When traveling to Machu Picchu?

Peru is a wonderful country with many tourist attractions, but all of them, undoubtedly the Machu Picchu stands as one of the most incredible.

This is one of the most impressive Inca settlements that have been discovered and one of the best examples of architecture and engineering of pre-Columbian cultures.

World Heritage Site since 1983, this settlement should be traversed completely, but to enjoy it really is very important to have a good time on our side.

Are you planning a trip to know Machu Picchu?, we explain what is the best time to travel to Machu Picchu so you can make the most of this trip.

• The climate in Machu Picchu is warm and humid, with an average annual temperature minimum of 12º and maximum of 24º, so to explore this Inca settlement will be very important to wear a coat.

 

• It is a generally rainy area, with rainfall that may occur throughout the whole year. However from November to March is officially the rainy season, so during these months is not recommended to travel to Machu Picchu, not only because rain can make it very dangerous journey but also because the clouds could completely ruin your trip, preventing you from enjoy the views and the settlement completely.

 

• The best time to travel to Machu Picchu is between April and October, the peak months in the area because it is the dry season, however this does not guarantee that no one other isolated rain. During this season there are fewer clouds and you can enjoy much more travel in the area.

 

• To reach Machu Picchu will have to choose a hotel in Cusco to stay in it during your stay in the area. It is very important to rest a little before the tour and allow your body to adjust to the altitude of the area, so you can better enjoy your trip.

Five activities perfect for an adventurous couple

If you're looking to do something different with your partner, be encouraged to travel around Peru in search of a good dose of adrenaline

There are couples who prefer romantic dinners change in a fancy restaurant for an experience full of adventure. Accustomed to being outdoors, they will seek all kinds of activities full of adrenaline on every trip they make.

If you are one of those adventurous couples, Peru offers you dozens of perfect places to test your nerves and daring with your other half to do something new. From water sports to bungee jumping, there is something for everyone.

Ready for a good dose of adrenaline? Then you can not fail to include these destinations on the list for your next vacation.

1. Paragliding in Lima

Not to go too far to get a good shot of adrenaline. Tourism companies offer this service starting from the cliffs of the Costa Verde. Take still with us the sun so you have a beautiful view of the sea. Prices vary according to each company.

2. Bungee Jumping in Cusco

Enjoy the big picture of the Sacred Valley descend at full speed while tied to a rope. Action Valley is one of the destinations of choice for all adventurers in Cusco, where you can do Bungee Jumping and Slingshot for 74 or 64 dollars respectively.

3. Diving Máncora

Discover all the richness of our coast in the warm north. Dare to dive with your partner and live not only exciting but also romantic experience. The Spondylus school offers tours for beginners and people with PADI certification.

4. Stand Up Paddle in Puerto Maldonado

If yours is water, but prefer to stay on the surface, try a ride on Stand Up Paddle along the Tambopata River in Madre de Dios. The lodge Tambopata Research Center has this activity that will take you for a leisurely stroll through a portion of some mighty river. The price is $ 75.

5. Trekking in Arequipa

Peru is a paradise for lovers of long walks. Apart from the Inca Trail, the route of the country's most famous trekking route in Arequipa. Colca is also one of the most requested. You can choose to do it in 2.3 or 4 days, depending on your time and your physical ability. The price varies according to the agency to hire and day to walk.

How to get to Machu Picchu?

When we started planning a trip to Machu Picchu, we find a key question … How to get to Machu Picchu?

In the search for that answer appears things like Inca Trail, Salkantay Trek, Alternative Road, Km 82, Aguas Calientes, walk along the railroad tracks, etc.

Many alternatives can lead to significant confusion. And if you do not have time to research the options one by one, you may end up choosing a wrong alternative that can complicate your trip.

Therefore, we will conduct a review of each one so that you manage to make the best decision based on your time, budget and travel style.

First thing’s first

Cusco

Before starting to describe each of the alternatives, the first thing to know is that all begin in the city of Cusco.

