







☑️ For the Inca Jungle Trek, you really only need to pack a light backpack. There isn’t a dedicated baggage transfer service, but this usually isn’t an issue since the route is designed to be quite manageable.
Here’s why packing light is an advantage:
🔹Supported Activities: During the cycling segments, your transport will follow closely behind you. For zip-lining and rafting, your backpack will be stored in a secure location while you enjoy the activity.
🔹Hiking Sections Only: You’ll only need to carry your backpack during the actual hiking portions of the trek.
If you strongly prefer not to carry anything at all, you can arrange an additional baggage transfer service with your guide for an extra cost. However, most travelers find this rarely necessary, given the nature of the activities and the route.
👉🏻Operator Qualifications👈🏻
In Cusco, we’re a local tourism company with deep knowledge of the region. We have a team of certified, bilingual tour guides, born and raised right here.
Our guides won’t just lead the way; they’ll also share their knowledge of local history, culture, and traditions with you, enriching your experience at every turn. What’s more, they’re first-aid certified, ensuring your well-being at all times. We’re a frequently chosen operator for the Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu, which speaks to our reliability and quality.
👉🏻Safety is our main operational priority👈🏻 That’s why:
With us, your Inca Jungle adventure will be not only thrilling but also completely safe and authentic.
✅ Day 1: Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Abra Málaga – Huamanmarka – Santa María – Pispitayoc
We begin our journey by passing through part of the Sacred Valley, followed by an impressive downhill bike ride, rafting,hiking and then arrive at Pispitayoc, where we’ll enjoy a coffee tour and spend the night with a local house family.
✅ Day 2: Pispitayoc – Qellomayo – Cocalmayo – Santa Teresa
Hike through coffee,fruit plantations and along inka trails until we reach the relaxing hot springs of Cocalmayo. Overnight stay in Santa Teresa.
✅ Day 3: Santa Teresa – Hidroeléctrica – Aguas Calientes
After a delicious breakfast, we start the day with an exciting zipline activity, then continue the hike along the train tracks to Aguas Calientes, where we’ll spend our last night.
✅ Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
Visit the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu. Return to Cusco will depend on the tour package you have booked.
🔙 The return by train is optional and based on your selected itinerary.
🗣️ Your Inca Jungle to Machu Picchu experience begins with a pickup from your hotel in Cusco. We’ll embark on an approximately three-hour journey with stop on the way and passing through the Sacred Valley of the Incas to the highest point, Abra Málaga.
Along the way, we’ll have a brief 25 minutes stop in Ollantaytambo. You’ll have time to refresh and grab any last-minute supplies you might need for the 4 days trek. From Ollantaytambo, it’s about an hour’s drive to our next point.
Our local expert guide will provide an informative briefing on the day’s itinerary and share safety tips for the downhill bike ride. Once to be in the place our team will then provide your mountain bike and safety gear.
👉🏻Biking 🚵🏻👈🏻
Once you’re geared up, we’ll begin the downhill bike ride to the town of Huamanmarca.
For approximately 2 hours during the bike ride, you’ll be rewarded with amazing views of distant snow capped peaks. The climate will vary, changing from dry and cold to hot and humid as you descend.
Our support minivan will follow behind to ensure everyone is safe and comfortable during the downhill ride. If at any point you’re not comfortable cycling, you can signal our minivan and hop in for the remainder of the trip.
Our downhill mountain biking experience ends in the small town of Huamanmarca.
From Huamanmarca, we’ll continue our journey in our minivan for about 40 minutes to the town of Santa María. Our team will serve a native meal for lunch.
👉🏻Rafting 🚣🏻♂️👈🏻
After lunch, you’ll have the option to go rafting on the Vilcanota River. This activity is categorized as Level III and IV, available from April to November on the Urubamba River, and passes through part of the Inca jungle. The rafting price (100 Soles) is not included in the tour price.
➿Details➿
🔹 Maximum Altitude: 4,316 m (14,160 ft)
🔹 Minimum Altitude: 1,200 m (3,937 ft)
🔹 Average Altitude: Descending profile
🔹 Distance Covered: 55 km (34 miles) biking
🔹 Predominant Climate: Varies from cold/dry to hot/humid
🔹Sites to Visit: Abra Malaga, Huamanmarca, Santa Maria, Urubamba River.
