Inca Jungle Tour

With high expectations visitors come to Peru to experience Machu Picchu, one of the new Wonders of the World. We at INKAS DESTINATION want to offer a unique opportunity to experience the beauty and majesty of the mountain and jungle regions while learning about the history of the royal Incas.

Our Inka Jungle tour is a combination of biking to hiking for sports enthusiasts and others who want a wonderful energetic Peruvian adventure. The Inka Jungle tour is offered year round in either: a 4 Day / 3 Night, or 3 Day / 2 Night option.

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Inca Jungle Tour - Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco - Abra Malaga - Santa Maria

Early morning (approx. 7:30 a.m.) you will be picked up at your hotel. We will be passing through the towns of Chinchero, Urubamba, and Ollanraytambo which are all part of the Sacred Valley. As we arrive at Abra Malaga (4316 m.) one can appreciate the majestic snowcapped Huacay Willca (Verona) Mountains, where we will begin our cycling adventure as we descend through different ecological zones including high puna area, the tall knotty woods which include a wide variety of flora and fauna. Taking a short break at the archaeological remains Huaman Marq'a before reaching the town of Santa Maria (1200 m. where we will stay overnight, have dinner and breakfast.

Day 02: Santa Maria - Qellomayo - Baths - Santa Teresa

After breakfast we will drive about 15 minutes to the town of Santa Rosa where we start our walk along the Inka path (Qapaqñan) viewing a wide variety of birds including parrots, colobris and eagles. We will observe crops including cassava, and the coca plant (sacred leaf of the Incas), coffee, banana, orange, and mango trees. We will have a brief rest in the village of Pispitayuc where you can relax in the hammock and enjoy the mischief of the monkey and Capise. As we restart our walk through the beautiful landscapes of the Cordillera Vilcabamba. We have lunch in the village of Qellomayo, then on to Cocalmayo to relax in the natural hot springs. We will finish our day in the town of Santa Teresa where we will stay for the night, have our dinner and breakfast.

Day 03: Santa Teresa - Lucmabamba - Llactapata - Hidroelectrica - Aguas Calientes

After breakfast we will drive to Lucmabamba to begin our hike through the Inka Trail (Qapaqñan) we will be traveling on a much less populated route which was only rediscovered in 2003. As we enter the Inka Trail we will enjoy the stunning landscapes views, the archaeological remains of Llactapata, the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu and the main sacred mountains of the Incas Huaynapicchu, and Putucusi including the snowcapped Salkantay..

After our box lunch we will begin our descent towards the hydroelectric station where we will take the train bound for the town of Aguas Calientes were we will have dinner overnight.

Day 04: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco

Very early (5:00am) we will take our breakfast with us as we catch the first bus to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Once inside the citadel we will go quickly to the door entrance of the mountain Huaynapicchu order to reserve a space in order to ascend the mountain, which has only one limit (400 people a day maximum). After your ticket has been purchased we will start the tour of the city about two hours with thirty minutes. Next we will climb the mountain Huaynapicchu and tour different sites recommended by our guide, such as Inti Punku, Machu Picchu Mountains, Inca Bridge. Finally, return by train to the town of Ollantaytambo, and then take a bus to return to Cusco.