Inca Jungle + Short Inca Trail 4 Days
Cloud forest, coffee valleys, and an official Short Inca Trail permit to the Sun Gate.
The Inca Jungle Trek + Short Inca Trail 4 Days HYBRID Combo is the ONLY 4-day multi-day trek + Short Inca Trail permit combo in our catalog, welcoming children from age 7 while delivering three completely different trekking experiences.
Five reasons this HYBRID combo is unique:
1. The ONLY FAMILY-FRIENDLY 4-day trek combo — UNIQUE age 7+. Every other 4-day trek combo requires age 12-14+. This combo welcomes children from age 7 because physical demands are more moderate — Lucmabamba Pass 2,814m (vs Salkantay 4,630m) + jungle terrain + hotel comfort.
2. HYBRID 3-in-1 trek — 3 completely different ecosystems. Day 1 tropical jungle (fruit + coffee + coca at Santa María) + Day 2 Andean cloud forest (Lucmabamba → Llactapata Salkantay route) + Day 3 permit-only Inca sites (Chachabamba + Wiñaywayna + Sun Gate). Three trekking experiences that would normally require 3 separate tours.
3. Ministry of Culture Inca Trail permit + Sun Gate + Llactapata TWO MP views. Despite the jungle Day 1 approach, this combo delivers the full Short Inca Trail permit experience (Chachabamba + Wiñaywayna + Sun Gate + Guardian’s House 15-20 min) PLUS the Llactapata first MP view Day 2. Two different first-MP-view moments in one tour.
4. Cocalmayo Hot Springs 1h + Santa Teresa 2-star hotel INCLUDED Day 1. Unlike Salkantay 4-Day with extreme early 04:30 AM + Salkantay Pass 4,630m immediately, this combo starts with a jungle experience (05:00 AM) delivering Cocalmayo Hot Springs recovery Day 1 + comfortable Santa Teresa hotel Day 1 INCLUDED.
5. UNIQUE Day 3 logistics — 16 km walking from Aguas Calientes. Every other Short IT combo uses PeruRail Expedition 83P train from Ollantaytambo to Km 104. This combo is different — you walk 6 km upstream from Aguas Calientes to Km 104 (semi-flat riverside trail) THEN the standard 10 km Short IT. Unique 16 km / 7-hour walking adventure Day 3 — impossible in any other Short IT combo.
| ⏱️ Duration | 4 days / 3 nights |
| 🎯 Category | HYBRID 3-in-1 TREK + FAMILY 4-DAY |
| 📅 Day 1 | Cusco → Santa María → Inca Jungle → Cocalmayo → Santa Teresa |
| 📅 Day 2 | Santa Teresa → Lucmabamba → Llactapata → Hidroeléctrica → Machu Picchu Pueblo |
| 📅 Day 3 | Aguas Calientes → Km 104 → Short Inca Trail → Sun Gate → Aguas Calientes |
| 📅 Day 4 | Machu Picchu Circuit 3B + Return to Cusco |
| 🕐 Day 1 Pickup | 05:00 AM from your Cusco hotel |
| 🕐 Day 2 Pickup | 07:00 AM from Santa Teresa hotel |
| 🕐 Day 3 Departure | 05:30 AM from Aguas Calientes |
| 📍 Pickup Location | Cusco hotels ONLY (airport pickup not available) |
| 🥾 Day 1 Inca Jungle | 5.5 km / 3h30 |
| 🌿 Day 1 Ecosystem | Fruit, coffee and coca plantations |
| ⛰️ Huaca Yupana Pass | 1,640 m |
| ♨️ Cocalmayo Hot Springs | 1 hour INCLUDED |
| 🍽️ Day 1 Meals | Box lunch + dinner INCLUDED |
| 🏨 Overnight Day 1 | Santa Teresa Plaza Hotel (2-star INCLUDED) |
| 🥾 Day 2 Hiking | 10.2 km Lucmabamba → Llactapata |
| ⛰️ Llactapata Pass | 2,814 m |
| 🏛️ Llactapata | First view of Machu Picchu |
| 🍽️ Day 2 Meals | Breakfast + lunch INCLUDED |
| 🌙 Overnight Day 2 | Aguas Calientes (hotel NOT included) |
| 🥾 Day 3 Hiking | ~16 km / 7 hours |
| 🥾 Day 3 Special Route | 6 km walk from Aguas Calientes to Km 104 |
| 🏛️ Inca Sites | Chachabamba + Wiñaywayna |
| 🍽️ Day 3 Lunch | Box lunch INCLUDED |
| ⛰️ Sun Gate | 2,715 m |
| 📸 Guardian’s House | 15-20 minutes for classic Machu Picchu photos |
| 🌙 Overnight Day 3 | Aguas Calientes (hotel NOT included) |
| 🎫 Machu Picchu Entry | 08:00 AM recommended (flexible 06:00-11:00 AM) |
| 🎫 Circuit | Circuit 3B |
