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Inka Jungle
The adventurous route to Machu Picchu.
Duration6 days / 5 nights
A journey to remember.
Cycle down from Abra Málaga, hike between Santa María and Santa Teresa, then reach Machu Picchu. Rafting, hot springs and zip lining are optional activities.
Abra MálagaSanta MaríaSanta TeresaMachu Picchu
The highlights of each day
Explore the excursions in your itinerary.
Your journey, day by day.
06 daysDay 01Cusco and acclimatization
Welcome at Cusco airport and transfer to the Royal Qosqo Plaza de Armas hotel. Check-in and acclimatization.
Meet your guide for a briefing on the activities along the Cusco–Machu Picchu route.
Day 02Abra Málaga to Santa María
06:30: hotel pickup and departure towards Santa María.
08:00: stop in Ollantaytambo and continue to Abra Málaga. Cycle downhill from the pass for approximately 2 hours.
14:00: arrival and check-in at the accommodation in Santa María. Lunch.
In the afternoon, optional rafting on the Vilcanota River for around 2 hours. Dinner and overnight stay in Santa María.
Day 03Santa María to Santa Teresa
07:00: breakfast in Santa María and start of the walk along the Inca trail towards Santa Teresa.
Lunch in Quellomayo and continuation of the hike.
Arrival at Cocalmayo hot springs, approximately 35 minutes from Santa Teresa. Staying at the hot springs is optional.
Check-in at the Santa Teresa hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Places on this day
Hiking the Inca trailSanta María to Santa Teresa
Cocalmayo · optional visitSanta María to Santa Teresa01 / 02
Day 04Hidroeléctrica to Aguas Calientes
06:00: breakfast and start of the approximately 3-hour hike to Hidroeléctrica. Zip lining is optional.
Lunch in Hidroeléctrica. Continue on foot to Aguas Calientes, approximately 9 km and 3 hours of walking.
Arrival and check-in at the Aguas Calientes hotel. Dinner and a guide briefing for the following day’s visit. Overnight stay.
Day 05Machu Picchu and return to Cusco
04:30: start walking from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Optional uphill and downhill bus tickets can be purchased; the bus journey takes around 25 minutes.
Guided sanctuary visit lasting approximately 2 hours, followed by free time to explore and take photographs.
Descend to Aguas Calientes, with an optional downhill bus. Board the return train at the time shown on your ticket.
Travel approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes to Ollantaytambo. Station pickup and transfer to Cusco. Arrival and overnight stay at the Cusco hotel.
Day 06Airport transfer
Transfer from the hotel to the airport. End of the excursion.
What comes with your journey.
- 5 nights of accommodation: Cusco, Santa María, Santa Teresa, Aguas Calientes and Cusco
- Airport welcome and transfer, plus final airport transfer
- Initial briefing and route coordination with the guide
- Downhill cycling from Abra Málaga and the listed hikes
- Lunch and dinner on day 2; breakfast, lunch and dinner on days 3 and 4
- Approximately 2-hour guided Machu Picchu visit
- Return train to Ollantaytambo and transfer to Cusco as described
Before booking
The program comprises 5 excursion days and a sixth day for the airport transfer.
Rafting, zip lining, staying at Cocalmayo and Machu Picchu buses are optional; confirm their costs.
The daily route includes hikes. If you need an alternative to trekking, arrange it before booking.
Confirm Machu Picchu admission, activity equipment and any services not specified.
Schedules and admission are subject to confirmation. Choosing a date does not guarantee availability.
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