Inca Jungle Trail to Machu Picchu

At Vidal Expeditions, we like to make the booking process as easy as possible. Once you decide to do the Inca Jungle Trail, we will send you a booking form where you need to complete all the required details. We need these details to book your entrance tickets and train tickets; you will also need to pay a deposit of $200 USD per person. Once we receive your deposit, we immediately book a spot for the Inca Jungle Trail. Once we are done with it, we will send you your invoice and confirmation that all the booking processes have been set up satisfactorily.

The Inca Jungle Trail is the ultimate adventure tour to Machu Picchu, where you can combine it with different sport activities, such as mountain biking, whitewater rafting, hiking in the forest, the Inca Trail, hot springs, a zip line, and a visit to Machu Picchu on the final day. It is perfect for everyone who wants to experience different adventures on the way to this iconic ancient site.

This exclusive adventure tour to Machu Picchu is not very difficult; you just need a bit of positive attitude and definitely your will to complete it. Just have a little knowledge riding a bike; the rafting activity is for beginners and experienced people as well; hiking in the forest is not demanded; you can do it even with kids; the zipline is very fun for the entire family; and Machu Picchu tour at the end. Vidal Expeditions includes everything for your journey, making it an easier tour for everyone.

Yes! It is possible; we can book your train ticket back to Ollantaytambo a day later at no additional cost. The train departs at 14:30 or 14:55. If you need us to book your hotel or another visit to Machu Picchu, let us know, but this will be at an additional cost. If you do choose to spend one more night in Aguas Calientes, make sure you contact us at the Vidal Expeditions office at least one month in advance so we can purchase your train ticket for the right day.

Yes! Yes! On the Inca Jungle Trail, there will be places where you can charge your cellphone at our lodges and restaurants. Most lodges and restaurants in Peru now have the standard US outlet along with the South American outlet. There may also be Wi-Fi connections in some lodges and restaurants.

As long as you know how to ride a bicycle, you will be fine on the biking segment during the first day along the Inca jungle trail, the road is mostly 95% downhill in an asphalt . Our guides will give you a safety talk at the beginning of the bicycle ride; they will make sure that you are taken care of and will provide rest stops along the ride. Our car will stay behind the group the entire time to make sure everything goes well.

The extra activities along the Inca Jungle Trail are not difficult; we had a lot of experience taking people with a bit of experience. The water rafting is well recommended for beginners who want to try this activity for the first time. The river is not dangerous, and of course you will find some rapids. The zip line is very safe; you will get the proper gear and instructions to enjoy this activity. No worries! The instructors will do everything for you while you are there; you just need to enjoy as much as you can.

Definitely! It is always recommended to wear light hiking boots if possible. Ones with ankle support are extra helpful, especially for the inexperienced hiker. The trail will involve hiking up and down stairs created by the Incas, hiking on uneven surfaces, and crossing rivers that may be slippery. The extra ankle support of your hiking boots will help prevent twisting your ankles.

It is not necessary to use walking or hiking sticks since the hikes on the second and third days are not strenuous. However, if you are unexperienced hiking in the mountains, we recommend you use a walking stick to help you keep your balance, especially during the downhill sections.

No, this part of the jungle is far away from the Amazon and is considered rainforest or semitropical. There will be mosquitoes in the region, but these mosquitoes do not carry any diseases. We do recommend you bring insect repellent to keep the mosquitoes away.

We recommend packing as light as possible; a small backpack of 30 litters will be enough for these four days; extra clothes; trekking items (sunglesses, sunblock, insect repellent, caps); and a swim suit for water rafting and hot springs. For more detailed information, we recommend checking the Inca Jungle Packing List.

The most popular route to Machu Picchu through the Inca Jungle Trail adventure is the 4 Days Tour, however, if you are limited on time we also have the 3 Days tour which goes the same route and includes all the activities, you just skeep the hiking part on the second day.

The best time to do the Inca Jungle Trail and visit Machu Picchu is from May to October. These are great months with rare rains because this is the dry season in Cusco. You will have more chance to see the beautiful landscapes on the way and the sunrise in Machu Picchu.

We operate this tour with a minimum of two people and have daily departures. If you are a solo traveler, please contact our sales team to see if we have already confirmed a group on the date you prefer. We highly recommend booking your tour to Machu Picchu in advance due the availability of the tickets.

Definitely, if you come from the sea level, you definitely need a few days in Cusco to acclimatize to the altitude. At the start of the biking, you will be at 4,350 meters, so you will probably feel the altitude. Even if this activity does not require demand, it is always recommended to have at least two days in Cusco before departing the tour.

Most hotels in Cusco provide free storage for your luggage if you have extra luggage that you do not need to bring on the trail. If you are planning to change hotels after your trek, we can store your luggage at the Vidal Expeditions office. Please get in touch with our team for more information.

The weather in Cusco and the surrounding areas of the Andes is unpredictable. Even if the weather forecast says it will be 100% sunny, it is possible that it may still rain. This is why this is an impossible question for us to answer. Historically, April through September is the dry season; November through February is the rainy season; and March and October are bridge months—a mixture of both. But unfortunately, the clouds have not followed these rules in the last few years. It is best to be prepared for both sun and rain, no matter when you come. As far as temperatures go, that is more consistent throughout the year. Mornings and evenings are always cold. Make sure to bring a fleece jacket for the mornings and a down jacket for the evenings. Once the sun is up, you will be comfortable hiking and touring Machu Picchu in short sleeves. Long pants (for yoga or hiking) are encouraged to protect against the mosquitoes, which can be a nuisance in Aguas Calientes.