Day 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Challacancha - Soraypampa - Humantay Lake - Sky Camp
Repas : petit-déjeuner, déjeuner, dîner
Overnight at the Sky Camp
Your 5-day/4-night Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu begins with an early pickup from your Cusco accommodation around 5:00 a.m., in comfortable and secure transportation.
In Mollepata, enjoy a breakfast to energize you before the adventure commences.
We reach Challacancha (3,800 m / 12,467 ft), the trek's starting point, where you'll meet your specialized team. Entrance included.
The trail follows ancient Inca channels and offers spectacular views of snow-capped mountains and valleys. After approximately three hours of walking, you'll arrive at Soraypampa (3,900 m / 12,795 ft), where our exclusive camp awaits. Your team will greet you with a delightful lunch. Take time to relax, acclimatize, and admire Apu Salkantay.
In the afternoon, ascend to the stunning Humantay Lake (4,200 m / 13,780 ft). Its turquoise waters, set against a backdrop of snow-capped peaks, create a truly breathtaking scene. Entrance included.
Upon your return, a warm dinner will be served before you retire to your panoramic igloo beneath a starry sky. Entrance included.
Day 2: Sky Camp - Salkantay Pass - Huayracmachay - Collpapampa - Mountain Sky View Camp
Cusco
2 h
Overnight at Mountain Sky View Camp
Awaken to one of the trek's most impressive sunrises, as the sun illuminates Apu Salkantay against a clear blue sky. After a revitalizing breakfast, prepare for the most demanding yet rewarding part of the Salkantay Trek.
The trail ascends through Salkantaypampa and Soyrococha, passing sparkling glaciers until you reach Abra Salkantay (4,630 m / 15,190 ft), the trek's highest point. The panoramic views from the summit are magnificent and awe-inspiring. Entrance included.
Begin your descent to Huayracmachay (3,850 m / 12,631 ft), where a comforting lunch prepared by our team awaits you. In the afternoon, continue towards Collpapampa, observing the transition from the Andean landscape to the cloud forest, abundant with orchids, ferns, and exotic birds.
Conclude the day with a delicious dinner and rest in our Mountain Sky View cabins, nestled amidst nature. Entrance included.
Day 3: Mountain Sky View Camp - Santa Teresa - La Playa - Lucmabamba - Cocalmayo - Sacred Jungle Lodge
Mollepata
30 min
Overnight at the Sacred Jungle Lodge
Wake up to the soothing sounds of the river and the singing of birds.
After breakfast with views of the forest, commence your hike through the Santa Teresa Valley, surrounded by orchids, ferns, and coffee and banana plantations, until you reach Granadilla, where our transport will take you to La Playa.
In La Playa, visit a coffee farm to learn about the cultivation and harvesting of Andean coffee, a tradition vital to the regional economy and appreciated for its unique aroma. Following this enriching experience, enjoy a delicious lunch before continuing to Lucmabamba (2,000 meters above sea level / 6,562 feet), home to our exclusive Sacred Jungle Lodge camp, situated in the heart of the rainforest. Entrance included.
In the afternoon, you have the option to relax or visit the Cocalmayo hot springs. Duration: 45 minutes. Entrance included.
Later, return to Lucmabamba for dinner and spend the night at our camp, a comfortable and harmonious space surrounded by nature. Entrance included.
Day 4: Sacred Jungle Lodge - Llactapata - Hidroelectrica - Aguas Calientes
30 min, entrée incluse
Hotel in Aguas Calientes
After a delightful breakfast, begin a hike along a segment of the original Inca Trail. Entrance included.
After approximately two hours of climbing through Santa Teresa, you will reach the Llactapata archaeological site (2,700 m / 8,858 ft). Here, you'll enjoy spectacular views of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu while learning about Inca history. Entrance included.
Next, descend for about an hour and a half to Ahobamba, where lunch will be served before proceeding to Hidroeléctrica (1,800 m / 5,906 ft). Along this route, you will observe a 250-meter artificial waterfall.
From Hidroeléctrica, you can opt for the train to Aguas Calientes (not included) or enjoy a three-hour walk along the railroad tracks, taking in the jungle scenery. In the village, a dinner at a local restaurant and a restful night in a comfortable hotel await you. Note: During the rainy season, the Llactapata trail may be closed for safety reasons.
Day 5: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo - Cusco
3 h
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today is the highlight! After an early breakfast, board one of the first buses to Machu Picchu. You'll arrive at the citadel in time to witness the magical sunrise and avoid the largest crowds.
