ITINERARY
- Day 01: Cusco – Abra Malaga – Santa Maria (Biking And Rafting).
- Day 02: Santa Maria – Thermal Baths – Santa Teresa.
- Day 03: Santa Teresa – Aguas Calientes (Zip Line).
- Day 04: Machu Picchu – Cusco.
DAY 1: CUSCO – “ABRA MALAGA” – SANTA MARIA (BIKING AND RAFTING)
We’ll pick you up from your hotel lobby at 06:00 a.m in our private van and travel for an average of four hours to reach Carrizales or San Luis where we will start our adventure, in the way we’ll pass “Abra Malaga” which is at 4,300 masl. We will bike downhill an average of three hours to Santa Maria where we will have lunch. Along the way, we will see the typical vegetation of a cloud forest appreciating coffee plantations and coca leaves, to reach the village of Santa Maria where we’re going to spend the night in a lodging house.
This day in the afternoon, we’ll have the option of boating (rafting) for 1 hour and a half Vilcanota River (Class III, IV).
Hostel night in Santa María
DÍA 2: SANTA MARIA – BAÑOS TERMALES – SANTA TERESA
After a rich breakfast, at 06:30 a.m approx. we will be ready for the first day of trek towards Santa Teresa. The first two hours of our tour will be on the ascent, in the way, we will have several stops to learn more of the rich flora and fauna of the area in which we will, one will be in a family where we will relax for about 20 minutes, here we can also stock up on water and some delicious tropical fruits in the area, later we’ll cross a section of the Inca trail that once connected the Sacred City of Machu Picchu with the city of Vilcabamba, here our tour guide will explain us a little more about the history of the Incas and the communication system they had in those days, at this point, we also have some of the most breathtaking views across the canyon Huancarccasa then descend to the village where we’re gonna stop for lunch Quellomayo and after a delicious lunch and a rest in the hammocks of our restaurant, we will continue with the last 02 hours of walk to the thermal baths of Cocalmayo where we will have a good time to enjoy this very special place, after we will go to thermal baths: our final destination the village of Santa Teresa where we will spend our second night in a basic accommodation.
Hostel night in Santa Teresa.
DAY 3: SANTA TERESA – “AGUAS CALIENTES” (ZIP LINE)
This morning, we’ll have the option to do Canopy or Zip Line (monkey tail).
For after breakfast, we’re gonna head towards the Old Santa Teresa where we’ll find another barrage to cross the same river Urubamba, then we’ll hike for 2 hours, along the way, we will observe plantations of fruits such as banana, orange, avocado, mango and observe some waterfalls, finally we might see the mountain of Machu Picchu, then we’ll head to Hydroelectric where we will have lunch, after two hours we’ll walk along the railway line to the town of Machu Pichu.
Hostel night in “Aguas Calientes”.
DAY 4: MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
This day we visit Machu picchu again, after breakfast your guide will meet you by your hotel lobby and you go to the bus stop to board the bus, we will drive for about 30 minutes to reach the citadel of Machu Picchu we pass the control where you show your ticket and passport, you will have a private, guided tour, to visit the most important places in Machu Picchu such as the Main Plaza, the Sun Temple, the Sacred Sundial, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and cemeteries, the tour will be for more than two hours, After the visit, you will have free time to visit Machu Picchu on your own (optional, climb the Huaynapicchu or Machu Picchu mountain, this costs an additional $ 35 USD per person). You can also hike to the Sun Gate or the Inka Bridge, for these 02 places there are no additional payments.
At the appropriate time, we will take the bus and descend from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes usual train departure to Ollantaytambo is in the afternoon, followed by car two hours drive to your hotel in Cusco.
Hotel night in Cusco.
Inca Jungle Trail 4 Days FAQ’s | Travel Information
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The Inca Jungle Trail tour is completely safe, you will always be with your guide or instructed by instructors. A lot of the time you are followed by a support van. The biggest worry you have is to keep your sunscreen and bug repellent topped up!
How safe is the Inca Jungle?
The Inca Jungle trek is one of our easier treks, with less time hiking to include other adventure activities. There are always options to make things easier for yourself during the tour. You also will get to stay in hotels, eat in restaurants, shower in the evenings and spend some time having R&R. The difficulty rating for this trek is Easy – Moderate
How difficult is the Inca Jungle Trail?
The Inca Jungle trek is one of our easier treks, with less time hiking to include other adventure activities. There are always options to make things easier for yourself during the tour. You also will get to stay in hotels, eat in restaurants, shower in the evenings and spend some time having R&R. The difficulty rating for this trek is Easy – Moderate.
What does the difficulty rating mean?
Each trek is assigned a difficulty level. This has been developed based on prior information of the trek and feedback from previous clients. The ratings in ascending order are as follows:
Easy – Moderate – Challenging – Difficult
What do I need to bring to the Inca Jungle trek 4 Days?
Each trek is different and you will obviously modify your packing list for your own needs. The Inca Jungle Trail tour is different in the way that you stay in hotels along your trek. You can therefore bring extra things relevant to this as you will not have a weight limit like other treks. Do be mindful that you will have to carry your own pack during the hiking sections of the trip but during other activities they hall be safely stored in our van or other secure locations.
Essentials: Water bottle/s of 3 litres in total, waterproofs (jacket and pants), extra socks & underwear, bug repellent, sunscreen, extra layers and clothing i.e. jumper for subsequent days, sun hat / beanie, any medication you need including inhalers, extra lightweight shoes / flip flops, swimwear and towel, bags to put wet clothing, money, passport. Optional: Walking poles, battery pack, go pro, camera, sunglasses, phone, lip balm (UV rays here are some of the highest in the world), extra clothing, snacks (although we do provide you with this). If you are unsure whether you will need an item, just as us during briefing or on your inquiry form when booking.
Do I need money?
During the wet season the jungle environment especially descending from the mountains is prone to mudslides and heavy rain which makes this trip not as enjoyable as it could be. For this reason also during the wet season we no longer include the white water rafting in our trips due to the rain and its effects on the river and your safety.
Between April and November are strong moths to book in depending on what you want ; A positive for booking within a month closer to the wet season is that wildlife is easier to spot.Although the best time regarding weather for this trek is either May, June, July and August having temperatures exceeding 30°C.
What happens if I have a medical condition?
You know yourself better than anyone else if your medical condition will hinder your trip or not. It is imperative that you let us know however, especially if you intend to carry medications with you. We can advise on the best options if we are aware and also make special provisions if needed. Although if you do have an ongoing medical condition we highly urge you to seek council with your doctor before booking onto any trek.
What happens if I have dietary needs?
Not a problem , we can cater for you. Please, let us know at the time of booking so we can ensure tasty options for you!
How long do I need to become accustomed to altitude?
It is recommended that at least a couple of days in Cusco before starting any trek. Some struggle with the altitude more than others, if you find you are being affected by it, take time to relax and don’t exert yourself too much , take altitude sickness tablets, drink plenty of water. Whilst on the trek
