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Inca Jungle Tour 3 Days to Machu Picchu | Biking, Rafting & Zip Line
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Itinerary
If you want adrenaline, nature and culture in one fast-paced trip, the 3-Day Inca Jungle Tour to Machu Picchu is a perfect match. You’ll combine a thrilling downhill bike ride from Abra Málaga (4,300 masl), rafting on the Vilcanota River with Class III–IV rapids, a zip line adventure in Santa Teresa, and scenic hikes past coffee plantations, coca leaves and tropical fruit orchards. You’ll sleep in comfortable lodges, make your way to Aguas Calientes, and finish with a sunrise guided visit to Machu Picchu, with optional add-ons like Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. This is the ideal route for active travelers who want an action-packed story behind their Machu Picchu arrival.
At 6:00 a.m. we’ll pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and drive for about 4 hours to Carrizales or San Luis, where the Inca Jungle adventure begins. On the way, you’ll cross Abra Málaga (4,300 masl), enjoying sweeping Andean views and the dramatic shift into cloud forest. From there, you’ll start a roughly 3-hour downhill bike ride to Santa María, descending through changing landscapes and lush vegetation. Along the route you’ll pass coffee plantations, coca leaves and local fruits, with rivers and ravines shaping the scenery. After lunch, those who wish can join 1 hour and 30 minutes of rafting on the Vilcanota River, tackling Class III–IV rapids (activity subject to river and group conditions). Overnight in a comfortable guesthouse/lodge in Santa María.
Meals: Lunch & dinner. Overnight: Lodge/guesthouse in Santa María.
After breakfast, we’ll travel about 40 minutes to Santa Teresa for the zip line (canopy) experience—an exhilarating way to fly above the valley and forest. Then you’ll begin a scenic hike of around 2 hours along trails lined with coffee, coca and tropical fruits such as banana, mango and avocado, passing waterfalls and natural viewpoints. In some sections you’ll enjoy impressive valley views and, from certain points, sights of the Machu Picchu mountain. Continue to Hydroelectric for lunch, and then walk about 2 hours along the railway to reach Aguas Calientes, where you’ll stay overnight in a comfortable hotel—ready for the citadel visit the next morning.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner. Overnight: Hotel/lodge in Aguas Calientes.
Very early, around 5:00 a.m., you’ll begin an approximately 1-hour walk up to Machu Picchu, arriving in time to enjoy sunrise over the citadel. You’ll then have a ~2-hour guided tour covering the main temples, plazas and key structures, with your guide explaining Inca history and symbolism. Afterward you’ll have free time to explore on your own, or optionally hike Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (extra cost). Finally, you’ll head back to Aguas Calientes to take the train to Ollantaytambo, then continue by transport to Cusco, arriving at approximately 8:00 p.m. for hotel drop-off.
Meals: Breakfast. Overnight: Not included.
What’s included?
Professional guide (English/Spanish)
Hotel pick-up in Cusco
Private transport Cusco – Carrizales (start point)
Cycling equipment (bike, helmet, gloves, elbow/knee protection)
Downhill biking from Abra Málaga (as per itinerary)
Canoeing/rafting on the Vilcanota River (as operated that day)
Zip Line / canopy experience in Santa Teresa
Machu Picchu entrance ticket
Meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners (vegetarian option available)
2 nights lodging (Santa María and Aguas Calientes)
First aid kit
Return train to Ollantaytambo + transport to Cusco
Hotel drop-off at the end of the tour
What’s not included?
Breakfast on Day 1 and lunch on Day 3
Huayna Picchu ticket (optional: USD 70 as listed)
Hot springs entrance (optional: 10 soles)
Suggestions for your trip
Original passport (recommended: at least 7 months before expiration)
ISIC/student card if applicable (send at booking)
Hiking boots and sandals
Light clothing for warm high-jungle weather + warm layer for Abra Málaga
Rain gear: waterproof jacket, rain pants and a plastic poncho
Headlamp (very important)
Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
Insect repellent
Small towel
Water bottle (recommended 1 liter) + personal snacks
Camera/phone and spare batteries
Extra cash (soles or USD) for extras and tips
Swimsuit for hot springs (optional)
Let our team of experts help you choose the best tour for you today!
Before$ 407
Days
/2 nights
$ 370
Price by group
per adult
Why do travelers love this tour?
Ronald Q
2024-02-10
Servicio excelente y puntual
Demaciado bueno, responsables y muy puntuales. Guías muy profesionales, atentos, gracias Tierra Biru por la experiencia.
Karla S
2024-01-28
Primera vez en Cusco inolvidable
Es mi primera vez en Cusco y no pudo ser mejor, gracias a ustedes Tierra Biru. Hicieron de nuestra visita la más grata. La atención, organización y disposición fueron increíbles. Sin duda regresaremos y será con ustedes.
Juan José Villalobos
2024-03-05
Todo el equipo de 10
Demasiado buen servicio de todo el equipo de Tierra Biru. Si vuelvo a Cusco, son a quienes contrataría. El precio, la atención, los guías, los transportes… en todo nota 100.
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We have answers to all your questions
We know how important it is for you to be well informed before your trip. Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions we receive from our travelers. If you have any other questions, do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help you plan the adventure of your dreams!
Yes—rafting is included for those who want to do it, lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes on the Vilcanota River with Class III–IV rapids (subject to conditions).
It includes biking, rafting, zip line, hiking, and a guided visit to Machu Picchu.
It includes 2 nights lodging: one in Santa María and one in Aguas Calientes.
Yes—both are optional with an extra fee; Huayna Picchu is listed at USD 70.
Arrival in Cusco is approximately 8:00 p.m., with hotel drop-off included.
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