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Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime with the Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days Premium Service. Immerse yourself in the heart of the Peruvian jungle, trek through stunning landscapes, and unwind in the luxurious Sky Lodge Dome in Loreta, La Playa.
Moderate
Hike, Jungle, Culture, Adventure
Max: 4316m
08 ppl Average - 08ppl Max
The Premium Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu offers a one-of-a-kind experience where adventure meets luxury. This trek combines thrilling activities like mountain biking, trekking, ziplining, and rafting with the unparalleled comfort of the Sky Lodge Dome in Loreta, La Playa.
As you embark on this unforgettable journey, you’ll cycle through breathtaking mountain trails, starting at Abra Málaga (4,316 meters), and hike ancient pathways surrounded by lush vegetation. Each day brings a new challenge, but when the sun sets, you’ll retreat to your premium Sky Lodge Dome, offering panoramic views and the utmost comfort, nestled in the heart of nature.
Later, we’ll hike through the Andes along ancient pathways lined with lush vegetation, passing sites like Santa Maria (1,430 meters / 4,692 feet) and Santa Teresa (1,550 meters / 5,085 feet), where each step brings you closer to the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu.
Finally, after days filled with adventure and breathtaking landscapes, we’ll arrive on foot at Machu Picchu (2,430 meters / 7,972 feet). The ultimate reward awaits as the iconic citadel comes into view, marking the perfect ending to your journey on the Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days Premium Service Sky Lodge Dome.
At Loreta La Playa Sky Lodge Domes, we combine the best of nature and luxury to offer you an unforgettable experience in the heart of Cusco, Peru. Nestled in breathtaking landscapes, this unique glamping experience invites you to embrace adventure while enjoying the comforts of exclusive accommodations.
Our premium domes are designed for those seeking both tranquility and adventure. You’ll enjoy the full privacy and comfort of your dome, with stunning views, wood heating, and a private bathroom and shower for a truly unique stay. Whether you’re here for relaxation or exploring the surrounding nature, our Sky Lodge Domes offer the perfect balance of luxury and adventure.
The Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days Premium Service Sky Lodge Dome offers a unique blend of adventure and luxury.
Day 1: Bike through scenic valleys, visit Maras and Salineras, raft the Urubamba River, and hike to Santa Maria for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2: Explore coffee plantations, hike a section of the Original Inca Trail, relax in hot springs, and overnight in Santa Teresa.
Day 3: Hike to Llactapata with stunning views of Machu Picchu, then follow the train tracks to Aguas Calientes for a night of rest.
Day 4: Visit Machu Picchu, explore the citadel, optional hikes, and return to Cusco by train.
Mountain Biking Through the Andes – Experience thrilling mountain biking with breathtaking views of the Andes and local villages, followed by a luxurious stay at the Sky Lodge Dome in Loreta.
You’ll be picked up from your hotel at 7:00 am and driven for an hour to Cruzpata, where your mountain biking adventure begins. Ride through fields of potatoes and wheat, take in stunning views of the Andes, visit the village of Maras, and explore the Salineras as you descend into the Sacred Valley. Afterward, enjoy a 2-hour drive to the village of Santa Maria for lunch.
Following lunch, you’ll receive a safety briefing before embarking on 1.5 hours of rafting on the Urubamba River. The rapids range from class III to IV, and the river guides are local experts trained in the area’s waters. After the rafting experience, you’ll take a 30-minute hike to your resting place. End the day with dinner and an overnight stay at a Hostel.
Biking time: 3.5 to 4 hours
Rafting time: 1.5 hours
Meals: Lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Sky Lodge in Loreta
Wake up in the Peruvian jungle to the sounds of tropical birds. After enjoying breakfast and freshly brewed homemade coffee, take a tour of local plantations, including coffee, coca leaves, bananas, and pineapples.
Next, embark on a hike along a beautiful and remote section of the original Inca Trail (distinct from the Classic Inca Trail), which once connected Machu Picchu with Vilcabamba, the last Inca capital. As you hike, you’ll pass avocado, manioc, orange, mango, cacao, coffee, and coca plants. After about 4 hours of hiking, you’ll reach Quellomayu, where a delicious lunch awaits at a local restaurant.
The journey continues with another 4-hour walk upstream along the Urubamba River to the Cocalmayu hot springs, where you can soak in the volcanic waters believed to have medicinal properties, ideal for relieving stress, headaches, and easing muscle and bone aches. After relaxing in the hot springs, you’ll take a bus to the town of Santa Teresa, where you’ll spend the night in a basic hotel with hot showers and Wi-Fi.
