Inca Jungle Trail to Machu Picchu 3 Day Adventure with Sky Lodge

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Cusco – Abra Málaga – Santa Teresa | Biking, Rafting & Sky Lodge Capsule⌄

   We will start early from Cusco and travel through the Sacred Valley, enjoying breakfast surrounded by Andean landscapes. We will continue to Abra Málaga (4,350 m), where the biking adventure begins. After a safety briefing, we will start an exciting downhill ride (approx. 55 km) through cloud forests, waterfalls, and tropical valleys. Along the route, we will stop for photos and to enjoy the diverse ecosystems of the Inca Jungle Trail. We will arrive at Santa María (1,200 m) for lunch. In the afternoon, you may join an optional rafting experience on the Vilcanota River (Class III–III+, US$40). Later, we will continue to Santa Teresa, where the experience becomes truly unforgettable: you will spend the night in a Sky Lodge hanging capsule, suspended on the mountainside. From here, you will enjoy spectacular views of the jungle valley, sunset, and a sky full of stars, an extraordinary and unique accommodation experience.

   Meals: Lunch

   Overnight: Sky Lodge

2. 2Santa Teresa – Hidroeléctrica – Aguas Calientes | Zip Line & Jungle Trek⌄

   After breakfast, you may experience an optional zip line adventure over the lush jungle valleys. We will then travel to Hidroelectrica, where we begin a scenic 11 km trek to Aguas Calientes, following the railway surrounded by waterfalls, orchids, and wildlife. We will visit Intihuatana, an important Inca archaeological site, and enjoy lunch in San Gabriel, with views of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu mountains. Continuing along the Urubamba River, we will arrive in Aguas Calientes, where we will have dinner and stay overnight in a comfortable hotel.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: Hotel

3. 3Machu Picchu – Return to Cusco | Guided Tour⌄

   We will wake up early to visit Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. You may hike up or take the shuttle bus to the entrance. Enjoy a 2-hour guided tour, exploring temples, terraces, and sacred areas while learning about the Inca civilization. Optional: hike Huayna Picchu Mountain (US$65, advance booking required). After the visit, return to Aguas Calientes for lunch before taking the train to Ollantaytambo, followed by transport back to Cusco.

   Meals: Breakfast