Your first stop if or if, should be the navel of the world … Cusco, the Inca Capital.

Aguas Calientes

The majority of the roads that we will name ending in Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo.

This village lies at the foot of the mountain where Machu Picchu Sanctuary is located.

From Aguas Calientes you can climb to the citadel on foot or by bus.

Train

This is the option commonly used travelers.

Its great advantage is saving time is the fastest alternative. In just four hours going from Cusco to Aguas Calientes.

Its starting point is the Poroy station, 25 minutes from the Plaza de Armas of Cusco. For 40 soles a taxi can take you to the station.

The final season will be to Machu Picchu in Aguas Calientes.

You also have the option of boarding the train at the station of the town of Ollantaytambo which is two hours from Cusco by car

Many travelers prefer to know Ollantaytambo before going to Machu Picchu. Then it is more convenient boarding the train in this town.

The train has three levels of service. Expedition, Vistadome and Hiram Bingham.

The Expedition service is the most economical, and is highly recommended. You do not need more than this. It is a great service.

Its price is around USD $ 150 round trip.

The Vistadome is a bit more expensive, but virtually no difference with the Expedition. Only slightly larger windows. Not worth paying more just for that.

The windows of the Expedition are more than enough to enjoy the tour of the Sacred Valley.

As for the Hiram Bingham I have not had the opportunity to travel. But is the luxury wagon and not lower price of USD 300.

So if you go by train, I recommend the Expedition Train.

Tickets can be purchased at the website of the company, Peru Rail.

There is also the option of Inca Rail.

Their prices are a little lower, but times are usually not good. In my trips to Machu Picchu I were never useful and always ended up traveling with Peru Rail.

But it costs nothing to check.

Inca Jungle

Inca Jungle Trail is another fairly recent and very adventurous alternative.

The road begins in Ollantaytambo, and from there are 4 days of adventure.

You will have downhill biking, rafting, zip line, and of course, trekking.

With this option you also get to Santa Teresa to walk along the tracks to Aguas Calientes.

A different option and is emerging as good alternative to the alternative route of Inca Trail.

Frequently Asked Questions about Inca Jungle Trek

The Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu is one of the most popular alternative trek to Machu Picchu, because this trek is full of adrenaline and adventure, and combines adventure sports such as hiking, mountain biking, zip lining, and rafting in one of the most important rivers of the Incas.

The Inca Jungle trek starts from Malaga Pass, take the bike and downhill to village of Santa Maria, in the afternoon rafting in the Urubamba river, (level difficulty: III, IV or V depending on a year season), in the second day: trekking to town of Santa Teresa and hot springs of Cocalmayo in the evening, third day: ziplining and hiking from the Hidrolectrica Station to Machu Picchu.

Inca Jungle Trek FAQs

What is the Inca Jungle Trek?

The Inka Jungle Trek is a journey of four days that allows you to travel with travelers from other countries doing adventure sports and experiential tourism, includes access to Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu.

This is an adventure tour, it combines adventure sports such as mountain biking, rafting, zip lining (canopy) and trekking to reach Machu Picchu, crossing beautiful landscapes, glaciers, valleys and forests.

The tour requires a minimum acceptable physical condition but especially a few nerves because it includes downhill biking, rafting in Urubamba river, sliding rope and hiking for a whole day.

The groups are formed without restriction of nationality, age and have 12 to 14 participants (average). During the tour there is a single high point step, open from Malaga to m.s.n.m. 4350, arriving by bus and from where begins the downhill biking.

Can I book a tour without a passport?

Residents of South America can book with their ID cards and must show them when entering Machu Picchu. Tourist from other countries will have to book and show their Original Passports to tourist attractions.

What is the best time of year to do the Inca Jungle Trek?

The best time for any tourism in Cusco is from April to November. This is the high season which means that you will have to make a reservation at least three months in advance.

Is the Inca Jungle Trek available through all year round?

Inca Jungle Trek is available every day of year, with an exeption of February when it is closed for maintenance.

