Luxury Inca Jungle Machu Picchu 8 Days
The journey
Luxury Inca Jungle Machu Picchu Highlights
This private 8-day journey blends Peru's finest cultural highlights with the thrill of the Inca Jungle route, all wrapped in true luxury. You begin gently in the Sacred Valley at Tambo del Inka, exploring Pisac, Moray, Maras and Ollantaytambo while your body adapts to the altitude. After a night at the JW Marriott El Convento in Cusco, the adventure starts: downhill biking from Abra Malaga, rafting on the Urubamba River, a scenic Inca trail to Santa Teresa, the Cocalmayo hot springs, ziplining and the Llactapata ruins. You arrive in Aguas Calientes to stay at the 5-star Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel, explore Machu Picchu with your private guide, enjoy lunch at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge and return on the Vistadome Observatory train. To finish, fully acclimatized, you hike the famous Rainbow Mountain. Private transport, private guides, premium equipment and a support vehicle are with you throughout.
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Day by day
Arrival in Cusco – Sacred Valley
Private pickup at Cusco airport and transfer straight down to the Sacred Valley, lower in altitude for a gentle acclimatization. Afternoon at leisure at the 5-star Tambo del Inka. Overnight: Tambo del Inka.
Domestic flight Lima – Cusco on Day
Pisac, Moray & Maras
Private tour of the Pisac ruins and village, the circular Inca terraces of Moray and the Maras salt mines. Lunch at El Huacatay in Urubamba. Overnight: Tambo del Inka.
Ollantaytambo – Cusco City Tour
Visit the Ollantaytambo fortress, then drive to Cusco for a private city tour: Qoricancha, the Cathedral and Sacsayhuaman. Overnight: JW Marriott El Convento Cusco.
Abra Malaga Downhill Biking & Urubamba Rafting
Private transfer to Abra Malaga (4,316 m) and a downhill ride on full-suspension bikes with full protective gear and a support vehicle behind you. Afternoon rafting on the Urubamba River. Overnight: premium lodge in Santa Maria.
Inca Trail to Santa Teresa – Cocalmayo Hot Springs
Hike a scenic section of original Inca trail through coffee and fruit plantations to Santa Teresa. Relax in the Cocalmayo hot springs. Overnight: premium lodge in Santa Teresa.
Zipline – Llactapata – Train to Aguas Calientes
Morning zipline over the valley, private transfer to the Llactapata ruins, then the afternoon train from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes. Overnight: Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel (5-star).
Machu Picchu – Sanctuary Lodge Lunch – Vistadome Observatory
Early private guided tour of Machu Picchu, lunch at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, and return on the Vistadome Observatory train, then private transfer to Cusco. Overnight: JW Marriott El Convento
Rainbow Mountain – Flight to Lima
Very early private departure from Cusco (around 4:00 am) to Rainbow Mountain (5,036 m), now fully acclimatized. Guided hike with oxygen and first aid on hand, avoiding the crowds thanks to your private schedule. Return to Cusco by early afternoon and private transfer to the airport for your 5:00 or 6:00 pm flight to Lima.
Domestic flight Cusco – Lima on Day
What's included
Included
- Day 1: Flight Lima – Cusco – Sacred Valley
- Private airport pickup in Cusco and private transfer to the airport on Day 8
- 2 nights at Tambo del Inka (5-star), Sacred Valley
- 2 nights at JW Marriott El Convento Cusco (5-star)
- 1 night at a premium lodge in Santa Maria
- 1 night at a premium lodge in Santa Teresa
- 1 night at Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel (5-star), Aguas Calientes
- Daily breakfast, plus lunches and dinners on all adventure days
- Lunch at El Huacatay in Urubamba
- Lunch at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge at Machu Picchu
- Private bilingual guides throughout the journey
- Private transport and support vehicle on all days
- Full-suspension mountain bikes with helmet, gloves, knee pads and protective gear
- Rafting on the Urubamba River with professional guides and equipment
- Zipline in Santa Teresa
- Entrance to Cocalmayo hot springs
- Train from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes
- Vistadome Observatory train from Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo
- Machu Picchu entrance ticket and round-trip Consettur bus
- All entrance fees: Pisac, Moray, Maras, Ollantaytambo, Cusco city tour sites, Llactapata and Rainbow Mountain
- Emergency oxygen and first aid kit
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Dinners on Days 1, 2, 3 and 7
- Drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Tips for guides, drivers and staff
- Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain tickets (optional)
- Horse rental at Rainbow Mountain (optional)
- Personal expenses
What travellers say
Stories from the trail
Experiences shared by our travellers on Tripadvisor.
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Questions before you go
Clear answers for planning this tour.
Is the rafting dangerous?
No. The biking section is all downhill on a paved road. It is scenic and fun, not technical single-track. Support vehicle follows.
Where do we sleep in the jungle?
We raft on Class II and III rapids, which are exciting but safe for beginners. We provide helmets, life jackets, and a safety kayak.
What if I don’t want to do an activity?
We use "Eco Terra" or similar lodges that offer private rooms with bathrooms, far superior to the basic hostels used by budget operators.
What if I don't want to do an activity?
You can skip the biking or rafting and ride in our private support vehicle to the next meeting point.
Is Rainbow Mountain included?
Yes! We include a hike to Rainbow Mountain on Day 3 to help with acclimatization and check off another bucket list item.
What shoes should I wear?
Bring hiking boots for the trekking days and water shoes or old sneakers for the rafting activity.