Distance: 15 km / 9.3 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Sky Lodge in Loreta
After breakfast in Santa Teresa, get ready for the most spectacular day of your Experience! Start with a 1-hour drive to Lucmabamba (2,000m/6,600ft), where you’ll join an original Inca Trail, built in the 15th century and rediscovered a few years ago alongside Machu Picchu. The hike takes about 3 hours, leading you to Llactapata, another remarkable Inca site located right across from Machu Picchu, offering your first view of this iconic destination.
Take some time to explore and enjoy the stunning vistas of Machu Picchu and the surrounding Andes. Then, begin a relatively easy 2-hour downhill hike to the hydroelectric station, where you’ll pause for a well-deserved lunch.
Afterward, continue your final hike to Aguas Calientes along the train tracks. This section of the trek is rich in history, passing the Mandor Farms, which were visited by Hiram Bingham III during his 1911 expedition.
Upon reaching Aguas Calientes around 5:00 pm, your guide will escort you to your hotel, where you can relax and freshen up. Enjoy a final dinner together, discuss the plans for the next day, and spend the night at the hotel.
Distance: 14 km / 8.6 miles
Duration: 9 hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Sky Lodge Dome
Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
On the final day, wake up early to prepare for the highlight of your Experience. After breakfast at the hotel, take the first bus up to Machu Picchu, arriving as the sky begins to brighten with the early morning light.
Explore the citadel, visiting its most significant palaces and temples. Then, you’ll have free time to explore on your own or choose to hike either Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (these hikes are separate from the Machu Picchu citadel ticket and are not included).
After you’ve finished exploring Machu Picchu, take the bus down to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included), then board the Vistadome train back to Ollantaytambo. From there, private transportation will take you back to Cusco, with an estimated hotel drop-off around 7:30 pm.
Tour Duration: 3 hours
Meals: Breakfast (at the hotel)
Difficulty: Easy
EXTRAS
Huayna Picchu Mountain is an optional trek within the Machu Picchu Citadel and does not include a guide. The climb is usually done on your own after the Machu Picchu tour. If you prefer a guided extra hike, please request it in advance; there is an additional cost for this guided tour.
INCA JUNGLE TRAIL by Returning by BUS (From Hidroelectrica):
Adult: $450 USD per person
Student: $530 USD per person (Valid University student ID required)
Child (Minor): $530 USD per person (For visitors aged 8 to 17 years)
INCA JUNGLE TRAIL Returning by TRAIN:
Adult: $520 USD per person
Student: $500 USD per person (Valid student ID required)
Child (Minor): $500 USD per person (For visitors aged 8 to 17 years)
Key Information: Understanding the Differences Between Returning by Car & by Train
Train Return Option: Depart from Aguas Calientes between 2:30 and 8:20 pm (subject to availability). After a 1.5-hour train ride to Ollantaytambo, you will transfer to a vehicle for a 2-hour drive to Cusco, arriving around 10:30 pm. Aprox.
Car/Bus Return Option: Start a 3-hour hike from Machu Picchu to the hydroelectric station by 11:00 am at the latest to catch the bus at 3:00 pm. This journey will take approximately 6-7 hours, reaching Cusco around 10 pm. Both options will end at Plaza Regocijo.
Choose the option that best suits your preferences for a memorable journey through the stunning landscapes of Machu Picchu.
As a Direct Local Tour operator, we provide a duffel bag at your briefing and include an extra porter who will carry up to 7 kgs/15 lbs, including sleeping bag, mattress, and extra clothing. By Peruvian law, a duffel bag must not weigh more than 7 kilograms (15 lbs).
This limit is set to protect the health of porters and horses. All bags will be weighed before being accepted. If you have more than 7 kilograms, you will need to carry the extra weight in your day pack. This 7 kg limit includes 2 kg for your sleeping bag and 1 kg for your sleeping pad, leaving you about 4 kg for personal gear.
Your premium Sky Lodge accommodation features private bathrooms with hot water, allowing you to freshen up comfortably each evening. We recommend packing:
The Inca Jungle Trek premium an adventure like no other, and with the added luxury of staying at the Sky Lodge Dome in Loreta, this experience becomes a perfect blend of thrilling exploration and premium comfort. Here’s everything you need to know to prepare for your incredible journey, from the best dressing tips to weather advice and physical preparation.