Can I buy food and water during the journey?

Yes, on some sections of the road it is possible to buy bottled water, but naturally the price will be higher than in Cusco.

What kind of food will be on the tour?

Basic food of typical dishes of Peruvian cuisine. As well, fruits like apples, oranges, peaches, tangerines, avocados, bananas. As well the alternatives for vegetarians are available.

Where are the bathrooms along the tour?

During lunch and dinner we will be lodging with conventional bathrooms. If you feel the need to go to the bathroom during the trek, we will find for a suitable place (away from watercourses), we will be make a hole for the stool and then cover it with earth and stone. You should put the paper in a bag and then deposit it in the trash.

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THE INCA JUNGLE TREK

The Inca Jungle trek to Machu Picchu is one of the most popular alternative trek to Machu Picchu, because this trekking or trail is full of adrenaline and adventure, and has the option to do extreme sports like downhill mountain biking, zip lining, rafting in one of the most important rivers of the Incas, you will have the opportunity to walk through Inca trails that are just now discovering, this route is full of flora and fauna, spectacular views, unique places and mountains covered in mist, this route will forward to the surprising and majestic Machu Picchu.

Definitely a route, full of adventure, that today remains a busy thoroughfare for tourists to reach one of the Wonders of the world located in the jungle of Cusco, called Machu Picchu.

When is the best time to go to Machu Picchu and do the inca jungle?

The best months to go to Machu Picchu and do the inca jungle trail are from April to Actober, becuase Cusco has a temperate climate round between 14 - 35 C during the year.

Best Months

• From April to October.
• There are not rains in Cusco, but in Machu Picchu maybe, Machu Picchu is in the Jungle of Cusco.
• Machu Picchu has a semi-tropical climate.
• In Machu Picchu has warm and humid days and cold nights, but not like Cusco.
• The High season is June to August (book well in advance), because there are many festivities in Cusco and many people want to see that.

Rainy season

• From December to March in Cusco
• Rain almost all the day.
• The nights are warm, especially when is raining.
• Machu Picchu has rain season from November to March.

Preparing for your trip

• We recommend you before you leave this trip, you will need to do every day 1 hour of exercise, in order to avoid altitude sickness and do Inca Jungle with any complications.
• Recommend you booking in advance, because if you would like to climb to Huayna Picchu, only there 400 spaces available. First time 200 - 7 am - 8am and the second and recommended 10 am - 11 am. this time the sky and Machu Picchu is clear.
• We are the best tour operator, and qualified for Inca Jungle.

What to Bring?

• Original passport.
• First aid kit, not necessary, because we have one for you.
• International Student Identity Card (ISIC) if you have, there is a student discount for enter to Machu Picchu.
• Walking boots/shoes
• Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
• Warm jacket, hat and gloves
• T-shirts
• Comfortable trousers
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• Sun protection cream (factor 35 recommended)
• Re-usable plastic or metal water container or camel bags
• Water
• Insect repellent
• Toiletries
• Personal medication
• Camera

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Inca Jungle trek to Machu Picchu 3 Days

If you would like to take an alternative route to Machu Picchu, packed with adventure and in only a short time, join us on our Inca Jungle Trail 3 Days 2 Nights! We'll go biking, rafting, zip lining, and hiking before we visit the magical Inca city of Machu Picchu.

Detailed Program

Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu 3 Days 2 Nights Detailed Itinerary

1 Day: Cusco – Huayllabamba

Today we'll start our Inca Jungle Trail! We'll pick everyone up from their hotels in the morning and leave Cusco, driving for about 2 ½ hours to Abra Malaga at 4350 meters altitude. 5 minutes down the road from Abra Malaga we'll organize our bikes and start our downhill Inca Jungle Trail biking adventure! We'll bike downhill for 3 to 4 hours, passing by fruit trees and parrots flying overhead. Our destination is Santa Maria, a small town, where we'll have lunch in a local restaurant before we go on our next adventure! We'll take a short ride to the Vilcanota River where we'll go rafting for about 1 ½ hours down one of the most popular routes in Cusco which is part of our Inca Jungle Trail trip! After our exciting afternoon of rafting, we'll return to Santa Maria where we'll have dinner in a local restaurant and overnight in a local family lodging.

