OVERVIEW
Every group is different. Some travel fast and want to cover maximum ground. Others prefer to stop at every viewpoint, photograph every orchid on the trail, and take the long way around whenever the scenery justifies it. Some groups are celebrating something. Some are traveling together for the first time. Some simply want the full Inca Jungle experience without sharing it with strangers.
The Private Inca Jungle tour gives your group exclusive access to the complete route with a dedicated guide assigned to you from day one, departure times set around your schedule, and the flexibility to adjust the pace, the itinerary, and the level of service to match exactly what your group needs.
Private tours are available in all formats: the 2-day Express, the 4-day Classic, the 5-day Extended, or a fully custom itinerary built around your dates and interests. Whatever you choose, the experience belongs entirely to your group.
A minimum of 2 passengers is required to confirm a departure.
QUICK FACTS
- Duration: 2, 4, or 5 days depending on chosen format, or fully custom
- Maximum altitude: 4,350 m / 14,270 ft (Abra Málaga Pass, Day 1)
- Minimum altitude on route: 1,400 m / 4,593 ft (Urubamba River)
- Altitude of Machu Picchu: 2,430 m / 7,972 ft
- Total distance cycled: approximately 65 km of mountain road (Day 1)
- Total hiking distance: varies by format chosen
- Physical level: Adapted to your group. We assess fitness and preferences at the time of booking and build the itinerary accordingly.
- Group size: Exclusive to your group only, no other travelers
- Minimum passengers to confirm: 2 passengers
- Minimum age: 8 years old with parental authorization for private departures (12 years for standard group tours)
- Departure days: Any day of the year, departure time set by your group
- Starting point: Cusco city center, pickup from your hotel at agreed time
- Type of service: Private and exclusive
- Transportation: Private van, bus, train
- Difficulty: Adapted to your group
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
- WHAT MAKES A PRIVATE TOUR DIFFERENT
Your own dedicated guide
From the moment your tour begins to the moment you return to Cusco, you have a single guide focused entirely on your group. No managing different personalities across a mixed group. No adjusting to a pace that does not suit you. Your guide knows your group, your preferences, and your goals from the start.
Flexible departure times
Private tours depart when it suits you. If your group prefers an earlier start to beat the heat on the bike descent, or a later departure to allow for a proper breakfast first, we arrange it. The schedule works around you, not the other way around.
Adjustable itinerary
Want to spend more time at a particular point on the trail? Add a stop that interests you? Skip an activity that does not? On a private tour these decisions belong to your group. We can extend sections, add optional activities, or restructure the daily itinerary based on what you want from the experience.
Accommodation upgrades available
Every night on the route has upgrade options available, from standard countryside lodges to boutique accommodation and premium rooms in Aguas Calientes. Private tour clients can select their preferred accommodation category at the time of booking.
Ideal for families with children
The minimum age on private tours is 8 years old with parental authorization, compared to 12 on standard group departures. The route, pace, and activities are adapted around younger travelers so that the experience works for the whole family.
Perfect for special occasions
Birthdays, anniversaries, proposals, and group celebrations all benefit from the privacy and flexibility of a dedicated tour. Let us know at the time of booking and we will make sure the experience reflects the occasion.
- AVAILABLE FORMATS
Private Inca Jungle Express — 2 Days / 1 Night Mountain bike descent from Abra Málaga and Machu Picchu visit. The shortest and most accessible format, ideal for families or travelers with limited time.
Private Inca Jungle Classic — 4 Days / 3 Nights The complete experience including mountain biking, rafting, hot springs, cloud forest trekking, and Machu Picchu. The most popular private format.
Private Inca Jungle Extended — 5 Days / 4 Nights Everything in the Classic plus an extra day in the deep cloud forest. The best option for groups who want maximum immersion and a more relaxed pace throughout.
Fully Custom Itinerary Have something specific in mind? A different combination of activities, an extra destination along the route, or a format that does not fit any of the above? Get in touch and we will build it from scratch around your group.
