The Inca Jungle is a great option instead of the regular Inca Trails! It has daily availability throughout the year and includes BMX biking on most of day 1! On this article we will tell you about the best time for doing this adventure of a lifetime tour!.
Climate Conditions in the Cusco Region
From April to October we have dry season, also called high season. There isn’t any rain at all, the temperatures are colder but it is always warmer as the altitude decreases and we approach Machu Picchu.
From November to March it is rain season, also called low season. Pourings occur, but on the other hand they are brief and not every day. Temperatures are higher all over the region.
Best Time for Doing the Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu
So, this will depend on your own criteria. Most people will do the Inca Jungle on high season, for the paths are dry, no waiting for the rain to pass.
However, for schedule reasons or even an adventurous attitude, other people would not mind to endure hotter weather, rain and sometimes muddy terrain by doing this trek on low, rainy season. Undoubtedly it would be more demanding and you’ll have to proceed on “rain mode”, that is, setting everything in order to cope with the weather, like putting most items inside impermeable bags, coats and so on, but at the end of the day, you’ll find many travelers still have the best of times. We repeat, it is more demanding on low, rain season, but still many visitors do have a great experience.
Additional Tours for the Inca Jungle to Machu Picchu
TOUR IN PERU offers a wide range of premier packages for Cusco and Peru’s top destinations. We believe you may like to know there are amazing 1-day tours that you can add to the Inca Jungle.
- We have the Humantay Lagoon Hike, which will take you to a hidden jewel amid the Andean heights, a paradisiac spot with the beautiful, mirror turquoise lago on surrounded by snowies and a relaxing, powerful flow of natural energy.
- There is also the Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) excursion, this multicolor place is one of only two in the world. You’ll hike across the Andean wilderness up to the astounding 5.000 meters above sea level where the site is located, surely a unique challenge, and last but not least amazing pictures and videos are guaranteed.
- However, if you think you’ve had enough hiking, there is also the Sacred Valley of the Incas tour, which is all by bus and regular walking tours at the Inca ruins and typical villages.
Please check this website for all our half-day and 1-day packages, maybe one of them can be the ideal complement for your Inca Jungle trek.
Other Long Hikes to Machu Picchu. Now if you are looking for a hiking excursion without the biking part and will not book the regular Inca Trails, there are still wonderful packages available:
- The Lares Trek, 4 days-3 nights: a higher difficulty trail, which includes 2 nights at campsites and hiking across defying elevations and terrain, cold temperatures and strong wind, until going down towards the subtropical jungle. Ideal for those who like to conquer nature.
- The Salkantay Trek, 5 days-4 nights: this is the most challenging in Peru and among the 20 top ones in the world. Includes 3 nights on campsites, hiking across steep, rocky terrain and serious cold weather and blowing winds, before turning downwards to the jungle borders. But as in the Lares Trek, the natural energy, landscapes and adventures are priceless.
So, here you have a complete picture of treks to Machu Picchu other than the regular Inca Trails. All of them are available on a daily basis and all year long.
You now know about the best time to do an Inca Jungle tour or another of the alternative treks to Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World! Check your schedule and talk to us about your next vacation!