Day 2: Santa Maria – Santa Teresa – Hidroelectrica – Aguas Calientes

Today we'll start with an early breakfast, before starting our next part of the Inca Jungle Trail, taking a vehicle to Santa Teresa. The ride will take a little more than an hour and we'll go to the “Cola de Mono” zip line camp. Here we'll have an exciting 2 hours to enjoy a zip line adventure, sliding from one part of the valley to the other with great views of the valley below and the natural landscapes surrounding you as you zip by! After our zip line adventure, we'll continue our Inca Jungle Trail by taking transportation to Hidroelectrica where we'll enjoy a lunch made from local foods. From Hidroelectrica, we'll walk to Aguas Calientes along the railroad tracks. This part of the Inca Jungle Trail is easy since the way to Aguas Calientes is relatively flat and will take about 3 hours. In Aguas Calientes we'll go to our hotel and drop off our things and if you have time you have the option of going to the local hot springs (entrance fees are about 10 Peruvian Soles). We'll have dinner and stay overnight in Aguas Calientes so we'll be refreshed for our visit to Mach Picchu tomorrow!

Day 3: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo - Cusco

On our final day on our Inca Jungle Trail we'll visit Machu Picchu! We will start our day early by waking up around 4:00am to have breakfast and start our trek up to Machu Picchu. The hike uphill will take about 1 ½ hours. Once we can enter, you will need to show your passport and your ISIC (International Student Identification Card) if you booked your Inca Jungle Trail with a student discount. We'll have a 2 hour guided tour of some of the most important areas of Machu Picchu. After your tour, you'll have time to roam around this magical city on your own, free to take pictures and imagine how the Incas had used this site hundreds of years before. From Machu Picchu, you'll take one of the buses back to Aguas Calientes where, if you have time, you can have lunch (not included as part of your Inca Jungle Trail) and buy souvenirs and snacks for your return to Cusco. According to your train schedule, you'll take the Expedition train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo. You'll arrive in Ollantaytambo later that afternoon where you will be picked up and driven back to Cusco where you should arrive around 10:30pm.

Note: The time table for the trains may change according to the train company's availability. There will also be changes to your itinerary and price if you decide to change your departure time, or upgrade to the Vistadome Train. If you booked later than most of your group for your Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu, you may not be in the same train as the rest of your group.

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Inca Jungle Trail

This Inca Jungle Trail is perfect for those who love beautiful natural landscapes. It combines perfectly the culture and natural attraction of the Andes, the glacier of Mountain, the high jungle of the Andes and the beauty of Machu Picchu. We pass through the Mountains, Valleys, rivers, archaeological sites, etc.

Inca Jungle trek to Machu Picchu

Inca Jungle trek to Machu Picchu

The Inca Jungle trek to Machu Picchu is one of the most popular alternative trek to Machu Picchu, in Peru and South America.

It starts from Abra Malaga, take the bike and down hill to Santa Maria, in the afternoon rafting in the Urubamba river, level III IV, second day: trekking to Santa Teresa and hot sprint in the evening, third day: Zip Line in Hidrolectrica and follows a route to Machu Picchu,

Inca Jungle Trek is an alternative and adrenaline hike to Machu Picchu. The trek starts with transport from Cusco to Abra Malaga, 4,550m above mean sea level (about 4 hours) where mountain biking is done downhill to Santa Maria at 2,300m (approximately 3-4 hours). In the afternoon, there is always an option to white river raft on the Urubamba River (level difficulty: III, IV or V depending on a year season).

On the second day, trekkers hike to Santa Teresa (about 7 hours) appreciating coca, coffee, banana and other exotic fruit plantations as well as bird watching. In the evening, all participants usually enjoy relaxing pools of the nearby hot springs of Cocalmayo.