Loreta, where the Sky Lodge Dome is located, offers a warm, tropical climate, typical of the Peruvian jungle. During the day, temperatures can range from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F), while evenings can cool down to around 18°C to 22°C (64°F to 72°F). The dry season (April to October) provides the best conditions for outdoor activities with sunny, pleasant days, but during the rainy season (November to March), be prepared for occasional tropical downpours. Regardless of the season, pack a light rain jacket or poncho for unpredictable weather.
Layers are your best friend on the Premium Inca Jungle tour. Since you’ll experience everything from chilly mountain mornings to hot jungle afternoons, dressing in layers allows you to adjust as needed.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please read the following information carefully as it will help you with any questions about our services and the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
THE BRIEFING
The briefing will be held the night before the trek at 6 p.m. at our office, located at Calle Garcilaso 210, office 213 (second floor) in the La CASA DEL ABUELO shopping center.
CAN I STORE MY LUGGAGE AT YOUR OFFICE?
Yes! During the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, you can store your main luggage at our office or your hotel, whichever is more convenient. Please pack only what you need for the trek!
HOW TO BOOK THE CLASSIC INCA TRAIL?
FIRST, to book your Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, please fill out our booking form by clicking on BOOK NOW on our homepage or using the link BOOK NOW. Be ready with the following information (FROM EACH PARTICIPANT in your group) as we cannot purchase an Inca Trail permit without it:
We require copies of every participant’s passport to book Inca Trail permits!
SECOND, we require a deposit of $211.00 USD per person to purchase a permit for the Classic Inca Trail. You can make your deposit by clicking on the VISA or PAYPAL symbols on our homepage or our booking page.
WHAT ABOUT THE BALANCE?
To avoid high credit card fees in Peru, you may pay in cash at our office (US dollars or Peruvian soles) in Cusco. There are many ATMs in the historical center to withdraw money. You can also pay by VISA or PAYPAL online, but a 5.5% service fee will apply. To pay through PAYPAL, log into your PAYPAL account and use our email address info@samtravelperu.com
MAY I CHANGE THE DATE AFTER THE PERMITS HAVE BEEN BOUGHT?
Unfortunately, no. Once permits are purchased, the Peruvian government does not allow any changes. If you need to change your trek date, the fee is $100 because we have to buy a new permit. Permits are also non-transferable and non-refundable. If you cancel your Classic Inca Trail trek, the deposit is non-refundable.
DO I NEED MY ORIGINAL PASSPORT ON THE CLASSIC INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU?
Yes! You must bring your original passport, and it is crucial that it matches the passport number you provided for your Classic Inca Trail permit. Your passport will be checked when entering Machu Picchu, the Inca Trail, and when boarding the train. If you are renewing your passport, send us a copy of your old passport to secure your permit, and we can update it with your new passport when you receive it. Please send us a copy of your new passport as soon as possible.
WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE?
The weather is very unpredictable and difficult to forecast. We recommend dressing in layers to adapt to the rapidly changing weather conditions.
WHAT ABOUT ALTITUDE SICKNESS?
Generally, if you exercise regularly and spend a few days in Cusco or the Sacred Valley, you should acclimate normally. It usually takes between 24 hours to 2 days. The recommended remedies for altitude sickness are WATER, COCA TEA, and OXYGEN, if needed. Our guides are trained to handle altitude sickness. See our detailed information about altitude sickness under FAQs.
HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE THERE PER GROUP?
The maximum group size is 8 people. Our groups typically range from 2-6 people. INCAS EXPEDITIONS specializes in SMALL and PRIVATE groups and provides personalized service.
HOW MANY COOKS/PORTERS FOR THE GROUP?
You will have 1 cook per group. The number of porters depends on the group size: 4 porters for 2 trekkers, 6 porters for 4 trekkers, 9 porters for 6 trekkers, and 12 porters for 8 trekkers.
DUFFEL BAG AND SMALL BACKPACK
The evening before your trek, you will receive a SMALL DUFFEL BAG to pack your clothes for the next four days. The weight allowance is up to 7kg/15lbs. Porters will carry your duffel bag, along with food and camping gear. Note that there will be no access to the duffel bag until the end of each day, as the porters will always be ahead of the group. During the trek, you will need a day backpack to carry personal belongings such as a warm jacket, rain jacket, camera, sunscreen, snacks, water, etc. A 30 to 50L backpack is sufficient. By Peruvian law, a duffel bag must not weigh more than 7 kilograms (15lbs). This limit is set to protect the health of porters and animals. All bags will be weighed before being accepted. If you have more than 7 kilograms, you will need to carry the extra weight in your day pack. This 7 kg limit includes 2 kg for your sleeping bag and 1 kg for your sleeping pad (foam or air), leaving about 4 kg for personal gear.
