Inca Jungle Trail 4 Days to Machu Picchu

After breakfast, you will begin the principal trekking section of the journey. The route passes through subtropical vegetation, farming areas and viewpoints overlooking the surrounding valleys.

Your guide will provide information about the local environment, traditional products and the historic pathways that once connected different settlements in the region. After lunch in Quellomayo, the hike continues toward the Cocalmayo hot springs.

You will have time to rest in the thermal pools before continuing by transportation to Santa Teresa, where you will spend the second night.

• Hiking distance: Approximately 12 km / 7.5 miles.
• Hiking time: Approximately 7–8 hours, including stops.
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Accommodation: Hotel in Santa Teresa.

The third day can begin with a zipline experience near Santa Teresa. The activity includes professional equipment and supervision and is subject to the provider’s operating and safety requirements.

After completing the morning program, the group continues toward Hidroeléctrica. Following lunch, you will hike along the authorized pedestrian route beside the railway toward Aguas Calientes.

The trail passes through a humid valley surrounded by vegetation and mountains. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, you will check in at the hotel and meet your guide for information about the following day’s Machu Picchu visit.

• Hiking distance: Approximately 16 km / 10 miles.
• Total duration: Approximately 5–6 hours.
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Accommodation: Hotel in Aguas Calientes.

After breakfast, you will travel from Aguas Calientes to the entrance of Machu Picchu. Your professional guide will accompany you through the route assigned to your entrance ticket and explain the history, architecture and cultural importance of the Inca citadel.

The exact viewpoints, terraces and archaeological sectors visited depend on the official circuit confirmed with the reservation. The page should therefore avoid guaranteeing access to specific temples or viewpoints before the ticket has been issued.

After the visit, you will return to Aguas Calientes and later board the train to Ollantaytambo. A Kantu Peru Tours representative will meet you at the station and provide transportation back to your hotel in Cusco.

• Guided visit: Approximately 2–2.5 hours.
• Meals: Breakfast.
• Accommodation: Not included.
• Return: Train to Ollantaytambo and transportation to Cusco.

The tour has a moderate to challenging activity level. It combines biking, several hours of hiking and consecutive active days. Good general fitness and mobility are recommended.

No. The Inca Jungle Trail combines transportation, biking, jungle hiking and adventure activities before reaching Aguas Calientes. The Classic Inca Trail is a regulated camping route that requires a specific Inca Trail permit.

They are currently listed as included services. However, both activities remain subject to weather, operating and safety conditions. This must be stated consistently in the itinerary and included section.

The tour includes three hotel nights: one in Santa María, one in Santa Teresa and one in Aguas Calientes. The hotel category and room type should be confirmed in the booking proposal.

The exact route depends on the entrance ticket available and confirmed for your travel date. Kantu Peru Tours will inform you of the assigned circuit before departure.

The drier months generally provide more favorable conditions for hiking and cycling. However, the route can operate during other periods depending on weather, maintenance and activity-provider conditions.

No Classic Inca Trail permit is required for the standard Inca Jungle route. A valid Machu Picchu entrance ticket and the reservations included in the selected service are still required.

Booking early is strongly recommended because Machu Picchu entrances, trains and hotels have limited availability. Travelers visiting during popular travel periods should reserve several months in advance whenever possible.

Participation depends on the child’s age, physical ability and the restrictions established by each activity provider. Families should request an individual evaluation before confirming the reservation.

Travel insurance is not listed as included, but it is strongly recommended for a multi-day itinerary involving outdoor and adventure activities.

Yes. Private service can be arranged for couples, families and groups that prefer a customized pace and private guide.