On the third day, trekkers can experience an adrenaline Zip-Line activity before they continue trekking to Aguas Calientes (a town just below Machu Picchu) following a path and later a trail. The last day is dedicted to a visit of Machu Picchu so that everybody wake up very early and climb for about 2 hours to reach this steep Incan citadel. Then, a guided tour is given (about 2 and half an hour) to later be able to continue climbing to either Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain on everybody's own. The Inca Jungle Trek finishes with an afternoon/evening train and tourist bus back to Cusco.

Beware: your return train ticket from Machu Picchu will have a large impact on how much time you can spend there and whether or not you have time to climb Huayna Picchu at all. The time of your train is probably a very low priority item. You are probably assuming that someone else made sure you have enough time to spend at Machu Picchu. But the reality is that trains get booked and your trail operator may buy you a train ticket out of Aguas Calientes at 13:00. To make it to this train, you will have to be at the train station at 12:30, which means you have to leave Machu Picchu by no later than noon, which means that you will be there only briefly, and have to leave it when it is the most crowded. Machu Picchu is the best in the first half hour after opening and during the last two hours before closing. Most people are gone after 15:00, and the light until 17:00 is gorgeous, the heat a little gentler, and you can sit on a patch of grass and take in the place. You do not want to miss this. It will make Machu Picchu yours. At 10:00, Machu Picchu is hot, crowded, loud, and bustling. You will be running around to not lose track of your tour group. At 16:00 you can really see it at your own pace, and hang out with the resident chinchillas and llamas. But to do that, you have to take a later train.

• Vistadome: there is no point in taking Vistadome after c. 17:00 because it's dark.

Cuzco has a temperate climate with year round temperatures fluctuating between 14-35°C, with warm days and nights. The rainy season in Cuzco is from December to March . Machu Picchu has a semi-tropical climate, with warm and humid days and cold nights. The rainy season in Machu Picchu is from November to March, so be prepared to get soaked and slippery trail conditions.

The wet months are January to April, when roads are often closed by landslides or flooding.

The best months for visiting Machu Picchu are from April to October.

The High season is June to August (book well in advance).

• Passport original
• First aid kit
• warm top/bottom for the evenings
• hiking boots and sandals
• Wash kit, 2L water bottle and water purifying tablets.
• hat, preferably something covering your neck
• cash to guides and buy snacks along the way
• Long pants or slacks
• Long-sleeved shirts.
• swimwear
• T-shirts
• Rain wear (you never know when will rain even if its the dry season).
• Camera.
• Insect Repellent and sun block (sun is always stronger in such altitude).
• Personal toilet items.
• A towel and toilet paper.

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Inca Jungle trek to Machu Picchu 3 Days

If you would like to take an alternative route to Machu Picchu, packed with adventure and in only a short time, join us on our Inca Jungle Trail 3 Days 2 Nights! We'll go biking, rafting, zip lining, and hiking before we visit the magical Inca city of Machu Picchu.

Inca Jungle Trail to Machu Picchu 3 Days 2 Nights Detailed Itinerary

1 Day: Cusco – Huayllabamba

Today we'll start our Inca Jungle Trail! We'll pick everyone up from their hotels in the morning and leave Cusco, driving for about 2 ½ hours to Abra Malaga at 4350 meters altitude. 5 minutes down the road from Abra Malaga we'll organize our bikes and start our downhill Inca Jungle Trail biking adventure! We'll bike downhill for 3 to 4 hours, passing by fruit trees and parrots flying overhead. Our destination is Santa Maria, a small town, where we'll have lunch in a local restaurant before we go on our next adventure! We'll take a short ride to the Vilcanota River where we'll go rafting for about 1 ½ hours down one of the most popular routes in Cusco which is part of our Inca Jungle Trail trip! After our exciting afternoon of rafting, we'll return to Santa Maria where we'll have dinner in a local restaurant and overnight in a local family lodging.

