The Inka Jungle Tour combines adventure sports — mountain biking, white-water rafting, zip-lining (canopy), and scenic hiking — over 4 days, culminating at Machu Picchu. Optionally, you can add one of the extra mountains: Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu.
The Premium version is a personalized, optimized service for small groups (7–10 people on average), with substantial improvements in all services including transport, accommodation, food, and guiding. It is recommended for couples, families, and friend groups who prefer privacy and a more comfortable adventure experience. Despite appearances, this tour is manageable for people of any age.
Tour begins at ~6:00 a.m. with transport to the Málaga Pass (4,300 m) for the mountain bike descent. After ~3 hours of downhill riding through stunning views and multiple ecological zones, arrive at HuamanMarca. Continue by bus to Santa María for lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon: optional white-water rafting (+$30 USD) for ~3 hours on a safe stretch of the Vilcanota River (available March–December). Overnight at a rustic mountain lodge with jungle views.
Breakfast at ~6:00 a.m. Begin hiking along a beautifully preserved original Inca path. Cross waterfalls, streams, and plantations of local fruits and tubers. Observe diverse bird species, orchids, banana, orange, avocado, and coffee plants. The Inka Jungle route traverses the ceja de selva — one of the most biologically diverse areas on earth. Afternoon: arrive at Cocalmayo thermal baths for several hours of relaxation at this famous resort. Transfer to Santa Teresa for overnight. Optional pisco sour at a local pub.
Morning option: zip-line / canopy (+$30 USD). Hike to the Hidroeléctrica checkpoint for a hot lunch. Continue ~3 more hours hiking along the railway track to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo) — the most scenic section of the tour, with views of glacial waterfalls, coca plantations, and old bridges. Overnight at a comfortable local hotel. Evening group dinner at a tourist restaurant with the guide to plan the Machu Picchu visit.
Wake up at ~4:00 a.m. and hike ~1,500 stone steps up to Machu Picchu (the guide coordinates separately and meets the group at the entrance). Alternatively, take the bus from 5:30 a.m. Enter between 6:00–8:00 a.m. 2-hour guided tour of the citadel, followed by free exploration time. Optional: Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (+$70 USD, ~3 hrs round trip). Afternoon descent to Aguas Calientes for a final stroll, souvenir shopping, and rest. Return train to Ollantaytambo, then bus to Cusco.
No special permits required. Book with an agency providing proper equipment and certified guides.
