Tours/Cusco/4-Day Jungle Adventure to Machu Picchu: Biking, Ziplining, Rafting and Hiking
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4-Day Jungle Adventure to Machu Picchu: Biking, Ziplining, Rafting and Hiking

4.9(82)Cusco1 hour
VIATOR4.4(9)TRIPADVISOR5.0(73)

Description

Embark on an adventurous four-day trek from Cusco into the heart of the Peruvian Andes, culminating in the magnificent ruins of Machu Picchu. This journey combines exhilarating activities such as mountain biking and white-water rafting with breathtaking hikes through lush landscapes. Along the way, you'll experience local culture and beautiful vistas, making this the perfect trip for thrill-seekers and nature enthusiasts alike. Highlights: Exhilarating bike ride from Malaga High Pass to the jungle Immerse in vibrant local culture within the charming village of Santa Maria Zip-line canopy adventure through the treetops Sunrise exploration of Machu Picchu's ancient wonders

Tour Options

Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu 4D
  • Another alternative to the Inca Trail Trek is this amazing Jungle Adventure, which offers the possibility of low altitude mountain biking, rafting, hot springs and zip-lining to reach Machu Picchu. Pickup included

Highlights

Rafting Trip & Equipment
Pre-departure briefing
Round Trip Tourist Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
2 nights Basic Guesthouse Accommodation (Santa Maria & Santa Teresa)
Tourist Train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
Bus Ollantaytambo - Cuzco
Professional Bilingual Guide on trek & Machu Picchu tour
Canopy Zip-Line Adventure
Meals: 3B/3L/3D/3 snacks with typical menus in local restaurants
Mountain Biking Equipment (bicycles, helmet and gloves)
First Aid Kit & Emergency oxygen bottle
1 night 3* Hotel Accommodation in Aguas Calientes
Cuzco Accommodation Pick-Up
Van Cuzco - Malaga High Pass

What's included

Included
Rafting Trip & Equipment
Pre-departure briefing
Round Trip Tourist Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
2 nights Basic Guesthouse Accommodation (Santa Maria & Santa Teresa)
Tourist Train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
Bus Ollantaytambo - Cuzco
Professional Bilingual Guide on trek & Machu Picchu tour
Canopy Zip-Line Adventure
Meals: 3B/3L/3D/3 snacks with typical menus in local restaurants
Mountain Biking Equipment (bicycles, helmet and gloves)
First Aid Kit & Emergency oxygen bottle
1 night 3* Hotel Accommodation in Aguas Calientes
Cuzco Accommodation Pick-Up
Van Cuzco - Malaga High Pass
Not included
Day 1 Breakfast & Day 4 Lunch
Bottled Water
Guide for bus and train transfers (these portions are on your own)
Optional Train transfer from Hydroelectric Station to Aguas Calientes (32 USD)
Optional Huayna Picchu Trek (50 soles) must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance
Optional Machu Picchu Mountain Hike (50 soles) must be booked at least 1 week in advance
Accommodation in Cuzco
Tips (Please remember that tipping is 100% optional and depends entirely on the service you received. It is customary to give tips in Latin America, however it is NOT mandatory. If you do wish to give a tip, these are our recommended guidelines.) Guides: 40-60 soles per guide per trekker
Note: Prices for optional activities are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Please confirm these prices before departing on the trek.
Hot Springs Santa Teresa

Pickup Locations & Times

Please get in touch with us at least 1 week before your departure so we can arrange pick-up from your accommodation. IMPORTANT: Briefing will be at 6pm in your hotel the day before your trek starts. Emergency contact: +51 981 488 464

