Bike, trek, and discover Machu Picchu on a 4-day Inca Jungle backpacker adventure from Cusco.
  • Cycle from Malaga High Pass through cloud forests to Santa Maria.
  • Explore the Huamanmarca archaeological site amid verdant Andean landscapes.
  • Trek jungle-covered mountains from Santa Maria to Santa Teresa.
  • Soar on a canopy zip-line above lush valleys near Santa Teresa.
  • Walk beside the Urubamba River along train tracks to Aguas Calientes.
  • Visit Machu Picchu on a guided tour of the Incan citadel.
  • Climb Huayna Picchu for sweeping views of Machu Picchu and Andes.
  • Raft the Urubamba River’s Class III–IV rapids near Santa Maria.
Enjoy simple, budget-friendly stays throughout the trek, with three nights in basic hostel-style dorms and rustic guesthouses in Santa Maria and Santa Teresa. Expect shared facilities and occasional lack of hot water as noted, offering authentic, no-frills comfort that matches this adventurous itinerary.