Inca Jungle Trek Short Inca Trail 4-Day

Inca Jungle Trek Short Inca Trail 4-Day

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Inca Jungle Trek Short Inca Trail 4-Day
Tour Type
Scenic Walking Tours
Inca Jungle Trek Short Inca Trail 4-Day
Maximun Altitude
2,814m/9,232 ft.
Inca Jungle Trek Short Inca Trail 4-Day
Physical Level
Moderately Strenuous
Inca Jungle Trek Short Inca Trail 4-Day
Recommended Season
March to December

Inca Jungle Trek Short Inca Trail 4-Day

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Inca Jungle Trek Short Inca Trail 4 Days Overview The Inca Jungle Trek with Short Inca Trail is a great adventure. It lasts for 4 days. It is great for anyone who wants to see the beauty of the Andes Mountains. It also includes the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu. You’ll start in the high […]

Tour Plan: Cusco | Inca Jungle Trek | Cocalmayo Hot Spring | Santa Teresa | Lucmabamba Inca Trail | Machupicchu Pueblo | Short Inca Trail | Inca Sun Gate | Machu Picchu Ruins

The best Inca Jungle Trek with Short Inca Trail 4-Day

Inca Jungle Trek Short Inca Trail 4-Day: Enjoy a hiking adventure in the jungle near Cusco and Machu Picchu. This trip takes you along the Inca Trail and through Lucmabamba. You will see amazing views of Machu Picchu. The journey ends with a guided tour of the ruins.

In the Inca Jungle Trek with Short Inca Trail 4 Days, we enjoy amazing views every day. We see the viewpoint at the top of Huacayupana.

We also get a glimpse of Machu Picchu from the Llactapata viewpoint along the Lucmabamba Inca trail. After the Short Inca Trail, we have a stunning view of Inti Punku and the MACHU PICCHU ruins nearby.

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$ 699.00 USD
Trip Length: 4-Day
Inca Jungle Trek Short Inca Trail 4-Day
Tour Type
Scenic Walking Tours
Inca Jungle Trek Short Inca Trail 4-Day
Maximun Altitude
2,814m/9,232 ft.
Inca Jungle Trek Short Inca Trail 4-Day
Group Size
01 to 16 hikers
Inca Jungle Trek Short Inca Trail 4-Day
Physical Level
Moderately Strenuous
Inca Jungle Trek Short Inca Trail 4-Day
Recommended Season
March to December
Inca Jungle Trek Short Inca Trail 4-Day
Duration
4-Day

Are you looking for an unforgettable adventure behind Machu Picchu? Look no further than our Inca Jungle Trek with Short Inca Trail 4 Days. This incredible journey will take you through the stunning landscape of Peru.

Overview

Inca Jungle Trek Short Inca Trail 4 Days Overview

The Inca Jungle Trek with Short Inca Trail is a great adventure. It lasts for 4 days. It is great for anyone who wants to see the beauty of the Andes Mountains. It also includes the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu. You’ll start in the high Andes and descend into the lush jungle, passing through small villages and ancient Inca ruins.

DAY 1: Cusco, Inca Jungle, Inca Trail, and Hot Spring
DAY 2: Lucmabamba Inca Trail—Machu Picchu Pueblo
DAY 3: Short Inca Trail to Inti Punku 
DAY 4: Machu Picchu—Return to Cusco

Highlights

Why You’ll Love the Inca Jungle Trek with Short Inca Trail 4 Days

  • Explore the best of both worlds with the Inca Jungle Trek and the Short Inca Trail 4 Days. This adventure-packed tour combines hiking, mountain scenery, and sightseeing for an unforgettable journey to Machu Picchu.
  • The excellent 4-day Short Inca Trail Inca Jungle Trek is a great way to challenge yourself. You will enjoy Peru’s stunning views and rich history.

Itinerary

Inca Jungle Trek Short Inca Trail 4 Days Itinerary

Adventure is an exciting way to reach Machu Picchu! The Inca Jungle Trek links to the Short Inca Trail. It offers many activities, like mountain trekking and hot springs. You can enjoy beautiful views of the Peruvian landscape.

DAY 1

Cusco – Hiking the Inca Jungle & Cocalmayo Hot Spring

At 05:00, we leave Cusco in the direction of Santa María, “4 hours of travel”, to start the lovely walk through the Inca Jungle Inca trail of 3 hours and a half inside the forest, fruit plants, coffee plantations, and leaves of coke Then we go to the thermal baths in Cocalmayo to enjoy some well-deserved hot water to relax the muscles.

Overnight in Santa Teresa

Food

Box Lunch & Dinner

Physical Level

Moderate

Walking Distance

5.5km (3.4 miles)

Hiking Time

3-4 Hrs.