👉🏻Details👈🏻
🔹 Maximum Altitude: 1,750 m (5,741 ft)
🔹 Minimum Altitude: 1,200 m (3,937 ft)
🔹 Average Altitude: 1,500 m (4,921 ft)
🔹 Distance Covered: Approximately 13 km trekking
🔹 Predominant Climate: Hot and humid
🔹 Sites to Visit: Original Inca Trail section Quellomayo, Cocalmayo Hot Springs Santa Teresa
🔵 After a delicious breakfast in Santa Teresa, you will have the option to take part in an exciting zipline/canopy activity for an additional cost of 100 soles.
The main objective of the day will be the hike toward the vibrant town of Aguas Calientes. Once the activity is finished, a minivan will take us to Hidroeléctrica on a journey of approximately 25 minutes. There, we will make a planned stop for lunch, lasting about an hour to recharge our energy.
Then, we will begin the hike along the train tracks toward Aguas Calientes, a walk that takes approximately 3 hours. Along the way, you will enjoy spectacular views and the first glimpses of the majestic peaks of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu.
This hike is long but incredibly scenic, following a path similar to the one taken by Hiram Bingham during his expeditions, surrounded by lush tropical jungle.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, your guide will assign your hotel room, which includes a private bathroom. You will have free time to explore the town’s picturesque streets or visit the local hot springs (entrance not included).
In the evening, your guide will meet with you and take you to the restaurant where we’ll have dinner together. During this meeting, you will also receive an important briefing for the following day, and arrangements will be made depending on whether you prefer to reach the Machu Picchu sanctuary on foot or by bus, depending on how you feel.
👉🏻 Details 👈🏻
🔹Maximum Altitude: 2,040 m (6,693 ft)
🔹Minimum Altitude: 1,550 m (5,085 ft)
🔹Average Altitude: 1,800 m (5,905 ft)
🔹Distance Covered: Approximately 11 km trekking
🔹Predominant Climate: Hot and humid, tropical
🔹Sites to Visit: Aobamba Valley,Hidroelectrica, Aguas Calientes
We will begin our final day very early with the uphill journey from Aguas Calientes to the Machu Picchu Citadel. You have two options for this ascent:
Hike: Climb approximately 1,500 Inca steps, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.
Bus: Take the bus for a 25-minute ride directly to the entrance of Machu Picchu (USD 12 per person, one way not included).
Your guide will assist you at the security checkpoint, where your original passport will be verified along with your Machu Picchu entrance ticket.
Upon entering the citadel, you’ll witness the breathtaking sight of the morning sun illuminating Machu Picchu as the blanket of clouds slowly lifts to reveal this ancient wonder. You will then enjoy a two-hour immersive guided tour, visiting key areas such as the Main Plaza, agricultural terraces, royal quarters, ceremonial sites, and remnants of Inca temples.
After the guided tour, if you have pre-booked your ticket to hike Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, your guide will direct you to the starting point of the respective trail. Please note that permits for these hikes typically sell out 5 to 6 months in advance and are required for entry.
Once the tour of the citadel is complete, we’ll take the bus back down to the town of Aguas Calientes. You’ll have free time for lunch or some last minute souvenir shopping.
Depending on your return arrangements to Cusco, you will either hike back to Hidroeléctrica for your bus journey to Cusco,
or, if you opted for the train return, you’ll board the train at the Aguas Calientes station to Ollantaytambo, where a representative will meet you upon arrival and transfer you back to the city of Cusco.
Arrival in Cusco is usually around 9:30 PM. 🔚
📌 Pre-trek Briefing: We’ll coordinate a convenient time to meet you at your hotel the day before your trek to go over all the details.
📌 Hotel Pick up: We’ll pick you up directly from your hotel in Cusco.
📌 Transportation: All necessary transport from Cusco to Abra Málaga, then to Santa María, and back to Cusco.
📌 Biking Gear: A high-quality mountain bike complete with elbow and knee pads, gloves and a helmet for your safety.
📌 Meals: Enjoy 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners throughout the trek.
📌 Accommodation:
✔️ 1 night in Pispitayoc (local homestay experience).
✔️ 1 night in Santa Teresa.
✔️ 1 night in a comfortable hostel in Aguas Calientes.
📌 Machu Picchu Access: Your entrance tickets to Machu Picchu.
📌 Return to Cusco: Depending on your reservation, you will return by train or bus.
📌 Expert Guide: A professional bilingual guide (English-Spanish) to lead your adventure.
