Inca Jungle Adventure is an excellent alternative to all adventure hikes, recommended for young people with a strong desire to live a unique adventure in life. It is the only one that combines hiking, biking, rafting and Zipline. With our expert team specialized in this type of activities you will live a fantastic and safe adventure experience.
DIA 01: Cusco – Santa Maria; Biking and Rafting
We will pass by your hotel at 05:30 am to get on our van, we will travel for 1 hour and a half to Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley where we will make a stop to enjoy our first breakfast. After that we will continue our trip for 1 hour more until we reach the Malaga pass 4350 masl 14160 feet. Starting point of our adventure and the highest place of the entire route, after clear safety instructions we will provide you the bicycles and all the necessary safety equipment for this type of activity.
We will make our descent by bicycle that will take us 03 hours including some stops to check our bicycles. During the tour we will appreciate spectacular views of snow-capped mountains, valleys, rivers, flora and fauna that are unique. Little by little we will go into the Peruvian jungle with a warmer climate, crossing streams to reach Santa Maria, in this place we enjoy a delicious lunch.
After lunch the afternoon will be free, if you want you can hire River rafting which is a fantastic activity that takes place in the Vilcanota river, this activity has an extra cost of 35 usd per person. If you do not do the rafting, you can get ready to rest and enjoy the high jungle of Peru.
What’s Included:
- Professional Guide – We have the best selection of guides, all graduated from the national university of Cusco and grown up in this region with a deep love and passion for teaching our culture.
- Tourist transport – We use clean and new vehicles for all our services, with professional drivers that will guarantee you a safe trip.
- Pick up from the hotel – Our service includes pick up from your hotel to start the tour.
- Snacks – We provide snacks every morning along with cloth snack bags.
- Train Tickets – The train ticket included is the Inca Rail Voyager service.
- Bus tickets – Transportation between town and Machu Picchu.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu – We provide your entrance ticket.
- Horses – For carrying your travel bag with personal items.
- Hotel – 3-star hotel in Machu Picchu Pueblo based on shared room.
- Camping equipment – High-quality tents and dining equipment.
- Food – 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners prepared by our chef.
- Water – Provided from first lunch until last breakfast.
- First aid – Trained guides with first aid kits and oxygen.
- Extras – Pillow, mat, backpack covers, rain poncho, and waterproof bags.
- Private transfer – From Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
- Permanent Assistance – Personal assistant during your trip.
Not Included:
- Sleeping bag: $20 USD per person (rental)
- Air Mattress: $20 USD per person (rental)
- Walking sticks (pair): $15 USD per person
- Headlamps – Recommended to bring your own
- Huayna Picchu: $35 USD per person (if available)
- Flights – To and from Cusco
- Tips – For guides and staff
- Travel insurance – Highly recommended
Briefing (Previous Information)
All information sessions are held in our office at 06:00 PM the night before your trek. If you cannot assist to this talk please contact our office staff to serve you better.
Duffle Bags
You will receive your duffle bag at the information session. These bags are to put your belongings inside it, these will be carried by the porters and will be returned to you each evening at the campsite.
Each duffle bag must have a maximum weight of 7kg. 4kg will be for your clothes and other personal items, the other 3kg will be for our logistics.
Arrive in Cusco
The best way to get to Cusco is by air with several airline options available. Expect possible flight delays due to weather conditions. Bus travel is also available from nearby cities.
Pick Up from The Hotels
We pick up all our clients from hotels in Cusco center. Pick-up times may vary between 20 and 30 minutes depending on traffic conditions and hotel locations.
Leaving Machu Picchu
Return transportation includes:
• 25-minute bus from Machu Picchu to town
• 2-hour train to Ollantaytambo or 3.5-hour train to Poroy
• 2-hour van from Ollantaytambo to Cusco or 30 minutes from Poroy
Entrance fees to Machu Picchu
Morning turn: 6AM – 12PM
Afternoon turn: 12PM – 5:30 PM
NOTE: Additional time until 2:30 PM if you have Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain tickets.
Health & Altitude Concerns
Be honest with your guide about any health problems. Prepare for altitude sickness symptoms and consult your doctor before traveling.
Weather
The climate in Cusco and Machu Picchu is unpredictable. Prepare for all weather conditions with layered clothing.
By booking this tour your are planting 1 tree at an indiginous community of Cusco