7 Day Inca Jungle Adventure with Zipline, Biking & Rafting

It's a 7-day Peru itinerary that combines Cusco, the Sacred Valley and the Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu. You arrive in Cusco on Day 1, visit Moray, Maras and Chinchero on Day 2, then spend four days biking, rafting, hiking an Inca path and zip-lining to Machu Picchu, and fly home on Day 7. Airport transfers, hotels, the activities and your Machu Picchu ticket are included.

Days 3 to 6 follow our 4-day Inca Jungle Trek. This package adds what you need around it: airport transfers, three nights in a 3-star hotel in Cusco, a day to acclimatize and a guided tour of Moray, Maras and Chinchero. If you prefer a high-mountain hike, see our 8-day Salkantay Trek & Cusco package; if you're short on time, there's also the 3-day Inca Jungle Trail.

No. The Inca Jungle is a different route that reaches Machu Picchu through the jungle valleys of Santa María, Santa Teresa and Hidroeléctrica, and it doesn't need an Inca Trail permit. On Day 4, you do walk a stretch of original Inca path above Huancarccasa Canyon. The Classic Inca Trail is a camping trek that enters Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate; with less time, the Short Inca Trail does it in two days.

It's a moderate trip that suits active travelers in good health. The longest day is Day 4, with about 7 hours of walking and stops; Day 5 adds about three hours on flat ground beside the railway. The bike ride is downhill on a paved road, and the van follows the group the whole way. The two days in Cusco give you time to adjust to the altitude before the adventure begins.

No experience is needed for rafting or the zip line: the specialized guides and instructors give you a safety briefing and all the gear first. For the bike ride, you need basic to intermediate cycling skills: about 95% of the road is paved and downhill. If you'd rather skip any activity, you can travel in the support van or wait for the group and join again right after. Being able to swim is recommended for rafting.

The highest point is Abra Málaga, at 14,272 ft (4,350 m), where the bike ride starts. You reach it by van and spend only a short time there before riding down to warmer, lower valleys. Cusco sits at 11,155 ft (3,400 m), so Days 1 and 2 are planned at an easy pace to help you acclimatize: rest on arrival, drink plenty of water and try a cup of coca tea. To see Rainbow Mountain too, look at our Inca Jungle, Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain tour.

The best time is the dry season, from April to October, especially June to August, when the roads are drier and the views are clearer. In Cusco, days are sunny and nights are cold in these months. We run this trip all year: from November to March, rain makes the jungle greener and the rivers fuller. In any season, your guide and the activity staff check the weather, the road and the river each day before biking or rafting.

Rafting depends on the weather and the level of the Vilcanota River. It usually runs from about April to November, when the river is at a good level for rafting. In the rainiest months, especially from December to March, heavy rain can raise the river so much that the river guides suspend the activity for safety. They check the river every day and confirm rafting on the spot; when it isn't possible, you'll have the afternoon to relax in Santa María before dinner.

Light rain usually doesn't stop the activities: you'll ride and raft with a rain jacket and the right gear. If heavy rain, high water or the state of the road make an activity unsafe, your guide will adjust the plan, for example by moving the group in the van or changing the time. Your safety always comes first.

Yes. Departures are guaranteed with a minimum of two travelers, any day that suits you. Only natural events or other situations that put your safety at risk could change your dates. Our groups have 2 to 10 travelers, with an assistant guide when there are more than eight.

Yes. A member of our team meets you at Cusco airport on Day 1 and takes you to your hotel, and on Day 7 we take you back to the airport for your flight. Send us your flight details when you book; if your arrival changes or is delayed, let us know by email or WhatsApp and we'll adjust your pickup.

You stay three nights at Ayni Cusco Hotel or similar, a 3-star hotel in Cusco. On the Inca Jungle, you sleep at a simple, family-run homestay in Santa María and at a functional, clean hotel in Santa Teresa. In Aguas Calientes, you spend the night before Machu Picchu in a 3-star hotel, such as Golden Sunrise Machu Picchu or similar. If you'd like a room to yourself, see the single supplement in Extra Services.

You get six breakfasts, three lunches and three dinners. Breakfast is included at your hotels from Day 2 to Day 7, and lunch and dinner are included on the three adventure days, served at local restaurants and at your lodgings. In Cusco, lunches and dinners are free so you can try the city's restaurants. Along the jungle route, you'll find small shops and markets for water, drinks and snacks.

Yes, at no extra cost. Tell us about any dietary needs, food you don't eat or allergies when you book. Vegetarian meals have no meat, chicken or fish, and we can prepare lactose-free or gluten-free meals. For food allergies, please tell us how severe your reaction is and what medication you carry. For your safety, we can't accept travelers with severe, life-threatening allergies.

