Inca Jungle Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu

Accoutrements Guide: Inca Jungle Expedition to Machu Picchu (Four Days)

Indeed, this Jungle Trail vs Inca Trail comparison highlights one of the biggest differences between the two experiences. Unlike the Traditional Inca Trail, the Inca Jungle is a true multi-sport adventure, involving constant movement with different types of equipment such as mountain bikes, river rafts, and zip lines. Travelers should also be prepared for dramatic changes in climate, from the cold Andean peaks to the warm and humid cloud forest and rainforest, making appropriate clothing essential throughout the journey.

WHAT ARTICLES NEED TO BE OBTAINED

Permits & Essentials

• Genuine Passport: Mandatory condition. Needed for passing trail checkpoints, for traveling by rail, and entering the territory of Machu Picchu complex.
• Money (Peruvian currency): Small denominations for the visit to the thermal springs of Cocalmayo, snacks or beverages.
• Academic ID (if applicable): Original card is crucial in case your reservation has been done under a student discount.

Versatile Clothing (Layered Wear)

• Biking Outfit (Day one): Windproof jacket or a light coat while descending Abra Málaga (which starts off quite cold). Safety gloves are supplied, but you can also take your own.
• While rafting and bathing in hot springs, swimsuit and quick-drying shirt, like lycra, are required for wearing under a life jacket.
• Two pairs of trekking pants are recommended, light-weight ones and zip-off to shorts would do well for Santa Teresa's heat.
• Three or four breathable t-shirts made of synthetic dry-fit fabric is strongly advised. It's not recommended to pack cotton clothes since they become wet from sweat and dry up extremely slowly.
• Waterproof jacket or rain poncho – indispensable in cloud forests and hiking near the railway tracks to Aguas Calientes.
• Underwear and socks: plenty is suggested since you are likely to be soaked during rafting or in the case of a rain.

Shoes are important

• Trekking shoes or trail runners with a decent grip is key. Heavy hiking boots are not really needed since the ground isnt as difficult as other mountain paths.
• Sandals or water shoes are super handy for the rafting, the hot springs, and just chillin at the hostels.

Adventure Gear & Accessories

• A 25 to 30 liter daypack should be big enough for your four days of stuff. You usually have to carry your own gear on this trip, but porters can be sorted out if you need.
• Sunglasses with a strap is good, just to stop them from falling off when you are biking or doing the zipline. Quick-Dry Towel Microfiber It take up minimal space and are essential for hot springs and showers.
• Power Bank Ensuring your phone or camera has adequate battery for your Machu Picchu photos on the final day.

Health Personal Care

• Insect Repellent Strong this is vital. Those mosquitoes in Santa Teresa and Santa Maria are small but really persistent.
• Personal Toiletries Things like soap shampoo deodorant and toilet paper.
  Basic First Aid Band-aids for blisters painkillers and any personal medications.
  Sun Protection High SPF sunscreen and lip balm. UV radiation remains high even on cloudy days.

Southern Peru Explorers Note: Please remember that permits for Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain are limited and must be booked months in advance. We provide all technical equipment (mountain bikes, helmets, and life jackets); you just bring the spirit of adventure!

How to book the Inca Jungle Trek 4 Days

For each traveler we need the details exactly as they appear in the passport: full name, passport number, nationality, date of birth and a copy of the passport. Machu Picchu tickets and train tickets are issued with these details, so any error can mean extra charges, schedule changes or being refused entry.

Prices

• Adult: USD 420 per person, group service
• Student: USD 390 per person, with a valid university student card (see the requirements below)

Private service is available on request: tell us how many travelers you are and your dates. See what changes the price in our Inca Jungle price guide.

Return to Cusco on day 4

• By train (included): Expedition train from Aguas Calientes in the afternoon (around 2:30 to 3:20 p.m.) or at night (9:30 p.m.), about 1.5 hours to Ollantaytambo and about 2 hours by bus to Cusco. With an afternoon train you arrive around 6:30 p.m. Upgrade to Vistadome: USD 70.
• By car via Hidroeléctrica: only with an early Machu Picchu entry (6:00 or 7:00 a.m.). You walk about 3 hours from Machu Picchu to Hidroeléctrica (start no later than 11:00 a.m.) and continue to Cusco by road; it takes longer than the train. Ask us for the price of this option.

Both options end at Plaza Regocijo, in the historic center of Cusco. Your Machu Picchu entry time must match the return option you choose.

Student discount requirements

The student price uses the reduced Machu Picchu ticket for students. To get it you must:

• be an undergraduate university student younger than 25 on the date of your visit;
• carry your university ID: a physical plastic card with your name, photo, university and a valid expiry date (paper cards and digital copies are not accepted, and the ISIC card is not accepted for this discount);
• show the card at the Machu Picchu entrance; without it you pay the difference to the adult ticket.

Tips

• Book 2 to 3 months ahead for travel in the high season (May to September), when trains and Machu Picchu tickets sell out first.
• Your passport must be valid on your travel dates.

Payment and confirmation

To confirm your Inca Jungle Trek 4 Days, pay through our secure link: Contact us to confirm availability and request a payment link. As soon as we receive the payment we book your Machu Picchu ticket, train, hotels and the rest of the services. Machu Picchu tickets and trains are limited and sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

After the payment you receive an email with all the details of your tour, the schedule and the packing list. Our team in Cusco is available before, during and after the tour for any question.