During a guided tour lasting approximately two hours, you will explore the key areas of the site: temples, dwellings, agricultural terraces, and ceremonial centers. Your guide will explain the advanced Inca engineering and the secrets of this marvel. Afterward, enjoy free time for further exploration or optional climbs up Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain.
Later, return to Aguas Calientes for lunch before taking the train back to Ollantaytambo.
Arrive in Ollantaytambo, where our private transportation will be ready to take you back to Cusco, concluding an unforgettable experience.
Day 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Challacancha - Soraypampa - Humantay Lake - Sky Camp
Humantay Lake
4 h, entrée incluse
Overnight at the Sky Camp
Your 5-day/4-night Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu begins with an early pickup from your Cusco accommodation around 5:00 a.m., in comfortable and secure transportation.
In Mollepata, enjoy a breakfast to energize you before the adventure commences.
We reach Challacancha (3,800 m / 12,467 ft), the trek's starting point, where you'll meet your specialized team. Entrance included.
The trail follows ancient Inca channels and offers spectacular views of snow-capped mountains and valleys. After approximately three hours of walking, you'll arrive at Soraypampa (3,900 m / 12,795 ft), where our exclusive camp awaits. Your team will greet you with a delightful lunch. Take time to relax, acclimatize, and admire Apu Salkantay.
In the afternoon, ascend to the stunning Humantay Lake (4,200 m / 13,780 ft). Its turquoise waters, set against a backdrop of snow-capped peaks, create a truly breathtaking scene. Entrance included.
Upon your return, a warm dinner will be served before you retire to your panoramic igloo beneath a starry sky. Entrance included.
Day 2: Sky Camp - Salkantay Pass - Huayracmachay - Collpapampa - Mountain Sky View Camp
10 h, entrée incluse
Overnight at Mountain Sky View Camp
Awaken to one of the trek's most impressive sunrises, as the sun illuminates Apu Salkantay against a clear blue sky. After a revitalizing breakfast, prepare for the most demanding yet rewarding part of the Salkantay Trek.
The trail ascends through Salkantaypampa and Soyrococha, passing sparkling glaciers until you reach Abra Salkantay (4,630 m / 15,190 ft), the trek's highest point. The panoramic views from the summit are magnificent and awe-inspiring. Entrance included.
Begin your descent to Huayracmachay (3,850 m / 12,631 ft), where a comforting lunch prepared by our team awaits you. In the afternoon, continue towards Collpapampa, observing the transition from the Andean landscape to the cloud forest, abundant with orchids, ferns, and exotic birds.
Conclude the day with a delicious dinner and rest in our Mountain Sky View cabins, nestled amidst nature. Entrance included.
Day 3: Mountain Sky View Camp - Santa Teresa - La Playa - Lucmabamba - Cocalmayo - Sacred Jungle Lodge
Repas : petit-déjeuner, déjeuner, dîner
Overnight at the Sacred Jungle Lodge
Wake up to the soothing sounds of the river and the singing of birds.
After breakfast with views of the forest, commence your hike through the Santa Teresa Valley, surrounded by orchids, ferns, and coffee and banana plantations, until you reach Granadilla, where our transport will take you to La Playa.
In La Playa, visit a coffee farm to learn about the cultivation and harvesting of Andean coffee, a tradition vital to the regional economy and appreciated for its unique aroma. Following this enriching experience, enjoy a delicious lunch before continuing to Lucmabamba (2,000 meters above sea level / 6,562 feet), home to our exclusive Sacred Jungle Lodge camp, situated in the heart of the rainforest. Entrance included.
In the afternoon, you have the option to relax or visit the Cocalmayo hot springs. Duration: 45 minutes. Entrance included.
Later, return to Lucmabamba for dinner and spend the night at our camp, a comfortable and harmonious space surrounded by nature. Entrance included.
Day 4: Sacred Jungle Lodge - Llactapata - Hidroelectrica - Aguas Calientes
1 h
Hotel in Aguas Calientes
After a delightful breakfast, begin a hike along a segment of the original Inca Trail. Entrance included.
After approximately two hours of climbing through Santa Teresa, you will reach the Llactapata archaeological site (2,700 m / 8,858 ft). Here, you'll enjoy spectacular views of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu while learning about Inca history. Entrance included.
Next, descend for about an hour and a half to Ahobamba, where lunch will be served before proceeding to Hidroeléctrica (1,800 m / 5,906 ft). Along this route, you will observe a 250-meter artificial waterfall.