Yes. Your Machu Picchu entrance ticket and guided tour are included on Day 6. We try to book Circuit 2 whenever it's available for your date, and we'll confirm your circuit before the trip. Your guide will lead you through the citadel on the circuit confirmed with your ticket.

Yes, you can add the Huayna Picchu ticket or the Machu Picchu Mountain ticket for US$85 each, subject to availability and an entry time that fits your tour. Both climbs are steep, so plan an extra two to three hours. Tickets sell out early in the dry season, so let us know when you book.

Everything on the itinerary is covered: airport transfers, the Sacred Valley tour, the private van to Santa María with support during the bike ride, the transfer to Hidroeléctrica, the Machu Picchu buses both ways, the return train to Ollantaytambo (PeruRail or Inca Rail) and the private van to your hotel in Cusco. If you'd rather not walk from Hidroeléctrica, you can take the short train on Day 5 at your own cost. You can also take the Vistadome on your train back for US$50 per person, subject to availability.

Bring a light backpack of 25–30 liters for Days 3 to 6, with only what you need for the Inca Jungle. From Santa María onward, you walk with your own backpack, so keep it light and comfortable. You return to your hotel in Cusco on Day 6, so you can leave the rest of your luggage there, or at our office.

Pack for both cold and heat: a warm jacket, hat and gloves for Cusco and the start at Abra Málaga, then light, quick-dry clothes for the jungle. Don't forget a swimsuit and sandals for rafting and the hot springs, strong insect repellent, sunscreen, a rain jacket and your original passport. See the Packing List tab for the full list, and our Inca Jungle Trek guide for more tips.

We recommend it for travelers aged 10 and over, as the trip includes biking, rafting and long walks. Younger children can join with a parent or guardian, who supervises them, and they can ride in the support van or skip any activity that doesn't suit them. Tell us your children's ages when you book so we can plan the trip with you.

Talk to your doctor or a travel clinic before your trip. Routine vaccines such as tetanus and diphtheria should be up to date, and ask about yellow fever, as the route passes through lower jungle valleys. Use insect repellent in the jungle to protect yourself from mosquito bites.

Yes, bring some Peruvian soles in small bills for snacks, the hot springs, public toilets and tips, as small shops rarely have change for large notes. Change money at a casa de cambio or use ATMs in Cusco, and don't accept torn bills. Peru uses 220V, 60Hz, with sockets for flat and round two-pin plugs, so bring an adapter and check that your chargers accept 220V.

Your guide carries a first-aid kit and is trained to give first aid. If you need medical care, the team will take you to the nearest health center and stay in touch with our Cusco office. We recommend travel insurance that covers medical care, emergency evacuation and adventure activities such as mountain biking, rafting and zip-lining.

You'll find the current price per person in the booking options on this page. Choose your date, reserve your place with the deposit and pay the balance in Cusco before the Inca Jungle begins. For more trips like this, see our multi-day tours.

Certainly, We use your deposit of Inca jungle trail (non-refundable) to pay the basic fees to make your reservation official. These fees include entry tickets to reserve space, porters (non-refundable by national law), and a government tax of 18%.

On the other hand, in regards to hotel reservations, we are required to pay penalties for cancellation depending on the date.

Also, the deposit is also used to assure availability and book personnel for all tours and treks, such as chefs, porters, and even reserve horses.

Deposits must be paid using the methods indicated below for the inca jungle trail.

a) PAYPAL:

You can use the PayPal option from our website and follow the steps. Please note that PayPal charges 6% tax for this transaction that is included automatically in this option.

In case you decide to make the deposit directly from your account, don’t forget to add the 6% tax. You can send the deposit to this account:
sales@wamanadventures.com

b) VISA:

If you use the VISA option from our website and follow the steps. Please note that VISA charges 5% tax for this transaction that is added automatically in this option.

c) WESTERN UNION

You can pay in their offices (they have offices Internationally) or online (http://www.westernunion.com/):

1. Receiver's first name: Alex Marco
2. Receiver's last name: Huaman Levita
3. Receiver's city /Town: Cusco
4. Country: Peru

If using this method, please send an email confirming the amount of the deposit and the tration number (MTCN) you have been given.
NOTE: The client will assume all transaction fees.

Final balances for Inca jungle trail must be paid in cash (US$ or Peruvian Soles) in our office in Cusco at least 48 hours before your trek. So, if your arrival in Cusco has been delayed, you are responsible for informing our agents either by email or phone.

What happens if I can not arrive on time – Inca Jungle to Machu Picchu?

Likewise, if we do not receive the final payment of inca jungle trail before the deadline and do not receive any message due to a delay, we reserve the right to cancel the reservation and travel plans.

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