mango, pineapple, and papaya, which you can pick and enjoy in their natural flavor.
We will arrive in Santa María, a small village, where you will have the option to do rafting. Then, we will take transportation for approximately 2 hours to Santa Teresa, where we will overnight, and you will have the option to visit the Cocalmayo hot springs.
Day 2: Inca Trail – Santa Teresa – Aguas Calientes “Pueblo de Machupicchu
After a very early breakfast, and following the instructions of the guide, we begin a hike of approximately 2 hours to the place called Hidroeléctrica. From here, it is possible to take a train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town) at an additional cost.
Then, we will continue walking for approximately 3 more hours until we reach the town of Aguas Calientes. Along the way, you can observe a variety of insects, walk along the riverbanks, enjoy an impressive landscape, and see in the distance the Putucusi and San Miguel mountains.
Finally, we arrive at the town of Aguas Calientes; in the evening, we will enjoy dinner, while our guide provides detailed information about our Machu Picchu tour. Overnight in a basic hotel with private bathroom in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town).
Day 3: Tours to Machu Picchu – Tour Cusco
At the indicated time, we will board the bus that will take us on a 25-minute journey to the entrance gate of this wonder, where we will present our entry ticket.
You will have a 2-hour guided tour of the main sectors of Machu Picchu, including the main temples, ceremonial plazas, and agricultural terraces. Visitors seeking a more exclusive experience can choose to climb Waynapicchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, whose tickets must be reserved in advance, offering unique panoramic views of the entire citadel and the Urubamba Valley.
After the tour, we will return to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time for lunch at your own expense before heading back to the city of Cusco.
At the time indicated by your guide, we will take the tourist train back to Ollantaytambo, enjoying the spectacular landscapes of the Sacred Valley, with modern comfort and safety services. From there, we will pick you up in a private tourist bus, returning to the city of Cusco in approximately 2 hours, concluding this unforgettable adventure through the heart of the Peruvian Andes and the historic Inca route.
Included:
- Instead of sleeping in small tents, we set up our 4-person tent for 2 people for added comfort.
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary (4x breakfast, 4x lunch, 3x dinner).
- Professional cook and kitchen equipment. Dining tent and kitchen tent for the cook to prepare his meals on time.
- Our meals can be adapted to any dietary requirements, such as vegetarian or vegan. Let us know in advance if you have certain preferences, so we can plan ahead.
- A cup of hot coca mate each morning.
- Boiled water provided to drink water in the campsites (which you can carry in your own reusable water bottle).
- Private transport from your hotel in Cusco to Capuliyoc (Day 1)
- Private transport back on day 4 (Capuliyoc – Cusco)
- Professional English/Spanish speaking guide, plus a guide assistant for groups over 12 years old.
- Horse and riders, carrying camping equipment, food and kitchen utensils.
- All of our trekking guides have a minimum of 3 years of experience as guides and are certified. They carry a first aid kit, as well as an extra oxygen bottle in case of emergencies.
- We provide canvas bags in your information session for your personal items (up to 5 kg per person).
- Sleeping bag included.
- INFORMATIVE MEETING: You will have a meeting with your guide in our office to review all the details about your tour. The orientation will be Between 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. In our office in Cusco the day before departure.
- Entrance To the site of Choquequirao
Not included:
- Last day dinner.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. This itinerary does not include a visit to Machu Picchu. Check out our other trekking tours if you want to visit
- Machu Picchu.
- Trekking poles (an additional $20.00 per person).
- Tips for your guide, cook and porters.
- domestic or international flights.
- travel insurance.
- other activities not mentioned in this itinerary.
Recommendations
- Original passport (and international student card (ISIC) if I apply to this option)
- Sleeping bag (not included, but can be rented at our offices)
- walking boots
- Rain poncho waterproof jacket
- Wool jacket for warming, hat and gloves
- polo shirts or t-shirts
- Comfortable pants
- sunhat
- Sun protection cream (factor 35 recommended)
- Reusable plastic bottle or metal water container or camel bags.
- water (only for the first 4 hours of walking, then we will give you the previously boiled water
- Insect repellent
- Hygiene items
- personal medications
- camera and movies
- Flashlight with spare batteries (headlights are useful)