| 🎓 Guided Tour | 2-hour private specialist guide |
| 🚂 Return Train | PeruRail Expedition 74P · 14:55 → 16:31 |
| 🚐 Arrival in Cusco | Approximately 6:30-7:00 PM |
| 🎫 Machu Picchu Ticket | INCLUDED |
| 🎫 Inca Trail Permit | INCLUDED |
| 🎫 Cocalmayo Entrance | INCLUDED |
| 🎯 Tour Type | PRIVATE TOUR |
| 👥 Group Size | 1-10 travelers |
| ⭐ Minimum Age | 7 years with a parent or guardian |
| 📅 Operating Season | March 1 – January 31 (Daily) |
| 🚫 Closed | February |
| 💪 Difficulty | Challenging (Day 3: 16 km / 7 hours) |
| 💲From | $ 498 USD per person (based on 10 travelers) |
The Inca Jungle + Short Inca Trail 4 Days makes the most of 4 days. – AGE 7+ FAMILY-FRIENDLY — UNIQUE 4-day trek combos. – HYBRID 3-in-1 trek — Jungle + Llactapata + Short IT. – Inca Jungle Day 1 — fruit + coffee + coca. – Cocalmayo Hot Springs 1h INCLUDED Day 1. The Inca Jungle + Short Inca Trail 4 Days delivers on every one of these.
The Inca Jungle Trek + Short Inca Trail 4 Days HYBRID Combo is the ONLY 4-day multi-day trek + Short Inca Trail permit combo in our catalog welcoming children from age 7.
This IS the tour for:
Day 1 — Inca Jungle Trail (Santa María):
Day 2 — Lucmabamba + Llactapata (Salkantay route):
Day 3 — Short Inca Trail Permit + Sun Gate:
This hybrid 4-day itinerary combines the Inca Jungle route’s cloud forest and coffee-growing valleys — including the Lucmabamba Inca Trail and the Llactapata viewpoint — with an official Short Inca Trail permit, arriving at Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate rather than by bus alone. It’s built for travelers who want the Inca Jungle’s jungle scenery plus the authorized final approach that only permit holders get to experience.
The trek’s highest point, Llactapata’s ridge along the Lucmabamba Inca Trail, tops out at a modest 2,814 m on Day 2 — considerably lower than the high-altitude treks elsewhere in the region, meaning distance and terrain are the main physical factors here rather than thin air. With the walking largely completed by Day 2, the Short Inca Trail permit hike on Day 3 and the walk into Machu Picchu on Day 4 both take place at comfortable, low-altitude conditions.
Early start — 05:00 AM sharp.
Pre-tour preparation (night before):
For families with children:
Scenic drive through the Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo and Abra Málaga before descending into the tropical jungle.
Breakfast stop in Ollantaytambo (not included).
Tropical jungle ecosystem.
Trail highlights:
Cultural stops: visit a coffee plantation and learn about traditional coca cultivation.
Enjoy your included box lunch at a scenic jungle viewpoint.
Santa Teresa Plaza Hotel (2-Star) Included:
Cocalmayo Hot Springs:
Included dinner at Santa Teresa Plaza Hotel.
Overnight: Santa Teresa Plaza Hotel (2-Star, included).
Box Lunch & Dinner
Moderate
5.5km (3.4 miles)
3-4 Hrs.
Santa Rosa: 1,203m (3,946 ft)
Road: 1,436m (4,411 ft)
Huaca Yupana Pass: 1,640m (5,380 ft)
Enjoy a fresh breakfast including seasonal fruit, Peruvian bread, eggs, coffee or coca tea, and fresh juice.
Private transportation from Santa Teresa to the Lucmabamba trailhead.
5–6 hours of hiking through coffee plantations and cloud forest.
Trail highlights:
Enjoy your included lunch overlooking Machu Picchu from the Llactapata viewpoint.
Descend through the cloud forest to Hidroeléctrica (approximately 2.5 hours).
Board the local train from Hidroeléctrica to Machu Picchu Pueblo (approximately 30 minutes).
Check in to your hotel in Aguas Calientes (hotel not included).
Recommended accommodations:
Day 2 Summary: 10.2 km hiking • Maximum altitude 2,814 m • 5–6 hours on the trail.
