Expedición Machu Picchu
Inca Jungle | Inca Trail | Adventure to Machu Picchu and Hiking

Inca Jungle + Inca Trail 5 days

US$ 779
PER PERSON
5 Days
DURATION
Moderate
DIFFICULTY
Maximum of 08 people
GROUP SIZE
Cusco - Peru
Featured Tour

Total adventure to Machu Picchu: biking, rafting, ziplining, and hiking.

5 Days / 4 Nights
Difficulty: Moderate
Best season: During the season from March to January

This 5-day tour combines adventure, nature, and history, taking you from Cusco to Machu Picchu through various exciting activities and breathtaking landscapes.

We start with a trip to Abra Málaga (4,350 m.a.s.l.), where we begin an exciting bike descent for about 55 km, crossing a climate change from snow-capped mountains to the tropical jungle. Then, in Santa Maria (1,200 m.a.s.l.), you’ll have the option to go rafting on the Vilcanota River (category III and III+).

The next day, in Lucmabamba, you can participate in the coffee experience, where you’ll learn about its cultivation and production. For the more adventurous, there is the option to do a zip line. Then, we begin a hike on an original section of the Inca Trail, ascending to Llactapata, where we’ll have a panoramic view of Machu Picchu and the snow-capped Salkantay.

We continue with a descent to the Hydroelectric Station, enjoying spectacular views of the jungle. On the way, we visit Intihuatana, an Inca archaeological site related to astronomy. Finally, we arrive in Aguas Calientes, where we prepare for the most awaited day.

The journey culminates with a hike on the Short Inca Trail, starting at Chachabamba (2,250 m.a.s.l.) and ascending to Wiñaywayna, one of the most impressive archaeological sites on the trail. From the Sun Gate (Intipunku), we will have our first view of Machu Picchu, an unforgettable moment.

This trip offers a perfect combination of adventure, culture, and spectacular landscapes, making it a unique experience before reaching the magical Machu Picchu citadel.

Important Information
Book in advance. Tours in During the season from March to January are in high demand and have limited availability for groups of Maximum of 08 people people.
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