Private Trek 4D/3N Machu Picchu Jungle

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4 days Not CancellablePickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourMin age 7+Guided by Urban Day Trips

Why we love it?

This 4-day adventure takes you through the lush Andean jungle surrounding Cusco, Huancayo, and Junin, combining outdoor activities with cultural exploration. You’ll ride a bike from Cusco to Santa Maria Village via Malaga High Pass, then trek through traditional villages like Santa Teresa and Aguas Calientes, stopping at the Hydroelectric Station along the way. The highlight is a guided tour of the archaeological site of Machu Picchu, where you can learn about its history and significance. Meals including breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided, along with mountain biking equipment and a van transfer, making this trip well-suited for travelers interested in active exploration and cultural sites.

Inclusions

  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Pre-departure briefing
  • Machu Picchu entrance fee
  • Mountain biking equipment (bicycles, helmet and gloves)
  • First aid kit and emergency oxygen bottle
  • One way van transfer Cuzco - Malaga High Pass
  • One way tourist train Aguascalientes - Ollantaytambo
  • One way tourist bus Ollantaytambo - Cuzco
  • Professional bilingual guide on trek and for Machu Picchu tour

Exclusions

  • Guide for bus and train transfers (these portions are on your own)
  • Roundtrip Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu (25 Soles)
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Other Meals/Drinks
  • Tips
  • Optional Huayna Picchu Trek (50 soles)
  • Optional Machu Picchu Mountain Hike (50 soles)
  • Hot Springs Santa Teresa (20 soles)
  • Canopy Zip-Line activity (30 USD)

Itinerary

Day 1

Transfer from Cuzco to Malaga High Pass & Bicycle ride to Santa Maria Village (L/D)

  • Today, you will be picked up at your accommodation in Cuzco between 6:40 and 7:00 am for a 1.5-hour drive to Ollantaytambo where you will have a quick breakfast and buy some snacks.

  • At the Malaga High Pass (4,350 m). you will receive a safety briefing with your guide before enjoying a 1.5-hour bike ride through the lush jungle. Get the opportunity to visit the Huamanmarca archaeological site before heading towards Santa Maria Village.

  • You will arrive at Santa Maria Village (1,400 m) at around 2:00- 2:30 pm. Enjoy your afternoon at your leisure and get some rest or opt for an optional rafting activity, you will go down class III & IV rapids on the Urubamba River for 2 hours and 30 minutes.

    Note: Accommodation options are very limited along the trekking route for the first 2 nights in Santa Maria & Santa Teresa villages. Most places have very basic, rustic facilities. Rooms often share a bathroom and sometimes do not have hot water.

  • Overnight at a basic rustic guesthouse in Santa Maria.

Day 2

Trek to Santa Teresa Village (B/L/D)

  • Enjoy a trekking day through the jungle mountains and get some incredible views of the magnificent landscape, abundant wildlife, and the local people. After the lunch break, you will continue your way to Santa Teresa Village (1,680 m) where you will spend the night in a basic rustic guesthouse. You will be offered the option to relax in the Hot Springs (at an extra cost - 20 Soles p.p).

    All extra costs are approximate and subject to change without prior notice.

  • Overnight at a basic rustic guesthouse in Santa Teresa.

Day 3

Trek to Aguas Calientes with a stop at Hydroelectric Station (B/L/D)

  • Today, you will have the option to go on a Canopy Zip-Line activity (30 USD) for 2 hours on South America's highest and Peru's first canopy zip-line. Then, you will hike for 3 hours along the train tracks to Hydroelectric Station where you will have lunch before walking for 3 other hours to Aguas Calientes. There, you will find many cafes, shops and places to relax. There is an optional train ride from Hydroelectric Station to Aguas Calientes (at an extra cost - 31 USD p.p) if you feel too tired.

    All extra costs are approximate and subject to change without prior notice.

  • Overnight at a hotel in Aguas Calientes.

Day 4

Explore Machu Picchu and Return to Cuzco (B)

  • You will start your day early as you will take off on a bus at 05:30 am to the incredible city of Machu Picchu (25-minute ride). You will get the chance to enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of this spectacular archaeological site, you will learn more about the history of this mysterious city. You will then have time to explore this unique place on your own. You will also be able to climb the Huayna Picchu Peak inside the Machu Picchu archaeological site (to be booked 2 weeks in advance at an extra cost - 50 Soles p.p).

    All extra costs are approximate and subject to change without prior notice.

  • You will finally take the bus back to Aguas Calientes where you can visit the local marketplace if you have time. From there, you will go back to Ollantaytambo by train, and then, take your last transfer to Cuzco, arriving around 08:00 pm. You will be dropped off at the Plaza San Francisco. Please make your own way to the accommodation of your choice upon arrival.

    All extra costs are approximate and subject to change without prior notice.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions Please contact us at least 1 week before your departure day to arrange pick-up service.

Know Before You Go

  • Passport required

Cancellation Policy

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From $1,331.49 Per 1 adult