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3 Day Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu with Biking, Rafting, and Zipline
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Trade the traditional trekking paths for a high-octane journey through the heart of the Peruvian jungle. This action-packed expedition kicks off with an exhilarating mountain bike descent through cloud forests, followed by a heart-pounding rafting session on the white waters of the Urubamba River. To truly see the jungle from a new perspective, you’ll soar high above the canopy on a series of professional ziplines, taking in panoramic views of the lush, tropical landscape that serves as the gateway to the Inca Empire. A Grand Finale at the Lost City of the Incas While the adrenaline-fueled activities provide the thrill, the soul of this journey lies in its destination: Machu Picchu. After three days of immersive adventure and natural beauty, you will arrive at the world’s most iconic archaeological wonder. Led by expert guides, you’ll uncover the mysteries of this ancient stone citadel, marveling at its precision architecture and the rich history of the Quechua people. This tour is the perfect choice for travelers who want to combine the raw energy of outdoor sports with the profound cultural heritage of Peru.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Zipline above the jungle canopy with epic views
- Bike scenic mountain trails through lush terrain
- Explore Machu Picchu and uncover Inca history
- Raft the wild rapids of the Urubamba River
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Cusco
The program of Inca Jungle trek Machu Picchu starts when we pick you up at your hotel at 6:30 am. Then we head towards the sacred valley of the Incas, along the way we will see pictures and villages and beautiful landscapes, arriving at Ollantaytambo, after a break we will continue with the trip by bus.
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Cusco
Mountain Biking. After 1 hour approximately, we will arrive at the Abra Malaga around 11:00 am. (4350 mt / 14 271 feet.), point of departure with the bikes, we will descend for 2 hrs, passing through small villages, orchards, rivers, and streams, reaching the village of Huamanmarca around 1:30 pm. Approx. where we will have lunch. Then our private bus will take the group for 30 min. to the town of Santa Maria.
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Cusco
White Water Rafting. Santa Maria: Once we get to Santa Maria, our rafting guide will be waiting, ready to start a new adventure. This exciting journey will start at Chaullay Bridge, taking a journey of 2 hours through the Vilcanota Sacred River. We will see beautiful landscapes, finding rapids of nomination 3 and 4 (dry season), becoming a very exciting and awesome journey, where we will always have a safety kayak, to provide the security we need. The rapids in this part of the river are considered some of the best in Cusco, and the warm weather makes this tour an unforgettable experience.
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Cusco
End of the day! Once the journey is done, a bus will be waiting for us to go back to Santa Maria, then Santa Teresa where we will have dinner and spend our first night in a hotel. Meals: Lunch, Dinner. Accommodation: Hotel, Private room Máximum Altitude: 4,350 m/14,267 ft Mínimum Altitude: 1430, m/4,676 ft Distance biked: 48 km approx Approximate Rafting Time: 2 hours
Day 2
Cusco
Ziplining. Ziplining: After our delicious breakfast, we will do a zip line tour in the morning (our van will come to pick you up from the hotel to go to the Zipline place. We will continue by car to Hydroelectri to have lunch, and after that we will walk for 2 hours along the train track to Aguas Calientes town.
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Cusco
Aguas Calientes is where we sleep at the hotel and have dinner, then get a briefing about the guided tour in Machu Picchu for the following day. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Accommodation: Hotel private Room. Maximum Altitude: 2100 m/ 6,867 ft Minimum Altitude: 1800 m/ 5,886 ft Distance Travelled: 12 km approx Approximate Walking Time: 5-6 hours / Ascent up 200 m
Day 3
Cusco
Archaeological Exploration at Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu way: At 04:00 am, the group will have to wake up to be ready to hike up to the inca citadel of Machu Picchu, the hiking starts by following the bus road for about 30 min then take a short trail that goes up to the archaeological site of Machu Picchu, having the amazing opportunity to see the sun rising after registration in the main entrance of machu picchu which is open at 06:00.
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Cusco
Archaeological Exploration at Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu: As soon as we are walking around inca citadel of Machu Picchu, the guide will explain about the inca history and share everything he knows, the guiding tour begin in the morning then you will have free time to visit and walk by yourself, having account the returning train schedule, if you have enough time you can climb the most famous Huayna Picchu mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain where you can see the inca citadel at all its splendor.
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Cusco
By the afternoon, you can take a bus or walk back down to Aguas Calientes, to get on board touristic train toward Ollantaytambo, then you will be picked up in touristic bus back to Cusco city. End of the trip! Meals: Breakfast. Maximum Altitude: 2,450 m / 8,011 ft Minimum Altitude: 2,100 m/ 8,867 ft Distance Travelled: 9 km approx Approximate Walking Time: 1.5 – hours / Ascent up 350 m
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Transfer from your hotel Private car to Santa María or biking point Bike Front Suspension, Hydraulic disc brake, gloves, helmet, elbow, and knee pads, Jackets. An Experienced, bilingual Adventure Guide Entrance to Machu Picchu Guided Tour in Machu Picchu. Bus up hill from Aguas Calientes to Machupicchu. Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo then will continue by tourist van arriving at Cusco Rafting Zipline
Not Included
First breakfast Last Lunch after Machu Picchu Hot springs Cocalmayo Santa Teresa entrance fee Drinks Snacks Tips & gratuities Tickets to Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain
What to Bring
Small backpack A polar jacket or fleece Rain poncho (or Rain Jacket) Bathing Suit, Sandals and towels Insect repellent T-Shirts and Shorts Sunblock, Sunglasses, and hat Flashlight Personal Medicine Original passport Cash for personal use
Meeting & Pickup
We will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 5 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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