7-Day Inca Jungle Trail to Machu Picchu

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7 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

10 peopleMaximum group size

10 - 60 yearsAge range for participants

English, SpanishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

4200mHighest point reached

Starts

Cusco, Peru

Ends

Cusco, Peru

Highlights

Combine local culture, nature, adventure and Andean traditions on this unique trip

Experience adventure sports like hiking, biking and rafting en route to Machu Picchu

Enjoying discovering archaeological sites, beautiful valleys and sacred mountain glaciers

Itinerary

Ready for an Andean adventure like no other? The 7-Day Inca Jungle Trail to Machu Picchu is an easy yet exhilarating family-friendly trip that blends outdoor thrills with deep cultural immersion. Start in the Sacred Valley, exploring Chinchero, Maras, and Moray, before embarking on the action-packed Inca Jungle route. Experience biking, hiking, rafting, and ziplining—all while discovering hidden archaeological gems and verdant valleys. The journey culminates at the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu, a bucket-list moment for all ages. The unique selling point? A seamless combination of adrenaline and heritage, making this tour package an ideal choice for families and adventurers eager to experience the Andes in a dynamic, memorable way.

day 1 - Arrival in Cusco

Upon your arrival at the airport in Cusco, an Inkayni Peru Tours staff member will be there to greet you and take you to our partner hotel, located in the charming historic district of San Blas. The lodge is centrally located and only a few minutes’ walk from the Plaza de Armas, the beautiful and bustling town center.

This day will be reserved for resting to adapt to the altitude, approximately 3400 meters (11,000 feet).

Meet your expedition group at 5:00 pm.

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel at Tandapata Boutique Hotel or similar.

day 2 - Chinchero, Maras Salt Mines & Moray sightseeing

We will pick you up from your hotel around 8 am today and head to Moray. The drive is about 1 hour and 20 minutes and is absolutely beautiful. You will drive through the snow-capped peaks of the Andes, through lush yellow fields of wheat and past some villages.

Finally, you will arrive at the fascinating display of terraces in Moray. Moray boasts three amphitheatre-like terraces made by the Incas. These terraces, which are carved deep into the earth in a bowl shape, were thought to be used to determine the optimal conditions for growing crops.

When you are done exploring Moray you will head to the salt mines of Maras, which is about 2 miles away. This village is known as a former salt-producing center that is thought to date back all the way to pre-Inca times. There are over 3000 salt pools all carved into the mountainside, being filled daily by a little stream of water.

The last place to visit will be Chinchero. Here we can admire the well-preserved Inka walls of the main square as well as the many altars. We will also visit the beautiful colonial church, unique for its interior artwork and imagery. Moving on, we will participate in a wonderful introduction and learning experience of the art of Andean textiles; throughout the afternoon we will become acquainted with the wisdom of Andean weavings as maintained since long before Inka times.

If you want to see something really different from ruins, this is your tour! The area is amazing and spectacularly beautiful. Once you are done with the visit, you will head back to the city in time to enjoy some lunch on your own.

Places we visit:

Chinchero

Textile center in Chinchero

Moray

Salt Mines in Maras

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel at Tandapata Boutique Hotel or similar.

Meals:Breakfast

day 3 - Cusco – Santa Maria. Biking and rafting.

Our transportation will pick you up around 7:00 am. After 3 hours approximately by bus, we will arrive at the high mountain pass of Malaga (4,316 meters above sea level) at around 10 am, where will start our descent on mountain bikes. We descend for about 3 hours, passing through small villages, orchards, rivers and streams, reaching the town Huamanmarca around 1:30 pm. We continue our journey by bus for approximately 30 minutes until we reach the town of Santa Maria, where we have our first lunch and spend the first night.

After a short break and lunch, we will begin a rafting trip for the next 2 hours, encountering class III and IV rapids, always accompanied by a professional safety kayak to watch over the group until leaving the river.

Lodging: Santa Maria basic hotel (with private bathroom).

Accommodation: Hostel

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 4 - Santa Maria – Santa Teresa. Start of trek.

Wake up call around 6:00 am for a typical breakfast to be eaten while immersed in nature. Then we depart for our trek, walking along the banks of the river before climbing for 30 minutes and eventually meeting up with the original Inca trail. On our way, we will see small coffee plantations, fruit trees, and an abundance of flora and fauna such as birds and orchids. This ecosystem belongs to the high montane forest and is one of the richest in biodiversity in the tropics. At the highest point, we will have a view of the valley of the lower Urubamba River.

From here we descend about 2.5 hours until arriving at the village of Qellomayo for lunch. After a rest we will continue hiking for 3 hours, traversing farms, waterfalls and rivers until arriving at the Cocalmayu hot springs. After a relaxing bath, we will walk 40 minutes to the town of Santa Teresa for tonight’s dinner and lodging.

Lodging: Santa Teresa basic hotel (with private bathroom).

Accommodation: Hostel

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 5 - Santa Teresa – Aguas Calientes. Zip line and train ride.

We will start our day around 7 am to continue exploring the Urubamba River valley. Those who reserved in advance will visit the zip line in Santa Teresa.

Afterwards, our bus will take us to the area known as the hydroelectric. Here we will break for lunch before catching the short train ride through the final stretch to the town of Aguas Calientes below the mountain of Machu Picchu.

Tonight we will stay in one of the hotels in town. In the evening we will meet in a local restaurant for dinner and a briefing about tomorrow’s excursion to Machu Picchu.

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel at Golden Sunrise Hotel or similar.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 6 - Machu Picchu visit and return to Cusco

Our final day will begin very early. We will wake you up around 5 am for breakfast and then take one of the first buses up to the mountain Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu is at its finest at dawn. The Inca city is quietest very early in the morning and with the best lighting for fantastic pictures and enchanting views of the surrounding landscape. There will be a short guided tour around the city to explain some of its histories and visit the most important features. Finishing the tour you will have free time to continue to explore.

Once you feel that you have seen every corner of Machu Picchu, you may return by bus to Aguas Calientes. In the evening, we will return by train to Cusco.

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel at Tandapata Boutique Hotel *** or similar.

Meals:Breakfast

day 7 - Departure

Take the morning to relax or have free time. In the afternoon there will be a transfer to the airport for your departure to Lima.

Meals:Breakfast

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What's Included

4 night’s accommodations in 3-star hotels2 nights accommodations at hostels (Santa Maria, Santa Teresa).6 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 3 DinnersAll transportationProfessional English speaking tour guideAll entrance feesFull suspension mountain bikes, helmets and glovesRafting and all equipmentZip lineAn experienced, bilingual “Adventure Guide”.Guided Tour in and around Machu PicchuBus to Machu Picchu (one way)Return transportation by train and bus to CuscoSafety equipment

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