From Hidroeléctrica, you can opt for the train to Aguas Calientes (not included) or enjoy a three-hour walk along the railroad tracks, taking in the jungle scenery. In the village, a dinner at a local restaurant and a restful night in a comfortable hotel await you. Note: During the rainy season, the Llactapata trail may be closed for safety reasons.
Day 5: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo - Cusco
5 h, entrée incluse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today is the highlight! After an early breakfast, board one of the first buses to Machu Picchu. You'll arrive at the citadel in time to witness the magical sunrise and avoid the largest crowds.
During a guided tour lasting approximately two hours, you will explore the key areas of the site: temples, dwellings, agricultural terraces, and ceremonial centers. Your guide will explain the advanced Inca engineering and the secrets of this marvel. Afterward, enjoy free time for further exploration or optional climbs up Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain.
Later, return to Aguas Calientes for lunch before taking the train back to Ollantaytambo.
Arrive in Ollantaytambo, where our private transportation will be ready to take you back to Cusco, concluding an unforgettable experience.
Day 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Challacancha - Soraypampa - Humantay Lake - Sky Camp
Colcapampa
4 h
Overnight at the Sky Camp
Your 5-day/4-night Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu begins with an early pickup from your Cusco accommodation around 5:00 a.m., in comfortable and secure transportation.
In Mollepata, enjoy a breakfast to energize you before the adventure commences.
We reach Challacancha (3,800 m / 12,467 ft), the trek's starting point, where you'll meet your specialized team. Entrance included.
The trail follows ancient Inca channels and offers spectacular views of snow-capped mountains and valleys. After approximately three hours of walking, you'll arrive at Soraypampa (3,900 m / 12,795 ft), where our exclusive camp awaits. Your team will greet you with a delightful lunch. Take time to relax, acclimatize, and admire Apu Salkantay.
In the afternoon, ascend to the stunning Humantay Lake (4,200 m / 13,780 ft). Its turquoise waters, set against a backdrop of snow-capped peaks, create a truly breathtaking scene. Entrance included.
Upon your return, a warm dinner will be served before you retire to your panoramic igloo beneath a starry sky. Entrance included.
Day 2: Sky Camp - Salkantay Pass - Huayracmachay - Collpapampa - Mountain Sky View Camp
10 h, entrée incluse
Overnight at Mountain Sky View Camp
Awaken to one of the trek's most impressive sunrises, as the sun illuminates Apu Salkantay against a clear blue sky. After a revitalizing breakfast, prepare for the most demanding yet rewarding part of the Salkantay Trek.
The trail ascends through Salkantaypampa and Soyrococha, passing sparkling glaciers until you reach Abra Salkantay (4,630 m / 15,190 ft), the trek's highest point. The panoramic views from the summit are magnificent and awe-inspiring. Entrance included.
Begin your descent to Huayracmachay (3,850 m / 12,631 ft), where a comforting lunch prepared by our team awaits you. In the afternoon, continue towards Collpapampa, observing the transition from the Andean landscape to the cloud forest, abundant with orchids, ferns, and exotic birds.
Conclude the day with a delicious dinner and rest in our Mountain Sky View cabins, nestled amidst nature. Entrance included.
Day 3: Mountain Sky View Camp - Santa Teresa - La Playa - Lucmabamba - Cocalmayo - Sacred Jungle Lodge
Repas : petit-déjeuner, déjeuner, dîner
Overnight at the Sacred Jungle Lodge
Wake up to the soothing sounds of the river and the singing of birds.
After breakfast with views of the forest, commence your hike through the Santa Teresa Valley, surrounded by orchids, ferns, and coffee and banana plantations, until you reach Granadilla, where our transport will take you to La Playa.
In La Playa, visit a coffee farm to learn about the cultivation and harvesting of Andean coffee, a tradition vital to the regional economy and appreciated for its unique aroma. Following this enriching experience, enjoy a delicious lunch before continuing to Lucmabamba (2,000 meters above sea level / 6,562 feet), home to our exclusive Sacred Jungle Lodge camp, situated in the heart of the rainforest. Entrance included.
In the afternoon, you have the option to relax or visit the Cocalmayo hot springs. Duration: 45 minutes. Entrance included.
Later, return to Lucmabamba for dinner and spend the night at our camp, a comfortable and harmonious space surrounded by nature. Entrance included.
