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Inca Jungle Treks
The Inca Jungle Trek 2 Days is a short and charming tourist circuit suitable for people of all ages. It offers a brief walk along the Inca Amazon Trail between Santa María and Santa Teresa. The journey includes about four hours of walking while exploring the jungle’s unique vegetation. By the afternoon, you can relax with a bath in the Cocalmayo hot springs. You will spend the night in the town of Santa Teresa.
Inca Jungle Trek 2 Days to Machu Picchu
On the second day, the adventure continues toward Machu Picchu. You will travel by local vehicle to reach either the Intiwatana station or the Hidroeléctrica train station. From there, you take a train to the town of Aguas Calientes. After arriving, you board a bus to reach the entrance of Machu Picchu. Enjoy a guided two-hour tour inside the ancient citadel. In the afternoon, return by train back to Cusco.
The journey begins at 5:00 a.m. in Cusco (approx. 3,400 m / 11,152 ft above sea level) with a four-and-a-half-hour drive through the Sacred Valley. The route passes traditional towns like Ollantaytambo and the Malaga pass, then descends towards the cloud forests of Carrizales and Huiro. Upon reaching Santa María (approx. 2,800 m / 9,186 ft), look for the start of the Amazon Inca Trail.
You will walk for about 3 hours through the jungle to Huacayupana. After completing this part of the trail, get back on the vehicle to continue the trip to Santa Teresa (approx. 1,200 m / 3,937 ft). In the afternoon, visit the Cocalmayo hot springs to enjoy a refreshing bath.
At 06:20 a.m., take local transport to the Hidroeléctrica train station (approx. 2,800 m / 9,186 ft). Board the train to Aguas Calientes (approx. 2,040 m / 6,690 ft). Once in Aguas Calientes, catch a bus to Machu Picchu, which is located at about 2,430 m (7,970 ft) above sea level.
Inside Machu Picchu, join a guided tour lasting around two hours to explore the Inca citadel built from large stones. After the tour, return to Aguas Calientes and board the train back to Cusco (approx. 3,400 m / 11,152 ft), ending the adventure.
The group service for the 2-day Inca Jungle Tour offers a shared adventure with fellow travelers, usually in groups of 6 to 12 people. This budget-friendly option includes early morning pickup from your Cusco hotel, a scenic drive through the Sacred Valley to Santa María, a 3-hour hike on the Amazon Inca Trail to Huacayupana, transportation to Santa Teresa for a relaxing visit to the Cocalmayo hot springs, basic lodging with private bathrooms, breakfast and lunch, train from Hidroeléctrica to Aguas Calientes, bus to Machu Picchu, a 2-hour guided tour of the citadel via Circuit 2, and return train to Cusco. It promotes interaction and cost savings, with expert guides handling safety on trails and activities, though schedules follow the group’s pace.
| Service Type | Price per Person (USD) |
|---|---|
| Group Service | 380 |
Choosing a private service for the 2-day Inca Jungle Tour delivers an exclusive, customized adventure for your party, with dedicated vehicles, guides, and flexible timing to match your energy levels. This all-inclusive setup covers hotel pickup in Cusco, private transport through the Sacred Valley, a tailored 3-hour Inca Trail hike with cultural stops, personalized hot springs access in Santa Teresa, upgraded boutique accommodations, all meals with dietary options, priority train and bus to Machu Picchu, an in-depth private guided tour, and seamless return logistics. Benefits include intimate exploration without crowds, adaptive pacing for comfort during the jungle descent, heightened safety with focused attention, and deeper insights into Inca history, perfect for couples, families, or small groups seeking a refined yet thrilling escape.
| Number of People | Price per Person (USD) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 600 |
| 2 | 450 |
| 3 | 420 |
| 4 | 400 |
| 5+ | 380 |
Elevate your 2-day Inca Jungle Tour with these add-ons, each designed to boost comfort, adventure, or personalization in the rugged Peruvian terrain. Upgrades are key to tailoring the experience, easing physical demands, amplifying thrills, or capturing lasting moments amid the jungle’s biodiversity.
These incentives align with promotions from agencies like Quechuas Expeditions and Salkantay Trekking, helping stretch your budget for the Inca Jungle’s mix of culture and nature. They reward timely planning and collective travel during high-demand seasons.
Trains cap your Inca Jungle return, linking Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (about 1.5 hours) then busing back to Cusco. PeruRail and IncaRail provide reliable options; the base includes Expedition service. Upgrades offer enhanced panoramas and perks. Extra cost is one-way per person for the afternoon return.
Gercetur’s framework safeguards Machu Picchu with structured paths, standardizing Circuit 2 for Inca Jungle tours to balance access and preservation. It covers core sites like the Main Temple and Intihuatana with guided efficiency.
These extensions amplify your Machu Picchu day with summit hikes for superior outlooks. Limited to 400 slots daily each, secure via official booking post-Circuit 2 tour; allocate 1.5-2 hours extra.
To qualify for the student discount on Inca Trail Permits, travelers must meet the following requirements:
Student IDs will not be accepted for the discount under the following conditions:
This information is crucial for travelers seeking to benefit from discounted permits for the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
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