INCA JUNGLE - MACHU PICCHU TOUR
Since the Inca trail was reduced to the number of visitors, we have been forced to open new tours so our clients can see Machu Picchu, fortunately now are available. If you are looking for an alternative trip, this is the one. Inca Jungle is a combination of biking, trekking and rafting through the impressive Peruvian Andean Mountains to the Amazonian rain forest. This trip ends with a guided tour to Machu Picchu on the 4th day.
Itinerary
DAY 1 CUSCO-CARRIZALES-SANTA MARIA
Biking down to the Amazonian rain forest.
DAY 2 SANTA MARIA-SANTA TERESA
Today there are two options, the first option is to hike until Santa Teresa and the second option is doing rafting.
DAY 3 SANTA TERESA-HIDROELECTRIC- CALIENTES
Today there are also 2 options. The first is the easiest, walking following a dirt road track for 3 hours crossing the Urubamba river using a zip line until Hydroelectric, and the other, walking for 4 hours through a real Inca trail until we arrive to Llactapata, and then go down to Hydroelectric.
DAY 4 AGUAS CALIENTES-MACHU PICCHU-CUSCO
Trekking to Machu Picchu, where you will have a complete guided tour around this Machu Picchu.
What´s included?
Transportation:Private bus from Cusco to Carrizales (beginning of the biking trip), support vehicle (for the people who doesn´t want to bike or if they are tired), bus tickets from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes, train tickets in back packer service to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco, bikes, raft and trek.
Accommodation:1 night simple accommodation with double occupancy rooms with shared bathrooms, 1 night simple accommodation with private bathrooms and 1 night at 3 stars hostel with private bathrooms.
You can upgrade your hostel in Aguas Calientes, ask for more information.
Guides: English speaking guide throughout the trip, certified in rescue and first aid, with degree in tourism.
Machu Picchu tour: Entrance fees to Machu Picchu, 2 hours private guided tour around Machu Picchu in English, bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.
Biking tour: All biking gear with suspension and disk brakes, helmets, knee and elbow and body protection.
Rafting tour: Wet suits, life vest level V, paddles, boat, safety kayak or kataraft, helmets.
What´s not included?
First breakfast, last lunch and dinner in Aguas Calientes ( day 4 ), bus tickets to from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and entrance fees to hot springs in Santa Teresa or Aguas Calientes, train ticket from hydroelectric station to Aguas Calientes.
What to bring
Hiking shoes, mosquito repellent, a couple of t-shirts, hat or cap, swimsuit, towel, sandals, shorts, photo camera, things you consider necessary during the Inca jungle trail.
Inca Jungle Notes
The equipment that we use for this Inca Jungle tour are very good, the bicycles have suspension, disc brakes and 27 gear change. The rafting gear is very good; class V life vest, boat, helmets and we always take one safety kayak or Cataract.
Machu Picchu tour notes
Machu Picchu regulations
In an effort to protect Machu Picchu, the Peruvian government authorities put limit to the number of people who visit Machu Picchu. In 19th of July 2011, no more than 2500 people per day are allowed on Machu Picchu, and is very strictly controlled. Once this limit of 2500 people is reached, Machu Picchu is completely closed off for the day and no further bookings can be made. Reservations are not held on Machu Picchu and all permits for Machu Picchu must be bought as far as possible in advance with complete and correct personal information, and no modifications can be made. Any attempts at modifications result in a loss of the permit and any money paid.
River Explorers is happy to work within the framework of these regulations in order to protect Machu Picchu.
The rules and regulations controlling Machu Picchu are continually changing and it is important to be aware of the issues detailed in this document before embarking on your adventure to Peru.
Inca Trail trekking booking policies
*When booking any trip involving Machu Picchu, please book as far in advance as possible in order to increase the possibility of securing space on Machu Picchu during the high periods of the year (May to October). We ask in order to proceed with your booking your personal Information exactly as it appears on the passport.
Full name
Date of birth
Passport number
Nationality
Date of passport expiry
Thank you for your understanding.