Day 4: Sacred Jungle Lodge - Llactapata - Hidroelectrica - Aguas Calientes
1 h
Hotel in Aguas Calientes
After a delightful breakfast, begin a hike along a segment of the original Inca Trail. Entrance included.
After approximately two hours of climbing through Santa Teresa, you will reach the Llactapata archaeological site (2,700 m / 8,858 ft). Here, you'll enjoy spectacular views of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu while learning about Inca history. Entrance included.
Next, descend for about an hour and a half to Ahobamba, where lunch will be served before proceeding to Hidroeléctrica (1,800 m / 5,906 ft). Along this route, you will observe a 250-meter artificial waterfall.
From Hidroeléctrica, you can opt for the train to Aguas Calientes (not included) or enjoy a three-hour walk along the railroad tracks, taking in the jungle scenery. In the village, a dinner at a local restaurant and a restful night in a comfortable hotel await you. Note: During the rainy season, the Llactapata trail may be closed for safety reasons.
Day 5: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo - Cusco
Santa Teresa
passage sans arrêt
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today is the highlight! After an early breakfast, board one of the first buses to Machu Picchu. You'll arrive at the citadel in time to witness the magical sunrise and avoid the largest crowds.
During a guided tour lasting approximately two hours, you will explore the key areas of the site: temples, dwellings, agricultural terraces, and ceremonial centers. Your guide will explain the advanced Inca engineering and the secrets of this marvel. Afterward, enjoy free time for further exploration or optional climbs up Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain.
Later, return to Aguas Calientes for lunch before taking the train back to Ollantaytambo.
Arrive in Ollantaytambo, where our private transportation will be ready to take you back to Cusco, concluding an unforgettable experience.
Day 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Challacancha - Soraypampa - Humantay Lake - Sky Camp
3 h, entrée incluse
Overnight at the Sky Camp
Your 5-day/4-night Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu begins with an early pickup from your Cusco accommodation around 5:00 a.m., in comfortable and secure transportation.
In Mollepata, enjoy a breakfast to energize you before the adventure commences.
We reach Challacancha (3,800 m / 12,467 ft), the trek's starting point, where you'll meet your specialized team. Entrance included.
The trail follows ancient Inca channels and offers spectacular views of snow-capped mountains and valleys. After approximately three hours of walking, you'll arrive at Soraypampa (3,900 m / 12,795 ft), where our exclusive camp awaits. Your team will greet you with a delightful lunch. Take time to relax, acclimatize, and admire Apu Salkantay.
In the afternoon, ascend to the stunning Humantay Lake (4,200 m / 13,780 ft). Its turquoise waters, set against a backdrop of snow-capped peaks, create a truly breathtaking scene. Entrance included.
Upon your return, a warm dinner will be served before you retire to your panoramic igloo beneath a starry sky. Entrance included.
Day 2: Sky Camp - Salkantay Pass - Huayracmachay - Collpapampa - Mountain Sky View Camp
Banos Termales de Cocalmayo
45 min, entrée incluse
Overnight at Mountain Sky View Camp
Awaken to one of the trek's most impressive sunrises, as the sun illuminates Apu Salkantay against a clear blue sky. After a revitalizing breakfast, prepare for the most demanding yet rewarding part of the Salkantay Trek.
The trail ascends through Salkantaypampa and Soyrococha, passing sparkling glaciers until you reach Abra Salkantay (4,630 m / 15,190 ft), the trek's highest point. The panoramic views from the summit are magnificent and awe-inspiring. Entrance included.
Begin your descent to Huayracmachay (3,850 m / 12,631 ft), where a comforting lunch prepared by our team awaits you. In the afternoon, continue towards Collpapampa, observing the transition from the Andean landscape to the cloud forest, abundant with orchids, ferns, and exotic birds.
Conclude the day with a delicious dinner and rest in our Mountain Sky View cabins, nestled amidst nature. Entrance included.
Day 3: Mountain Sky View Camp - Santa Teresa - La Playa - Lucmabamba - Cocalmayo - Sacred Jungle Lodge
10 h, entrée incluse
Overnight at the Sacred Jungle Lodge
Wake up to the soothing sounds of the river and the singing of birds.
After breakfast with views of the forest, commence your hike through the Santa Teresa Valley, surrounded by orchids, ferns, and coffee and banana plantations, until you reach Granadilla, where our transport will take you to La Playa.