Starting Altitude

Santa Rosa: 1,203m (3,946 ft)

Minimun Altitude

Road: 1,436m (4,411 ft)

Highest Altitude

Huaca Yupana Pass: 1,640m (5,380 ft)

DAY 2

Hike the Lucmabamba Inca Trail – Machu Picchu Pueblo

At 7:00, we leave for Lucmabamba, “a 35-minute drive.” In Lucmabamba, there is the original Inca Trail that goes to the top of Llactapata, a “3 hour’s walk” from the top; observe the incredible constructions of Machu Picchu in the distance from the ruins of Llactapata. Descend for about 2 hours until you reach the Hidroeléctrica train station. We travel by train to Machu Picchu Pueblo in the afternoon, a “30-minute ride”.

Food

1B, 1L.

Physical Level

Intense

Walking Distance

10.2km (6.3 miles)

Hiking Time

5 Hrs.

Starting Altitude

Lucmabamba Town: 2,017m (6,617 ft)

Minimun Altitude

Hidroelectrica 1,811m (5,941 ft)

Highest Altitude

Lucmabamba Pass: 2,814m (9,232 ft)

DAY 3

Short Inca Trail from Machu Picchu Pueblo

At 05:30, the initial walk from Machu Picchu Pueblo to kilometer 104 of the railway upstream of the Urubamba River “takes one hour and a half of semi-flat walk.” At km 104, we present the entrance tickets and passports to the official Inca Trail network to enter.

Enjoy the walk ascending the Wiñaywayna mountain until you reach the ruins of Wiñaywayna. “3 hours of walking” from Wiñaywayna; there are 2 hours of walking until you get to Machu Picchu through the Inti Punku ruins. Enjoy the magnificent views before and after Inti Punku until you reach the Machu Picchu viewpoint.

Food

1BL.

Physical Level

Demanding

Walking Distance

16km (9.9 miles)

Hiking Time

7 Hrs.

Starting Altitude

Machu Picchu Pueblo: 2,065m (6,774 ft)

Minimun Altitude

Machu Picchu Ruins: 2,400m (7,874 ft)

Highest Altitude

Inti Pinku: 2,720m (8,920 ft)

DAY 4

Guided Tour Machu Picchu – Return to Cusco

In the morning, board the bus at the gate of Machu Picchu and go on a two-hour guided tour inside the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, exploring various Inca temples such as the Temple of the Sun, the Inca royal tombs, the Inca palace, the house of the chosen ones of the sun, the temple of the condor, etc.

In the afternoon, we will return to Ollantaytambo by train. In Ollantaytambo, there is a private service for the transfer to Cusco.

Physical Level

Easy

Walking Distance

A light walk

Hiking Time

2-hour guided tour

Starting Altitude

Machu Picchu Pueblo: 2,065m (6,774 ft)

Minimun Altitude

Machu Picchu Ruins: 2,400m (7,874 ft)

Highest Altitude

Cusco: 3,350m (10,990 ft)

Inclusions

Inca Jungle Trek Short Inca Trail 4 Days INCLUSIONS

Personalized Adventures for independent hikers
Active itinerary with unique hiking experiences
English-speaking local guide (s)
Pick-up and drop-off are available at your accommodation in Cusco.
1st. 2nd. Inca Jungle Trail

  • Private Transportation with Fuel and Driver (CUSCO to SANTA MARIA, SANTA TERESA, and COCALMAYO) And local transportation from Santa Teresa to Lucmabamba
  • 01-night accommodation: HOTEL: Santa Teresa Plaza Hotel 2-stars
  • Entrance tickets to the Inca Jungle
  • Meals: Box lunches
  • First aid kit plus one portable oxygen balloon

3rd Day: Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

  • Annex of authorization to enter the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu by the Inca Trail
  • Inca Trail and Machu Picchu Entrance Ticket: This ticket is valid exclusively for the printed date, route, and time. It is personal and non-transferable.
  • Meals: Box lunch
  • Bus service down to Aguas Calientes

4th Day: Tour Machu Picchu and Return to Cusco

  • Round-trip Bus Tickets to/from Machupicchu
  • 2 hours of guided tour service inside the citadel of Machu Picchu
    • NOTE: THERE IS NO FREE TIME, according to the new regulations of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary since 2015. If travelers require more hours, they must buy a new ticket.
  • Inbound Train Journey: From MACHU PICCHU to OLLANTAYTAMBO and CUSCO (bimodal service) onboard Expedition Train No. 34. Departure at 15:20

On-site logistical support from our office in Peru
All taxes (Peru)

EXCLUSIONS

  • Hotel: From ancient ruins to vibrant markets, let your surroundings guide your choices as you select from the varied accommodations in Cusco and Aguas Calientes.
  • Local train from Hydro to Aguas Calientes by PERURAIL: Service: HYDROELECTRIC to MACHU PICCHU PUEBLO
  • International airfare, domestic airfare within Peru, airport departure taxes (Approximate cost: US$ 31.00 for international flights and US$ 10.40 for each domestic flight)
  • Reconfirmation of international flights and items of a personal nature
  • Spending money: allow approximately US$40–90 per day to cover meals, snacks, drinks, limited souvenirs, laundry, tips, personal expenses, and extras.
  • Meals that are not described in the service.
  • Travel Insurance
  • Tipping is a personal gesture: “guide (S) and driver.”

