Inca Jungle to Machu Picchu 4 Days
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Inca Jungle to Machu Picchu 4 Days
bike, rafting and zipline

4 days / 3 nights Moderate Max. 14 travelers 4.8 (110 reviews)

Multi-sport adventure

From snow to jungle
on two wheels.

Four days of adrenaline on the way to Machu Picchu: biking from the snowy Abra Málaga down to the jungle, rafting on the Urubamba, hiking among coffee farms on Inca paths, a zipline over the Santa Teresa valley and a soak in the Cocalmayo hot springs.

We stay in comfortable hostels with private bathrooms and finish with a guided tour of Machu Picchu.

START / ENDCusco, Peru
MAX. ALTITUDE4,316 m
BEST SEASONApr — Nov
DISTANCE80 km

Your route day by day

Itinerary

01
DAY 1

Abra Málaga — Santa María (bike + rafting)

Drive to Abra Málaga (4,316 m) and ride about 50 km downhill into the jungle. Optional afternoon rafting on the Urubamba river.
50 km bike · 4 h
Abra Málaga — Santa María (bike + rafting)
02
DAY 2

Santa María — Santa Teresa (Inca path)

Hike among coffee, cacao and coca plantations on an Inca path. Cocalmayo hot springs in the afternoon.
16 km · 7 h
Santa María — Santa Teresa (Inca path)
03
DAY 3

Zipline — Hidroeléctrica — Aguas Calientes

Zipline circuit over the valley and a 3-hour walk along the railway to Aguas Calientes.
11 km · 3 h
Zipline — Hidroeléctrica — Aguas Calientes
04
DAY 4

Machu Picchu — Cusco

Guided tour of Machu Picchu and return to Cusco by car via Hidroeléctrica or by train.
3 h visit
Machu Picchu — Cusco

Everything under control

What is included

Mountain bike and protective gearRafting (season permitting)Zipline3 hostel nightsMeals as per itineraryMachu Picchu entranceBilingual guideReturn by chosen option

Not included

Cocalmayo entranceConsettur bus (optional)Tips

Before you go

Essential information

01

Gear included

Helmet, gloves, knee and elbow pads and reflective vest for the bike descent.

02

What to bring

Repellent, swimwear, sandals, windbreaker and a dry change of clothes.

03

Season

Rafting depends on river levels; from December to March it may be replaced by another activity.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to travel with peace of mind.

01Can I skip rafting?

Yes, it is optional. You can wait for the group at the hostel.

02What is the minimum age?

We recommend 12 and over for biking and zipline.

4.8★★★★★110 verified reviews
“Bike, rafting, zipline and Machu Picchu: the best value adventure. Everything was very well organized and the guide spoke Portuguese.”
RS
Rafael SouzaBrasil · Inca Jungle 4D

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