In La Playa, visit a coffee farm to learn about the cultivation and harvesting of Andean coffee, a tradition vital to the regional economy and appreciated for its unique aroma. Following this enriching experience, enjoy a delicious lunch before continuing to Lucmabamba (2,000 meters above sea level / 6,562 feet), home to our exclusive Sacred Jungle Lodge camp, situated in the heart of the rainforest. Entrance included.
In the afternoon, you have the option to relax or visit the Cocalmayo hot springs. Duration: 45 minutes. Entrance included.
Later, return to Lucmabamba for dinner and spend the night at our camp, a comfortable and harmonious space surrounded by nature. Entrance included.
Day 4: Sacred Jungle Lodge - Llactapata - Hidroelectrica - Aguas Calientes
Repas : petit-déjeuner, déjeuner, dîner
Hotel in Aguas Calientes
After a delightful breakfast, begin a hike along a segment of the original Inca Trail. Entrance included.
After approximately two hours of climbing through Santa Teresa, you will reach the Llactapata archaeological site (2,700 m / 8,858 ft). Here, you'll enjoy spectacular views of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu while learning about Inca history. Entrance included.
Next, descend for about an hour and a half to Ahobamba, where lunch will be served before proceeding to Hidroeléctrica (1,800 m / 5,906 ft). Along this route, you will observe a 250-meter artificial waterfall.
From Hidroeléctrica, you can opt for the train to Aguas Calientes (not included) or enjoy a three-hour walk along the railroad tracks, taking in the jungle scenery. In the village, a dinner at a local restaurant and a restful night in a comfortable hotel await you. Note: During the rainy season, the Llactapata trail may be closed for safety reasons.
Day 5: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo - Cusco
1 h, entrée incluse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today is the highlight! After an early breakfast, board one of the first buses to Machu Picchu. You'll arrive at the citadel in time to witness the magical sunrise and avoid the largest crowds.
During a guided tour lasting approximately two hours, you will explore the key areas of the site: temples, dwellings, agricultural terraces, and ceremonial centers. Your guide will explain the advanced Inca engineering and the secrets of this marvel. Afterward, enjoy free time for further exploration or optional climbs up Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain.
Later, return to Aguas Calientes for lunch before taking the train back to Ollantaytambo.
Arrive in Ollantaytambo, where our private transportation will be ready to take you back to Cusco, concluding an unforgettable experience.
Day 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Challacancha - Soraypampa - Humantay Lake - Sky Camp
Mirador de Llactapata
3 h, entrée incluse
Overnight at the Sky Camp
Your 5-day/4-night Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu begins with an early pickup from your Cusco accommodation around 5:00 a.m., in comfortable and secure transportation.
In Mollepata, enjoy a breakfast to energize you before the adventure commences.
We reach Challacancha (3,800 m / 12,467 ft), the trek's starting point, where you'll meet your specialized team. Entrance included.
The trail follows ancient Inca channels and offers spectacular views of snow-capped mountains and valleys. After approximately three hours of walking, you'll arrive at Soraypampa (3,900 m / 12,795 ft), where our exclusive camp awaits. Your team will greet you with a delightful lunch. Take time to relax, acclimatize, and admire Apu Salkantay.
In the afternoon, ascend to the stunning Humantay Lake (4,200 m / 13,780 ft). Its turquoise waters, set against a backdrop of snow-capped peaks, create a truly breathtaking scene. Entrance included.
Upon your return, a warm dinner will be served before you retire to your panoramic igloo beneath a starry sky. Entrance included.
Day 2: Sky Camp - Salkantay Pass - Huayracmachay - Collpapampa - Mountain Sky View Camp
3 h
Overnight at Mountain Sky View Camp
Awaken to one of the trek's most impressive sunrises, as the sun illuminates Apu Salkantay against a clear blue sky. After a revitalizing breakfast, prepare for the most demanding yet rewarding part of the Salkantay Trek.
The trail ascends through Salkantaypampa and Soyrococha, passing sparkling glaciers until you reach Abra Salkantay (4,630 m / 15,190 ft), the trek's highest point. The panoramic views from the summit are magnificent and awe-inspiring. Entrance included.
Begin your descent to Huayracmachay (3,850 m / 12,631 ft), where a comforting lunch prepared by our team awaits you. In the afternoon, continue towards Collpapampa, observing the transition from the Andean landscape to the cloud forest, abundant with orchids, ferns, and exotic birds.
Conclude the day with a delicious dinner and rest in our Mountain Sky View cabins, nestled amidst nature. Entrance included.