Meals	: L/D
Accommodation	: Local family lodging
Maximum Altitude	: 4350m
Minimum Altitude	: 1250m
Distance travelled	: 70KM | 43.50mi
Approximate biking time	: 3-4 hours

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Day 2: Santa Maria – Santa Teresa – Hidroelectrica – Aguas Calientes

Today we'll start with an early breakfast, before starting our next part of the Inca Jungle Trail, taking a vehicle to Santa Teresa. The ride will take a little more than an hour and we'll go to the “Cola de Mono” zip line camp. Here we'll have an exciting 2 hours to enjoy a zip line adventure, sliding from one part of the valley to the other with great views of the valley below and the natural landscapes surrounding you as you zip by! After our zip line adventure, we'll continue our Inca Jungle Trail by taking transportation to Hidroelectrica where we'll enjoy a lunch made from local foods. From Hidroelectrica, we'll walk to Aguas Calientes along the railroad tracks. This part of the Inca Jungle Trail is easy since the way to Aguas Calientes is relatively flat and will take about 3 hours. In Aguas Calientes we'll go to our hotel and drop off our things and if you have time you have the option of going to the local hot springs (entrance fees are about 10 Peruvian Soles). We'll have dinner and stay overnight in Aguas Calientes so we'll be refreshed for our visit to Mach Picchu tomorrow!

Meals	: B/L/D
Accommodation	: Hotel
Maximum Altitude	: 2100m
Minimum Altitude	: 1500m
Distance hiked	: 10km | 6.21mi
Approximate walking Time	: 3-4 hours

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Day 3: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo - Cusco

On our final day on our Inca Jungle Trail we'll visit Machu Picchu! We will start our day early by waking up around 4:00am to have breakfast and start our trek up to Machu Picchu. The hike uphill will take about 1 ½ hours. Once we can enter, you will need to show your passport and your ISIC (International Student Identification Card) if you booked your Inca Jungle Trail with a student discount. We'll have a 2 hour guided tour of some of the most important areas of Machu Picchu. After your tour, you'll have time to roam around this magical city on your own, free to take pictures and imagine how the Incas had used this site hundreds of years before. From Machu Picchu, you'll take one of the buses back to Aguas Calientes where, if you have time, you can have lunch (not included as part of your Inca Jungle Trail) and buy souvenirs and snacks for your return to Cusco. According to your train schedule, you'll take the Expedition train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo. You'll arrive in Ollantaytambo later that afternoon where you will be picked up and driven back to Cusco where you should arrive around 10:30pm.

Note: The time table for the trains may change according to the train company's availability. There will also be changes to your itinerary and price if you decide to change your departure time, or upgrade to the Vistadome Train. If you booked later than most of your group for your Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu, you may not be in the same train as the rest of your group.

Meals	: B
Maximum Altitude	: 2430m
Minimum Altitude	: 2100m
Distance travelled	: 7km | 4.35mi
Approximate walking Time	: 1 1/2 hours

Inca Jungle Trail to Machu Picchu 4 Days

Today we want to show how is the classic inca jungle trail

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco – Abra Malaga – Santa Maria

On our first day of our Inca Jungle Trail we'll start buy picking everyone from their hotels at around 7:00 in the morning and leaving Cusco for Abra Malaga at 4350 meters altitude. We'll start the Inca Jungle Trail 5 minutes down from Abra Malaga, stepping on our bikes and going downhill for 3 to 4 hours, passing by coffee plantations and fruit trees filled with oranges and mangos, with changing climates as you descend. We'll end our ride in Huamanmarca and take our transportation to Santa Maria at 1250 meters, about 15 minutes away. We'll have lunch in Santa Maria in a local restaurant. In the afternoon we'll take a ride to the Vilcanota River where we'll go rafting! This part is a lower level rafting experience so everyone will be able to do this, but definitely one of the most exciting parts of our Inca Jungle Trail! We'll return later in the afternoon for dinner at a local restaurant and stay overnight in a small local family lodging.

