Day 1: Cusco - Challacancha - Soraypampa - Humantay Lake - Sky Camp
Repas : petit-déjeuner, déjeuner, dîner
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at the Soraypampa Sky Camp
Day 1, Step 1
Cusco
2 h
Your adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your Cusco hotel, scheduled around 5:00 AM.
Day 1, Step 2
Mollepata
2 h
Travel to Mollepata for breakfast before proceeding to Challacancha (3,800 m / 12,467 ft), the trek's starting point.
Day 1, Step 3
3 h, entrée incluse
Meet your team and commence the trek. The approximately 3-hour, 7 km (4.35 miles) trail follows an ancient Inca canal, offering stunning views of the glacial valley until you reach Soraypampa (3,900 m / 12,795 ft), where our exclusive Sky Camp awaits.
Day 1, Step 4
Humantay Lake
3 h, entrée incluse
Following lunch, embark on a 3-hour round trip hike to the magnificent Humantay Lake (4,200 m / 13,780 ft), known for its turquoise waters and dramatic glacial backdrop.
Day 1, Step 5
10 h, entrée incluse
Upon your return, savor a delightful dinner and spend a magical night under the stars in your panoramic dome, offering direct views of the imposing Apu Salkantay.
Day 2: Soraypampa - Salkantay Pass - Huayracmachay - Chaullay - Colcapampa
Repas : petit-déjeuner, déjeuner, dîner
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at Mountain Sky View Camp
Day 2, Step 1
1 h, entrée incluse
Awaken to the majestic sight of Apu Salkantay, enjoy coca tea, and fuel up with an energy-rich breakfast for the ascent to the trek's highest point, Abra Salkantay (4,630 m / 15,190 ft).
Day 2, Step 2
3 h, entrée incluse
This 3-hour, 7 km (4.35 mile) climb follows the path known as the 'seven snakes.' At the summit, absorb the breathtaking Andean vistas and connect with the sacred energy of Apu Salkantay.
Day 2, Step 3
Colcapampa
3 h
Descend for approximately three hours to Huayracmachay (3,850 m / 12,631 ft) for a satisfying lunch amidst beautiful surroundings.
Continue into the cloud forest in the afternoon, where the climate warms and vegetation becomes more abundant. Observe tropical flora, diverse bird species, and cascading waterfalls on your way to Collpapampa (2,850 m / 9,350 ft).
Day 2, Step 4
10 h, entrée incluse
A hearty dinner and a well-earned rest await you at our Mountain Sky View Camp, enveloped by nature.
Day 3: Chaullay - Colpapampa - La Playa - Lucmabamba - Super Jungle Domes
Repas : petit-déjeuner, déjeuner, dîner
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at Super Jungle Domes
Day 3, Step 1
1 h, entrée incluse
Your day begins around 6:00 AM with hot mate tea and breakfast, followed by a hike through the scenic Santa Teresa Valley.
Day 3, Step 2
Santa Teresa
4 h
The trail features a gentle descent alongside rivers, waterfalls, and plantations of orchids, bananas, coffee, and avocados, creating a tropical and tranquil ambiance.
Keep an eye out for the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Peru's national bird, as you walk towards Zona Propiedad, where a vehicle will transfer you to La Playa.
Day 3, Step 3
2 h, entrée incluse
Visit an organic coffee farm to learn about the traditional Andean coffee-making process and sample its distinctive flavor.
Day 3, Step 4
10 h, entrée incluse
After the coffee farm visit, proceed to Lucmabamba (2,000 m / 6,562 ft) for a traditional lunch and to settle into your exclusive Super Jungle Domes.
Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore the surrounding area.
Conclude the day with a delicious dinner and a comfortable rest, serenaded by the sounds of nature.
Day 4: Lucmabamba - Llactapata - Hidroelectrica - Aguas Calientes
Repas : petit-déjeuner, déjeuner, dîner
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes
Day 4, Step 1
1 h, entrée incluse
Following breakfast, begin the final hiking day towards Aguas Calientes.
Day 4, Step 2
Mirador de Llactapata
3 h, entrée incluse
Embark on an original Inca Trail segment in the morning, ascending for two hours to Llactapata (2,700 m / 8,858 ft). This Inca archaeological site offers unique perspectives of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu.
Your guide will share insights into the Inca civilization, followed by free time for photos and exploration.
Day 4, Step 3
2 h
Descend for about 1.5 hours to Ahobamba for lunch.
Continue for another half hour to Hidroeléctrica (1,800 m / 5,906 ft), passing the impressive 250-meter artificial waterfall that powers Cusco.
Day 4, Step 4
3 h
From Hidroeléctrica, you have the option to take a train to Aguas Calientes (additional cost) or enjoy a 3-hour hike along the tracks, experiencing the warm jungle environment.
Along the way, observe the Intihuatana, an ancient Inca solar stone linked to agricultural cycles.
Day 4, Step 5
Aguas Calientes
10 h
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant and rest at a comfortable hotel.
Day 5: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo - Cusco
Repas : petit-déjeuner
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5, Step 1
Aguas Calientes
2 h
Experience the highlight of the trip: a visit to the lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu. Ascend to the archaeological site very early to witness the magical sunrise before the main crowds arrive.
Day 5, Step 2
Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
2 h, entrée incluse
During a 2-hour guided tour, explore the citadel's most iconic areas: temples, dwellings, terraces, and water channels.
Marvel at the Incas' advanced engineering, constructing this mountain jewel without modern tools and creating a sophisticated hydraulic system.
After the tour, you have the option to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (requires advance booking) for unparalleled panoramic views.
Day 5, Step 3
Ollantaytambo
2 h
Return to Aguas Calientes for lunch before boarding a scenic train to Ollantaytambo.
Day 5, Step 4
Cusco
passage sans arrêt
Our private transportation will then take you back to Cusco, marking the end of your Andean adventure.