4-day inca jungle trail to machu picchu

There's no more magical experience in South America than following the same trails as the Incas through spectacular jungled mountains before reaching the ancient lost city of Machu Picchu - and this route which includes downhill mountain-biking is one of the most adventurous way of doing it.

You'll spend 1 day biking and 2 days trekking through the Andes, encountering long lost Inca ruins along your way, before finally arriving at the most incredible site on the continent, Machu Picchu. The whole way you'll be accompanied by an expert guide to share the history of everything you find.

You'll also have opportunities to add rafting and ziplining to your experience along the way.

There's no more rewarding way of seeing Machu Picchu than by trekking there just like the Incas once did, get ready for the trip of a lifetime.

Itinerary:

Day 1

7am pick-up from Cusco

Transport to Abra Malaga

3 hour downhill ride to Alfamayo-San Luis

Ride to archaeological site of Huamanmarca

Downhill ride to Santa Maria

Food, rest, and sleep in a family-run hostel in Santa Maria

Optional 2 hour rafting experience ($40 per person)

Day 2

6.30am breakfast

Trek to Santa Rosa

Food and rest in Santa Maria

Trek joining up with Inca Trail

Trek to Quellomayo

Lunch in Quellomayo

Trek to Rio Vilcanota

Visit to hot springs of Colcamayo

Trek to Santa Teresa

Food and sleep in Santa Teresa hostel

Day 3

7am breakfast

Trek to Collpani

Trek to Hidroelectrica

Lunch in Hidroelectrica

Trek to Aguas Calientes

Food and sleep in Aguas Calientes hostel

Optional 2 hour canopy zip-lining in Santa Maria ($40 per person)

Day 4

Morning trek to Machu Picchu

3 hour tour of Machu Picchu

Optional hike up Huayna Picchu ($20 per person)

Optional 3 hour trek to Inti Punku ($20 per person)

Bus to Aguas Calientes

2.30pm train to Ollantaytambo

Transport to Cusco

Food and accommodation included