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.