IS THE TREK DIFFICULT? DO I NEED TO BE FIT?
The Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a 42 km (24.4 mile) hike through the Andes in the Cusco region. The maximum altitude is 4,217m/13,907ft. On the second day, we will climb two mountains. The trek is quite challenging, so you should be well-prepared and healthy before starting. Aim to be moderately fit and engage in regular exercise. In preparation, try walking 15 km/9 miles in a day or working out in the months leading up to the trek. It is also important to be well acclimatized to the altitude. Try to spend at least 2 or 3 days in Cusco (3,350m/11,047ft) before starting the trek.
ARE THERE TOILETS ALONG THE TRAIL?
Our clients particularly appreciate the private, clean, and sanitary toilet facilities! INCAS EXPEDITIONS provides a tented individual toilet with a seat. Check out the picture illustrating how we set up our camping toilet on the trek using this link: picture of toilet tent. Our toilet is always set up at a comfortable distance from the campsite. If you need to use the toilet at night, it is readily accessible and clean, unlike the government-supplied facilities.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I AM UNABLE TO FINISH THE TRAIL?
If you are unable to finish the trek due to health reasons, INCAS EXPEDITIONS will assist you to the nearest town for help with transportation. We carry oxygen on our treks for any respiratory issues. In extreme cases, a helicopter pick-up can be arranged at your own expense (travel insurance is required and recommended). There are no refunds if you are unable to complete the trek. Generally, those who need assistance off the trail are taken to Ollantaytambo and, if they recover quickly, continue the journey to Aguas Calientes (cost incurred by trekker) and visit Machu Picchu according to the original plan.
ARE WE DROPPED OFF AT OUR HOTEL AFTER THE CLASSIC INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU TREK?
Absolutely! Hotel pick-ups and drop-offs are included with all our packages. If you have booked your hotel in the Sacred Valley, we will drop you off there and vice versa.
AT WHAT TIME IS THE TRAIN’S DEPARTURE?
It depends on train availability, but the goal is to give you as much time as possible at Machu Picchu and to enjoy the amazing views on the way back to Cusco. Therefore, you will take the train at 2:55 or 3:20 p.m., depending on availability.
HOW MUCH IS THE VISTADOME TRAIN UPGRADE?
The Vistadome train service offers nicer seats, panoramic windows, and a ceiling. You will be provided with snacks and a dance show on board. You can upgrade to the Vistadome Train for $67 USD. These trains run from Aguas Calientes to Poroy. We will pick you up in Poroy and drive you back to Cusco, which takes about 25 minutes. Please request this in advance.
TIPPING
If you are happy with the services provided, a tip – though not compulsory – is appreciated. While it may not be customary in your country, it is significant for the people who take care of you during the trek. It encourages excellent service and is a common practice in many INCAS EXPEDITIONS destinations. You are free to tip according to your perception of the quality and length of your trip. Remember, tipping is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.
ARE YOU SUSTAINABLE?
Yes, we are a local, sustainable, and responsible tourism operator that follows universal tourism principles: protect the environment and benefit the local communities by respecting their culture and religion. With this in mind, we have trained all our local staff to understand and respect the places and people we visit.
Ready to experience the Inca Jungle Trek with a serious upgrade? The Premium Inca Jungle trek to Machu Picchu 4 days takes everything you love about the classic route and elevates it with better accommodations, gourmet meals, and exclusive perks.
The Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days is a premium adventure that includes mountain biking, hiking, zip-lining, and rafting, with a luxurious stay in the Sky Lodge Dome in Loreta, offering both excitement and relaxation in nature.
The trek lasts 4 days, offering a combination of thrilling activities and exclusive stays, including the Sky Lodge Dome for a unique, luxurious experience.
The trek features mountain biking, hiking, optional rafting, and zip-lining, with a relaxing stay at the Sky Lodge Dome in Loreta, where you’ll enjoy panoramic views and a premium experience.
This premium version includes exclusive lodging at the Sky Lodge, located in the tranquil Loreta area, where you can relax in luxury after each adventure-filled day.
You’ll experience diverse landscapes, from high-altitude Andes mountains to lush jungle environments, all while enjoying the comfort of Sky Lodge Dome in Loreta.
Rafting is an optional activity on the second day, offering an adrenaline-filled experience along the Urubamba River through class III and IV rapids.
You’ll stay in comfortable, premium accommodations, including the Sky Lodge Dome in Loreta, which offers a unique, luxurious retreat in the heart of nature.
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