What to Bring for the Trek

  • You must bring your original passport.
  • A small backpack to carry the necessary items for the walk each day.
  • A down jacket is great for the Andes.
  • Hiking pants with shorts, as daytime temperatures can be pretty warm, but temperatures drop as soon as the sun goes down.
  • A rain poncho or a waterproof jacket.
  • Hiking boots.
  • Extra socks.
  • A sleeping bag with resistance -15 °C (5 °F)
  • Flashlight
  • A high-factor sunscreen (SPF), a sun hat, and sunglasses

Inca Jungle Trek Short Inca Trail 4 Days Upgrade

Enhance Your Trip

TRAIN SERVICES

By PeruRail / PER PERSON

+ $55 Vistadome train (one way: MACHUPICCHU – OLLANTAYTAMBO) Inbound Journey
+ $445.00 Hiram Bingham train (Train MACHUPICCHU – POROY) Inbound Journey

EXTRA TICKETS

+$75 Huayna Picchu
+$75 Montaña
+$75 RE-ENTRY TO MACHU PICCHU

DISCOUNTS

  • This applies to the following services:
  • Machu Picchu Fee: Inca Jungle Trek with Short Inca Trail 4 Days College Students: $20 off

Notes on the Inca Jungle Trek with a Short Inca Trail for 4 Days:

Machu Picchu Tickets are valid for a single entry, and re-entry is impossible! To re-enter, you have to buy a new entrance ticket in advance.

* Kondor Path Tours: A Travel Tour Operator 100% for the Inca Jungle Trek with Short Inca Trail 4 Days

FAQs

Travel Guide

Are you looking for a unique way to explore Machu Picchu? The Inca Jungle Trek, which connects to the amazing Short Inca Trail, offers a thrilling alternative to the traditional Inca Trail. Join us for an unforgettable adventure!

The Inca Jungle Tour with Kondor Path Tours is an adventurous multi-day tour that combines trekking, biking, rafting, and zip-lining to reach the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu. It offers a unique and exciting way to experience the Inca culture and the stunning landscapes of Peru.

The duration of the Inca Jungle tour with Kondor Path Tours is typically four days and three nights. This allows you to fully immerse yourself in the activities and explore the region’s scenic beauty.

The Inca Jungle Tour and Short Inca Trail 4 Days include hiking along ancient trails, biking through the mountains and jungles, white-water rafting in the Urubamba River, and zip-lining across breathtaking canyons. The tour also includes a visit to Machu Picchu and a guided tour of the ruins.

No prior experience is required for most of the activities included in the Inca Jungle Tour. However, essential fitness and a sense of adventure are recommended as the tour involves physical activities such as hiking, biking, and rafting. You must inform the tour operator about any specific concerns or limitations you may have.

The Inca Jungle Trek + Short Inca Trail 4 Days is generally suitable for participants of various age groups, including adults and older teenagers. However, it is essential to consider the tour’s physical demands, such as hiking and biking, and consult with the tour operator to ensure it is appropriate for your fitness level and capabilities.

The accommodation during the Inca Jungle Tour is typically a mix of basic hotels and lodges along the route. These accommodations provide comfortable beds, hot showers, and meals to rejuvenate after each day’s activities. While not luxurious, they offer the necessary amenities for a pleasant stay.

Most of the necessary equipment, such as mountain bikes, helmets, and safety gear, is provided by Kondor Path Tours. However, it’s recommended to bring comfortable clothing, sturdy footwear, a day pack, sunscreen, and a water bottle. The tour operator will provide a detailed packing list.

What is the best time of year to take the Inca Jungle Tour?

The Inca Jungle Tour can be enjoyed year-round, but the dry season from April to October is considered the best. The weather is usually straightforward during this period, and the trail conditions are optimal for trekking, biking, and other activities.

Booking the Inca Jungle tour with Kondor Path Tours in advance is highly recommended, especially during the peak tourist season. This ensures availability and allows for better transportation, accommodations, and other logistics coordination.

The group size for the Inca Jungle tour with Kondor Path Tours can vary, but it typically ranges from 4 to 12 participants. Smaller groups allow a more personalized experience and better interaction with the tour guide.

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Inca Jungle Trek Short Inca Trail 4-Day COST

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Season 2026

The 4 Day Inca Jungle Trek and Short Inca Trail require at least two trekkers for a private service.

PersonsPrice (p/p)
2$ 863.00 USD

Opening a shared group service for the 4 Day Inca Jungle Trek and Short Inca Trail requires at least three hikers.

Number of personsPrice (p/p)
$ 699.00 USD

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Inca Jungle Trek with a Short Inca Trail for 4 Days—Hike in Peru! The Inca Jungle Trek is an unforgettable adventure. It connects to the Short Inca Trail. This trek offers a unique and exciting way to explore the wonders of the Inca civilization.

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