About this trip
This is a multi-sport route to Machu Picchu that swaps the standard trek for something rowdier — you mountain bike down from the high pass, raft a stretch of white water, zip line through the jungle canopy, then hike the rest of the way in on foot.
Along the route you take in the Andean highlands and cloud forest, with stops at sites like Moray and the Maras salt pans that give the trip some cultural weight alongside the adrenaline.
It's built for people who want to earn their view of Machu Picchu rather than just arrive by train, with hot springs at the end of a hard day to take the edge off.
What you'll do
- Mountain bike a long descent through Andean scenery
- White-water raft a stretch of river
- Zip line through high montane forest
- Hike the final approach to Machu Picchu
- Visit the Moray terraces and Maras salt mines
- Soak in the Cocalmayo hot springs
- Physically demanding — biking, rafting, zip lining and trekking all feature, so a reasonable fitness level helps
- Days are activity-packed with little downtime until the hot springs stop
Worth it if you're fit, flexible with logistics, and value an exceptional guide. Think twice if you need detailed pre-trip communication and luggage transport included in the price.
- Guide Jonathan consistently transformed the experience—knowledgeable, patient, funny, and solved problems the tour company created.
- Tour company communication is poor; luggage transport, ticket details, and cash-only expectations aren't explained before booking.
- Hidden costs add up: luggage transport, additional Machu Picchu tickets, and currency exchange aren't included in advertised price.
- Jungle nights are loud with animals; bring earplugs, insect repellent, own toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and small denomination Soles.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Cusco · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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