7-day inca jungle trail to machu picchu
This trip is an exhilarating way to take in Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Andean jungles and Machu Picchu is just 7 days.
You'll begin in Cusco, where you'll tour the main sites of this ancient Inca capital before exploring the most important Inca ruins in the surrounding area, Saqsaywoman, Quenqo, Puka Pucara, and Tambomachay.
The next day, you'll explore the beauty and history of the nearby Sacred Valley. Following the Urutamba River, you'll visit the Inca ruins of Pisac set high in Andean mountainsides, the Inca town of Ollantaytambo and its awe-inspiring Inca fortress, as well as the Inca town of Chinchero.
Next, you'll begin 3 exhilarating days of mountain-biking and trekking through the Andean jungles, before your trip climaxes with a day exploring the stunning world wonder of Machu Picchu.
The trip finishes with a relaxed walking tour through Cusco. All along the way you'll be accompanied by an expert guide who'll share the history of everything you visit.
This trip is one exciting way to take in the history and beauty of Peru!
Itinerary:
Day 1
Morning pick-up from Cusco Airport and transfer to hotel (if required)
1.30pm tour of Cusco Cathedral, Qoricancha, and Santo Domingo Cathedral
Bus to Saqsaywoman, Quenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay
Night in Amaru Group hotel
Day 2
8am hotel pick-up
Visit to Pisaq
Lunch in Urubamba
Visit to Ollantaytambo
Visit to Chinchero
7pm return to Cusco
Night in Amaru Group hotel
Day 3
7am hotel pick-up
Transport to Abra Malaga (4,316m)
3-hour downhill mountain-bike to Alfamayo-San Luis
Lunch
Downhill mountain-bike to Santa Maria
Night in hostel
Day 4
6.30am breakfast
Trek to Santa Maria for refreshments
Trek to traditional Inca Trail
2 hour trek to Qellomayo
Lunch
Trek to Santa Teresa
Night in hostel
Day 5
7am breakfast
Trek to Hidroelectrica
Lunch
2.5 hour trek to Aguas Calientes
Dinner and night in hostel
Day 6
4am breakfast
5.30am bus to Machu Picchu
2.5 hour guided tour of Machu Picchu
Optional hike to Huayna Picchu (entrance not included)
Optional 1.5 hour hike to Inti Punku
Return bus to Aguas Calientes
Afternoon train to Cusco
Night in Amaru Group hotel
Day 7
Breakfast in hotel
Walking tour of Cusco at time of your choosing
All meals included