Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu 5 days / 4 nights

The journey begins with a pickup from your hotel between 4:00 a.m. and 4:40 a.m. to board our tourist transportation heading northwest of the city of Cusco, passing through the beautiful landscapes of the Andes Mountain Range. We will arrive at the town of Mollepata to enjoy a delicious local breakfast and then continue by vehicle to the checkpoint and starting point of the Salkantay Trekking.

We will begin the hike surrounded by majestic natural beauty until we reach our first campsite in Soraypampa, where a restorative lunch awaits us. In the afternoon, we will make the ascent to the spectacular Humantay Lake to admire its turquoise waters and snow-capped landscapes, an ideal moment to capture unforgettable photographs. Finally, we will return to the Soraypampa campsite to enjoy dinner and rest under the stars.

This day we will wake up very early to appreciate the sunrise and enjoy the landscape of the imposing Humantay and Salkantay snow-capped mountains. After breakfast, we will begin the hike to the highest point of the route: the Salkantay Pass (4,600 masl). As this is the most demanding section, we recommend walking at your own pace; additionally, you will have the option to rent a horse from the local residents for the journey.

At the summit, we will appreciate the majesty of the Salkantay Peak and the traditional apachetas (stone offerings that symbolize protection for the traveler). After a brief rest for photographs, we will begin the descent passing through different ecological levels to the town of Rayanniyoc to enjoy a restorative lunch. Finally, we will continue our hike toward the high jungle until we reach our campsite in Chaullay (Colpapampa), where we will have dinner and rest under the starry sky.

We will begin the day with a fortifying breakfast before embarking on a hike through the lush high tropical jungle. We will cross trails surrounded by dense forests, exotic fruit plantations, and spectacular surrounding landscapes until we reach the Lucmabamba sector, where we will enjoy a fresh and local lunch.

In Lucmabamba, we will experience an authentic experiential tourism activity: we will get a close look at the artisanal coffee process, from its harvest and gathering to the roasting, culminating with a tasting of one of the best organic coffees in the world. In the afternoon, we will travel by local transportation to the Cocalmayo Hot Springs, the perfect place to immerse ourselves in its relaxing thermo-medicinal waters and comfort our muscles. At nightfall, we will have dinner and camp under the starry sky at our fully equipped campsite.

We will enjoy an early breakfast to begin our ascent toward the Puncuyoc Pass, which will lead us to the impressive archaeological site of Llactapata. From this mystical Inca center, located right in front of the Machu Picchu Mountain, we will enjoy an exclusive historical explanation and an exceptional panoramic view of the citadel.

Afterward, we will descend through the valley to Hidroeléctrica to enjoy a restorative lunch. In the afternoon, we will undertake the classic hike of approximately 3 hours following the train line, surrounded by the dense vegetation of the canyon. Upon arriving at the town of Aguas Calientes, we will check into the selected accommodation, enjoy a delicious dinner, and rest for the big day.

The pinnacle moment of our adventure has arrived! In the morning, according to the assigned time slot of your entry circuit, we will board the tourist bus that will transfer us comfortably and safely to the main entrance of Machu Picchu, one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World.

Once inside this ancient and impressive Inca citadel, we will begin a guided tour of approximately 2 hours. Our expert guide will lead us through the temples, terraces, and most important sectors of the llaqta, sharing the history, mysticism, and architectural secrets of the site, ensuring the best spots to capture spectacular photographs.

At the end of the circuit, we will descend by bus to the picturesque town of Aguas Calientes for lunch on your own. In the afternoon, we will board the return train to Ollantaytambo, where our private transportation will be waiting to comfortably transfer you back to the city of Cusco, ending one of the most incredible journeys of your lives.