- WHAT IS INCLUDED
- Machu Picchu entrance ticket (circuit of your choice)
- Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes up to Machu Picchu and back down
- Private guided tour of Machu Picchu with a licensed guide (approximately 2 hours)
- Expedition train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Private van from Ollantaytambo back to your hotel in Cusco
- River rafting on the Urubamba River with all safety equipment (Classic and Extended formats)
- Mountain bike with front suspension, helmet, gloves, knee pads, and elbow pads for the Day 1 descent
- Dedicated private bilingual guide for the entire tour, certified in trekking and mountain biking
- All private transportation from Cusco throughout the tour
- Accommodation as selected at the time of booking
- Meals as indicated in the chosen itinerary
- First aid kit and emergency oxygen bottle
- WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
- Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain ticket (optional, $75 USD, must be requested at the time of booking)
- Entrance to Cocalmayo Hot Springs (optional, 10 soles per person)
- Lunch on any day of the tour unless specified in a custom itinerary
- Dinner in Aguas Calientes on the final evening before Machu Picchu
- Vistadome Train upgrade on the return (optional, $67 USD)
- Walking poles (available for rent, $15 USD per pair)
- Personal travel insurance (strongly recommended for all adventure activities)
- Tips for the guide, support staff, and driver
- Any personal expenses not listed in the itinerary
- EXTRAS
- Walking poles: $15 USD per pair (professional extendable poles)
- Additional night in Aguas Calientes: From $60 USD depending on availability
- Vistadome Train upgrade: $67 USD per person for the return to Cusco at 14:55 or 15:20
- Huayna Picchu Mountain: $75 USD per person. Must be requested at the time of booking. Done independently after the guided tour of the citadel. A guided ascent is available at an additional cost upon request.
- Single supplement: $40 USD for solo travelers requiring a private room
- Accommodation upgrades: Available at all stops on the route. Contact us for options and pricing.
- PRICES
- Request a custom quote
Private tour pricing depends on the format chosen, the number of travelers in your group, the accommodation category selected, and any custom additions to the itinerary. Get in touch with our team and we will send you a detailed quote within 24 hours.
- A minimum of 2 passengers is required to confirm a departure.
- HOW TO BOOK
To start building your private tour, fill out the contact form on this page or send us a message directly via WhatsApp. Tell us your preferred dates, the format you are interested in, the size of your group, and any specific requests or requirements. We will come back to you within 24 hours with a full proposal and pricing.
Once the itinerary and price are confirmed, a deposit of $200 USD per person is required to secure all bookings. Payment is made through our secure WeTravel platform by credit or debit card. The balance can be paid online through WeTravel or in cash at our Cusco office in US dollars or Peruvian soles.
To purchase Machu Picchu entrance tickets we need the following information for each participant exactly as it appears on their passport: full name, gender, passport number, date of birth, and nationality.
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Briefing
The night before your departure your guide will meet the group for a briefing at our Cusco office. Final instructions, equipment check, last questions, and confirmation of the following morning’s schedule all happen here. Details of the location will be sent with your booking confirmation.
Luggage Storage
During the trek your main luggage can be stored securely at our Cusco office or at your hotel. You only need to carry a daypack on the trail.
Your Passport
Your original passport is required throughout the entire tour and must match the passport number provided at booking. Rangers check passports at Machu Picchu and the train company verifies identity before boarding. Contact us immediately if your passport details change after booking. A change fee of $25 USD per person applies.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made more than 30 days before departure receive a full refund minus the deposit and any booking fees. Cancellations between 15 and 30 days before departure receive a 50 percent refund of the land cost. Cancellations within 14 days of departure are non-refundable. We strongly recommend travel insurance that covers trip cancellation.
Tipping
Tipping is not compulsory but is genuinely appreciated by the guides and support staff. The amount is entirely at your discretion.
Sustainability
Inca Jungle is committed to responsible tourism. We work with local communities along the route, support fair wages for all staff, and train our guides to respect and protect the natural and cultural heritage of the landscapes we travel through.
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I customize the activities on a private tour? Yes. That is one of the main advantages of booking privately. If you want to skip the rafting, add an extra hiking day, spend more time at a specific point on the trail, or include an activity not listed in the standard itinerary, we accommodate it. Tell us what you want and we will build around it.
Can families with young children do the private tour? Yes. The minimum age on private tours is 8 years old with parental authorization. The pace, activities, and daily distances are adapted around the youngest members of the group. We have run this route successfully with families traveling with children and can advise on the best format based on your children’s ages and fitness levels.
How many people can join a private tour? There is no upper limit on group size for private tours. Whether you are a couple, a family of five, or a corporate group of twenty, we organize the logistics accordingly. Larger groups may require additional guides and vehicles, which we factor into the quote.
Can I choose my accommodation category? Yes. All accommodation on the private tour can be upgraded from the standard option. We will present available options at each stop on the route when we send your quote.
How quickly can you organize a private tour? For most dates we can confirm a private tour with as little as one week of advance notice. During peak season between May and October, Machu Picchu entrance tickets can be the limiting factor, so earlier booking is always better. Contact us as soon as your dates are set and we will check availability immediately.
What happens if someone in our group cannot complete the trek? Your guide is trained to handle this situation. Depending on where on the route the issue occurs, there are vehicle access points that allow a participant to exit the trail and be transferred to the next accommodation point or back to Cusco. We will always have a plan in place and your guide will communicate it to the group before departure.
