This is not only an alternative Inca Trail, it is the most original and exclusive: following paths only recently discovered. The Inka Jungle trail can be done in either 4 or 3 days and is a mixture of both biking and hiking to Machu Picchu. It is suitable for anyone with a sense of adventure and curiosity.
Also known as the jungle inca trail or the Inka Jungle trail, this trip is increasingly more popular. the trail you through beautiful landscapes with impressive panoramic views and a wide variety of flora and fauna. You spend a whole day and a night with a local family learning more about their way of life – a very unique opportunity.
Highlight : a combination of hiking, and a thrilling downhill bike ride, this is a very cool back door entry to the great citadel of Machu Picchu. The tropical Inca trail is recommended for people wanting something a little different and Inca Trail Travel features a unique opportunity to stay with a coffee growing family!
Note: 1-2 day acclimatization required.
We pick you up from your hotel at around 6:30 am and travel by bus for approximately 3 hours to Abra Malaga or Alfamayo (to be chosen) where we are going to start biking for about 2 hours we are enjoying the beautiful scenery of those mountains and along we are going to see many beautiful landscapes typical of the cloud forest of that region on the way we will have a chance to stop at Huamanmarca (first archeological site) here you will have a good lunch then will have a short van ride that takes you to Santa Maria where we are going to spend the first night at hostal , enjoying the sunset of the Andes.
* Included Rafting vilcanota river once we get to Santa Maria , our rafting guide will be waiting ready to start a new adventure .this exciting journey will start in Santa Maria bridge, doing a journey of 2 hours through the Vilcanota Sacred River, there we will see beautiful landscapes, finding rapids of nomination 3 and 4 (dry season) becoming then a very exciting and awesome journey, here we will always have a safety kayak, to provide the security we need. Once the journey is done, a bus will be waiting for us to go back to Santa Maria where we will have dinner and spend our first night in a local hotel.
*Included Biking and Rafting.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel Private Room simple, Matrimonial, double, triple.
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
At 06:30 am you wake up in order to enjoy our breakfast typical of the Inca jungle trek, after we will start hiking along the river bank then we climb to start the section of the original Inca trail as we walk up and down precipitous cliffs over the stunning valley, your guide will explain about flora, fauna, and Inca jungle history revealing some of what little we do know from this ancient and amazing culture. The Inca trail descends to Quellomayo where the group will stop for lunch and have free time to relax in hammocks. Keep an eye out for natural fruit, especially the taste explosion that is Maracuya (passion fruit). After lunch the hike continues along the Urubamba River, crossing it in a cable car consisting in a car and pulley. your day of hiking ( around 16 km ) concludes with a visit to the impressive Santa Teresa hot springs, sink into the warm water and let the aches of the Inca jungle trail melt away .then continue hiking or rent a local car to Santa Teresa for dinner and a comfortable Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel Private Room Matrimonial, double, or triple.
Maximum Altitude: 2,650 m/8,665 ft
Minimum Altitude: 1800, m / 3,924 ft
Distance Walking : 16 km approx
Approximate Walking Time: 7-8 hours /Ascent up 800 m
After our delicious breakfast, we will do a zip line tour in the morning (our van will come to pick you up at Hotel to go to the Zipline place, after that we will continue by car to Hydroelectric) for have lunch and after we will walk 2 hours along the train track to Aguas Calientes town. Where we are going to sleep at Hotel and have dinner, then get a briefing about the guided tour in Machu Picchu for the following day.
* included zipline in Santa Teresa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel Private Room
Máximum Altitude: 2100 m/ 6,867 ft
Minimum Altitude: 1800 m/ 5,886 ft
Distance Walking: 6 km approx Time: 2 hours / Ascent
up: 200 m
Bus or Walking ascent to Machu Picchu Today we will have the chance to experience a magical moment: watching the sunrise at Machu Picchu. For this we will have to wake up early, so around four in the morning we will be served breakfast in our accommodation and we will go to the bus stop that will take us to the Inca Citadel (keep in mind that it is the only bus line that operates to make this journey and there are usually people waiting). Second option to climb Machu Picchu more quickly Guided tour in Machu Picchu Once there, we will meet our guide and enter Machu Picchu to watch the sunrise. Afterwards, we will take a two-hour guided tour and have free time until lunchtime. Passengers who have the visit to Machu Picchu or Huayna Picchu Mountain will have to go to the entrance where they will have to climb for 1hr 30m and visit for a prudent time, after the guided tour and free time in Machu Picchu or the visit to the Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu Mountain we will have to board the shared bus to Aguas Calientes. The view depicts what the guide’s talk is like at the Machu Picchu Citadel Return by Train to Ollantaytambo Arriving in Aguas Calientes you can visit optional sites such as (Hot Springs, Museum, Handicraft Centre) and in the afternoon we will have to take the train back to Ollantaytambo. After the 2hrs train ride to Ollantaytambo, when we arrive in Ollantaytambo a staff will be waiting for you with a sign with the logo of the company to take you to board the bus that will take you to Cusco city for approximately 2hrs and will leave you near the hotel where you are staying.
Meals: Breakfast.
