Peru: Inca Jungle & Rainbow Mountain Trek

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7 Days

Best Rate: Guarantee

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Demanding

Discover the many ways you can get your blood pumping in Peru's stunning natural and ancient landscapes on a seven-day tour.

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Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 11 May 2025

Experience Overview

Discover the many ways you can get your blood pumping in Peru's stunning natural and ancient landscapes on a seven-day tour. Take an epic mountain bike ride along rushing rivers and soar above the jungle on a zipline in Santa Teresa before you hit the famed Machu Picchu in the early morning light, and venture to the incredibly Instagrammable Rainbow Mountain. There's time in between to soak sore muscles in nearby hot springs and recharge for action-packed days ahead.

Highlights

Embark on a 16km (10 mi) trek to the Llactapata Ruins
Soar on a zipline over the jungle of Santa Teresa
Visit Machu Picchu led by a local guide
Take a challenging hike up the colourful Rainbow Mountain

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Trip Details

Product Code: 2884

Tour Type: Small Group

Accommodation: Basic

Transport: Private vehicle, walking, train.

Guide Language: English

Travel Styles: 18 - 35 Year Olds Only

Tour Operator: G Adventures

Supplier Code: SPJT

Starts: Cusco, Peru

Finishes: Cusco, Peru

Duration: 7 days

Departures: Guaranteed

Physical Rating: Demanding

Includes

Activities

Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Big Night Out Moment: Cusco
Mountain Biking (Malaga High Pass)
Llactapata hike
Ziplining
Train to Aguas Calientes
Guided tour of Machu Picchu
Rainbow Mountain hike
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

Simple hotels (twin-share) (5 nts), Simple hotel (multi-share) (1 nt)

5 breakfasts, 3 lunches

Transport

Private vehicle, walking, train.

Group Leader

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1,244 ($178 /day)

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco

Arrive at any time. Catch your breath before getting to know your fellow travellers over a few drinks at pub in the Santa Ana neighbourhood. Say cheers to new friends and new adventures!
Arrive early and spend some time exploring the city. Meet the group at the welcome meeting, check for the start time on the welcome note at the hotel.

Day 2: Malaga Pass/Santa Maria

Pump up the excitement today on an epic mountain biking adventure. Start the exhilarating ride way up at Malaga Pass. Enjoy stunning Andean views, Incan archaeological sites, and rushing rivers on the way down to the jungle below.

Day 3: Santa Teresa

Depart via private vehicle for Santa Teresa and arrive around mid-morning where the group will embark on a short guided tour of the area. After an included lunch, soar through the air on a zipline high above the jungle below. Later, you can choose to soak in the nearby hot springs.

Day 4: Santa Teresa/Aguas Calientes

Get an early start today and drive from Santa Teresa to Lucmabamba where the group will begin a 16km (9.9 mi) hike to the ruins of Llactapata. Wander through lush landscapes and look out into the distance for your first glimpse of Machu Picchu from afar. Afterwards, head to Aguas Calientes where you can visit the local hot springs to soothe your sore muscles.

Day 5: Machu Picchu/Cusco

Tick majestic Machu Picchu off your bucket list today. Explore the ruins with a local guide before returning to Cusco.

Day 6: Rainbow Mountain

Rise and shine! Wake up early to drive to one of the most instagrammable locations of the region, Rainbow Mountain. Today is a challenging hike, but well worth the reward.

Day 7: Cusco

Depart at any time.

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Tour Operator

G Adventures

G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.

In Business Since 1990

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Reviews

Bryan H. - Traveled, July 2024

Our CEO Alex and his assistant Miguel did a fantastic job managing the logistics, allowing me to fully focus on enjoying the beauty of Peru. This was my second trip with G Adventures (1st = Galapagos), and their diverse itineraries and helpful guides mak...

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/16/2024

Sonny C. - Traveled, July 2024

An amazing experience from start to finish in all aspects. Comfortable accomodation and transport, awesome activities and experiences, highly experienced and excellent guides. The whole tour is well organised and thought out with full days of fun and adv...

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/14/2024

Emily E. - Traveled, June 2024

I had the most incredible adventure with Alex and our G Adventure Group in Peru. We went on several fun and challenging excursions, we got to learn so much about the history and culture of thw Andes and Peru, and we ate so much incredible food.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/01/2024

Madeline E. - Traveled, June 2024

Awesome

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/01/2024

Tara M. - Traveled, June 2024

This was my first time travelling alone and I don’t think it could have gone any better. An amazing guide, fantastic trip and I’ll definitely be booking with GAdventures again

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/01/2024

Brette B. - Traveled, June 2024

This trip was amazing and recommending it to friends!

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/29/2024

Rebecca F. - Traveled, June 2024

The trip felt like a dream from start to finish. I was incredibly impressed by Gadventures itinerary and organisation, and both our CEO Jospeh and assistant leader; Jhonchales, were absolutley brilliant from start to end.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/12/2024

Stanley T. - Traveled, June 2024

As a first-time traveler with G Adventures, the Inca Jungle & Rainbow Mountain Trek was great and well exceeded my expectations. The itinerary was planned well and contained just the right amount of physical activity that suited my preferences for the to...

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/09/2024

David H. - Traveled, June 2024

A trip a life time. Myself and my girlfriend will always look back on this week with the best memories. Ticking off some bucket list items, meeting great people and having so much fun means this trip is a no-brainer to sign on to. Our two trip leaders we...

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/09/2024

Chaniesa B. - Traveled, May 2024

Great experience. Our guides Joseph and Jhonchales were extremely helpful and encouraging. They made sure everyone was assisted in anyway they needed. The activities were fun and fast paced so we never got bored overall it was fantastic.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/09/2024

Claudia P. - Traveled, May 2024

The trip was amazing, so was the group and the guide. The activities and the places visited where breathtaking and also made you push your limits and conquer your fears. I 100% recommend this tour.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/04/2024

Emilia Z. - Traveled, May 2024

The tour is a great way to experience a variety of adventure in and around Cusco in a short period of time. There is a variety of adventure, tourist hotspots and local experience that really tied it together nicely.