Inca Jungle Backpacker Trek to Machu Picchu

Immerse yourself in the Andean jungle!

This is an amazing backpacker Jungle Adventure! Get some adrenaline through this 3-day trip that offers high-altitude mountain biking and trekking to reach Machu Picchu, with optional rafting and zip-lining activities. Enjoy the beauties of the Peruvian jungle and the different villages. Discover the culture of the Incas through a guided tour of the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu and explore this incredible city.

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in the Andean jungle
• Visit spectacular Machu Picchu with a guide
• Hike through Andes mountain villages & discover Machu Picchu

Itinerary

Day 1: Cuzco, Peru Cuzco to Malaga High Pass, Mountain Biking to Santa Maria Village (1,400m) (L/D)

Your day commences at 6:30 am with a 1.5-hour drive to Ollantaytambo, where a quick breakfast can be enjoyed, and snacks can be purchased for the journey to the Malaga High Pass. Upon arrival, your guide will provide a safety briefing before embarking on an exhilarating 2.5-hour bike ride descending into the lush Peruvian jungle. En route, you’ll pass by the stunning and remote Huamanmarca archaeological site, cruising through fruit plantations and over rivers before reaching Santa Maria village. The rest of the day is free for leisure. Your day concludes with a drive to Santa Teresa, where you’ll rest in a hostel dorm.

Note: Accommodation options are limited along the trekking route for the first 2 nights in Santa Maria & Santa Teresa villages. Most places have basic, rustic facilities, with shared bathrooms and limited hot water.

Day 2: Aguas Calientes, Peru Hike to Aguas Calientes along the train tracks or Machu Picchu town (B/L/D)

Embark on an easy 3-hour hike along the train tracks from Santa Teresa to the Hydroelectric Station, where a lunch break awaits. Then, continue for an additional 3 hours on foot to reach Aguas Calientes town. Here, you’ll find internet cafes, places with board games, and numerous shops to explore. Most trekkers choose to hike this segment, but there’s an optional train ride from the Hydroelectric Station to Aguas Calientes if you prefer. Overnight in a hostel for a well-deserved shower and a restful night’s sleep.

Day 3: Machu Picchu, Peru Explore the Ancient Citadel and the City of Machu Picchu & Return to Cuzco (B)

Embark on a walk to Machu Picchu, where a 2-hour guided tour of the ancient citadel awaits. Afterward, you have the freedom to explore the mysterious city at your own pace. Optional activities, such as climbing the Huayna Picchi Peak (to be booked in advance at an extra cost), are available. Descend to Aguas Calientes, and if time allows, visit the local marketplace next to the train station for some last-minute shopping before boarding the train to Ollantaytambo.

-Included-

– Activities:2

*Machu Picchu Tour
*Biking Experience

– Transport:4

*Hostel Pick-Up
*Van Cuzco – Malaga High Pass
*Train Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo (EXPEDITIONS)
*Bus Ollantaytambo – Cuzco

– Accommodation:2

*2N Hostel Dorm

– Meals:6

*2B / 2L / 2D

– Guides:1

*Professional Bilingual Guide on trek & Machu Picchu tour

– Extras:4

*Machu Picchu Entrance Fee
*Mountain Biking Equipment (bicycles, helmet and gloves)
*First Aid Kit & Emergency oxygen bottle

-Not Included-

*Other meals and drinks
*Guide for bus and train transfers
*Hot Springs Santa Teresa (20 soles)
*Optional Huayna Picchu Trek (200 soles)
*Optional Machu Picchu Mountain Hike (200 soles)
*Buses Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu

Additional Information

• Physical Requirements: This hike is demanding, it’s important to be in very good physical condition. The elevation changes, the length of the trek, and the various high passes make the hike strenuous.
• Suggested Packing List: Bring or Rent in Cuzco: hiking poles, rain pants, rain poncho, trekking boots, sandals, warm socks, sweater, thermals, hat, gloves, sun hat, sunblock, sunglasses, flashlight/torch, camera, extra batteries and memory card (there is limited to no electricity available during the trek), waterproof bags for your camera, hand sanitizer, personal first aid kit, water bottle. Bring extra cash for snacks, water, Gatorade which doubles or triples in price along the trail.
• Essentials to Bring: Original passport, visa (if applicable), insurance card, personal medications.