📌 Safety: A first aid kit is carried by your guide for emergencies.
📌 Meals: Your first breakfast and your last lunch in Aguas Calientes are not included, giving you flexibility.
📌 Hot Springs Entry: Tickets to the Cocalmayo hot springs.
📌 Machu Picchu Bus: The optional bus tickets for the up and down journey to Machu Picchu.
📌 Cable car: in Cocalmayo (hot springs)
📌 Transportation: Cocalmayo to Santa Teresa.
📝 👉🏻NOTE👈🏻: The total amount all of this activities is 35 soles per person
“Cusco Tours” is a 100% Peruvian-owned tour operator based in Cusco, with extensive experience in hiking, adventure tours, and customized travel packages. As a completely local company, we’re dedicated to providing travelers with authentic, high-quality experiences.
Our vision as a local company is to deliver personalized travel and hiking journeys, managed exclusively by experienced local professionals, with a strong focus on HIGH-QUALITY and PERSONALIZED SERVICE.
We are proud of our reputation as a travel agency that upholds RESPONSIBLE and SUSTAINABLE practices benefiting both the environment and local communities.
We treat our team like family and ensure they receive fair wages. We are incredibly proud of each member of our team! Their dedication makes it possible for us to provide the top-notch service that our many travelers appreciate.
At “Cusco Tours,” we understand that our reputation and the feedback from our travelers are essential for gaining the trust of future adventurers. You can check out honest reviews from our guests on TripAdvisor, Facebook, and Google to see why we’re a reliable choice for creating your Peruvian adventure.
To ensure a more personalized experience at “Cusco Tours,” we keep our group sizes to a maximum of 8 travelers. This approach allows us to offer a tailored experience, unlike companies that operate with larger groups.
Our guides are our pride. They’re highly knowledgeable and professional, fluent in English, and deeply passionate about Inca culture and history. Each guide is committed to ongoing personal and professional development, allowing them to share accurate insights and fascinating theories about Andean heritage. They are friendly, athletic, and well-educated, with backgrounds in Archaeology, Tourism, Botany, History, or Anthropology.
Hiking with “Cusco Tours” ensures a fulfilling experience. Our porters are here to make your journey comfortable and memorable. They carry your equipment, prepare meals, set up camps, and attend to your needs so you can relax and enjoy the adventure. Along the way, you’ll connect with local people, explore stunning sites, and discover historic Inca villages.
We provide our porters with essential equipment at no cost: jackets, sun hats, warm hats, shirts, pants, hiking boots, comfortable bags, canteens, back support belts, sleeping bags, mattresses, and travel insurance. Our porters come from remote communities, and by hiring them, we help improve their economic conditions and support their children’s education. We treat our porters like family!
Our team—guides, cooks, porters, muleteers—and our equipment make “Cusco Tours” stand out from the competition. During our hikes, we provide:
“Cusco Tours” is committed to giving back to isolated communities. We support social projects and prioritize hiring local staff.
We are proud to support local communities not only by providing employment but also by offering assistance to their families. This holistic approach benefits our employees from the Peruvian Andes and their loved ones, strengthening our connection to the local heritage.
🚴♂️🌿The Inka Jungle Tour is available throughout the entire year
Contact us for more information and to make your reservation!
Yes, the tour is available all year, including holidays.
🔔 Important: Between January and March (rainy season), the route may be affected by changes in schedule or transport to ensure the safety of participants.
The best season is from March to November (dry season), perfect for this type of adventure.
📆 We recommend booking at least 3 months in advance, especially during the high season.
We don’t have an average age because the tour is suitable for people of all ages, from 8-year-old children to adults over 65 who are in good physical condition.
Yes, a moderate to high fitness level is recommended, as the tour includes:
💡 Note: If you prefer not to bike, you can ride in the support vehicle that follows the group.
Yes, at certain points along the route you can purchase:
You can also bring your own snacks if you prefer.
No. The Inca Jungle Trail does not include camping. You’ll sleep in comfortable accommodations with real beds:
You do not need advanced experience.
✅ 90% of the bike route is downhill, and 10% is flat where you’ll need to pedal.
If you prefer not to participate, you can travel by vehicle.
You must book in advance.
🌡️ Average temperature:
The Inca Jungle Tour offers a distinct experience combining biking, trekking, and optional activities like zip-lining, rafting, and a visit to Cocalmayo (hot springs). This adventure is perfect for those seeking a unique journey to Machu Picchu.