Day 2: Santa Maria – Qellomayo – Cocalmayo – Santa Teresa

Today we'll start our day with breakfast at around 7:00am before hiking the Inca Jungle Trail. This will likely be one of your harder days along the Inca Jungle Trail since we'll be hiking for 7 to 8 hours today! We'll start our hike by leaving Santa Maria which is at 1250 meters and hiking along a part which is along the local road then an hour up an original Inca trail which is at 1750 meters, giving us great views of the area. We'll pass by parts of the jungle, coffee and coca leaf plantations and around 4 to 4 ½ hours into our trek, we'll arrive in the small community of Qellomayo where we'll have lunch. After lunch we'll continue our hike, walking along the river at an easy uphill slope for about 2 ½ to 3 hours until we reach the hot springs of Cocalmayo. We'll spend some time soaking in the hot water baths and relaxing after our long hike along the Inca Jungle Trail today. After 1 to 2 hours in Cocalmayo, we'll take local car/bus to Santa Teresa which is at 1500 meters and only about 20 minutes away. Here we'll have dinner together at a local restaurant and stay the night at a local family lodging.

Day 3: Santa Teresa – Hidroelectrica – Aguas Calientes

On our third day of the Inca Jungle Trail, after an early breakfast, we'll take a car/bus to a zip line camp of “Cola de Mono” about 20 minutes away. We'll be able to zipline for about 2 hours across the valley, crossing it from mountain to mountain for a thrilling adventure! After this exciting thrill ride part of our Inca Jungle Trail experience, we'll take a ride to Hidroelectrica where we'll enjoy a lunch made with local foods. After lunch we'll hike along the railroad tracks from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes which is at 2000 meters and also known as Machu Picchu Town. This part of the trek is only about 10 KM and along a relatively flat terrain. When we arrive in Aguas Calientes we'll go to our hotel to relax a little before our dinner. We'll stay overnight in a hotel, enjoying a hot shower after our trek today and to get a good night's sleep for our visit to Machu Picchu tomorrow!

Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo - Cusco

Today will be our final day of our Inca Jungle Trail since we'll be visiting Machu Picchu today! We'll wake up around 4:00am and have breakfast before heading out to hike up to Machu Picchu. The hike up will be long a zig zag path uphill and should take about an hour and a half. Remember to bring your passport which matches your Machu Picchu entrance ticket as well as your ISIC (International Student Identification Card) if you booked with a student discount. When we enter, our guide will give us a tour of the main areas of this ancient city which will take about 2 hours. Afterwards we'll have time to roam around Machu Picchu on our own to discover the enigmatic energy which comes from this Inca city. When you've walked around, taken pictures and enjoyed the view of the surrounding valley and mountains as well, you can take a bus down to Aguas Calientes. If you've given yourself enough time, you can have lunch or buy snacks for your trip back to Cusco. You'll take the Expedition train to Ollantaytambo in the late afternoon and once there, we'll pick you up and drive you back to Cusco.

Note: The time table for the trains may change according to the train company's availability. There will also be changes to your itinerary and price if you decide to change your departure time, or upgrade to the Vistadome Train. If you booked later than most of your group for your Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu, you may not be in the same train as the rest of your group.

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The Inca Jungle

The Inca Jungle trek to Machu Picchu is one of the most popular alternative trek to Machu Picchu, a lot of tour operators offer tours to this route, but we are specilist in this riute, we have many years doing this activity, we have the informacion at: www.incajungle.net, in this site you will find a lot of tours about inca jungle

It starts from Abra Malaga, take the bike and down hill to Santa Maria, in the afternoon rafting in the Urubamba river, second day: trekking to Santa Teresa and hot sprint in the evening, third day: Zip Line in Hidrolectrica and follows a route to Machu Picchu,

we have 4, 5, 6, 7 days of tours, but the classic and the most popular is the Inca Jungle Trek to machu picchu 4 days.