Overnight: Hotel in Aguas Calientes (not included).
1B, 1L.
Intense
10.2km (6.3 miles)
5 Hrs.
Lucmabamba Town: 2,017m (6,617 ft)
Hidroelectrica 1,811m (5,941 ft)
Lucmabamba Pass: 2,814m (9,232 ft)
Unique Day 3 logistics: Unlike standard Short Inca Trail tours that board the PeruRail train to Km 104, this itinerary begins with an exclusive walk upstream along the Urubamba River.
Carry in your day pack:
Leave at the hotel: Your overnight luggage.
Enjoy a gentle riverside walk along the Urubamba River through the cloud forest before reaching the official Inca Trail entrance.
Highlights:
This walk is exclusive to this itinerary and is not included in our other Short Inca Trail tours.
Arrival at the official Ministry of Culture control station.
Begin hiking through the cloud forest on the original Inca Trail.
Approximately 08:00 AM: Visit Chachabamba, an important ceremonial Inca site accessible only with an official permit (20–30 minutes).
Explore the spectacular agricultural terraces and ceremonial complex of Wiñaywayna (approximately 45–60 minutes).
Enjoy your included box lunch near Wiñaywayna.
The final section is the steepest climb of the day, taking approximately 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes.
The highlight of Day 3. Enjoy your second panoramic view of Machu Picchu after yesterday’s first viewpoint from Llactapata.
Spend approximately 20–30 minutes at the Sun Gate.
Descend for approximately 40 minutes while enjoying continuous views over Machu Picchu.
Spend 15–20 minutes at the classic panoramic viewpoint for iconic Machu Picchu photographs.
Day 3 Summary: Approximately 16 km of hiking • Around 7 hours on the trail • Maximum altitude: Sun Gate (2,715 m).
Overnight: Hotel in Aguas Calientes (not included).
1BL.
Demanding
16km (9.9 miles)
7 Hrs.
Machu Picchu Pueblo: 2,065m (6,774 ft)
Machu Picchu Ruins: 2,400m (7,874 ft)
Inti Pinku: 2,720m (8,920 ft)
Breakfast at your hotel (not included).
25-minute scenic bus ride from Aguas Calientes to the entrance of Machu Picchu.
Flexible entry: Inca Trail permits allow entry between 06:00 AM and 11:00 AM. The exact entry time is coordinated by your guide.
Circuit 3B is automatically included with your official Inca Trail permit.
Highlights:
Your guide adapts the explanation for families with children, creating an engaging and easy-to-follow experience.
Enjoy approximately 4 hours for lunch (not included), shopping or relaxing before your return train.
Private van from Ollantaytambo back to your hotel in Cusco.
Your 4-day adventure comes to an end, combining the Inca Jungle Trail, Llactapata Trek, the official Short Inca Trail, and Machu Picchu into one unique HYBRID itinerary.
Easy
A light walk
2-hour guided tour
Machu Picchu Pueblo: 2,065m (6,774 ft)
Machu Picchu Ruins: 2,400m (7,874 ft)
Cusco: 3,350m (10,990 ft)
Transport
Accommodation
Guides
Entrance Fees + Permits — ALL INCLUDED
Meals — 5 INCLUDED
Safety Equipment
Other: All local taxes, WhatsApp 24/7 support, bottled water during drives.
Hotels NOT Included (Days 2 & 3)
Meals NOT Included
Other
Reason: 05:00 AM Day 1 pickup, strict train schedules, and multi-day logistics make airport pickups impractical.
Recommendation: Arrive in Cusco 2-3 days before your trek to acclimatize and consider joining our Cusco Half Day City Tour.
Same permit process as the Short Inca Trail 2 Days:
We process permits immediately after your deposit for all travelers, including children.
For families with children aged 7-12:
Day 3 Warning: The 16 km / 7-hour hike is physically demanding, even for adults. Families with children should prepare accordingly.
Train Upgrades (Day 4)
Machu Picchu Extras (Age 12+)
Discounts: ISIC card holders receive $20 off. Family group discounts available upon request.
Find answers to the most common questions about the Inca Jungle Trek + Short Inca Trail (4 Days).
| Persons | Price (p/p) | |
| 1 | $ 1 278.00 USD | |
| 2 | $ 867.00 USD | |
| 3 | $ 721.00 USD | |
| 4 | $ 634.00 USD | |
| 5 | $ 592.00 USD | |
| 6 | $ 556.00 USD | |
| 7 | $ 532.00 USD | |
| 8 | $ 513.00 USD | |
| 9 | $ 512.00 USD | |
| 10 | $ 498.00 USD |
