8 Inca Jungle Treks Tours to Machu Picchu to Build a Day Around

1.4-Day Inca Jungle Adventure, Mountain Biking, Rafting and Zipline

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $378Our pick

Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by bike, raft, foot, zipline, and train on a four-day Inca Jungle route. You will cycle from Abra Málaga, hike through coffee and coca fields, relax at Cocal Mayo, and visit Machu Picchu with a guide. Expect basic hostels, early starts, and extra fees for some major attractions.

“Really enjoyed the Adventure Hike, lots of pros with only a few cons, see below breakdown of the 4 days (I travelled early June 2024), some tips and a packing list of what to take. Day 1, Bike and Raft: Bike was great fun, very easy/beginner friendly as mostly downhill but get to pick up some speed while catching the views. Rafting was excellent with a few decent rapids. Accommodation was terrible, very basic shared hostel with only cold water shower (not ideal after rafting), food was average but didn't go hungry. Day 2, Hike: I'd class myself intermediate hiker and I found it pretty easy, there's a few hills…”

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2.4 Days Inca Jungle to Machu Picchu Standard

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $455

Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu in four active days by mountain bike, foot, raft, and optional zipline. You will hike through coffee and cocoa country, soak at Cocalmayo, sleep in Santa Teresa and Aguas Calientes, and reach Machu Picchu with a bilingual guide. The $455 price excludes rafting, ziplining, and several transport costs.

“Was a great trip, well organised, our tour guide carlitos was attentive and took good care of us. We had a small group with similar abilities and up for everything. This is a great active alternative to the Inca trail, would highly recommend it. Great memories, beautiful, picturesque views. Shafali”

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3.4-Day Inca Jungle Adventure to Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 45 reviews · 4 days · from $519

Ride from 4,350 meters through Andean villages, hike past coffee farms, raft Class III and IV rapids, zipline over jungle valleys, and reach Machu Picchu by train and trail. Guides such as Jonny, Wilbert, and Freddy lead the small groups, with two basic hostel nights and one three-star hotel night included.

“Absolut empfehlenswert – ein unvergessliches Abenteuer! Der 4-tägige Inka-Trail war perfekt organisiert – von der ersten Abholung bis zur letzten Rückfahrt hat einfach alles reibungslos funktioniert. Der Anbieter hat wirklich an jedes Detail gedacht: tolle Verpflegung, saubere Camps, pünktliche Transfers und eine rundum professionelle Betreuung. Ein besonderes Lob geht an unseren Guide Wilbert – kompetent, herzlich und mit einer unglaublichen Leidenschaft für die Geschichte der Inka. Er hat uns nicht nur sicher durch alle Etappen geführt, sondern den Trail mit seinem Wissen, Humor und Feingefühl zu einem echten Erlebnis gemacht. Danke für diese unvergesslichen Tage – wir würden die Tour jede...”

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4.Inca Jungle Premium to Machu Picchu 4-Day and 3-Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $550

You’ll travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by bike, raft, foot, and train with Conde Travel. The trip includes a descent from 4,350 meters, rainforest hiking, Cocalmayo hot springs, three nights of lodging, meals, and a small group capped at 15. Guide Stif is noted for helpful explanations of Peru and its culture.

“I could not ask for a better experience. The agents are quick to respond prior to your trip and they arrange all entry tickets and rides for you. Stif, our guide, was always so happy to help and explain things about Peru and its culture to our group. The array of fun activities kept a smile on my face the whole time, and having a smaller group helped us all to connect quickly and receive a great experience. This is well worth every dollar spent, especially to be so immersed in the land, working your way to Machu Picchu. It was a level of satisfaction to be accomplishing so much…”

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5.Inca Jungle 4-Day Tour: Full Adventure to Machu Picchu Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $630

This four-day adventure from Cusco reaches Machu Picchu by bike, raft, jungle trail, zip line, and rail. You will ride down from Abra Malaga, visit Cocalmayo hot springs, walk to Aguas Calientes, and tour Machu Picchu with a guide. Small groups of up to 12 make the active schedule easier to manage.

“Joel was amazing with helping us book the Inca Jungle Trek! He was very friendly and explained the whole process to us. He answered all of my questions in detail and care. He was even there throughout the trip if we were having any issues. Will be back to book with Joel for my next trip - he is very passionate and knows what he is doing. Going on the trip with Evert was amazing, highly recommend booking with Southern Peru, you won’t regret!”

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6.07 Day: Inca Jungle Adventure with Mountain Bike, Rafting, Zipline & Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $1,129

Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by bike, raft, zipline, and foot with Inkayni Peru Tours. You get airport pickup, a guide, transport, meals listed in the plan, equipment, entrance fees, and lodging. Guides such as Jonathan, Wilbert, Percy, and Freddy have led this route, though your guide is assigned by the operator.

“Our guide Jonathan was wonderful. We felt safe and cared for with our best interest in mind the entire trip. Johnathan was able to build a bridge over the tour company's gaps making the trip seamless for our family.”

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7.Inca Jungle Trail to Machu Picchu in 4 Days

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 9 reviews · 4 days · from $485

Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by bike, foot, and train on a four-day private tour. Ride 40 kilometers downhill from Abra Malaga, hike through coffee country, cross jungle bridges, visit Wamanmarka and Inti Watana, soak at Cocalmayo, and tour Machu Picchu with an English, Spanish, or French-speaking guide.

“The Inca Jungle Trecking Experience was great. It started off with an awesome bike ride down the hills into the jungle valley. The bike ride and wind was pretty cold so best keep you jacket and hat on. The guide was friendly and helpful with unforeseen changes. He could improve his communication with the group. The hike up to Machu Picchu was breathtaking. Great experience!”

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8.4 Days Inca Jungle Adventure to Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 4 days · from $439

This four-day small-group trip links Cusco to Machu Picchu by mountain bike, foot, raft, zip-line, and train or car. You will ride from 4,350-meter Abra Malaga, hike through coffee and cacao country, soak at Cocalmayo, and tour Machu Picchu with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Guides such as Andy and Carlitos have been praised for their energy and Inca knowledge.

“We had a great time doing the Inka-Jungle-Adventure! Carlitos was a very kind and knowledgable guide who was very passionate about the history and religion of the Inka. We enjoyed the activities a lot, although we recommend some basic biking experience for the mountain biking. Our personal highlight (aside from Machu Picchu) was the first hostel in the middle of the jungle that offered homegrown and homemade food and coffee!! It also had a great view!”

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