The Inca “Jungle Route” to Machu Picchu, 4-day Multi-sport adventure from Cusco
Visit one of the most incredible places on earth: Machu Picchu. Let a local certified guide from our team take you to this fantastic spot, taking a unique route across the jungles of Peru.
Private
Andes
4 Days
All year
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Visit enchanting towns such as Chinchero, Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes.
- Mountain bike across jungle roads and Inca trails.
- Explore Machu Picchu with a local and expert guide.
Description
Choose the most incredible route to Machu Picchu. Join me on this 4 day multi sport adventure departing from Cusco.
Our adventure begins driving to Chinchero, a village which still has Inca ruins, and forms part of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Then, we’ll follow the Vilcanota river until we reach Ollantaytambo, from where we’ll climb Abra Malaga (4,350 m). Here, weather permitting, our mountain biking adventure begins amongst the jungle towards Carrizales. Then, we’ll visit the Wamanmarka archaeological site. Later, we’ll meet a local family in the town of Maranura, who will teach us about the harvesting of coca and coffee. Furthermore, there’s the option of a quadbike tour to an area with mesmerizing cascades.
On our second day, we’ll trek along the Vilcanota River and following ancient Inca trails. We’ll also visit the village of Quellomayo, where we may spot hummingbirds, parrots and eagles, and pick local fruits including pacay, mandarins, mangos, coffee and cacao. The trek will take us to the hot springs of Cocalmayo. Then, we’ll get to Santa Teresa for dinner and to spend the night.
Next day, we’ll zip line across mesmerizing sceneries for about 3 hours. Thereupon, a bus will take us to the Hidroelectrical station, to later trek along the Urubamba river towards Aguas Calientes. Here, we’ll get a well deserved break in the hot tubs of Aguas Calientes.
After breakfast, we’ll depart early in the morning to Machu Picchu. Our drive will be blessed with the most breathtaking sunrise with Machu Picchu on the background. Upon arrival, a local guide will teach you everything about this wonderful place, after which you’ll have free time to explore it on your own. Then we’ll head back to Aguas Calientes, Ollantaytambo and finally Cusco.
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity. Send me a request and live a unique adventure in Peru.
I also guide a shorter 3-days jungle tour version of this trip.
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Transportation start and back
- Permit and entrance fees
Price details
- On top of the guide fee, the price includes: Private transport that picks you up at your hotel in Cusco; Mountain bike with suspension, gloves and a helmet; Meals during the trek (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 diners); 2 nights in a hostel, in Maranura and Santa Teresa (all basic services included); Private room in an hostel in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu, Continental breakfast or similar); Entrance to Machu Picchu; Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu; Professional bilingual guide (English, Spanish and French on demand); Train to return to Ollantaytambo + bus to Cusco. The price does not include: Breakfast on the first day and diner on the last day; Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes; Zipline in Santa Teresa (third day), $20 per person; Entrance fee to the hot springs (10 Soles)
About the guide
Peru
4.6
(20)
Guide Agency
Peru Expeditions is a Guide Agency and Tour Operator based in Huaraz, Peru.
It's a family-owned travel agency, which was founded more than 35 years ago, and is now managed by IFMGA-guide Juventino and his son, Eric.
We organize trekkings and mountain expeditions in Cordillera Blanca, and all around Peru.
Languages
| English
Certificates
AGMP | IFMGA
What people are saying about Peru
He was very kind, patient and helped me to reach my goal the citadel of Machupicchu. One day I wanted to quit but he encouraged me to continue and waited for my step.
We did the MTB-Huarascan-Circuit (Crossing Punta Olimpica Pass and Portachuelo de Llanganuco Pass) with Eric Albinos „Peru Expedition“. All, the transfers, the hotel stays, the acclimatization tours and the circuit itself, was well organized. Eric and his staff were flexible to our wishes and very helpful. Our Guide Joni is an excellent mountain bike-guide and good tailor too if something is torn. The cook prepared delicious meals during the circuit. The camping equipment was in very good condition. We (Karin, Franz. Wolfgang) can fully recommend „Eric´s Peru Expeditions“.
Marcela
The agency gave me a guide Darwin, not Juventino. Climb was good, easy just walking. There is one dangerous section near the moraine area with very loose gravel. So make sure you don't slip there or you are dead. I stayed in refugio at the base camp which was much more comfy than camping. Darwin was good but give clients some breaks once in a while, not rush too much. It's a high altitude climbing after all.
5 star guide. Nothing but the best.
A very, very sympathic guide, who knows all the secrets of the places and itinerarys the most beautiful ; organization top ; food excellent too ; marvellous souvenirs.
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