Description
Inca Jungle Basic is the perfect tour for adventure lovers wishing to explore the stunning high jungle region of Peru. This area, located in the heart of the Andes, combines mountainous landscapes, lush tropical vegetation and crystal clear rivers, making it an ideal destination for travellers in search of unique experiences in nature.
The 3-day Inca Jungle Basic tour invites you to live an adventure full of excitement and nature. During the tour, you will be able to enjoy activities such as downhill biking from the Malaga Pass, a thrilling ride that offers spectacular views of the Andes. You will also have the option of rafting on the Urubamba River, near Santa Maria, or jumping on the zipline in Santa Teresa, an activity that will allow you to admire the landscape from the heights.
Inca Jungle Basic is distinguished by its focus on safety and quality. All the equipment used in the activities is of the highest standard, and you will have professional guides who will accompany you every step of the way, ensuring that you have a safe and fun experience. Live an unforgettable experience in the middle of Peruvian nature with Inca Jungle Basic, a tour designed for those seeking adrenaline, natural beauty and a unique connection with Peruvian nature.
Itinerary
Pick-up from your hotel to start the journey towards Ollantaytambo, where we’ll have breakfast before taking a bus to the highest point of the trip; Malaga Pass(4350 m / 14,271 ft), near the snow-capped Veronica peak. From here, we’ll descend on bicycles to Huamán Marca – Santa María village (1890 m / 6200 ft). After this activity, we’ll enjoy a delicious lunch before an experience with coffee processing and coca plantations. Later, we’ll head to Santa Teresa where we’ll spend the first night.
• Optional: If booked in advance, you can enjoy rafting on the Vilcanota River with class II and III rapids. We provide helmets, windbreakers, and category V life jackets for this activity.
• Additionally, upon prior coordination, you can relax in the Cocalmayo hot springs (in the town of Santa Teresa).
After breakfast, we’ll begin a hike towards Hydroelectric where we’ll have lunch, followed by another 3-hour walk to Aguas Calientes. Tonight, we’ll stay in a more comfortable hotel.
Optional: If you have booked the ziplining activity, transportation will be waiting to take us to complete this adventure before heading to Hydroelectric. During this activity, you can enjoy 4 cables of approximately 3km each and an 80-meter Tibetan bridge.
The group will rise early to head towards Machu Picchu, following a path that ascends through high-altitude forests, where we may have the chance to witness the sunrise.
The guide will show us around the Machu Picchu sanctuary for about 2 hours. Afterwards, the group will have free time to explore Machu Picchu on their own. Once finished, you will take the train and bus back to Cusco.
Included / Excluded
- Pre-trip briefing the day before
- Transportation Cusco - Santa Teresa
- Full cycling equipment
- Entrance to Machu Picchu
- Professional bilingual guide
- 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners (vegetarian options available)
- 2 nights accomodation (private bathrooms and hot water)
- First aid kit
- Train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
- Transportation Ollantaytambo - Cusco
- First breakfast and last lunch
- Rafting (US $35)
- Ziplining (US $35)
- Cocalmayo hot springs
- Bus round-trip Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (US $24)
- All personal care items
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu or Mountain Machu Picchu Mountain (US $ 70)
What to Bring?
- Hiking shoes
- Lightweight backpack (20L)
- Cash (preferably small bills)
- Hat or cap
- Long-sleeve and short-sleeve shirts
- Long pants and shorts
- Raincoat, plastic bags
- Reusable water bottle (canteen)
- Sunglasses, toilet paper, and flashlight
- Camera and phone chargers
- Sunscreen and insect repellent
- Personal / medical items
