About this trip
Five days combining mountain biking, zip-lining and rafting on the way to Machu Picchu, taking the jungle route rather than the classic trail.
You move through cloud forest, river valleys and small villages, mixing adrenaline activities with the walking that gets you to the ruins themselves.
It suits people who want Machu Picchu but fancy earning the view through a bit of physical variety rather than just hiking.
What you'll do
- Bike a downhill mountain route through the cloud forest
- Zip-line across the jungle canopy
- Raft a stretch of river en route
- Walk through local villages along the way
- Trek in to Machu Picchu and explore the ruins
- Combines several activity types in a short time, so expect a physical few days
- Reasonable fitness helps given the mix of biking, rafting and trekking
Worth it if you want adventure activities and a social trek to Machu Picchu. Think twice if you need reliable pre-trip communication or detailed site guidance on the final day.
- Company changed trip date without notifying you until 6:20pm first day; getting itinerary info beforehand is drawn-out and painful.
- Main guide didn't show on Machu Picchu day itself, leaving you without interpretation of what you were seeing.
- Zip-lining, rafting, ropes course and suspension bridge genuinely excellent; better than standard Inca Trail for activity variety.
- Day 1 biking starts above 4,000m; guides will descend if people struggle with altitude, making experience more enjoyable.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Cusco · 31 Aug – 1 Sept
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