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DEPARTURES: Every day
DURATION: 4D/3N
TYPE: Bike & Trekking
PERIOD: All year.

THE INKA JUNGLE TRAIL is considered as one of the most beautiful and completes alternative routes to get to Machu Picchu, because it is flexible and is one of the least explored in the region. On the way, we’ll be able to take long walks during 4 days or we’ll have the option to go on the mountain bike circuit on the first day. It starts at an altitude of 4,215 m. and ends at 2,220 m.a.s.l, enjoying landscapes from the rustic “puna” or highlands, all the way to the tropical forest, as well as the visit of archaeological complexes or small sections of Incan trails with stone stairs, that are little visited by tourists, beautiful waterfalls, natural thermal baths, exotic fruit and the daily life of the area’s settlers with whom we’ll be able to share friendly moments.

ITINERARY:

Day 1: CUSCO (3350M.) – ABRA MALAGA (4350M.) – SAN LUIS (3000M.) – SANTA MARIA (1430M.)

We’ll pick you up at your hotel, at 7:30 a.m. and will travel on a private bus to the Malaga mountain pass. There, we’ll start our mountain bike circuit, all the way down to the town of Santa Maria. On this route, we’ll see archaeological centers like Huamanmarca (Inca construction), as well as changing landscapes. It is a thrilling 5 hour downhill bike ride combined with a stroll in the impressive jungle’s edge area, to observe birds, medicinal plants, snakes, butterflies and exotic fruit like passion fruit, grenades, papayas, avocadoes, tangerines, oranges, as well as banana, coffee and coca plantations, as we’ll be able to pick these fruit and enjoy their delicious taste. We’ll also visit local families busy with their daily routine. Finally, we’ll set our camp at 2,220 m. above sea level.
Lunch and dinner are included.

Day 2: SANTA MARIA (1430M.) – SANTA TERESA (1850M.) (CAMP SITE)

Breakfast at 6:00 a.m. and then, we’ll start walking about 2 km. by the banks of the Vilcanota River, from San Pablo uphill to the Inca Jail. On the way, we’ll see waterfalls and archaeological centers and we’ll pay a visit to the thermal springs, where we’ll enjoy a repairing bath. Later on, we’ll have lunch near the Inca Jail, where we’ll set up our second campsite.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Day 3: SANTA TERESA (1850M.) – AGUAS CALIENTES TOWN (2050M.) (MACHUPICCHU)

Breakfast at 6:30 a.m. and departure for a long walk at 7:30 a.m., as we’ll proceed towards Mandor´s waterfalls, on a 5 hour walk on flat terrain. On the way, we’ll see mountains like San Miguel and Putucusi, visit Mandor´s waterfalls and have box lunch in Mandor pampa. Finally, we’ll catch a sight of Machu Picchu´s impressive archaeological complex and after lunch, we’ll move on to the village of Aguas Calientes, to settle at our hostel.

Day 4: MACHUPICCHU (2430M.) – OLLANTAYTAMBO (2850M.) – CUSCO (3350M.) (BY TRAIN & BUS)

After an early breakfast, we’ll go on a 1½ hour walk towards Machu Picchu and later on, we’ll enjoy a complete 2½ hour guided tour of Machu Picchu´s Historical Sanctuary, after which you’ll have some free time to visit Huayna Picchu´s archaeological site or the Temple of the Moon and the fabulous Inca’s Bridge. In the afternoon, we’ll meet in Aguas Calientes and if you wish to, you’ll be able to relax in the local thermal baths. Then, we’ll take the train back to Cusco, to get there after nightfall.
Lunch is not included.

Include:

• Transfer, transportation by bus from Cusco to San Luis.
• Professional English speaking guide.
• Mountain bikes helmet and gloves.
• Entrance fee to Machupicchu and other archaeological centers.

• Bus ticket: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes

• Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners.

• Equipment: tents (2 people in each, 3-person-capacity), sleeping pad, dinner tent, biodegradable toilet tent, kitchen tent, tables and chairs, table settings, first aid kit,

• Return tourist train ticket from Machupicchu to Ollantaytambo.
• Hostel in Aguas Calientes with private bathroom and hot shower.
• First aid kit.

Not Include:

• 1rst breakfast
• last lunch
• hot springs entrances (2)
• Personal equipment (sleeping bag)

RECOMMENDED PACKING LIST

Below you will find a list of equipment we recommend you bring with you.

• Original passport:
• Backpack 
• Strong footwear
• Sweater, jacket (something warm)
• Camera, films and extra batteries
• Water bottle.
• Torch / flashlight, plus extra batteries
• Broad - brim or peaked cap
• Sun block
• Insect repellent
• Toiletries & toilet paper, small towel
• Swimsuit, for the hot springs 
• Cash in soles and US$ Dollars
• Optional: walking Poles/sticks (rubber covers necessary).