Is The Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu Difficult?

Making the Inca Jungle Trek as an alternative to the Classic Inca Trail will give you extra opportunities for adventure. Of course!, because the Inca Jungle Trail includes biking, rafting, trekking and a zip lining adventure besides trekking! On this blog we will Let you kwnow about the typical difficulty level of the popular 4 Day Inca Jungle Trail trip.

1st Day: CUSCO – SANTA MARIA (BIKING DAY)

  • Difficulty level: (Moderate)
  • Maximum Altitude: 4350m
  • Minimum Altitude: 1250m
  • Distance travelled: 70KM
  • Approximate biking:  time3-4 hours

2nd Day: SANTA MARIA – SANTA TERESA ( FIRST TREKKING DAY)

  • Difficulty level: Difficult
  • Maximum Altitude: 1750m
  • Minimum Altitude: 1250m
  • Distance travelled: 20KM
  • Approximate time: 7-8 hours

3rd Day: SANTA TERESA – AGUAS CALIENTES

  • Difficulty level:  Moderate
  • Maximum Altitude: 2100m
  • Minimum Altitude: 1500m
  • Distance travelled: 10KM
  • Approximate time: 3 hours

4th Day: MACHU PICCHU- CUSCO

  • Difficulty level: Easy
  • Maximum Altitude: 2430m
  • Minimum Altitude: 2100m
  • Distance travelled: 7KM
  • Approximate time: 1 1/2 hours

Tips for Inca jungle trek

  • When you come to Cusco, you should have to know Cusco has a temperate climate with year round temperatures fluctuating between 14 – 35°C, in the nights are warm in some days. Cusco has rain season, this is from December to March.
  • Machu Picchu has a semi-tropical climate, because is the jungle, with warm and humid days and cold nights. The rainy season in Machu Picchu is from November to March, so be prepared to get soaked and slippery trail conditions.
  • Before you leave this trip, you need to do exercise for almost 1 hour, walking at home, or doing something similar.
  • The best months for doing Inca Jungle and visiting Machu Picchu are from April to October.

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