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INKA JUNGLE TREK 4 DAYS AND 3 NIGHTS

Program: Adventure, Cultural and Ecological (biking, trekking)..


Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights.
Frequency: All year.

Short Description
This hair-raising, adrenaline pumping tour captures the majestic power of Machu Picchu and
fuses it with a variety of extreme sports and unbelievable trekking to give you the most action
packed experience you can find. Downhill mountain biking, , sleeping deep in the jungle,
walking along lost Inca trails up sheer cliffs shrouded in clouds before reaching the
mysterious and stunning ruins of Machu Picchu, this tour has it all and more to offer you!

Day 1 - Cusco to Santa Maria Bike 55km


The tour begins with pickup at 7:30 am in the Hostel. Sit back and enjoy the spectacular
scenery as you are driven to over 4,350 meters above sea level to the top of Abra Malaga.
Take a deep breath, strap on the protective gear provided and take in the majestic mountain
before hitting the pavement on brand new mountain bikes (55km). It is Almost three hours
and a 2,000-meter decent. a short van ride takes you to the start of your first short trek. About
30 minutes penetrating the jungle takes you to the lunch in Huaman Marca. Strip off layers
and slap on insect repellent as you enter the pre-jungle climate. After lunch and some time to

relax (to let the heat of the afternoon melt away) to your accommodation for the evening in the
city of Santa Maria.

Day 2 - Santa Maria To Santa Teresa - Trekking (23 km)


A 6:30 am wake up finds you shrouded in the mists of the jungle. After a hearty breakfast your
day starts with a short but intense climb to start your section of an authentic Inka Trail. As
you wind up and down precipitous cliffs over a stunning valley your guide will transport you
to the time of the Incas, revealing some of what little we do know from this ancient and
amazing culture. The trail descends to Quellomayo where the group will stop for lunch and
have some time to relax. Keep an eye out for natural fruit, especially the taste explosion that
is maracuya (passion fruit). After lunch the trek continues along the surging Urubamba river,
crossing it at one point in a cart and pulley (safe yet thrilling!). Your day of trekking (around
16km) concludes with a visit to the immaculate Santa Theresa hot springs(optional). Sink into
the warm water and let the aches of the trail melt away. Dinner and a comfortable hostel in
Santa Theresa rounds out the day.

Day 3 - Santa Teresa To Aguas Calientes - Trekking 16km


After the lunch at 7:00 we have to walk to the Hidrolectrica station and there we will stop for
lunch before continuing the trek. Another three hours trekking along the train tracks and the
raging river brings you to the tourist town of Aguas Calientes. Travelers have the option to
visit the local hot springs or relax and explore the town before dinner. Make sure you make it
an early night to be awake for the ascent to the jewel of the tour: Machu Picchu!

Day 4 - Machu Picchu / Huayna Picchu To Cusco Your climb to Machu Picchu begins before the sun is up about 4:30. Ascend step by step for
approximately an hour up the Inca staircase to the formerly lost stronghold of Machu Picchu.
A 2-hour guided tour reveals mysteries and poses questions of how the Incas lived and were
able to achieve such marvelous feats of engineering. Take your time exploring the wondrous
ruins and get that perfect picture before making your descent back to Aguas Calientes to
return in train to Ollantatambo and then after come back to Cusco.It is included:
Pickup at hostel in a touristic bus to Abra Malaga- Santa Maria

Bikes and protections in general


Adventure guide
3 nights in hostel or locals family house
3 breakfast-3 lunchs- 3 dinners
Bilingue guide (Spanish-English)
Machupicchu ticket
Train back to Cusco
Tips for your adventure
Tennis Shoes
Insect repellent
T-shirts and shorts
Big hat (sombrero)
Towels,sandals and bathing suit
Sun block, waterproofs,original Passport, personal medicines
Extra money

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