Máximum Altitude: 2,450 m / 8,011 ft
Mínimum Altitude: 2,100 m/ 8,867 ft
Walking Time: 1.30 hours / Ascent up 350 m
Pre-tour informational meeting at the hotel or office Please provide details of where you will be staying in Cusco.
Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English) for the Inca Trail in the Jungle.
Hotel pickup (we will pick you up from your accommodation) starting at 06:30 AM.
Private van transport Cusco – Abra Malaga – Santa Maria (first campsite)
NOTE: The private van will accompany you. If anyone gets tired, they can take the van to Santa Maria. The van will then take all bicycles back to Cusco.
Tourist train (EXPEDITION / VOYAGER) at 14:55 PM or 18:20 PM return from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (approx. 2 hours) and then bus back to Cusco (approx. 1.5 hours).
Entrance to Machu Picchu
(Optional: Machu Picchu Mountain, Huayna Picchu Mountain. Check availability.)
Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners.
Scott full-suspension mountain bike with hydraulic disc brakes, helmet, and gloves.
3 nights accommodation in Hotel Santa Maria, Santa Teresa, Hotel Aguas Calientes.
Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
First aid kit and free luggage storage. When trekking, it is better to leave in Cusco the luggage you will not need. Almost all hotels in Cusco offer secure luggage storage. Place any valuables in the hotel safe. It is very rare that hotels charge for this service, especially if you return to the same hotel after the trek. If there is any problem with your hotel, we can arrange to store your luggage at our Chaski Trek office.
Vegetarian options/special diets available at no extra cost.
Bike + Rafting + Zipline.
Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (one way).
Please help us reduce or eliminate plastic waste by refilling this bottle at any of the water stations located along the trails. This is part of our efforts towards a cleaner and healthier environment. Sponsored by Chaski Trek (The Best 100% Local Tour Operator).
NOTE: The train included in all tours is the Cerrojo-backpacker (Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo). Train schedules will only be confirmed once full payment of the tour is received. The earliest train available is at 14:55 PM, 18:20 PM, and the last train is at 21:50 PM.
Chaski Trek will organize return transport to Cusco (by van).
Breakfast on the first morning (ask at your hotel). If not provided, we will stop in Ollantaytambo for breakfast at your own expense.
Cocalmayo Hot Springs (20.00 soles)
Lunch after Machu Picchu
Drinks and snacks
Tips
Extras
Travel and health insurance (please bring copies with you)
Chaski Trek strongly recommends obtaining trip cancellation/interruption insurance to protect your travel investment. Included with your pre-departure package, bring your travel insurance to cover trip cancellation, interruption, lost luggage and delay, emergency medical evacuation insurance, and emergency medical expenses insurance.
Hike: Walk more than two to three hours a day to avoid discomfort on the Inca Trail route such as excessive fatigue since you will be walking for approximately 5 to 6 hours a day.
Go up and down stairs: Practice going up and down stairs, to train yourself with the difficult hikes, because on the Inca Trail route there are stretches up steep mountains that could cause excessive fatigue and muscle pain in the legs. Especially if you plan to climb Huayna Picchu mountain or descend from Machu Picchu citadel to the town of Aguas Calientes , because both routes are extremely steep with minimal grade.
Do breathing exercises: The Inca Trail starts at a point with 2650 masl until reaching 4000 masl, then it is advisable to do breathing exercises to know how to cope with altitude sickness. Breathing exercises will help you to adapt easily to the environment and breathe without problems even with the low level of oxygen in some parts of the trek.
Prepare the body for the physical effort: If you are not used to exercise it is advisable to start practicing, since the effort you will make on the trek will generally be long walks throughout the day, with short breaks. Therefore do walking exercises and prepare your body to experience absolute pleasure during your adventure on this magnificent Inca Trail route.
On the Inca Trail route you may experience some physical problems, such as fatigue, back pain, feet, headaches, shortness of breath and others depending on your physical condition, but if you prepare yourself properly before embarking on this adventure, it is more certain that the only thing you will feel will be absolute pleasure and satisfaction for the wonderful landscapes and archaeological complexes wrapped in rich history that you will observe en route to the enigmatic Inca citadel, Machu Picchu.
The Jungle Trek is one of the most popular options among backpackers traveling to Cuzco because it is the cheapest option? In principle yes, but only if you do the entire route on foot. The particularity of the Jungle Trek is that it is not only a trekking route, but it combines a lot of activities: rafting, trekking, ziplining, biking, machu-picching, etcetering?
To understand: here it happens like when you go to buy a car and they tell you “from 8,000 euros” and you end up paying 12,000, if you are lucky. The same thing happens with Jungle Trek. Every day you have the option to add “extras” and make the adventure more exciting or do the basic-pelao Jungle Trek and go home saying: meeeeeh!
Generally agencies offer to do the Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu in 4 days and 3 nights.
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Chaski Trek is a professional licensed adventure and cultural tour operator and is owned by a Peruvian family. With the assistance of our well-trained team of professional tour guides and office staff we do our best to offer our clients a high quality service.
Our office is located right on the beautiful Plaza de Armas in the historic capital of the ancient Inca Empire, Cusco.
Our office is located right in the beautiful Plaza de Armas of the historic capital of the ancient Inca Empire, Cusco.