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Important Information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age is 7 years
  • Important: You must provide the following information upon booking: Full name (exactly as it appears on the passport), date of birth, nationality, passport number, date of passport expiration, which must be valid for at least 6 months past the date of travel. Without this information, the local tour operator will be unable to make the booking. Please be aware that your complete and correct passport information must be provided. Absolutely no modifications can be made once your booking has been confirmed. Any changes or discrepancies in the information provided will result in a complete loss of permits and entrance tickets, for which you will be held responsible and will need to pay for again.
  • SUGGESTED PACKING LIST: Bring or Rent in Cuzco: hiking poles, rain pants, rain poncho, trekking boots, sandals, warm socks, sweater, thermals, hat, gloves, sun hat, sun block, sun glasses, flashlight/torch, camera, extra batteries and memory card (there is limited to no electricity available during the trek), waterproof bags for your camera, hand sanitizer, personal first aid kit, water bottle. Bring extra cash for snacks, water, gatorade which doubles or triples in price along the trail. Bathing suit for hot springs in Santa Teresa Village (this activity is available at an additional price).
  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This is a moderately difficult hike, with a few long hiking days combined with multi-sport activities such as mountain biking, river rafting, and/or zip lining. We recommend you to be physically fit for the trip.
  • Accommodation: Single travelers will share a room with another traveler and couples will have a private room
  • If desired, an extra night in Aguas Calientes town can be arranged. (Please let us know whether you would like to stay an extra night when booking your tour.)
  • DON'T FORGET THE ESSENTIALS: Original passport, visa (if applicable), insurance card, personal medications.
  • Travellers who booked their trip using one passport, then renewed or replaced it afterward, must carry the old passport they used to make the booking or a photocopy with them on the trip.
  • You will have a guide during the trek and on the Machu Picchu tour. However, during your bus and train transfers you will not be accompanied by a guide.

Reviews(82)

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M3016XYevab
October 11, 2024
Mind blowing adventure

The Jungle Adventure was just mind blowing. We bicycled, boated, walked, and even did what was called ziplining. Machu Picchu was the icing on the cake to an amazing adventure packed holiday!!!

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S5683KBkaitlynb
August 11, 2024
Unforgettable Peru: A Journey from the Inca Trail to the Amazon with Bamba

Our guide, Francisco, was incredibly punctual and knowledgeable. He made the trek enjoyable by sharing stories about the local flora and fauna. The hike was moderate, with plenty of time for photos. After the Inca Trail, we extended our trip to the Amazon and visited Puerto Maldonado. The experience was surreal, with breathtaking wildlife and a true adventure into the heart of the rainforest. Highly recommend Bamba for a comprehensive Peru experience!

Operator response

Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you had such an enjoyable time on the Inca Trail and in the Amazon. Francisco will be delighted to know that his punctuality, knowledge, and storytelling significantly contributed to making your trek memorable. Our guides take pride in sharing the rich history and natural beauty of Peru with our travelers, and it’s wonderful to hear that you appreciated it. We are also glad that your extension to Puerto Maldonado in the Amazon was a surreal and adventurous experience. Witnessing the breathtaking wildlife and immersing yourself in the heart of the rainforest truly makes for an unforgettable journey. Thank you for recommending Bamba for a comprehensive Peru experience. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure in the future!

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Stedine_L
July 20, 2021
Save Your Money and Wait

Don't do it during coronavirus. Not worth it. The activities are limited. I was not able to get my money's worth

Operator response

I am very sorry that you had a bad experience and you were not able to get your money's worth. We always refund the activities that are not available due to COVID or any other reason, please reach out to us and we will help you out. The other situation that happened is that we are having a new president, and the situation in Peru with the protests didn't help the operation of the tour. Please understand that with Coronavirus things are super uncertain, and we do our best to make sure the experience runs as planned. I am sorry that this didn't work out for you as you had expected.

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sergiorub_ns
August 17, 2020
A perfect trip

Julito (Julio Crispin) joined us in this incredible experience. I went in September 2019 with my girlfriend, her sister and her boyfriend. The whole trip was magical, the bike ride down from Abra Malaga, the qapac nan walk, the traditional foods and finally Machu Picchu, which just takes your breath away. The sympathy of the guide and the local people, the lodgings, the meals... I could not have dreamed of a better experience.

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miaap18
January 13, 2020
Jungle Adventure Trek - Tour guide: Vidal - Amazing experience!!

WHAT AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!!! We completed the 4 day Jungle Adventure trek with our tour guide Vidal, I cannot thank Vidal enough for his caring nature and the wealth of knowledge he provided us. It was truly an incredible experience, we saw some incredible landscapes and were educated Peru's culture and history. Vidal happily and insightfully answered all of my questions (there were many) about different fruits/animals etc. we'd see along our trek as well as ensuring we were always safe and aware of our surroundings. I honestly find it difficult to pick a favourite part of the jungle adventure as I had an absolute blast each and every day, but I can say the downhill bike riding was EPIC (!!!!!) and I really loved the ziplining too. Thank you so much for such an incredible experience Vidal, I cannot recommend you highly enough!

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HNTakeFlight
January 7, 2020
Super fun! Book it now!

An action-packed and adventure-filled four days! We had a amazing time and would highly recommend this trek to adventure-seekers. We weren’t sure if we wanted do the full trail, and when we found this tour we were really excited by the variety of activities and that it includes the comforts of a shower and a bed after each day. We are relatively fit people and didn’t have any issues doing any of the activities, but the full day hike isn’t necessarily easy. Willy is a great guide and we would definitely recommend him. He has a good sense of humor and kept us engaged, teaching us a lot about native plants and animals and the Incan empire. Along the route, there were little things that added to our experience because Willy is well-connected with people who live in the towns/villages (like getting fresh fruits before beginning the full day hike, or surprising us by arranging for one of the hotels to place flower petals on our bed and provide champagne since we are newlyweds). He also stopped us to point out good spots for taking pictures and took photos for us, which we might not have done ourselves, so now we have amazing pictures to remember our trip by. Our biggest tip is to just use DEET (along with long sleeves and pants); we usually use a natural bug repellent (Burt’s bees), but the mosquitos in the jungle can only be deterred by DEET. We’d also recommend bringing along extra undergarments (socks, etc.); we packed light but there wasn’t really enough time for clothes to dry and no laundry facilities until the last night (that’s part of the adventure!). Also pack hand sanitizer and a roll of toilet paper. Other activity specific recommendations: - Rafting: use the wetsuit and shoes offered since the water is pretty cold - Hiking: DEET is your friend. - Zip lining: do the fun poses (upside down, “condor”) when they let you! Amazing views and super fun.

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77MichaelG
December 29, 2019
4-day Jungle Trek with Percy was excellent!

Got back yesterday from 4 activity-filled days in the Sacred Valley, and couldn't be happier! Our guide, Percy, knew the region like the back of his hand -- we even stopped for lunch outside Machu Picchu pueblo at his parent's restaurant -- and had everything perfectly organized for us each day. Every night we'd be instructed on what to expect the following day, and during each activity he provided expert knowledge on the history, culture, environment, etc to ensure we left our trip with a 360-degree understanding of Inca life.

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Bradleysmith16
December 22, 2019
Jungle Adventure with Vidal

Just finished the Jungle Adventure with Vidal and wow what an experience. Vidal was an amazing tour guide who was with us every step of the way able to answer any questions as well as provide us with some valuable insight into the past and present culture of Peru. Vidal’s knowledge and relationship with the vendors gave us a real authentic feel and experience of Peru. The bike riding was one of the most amazing things I have ever done in my life. The walks provided amazing scenery and the zip lining was an experience in itself! Cannot recommend Vidal highly enough!

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Jkl77776
October 25, 2019
Amazing trip!

Great trip thanks to our awesome tour guide, Chino! All of the activities were so much fun and chino did an amazing job guiding us along the way. Can’t wait to do this again!

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adambendeez
October 24, 2019
Epic Trip the whole way!

Wow! What an amazing trip. Our guide, Vidal, was extremely knowledgeable, accommodating, fun and definitely experienced (this was his 600+ Bamba trip!). Every activity was uniquely exciting and so much fun. The Hiking was exhilarating as we traversed mountains, jungles and rivers, with tons of local experiences that added to the overall experience. Macchu Piccu was, needless to say, incredible and the journey there was equally as amazing. Organized, well thought out and so much fun! Thanks Bamba! (The “rustic guest houses” are quite rustic so be prepared to rough it a little bit but not too bad. And there is no such thing as too much bug spray!!!)

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