Day 3: Mountain Sky View Camp - Santa Teresa - La Playa - Lucmabamba - Cocalmayo - Sacred Jungle Lodge
Aguas Calientes
3 h
Overnight at the Sacred Jungle Lodge
Wake up to the soothing sounds of the river and the singing of birds.
After breakfast with views of the forest, commence your hike through the Santa Teresa Valley, surrounded by orchids, ferns, and coffee and banana plantations, until you reach Granadilla, where our transport will take you to La Playa.
In La Playa, visit a coffee farm to learn about the cultivation and harvesting of Andean coffee, a tradition vital to the regional economy and appreciated for its unique aroma. Following this enriching experience, enjoy a delicious lunch before continuing to Lucmabamba (2,000 meters above sea level / 6,562 feet), home to our exclusive Sacred Jungle Lodge camp, situated in the heart of the rainforest. Entrance included.
In the afternoon, you have the option to relax or visit the Cocalmayo hot springs. Duration: 45 minutes. Entrance included.
Later, return to Lucmabamba for dinner and spend the night at our camp, a comfortable and harmonious space surrounded by nature. Entrance included.
Day 4: Sacred Jungle Lodge - Llactapata - Hidroelectrica - Aguas Calientes
Repas : petit-déjeuner, déjeuner
Hotel in Aguas Calientes
After a delightful breakfast, begin a hike along a segment of the original Inca Trail. Entrance included.
After approximately two hours of climbing through Santa Teresa, you will reach the Llactapata archaeological site (2,700 m / 8,858 ft). Here, you'll enjoy spectacular views of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu while learning about Inca history. Entrance included.
Next, descend for about an hour and a half to Ahobamba, where lunch will be served before proceeding to Hidroeléctrica (1,800 m / 5,906 ft). Along this route, you will observe a 250-meter artificial waterfall.
From Hidroeléctrica, you can opt for the train to Aguas Calientes (not included) or enjoy a three-hour walk along the railroad tracks, taking in the jungle scenery. In the village, a dinner at a local restaurant and a restful night in a comfortable hotel await you. Note: During the rainy season, the Llactapata trail may be closed for safety reasons.
Day 5: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo - Cusco
Aguas Calientes
2 h
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today is the highlight! After an early breakfast, board one of the first buses to Machu Picchu. You'll arrive at the citadel in time to witness the magical sunrise and avoid the largest crowds.
During a guided tour lasting approximately two hours, you will explore the key areas of the site: temples, dwellings, agricultural terraces, and ceremonial centers. Your guide will explain the advanced Inca engineering and the secrets of this marvel. Afterward, enjoy free time for further exploration or optional climbs up Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain.
Later, return to Aguas Calientes for lunch before taking the train back to Ollantaytambo.
Arrive in Ollantaytambo, where our private transportation will be ready to take you back to Cusco, concluding an unforgettable experience.
Day 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Challacancha - Soraypampa - Humantay Lake - Sky Camp
Machu Picchu
2 h
Overnight at the Sky Camp
Your 5-day/4-night Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu begins with an early pickup from your Cusco accommodation around 5:00 a.m., in comfortable and secure transportation.
In Mollepata, enjoy a breakfast to energize you before the adventure commences.
We reach Challacancha (3,800 m / 12,467 ft), the trek's starting point, where you'll meet your specialized team. Entrance included.
The trail follows ancient Inca channels and offers spectacular views of snow-capped mountains and valleys. After approximately three hours of walking, you'll arrive at Soraypampa (3,900 m / 12,795 ft), where our exclusive camp awaits. Your team will greet you with a delightful lunch. Take time to relax, acclimatize, and admire Apu Salkantay.
In the afternoon, ascend to the stunning Humantay Lake (4,200 m / 13,780 ft). Its turquoise waters, set against a backdrop of snow-capped peaks, create a truly breathtaking scene. Entrance included.
Upon your return, a warm dinner will be served before you retire to your panoramic igloo beneath a starry sky. Entrance included.
Day 2: Sky Camp - Salkantay Pass - Huayracmachay - Collpapampa - Mountain Sky View Camp
Ollantaytambo
passage sans arrêt
Overnight at Mountain Sky View Camp
Awaken to one of the trek's most impressive sunrises, as the sun illuminates Apu Salkantay against a clear blue sky. After a revitalizing breakfast, prepare for the most demanding yet rewarding part of the Salkantay Trek.
The trail ascends through Salkantaypampa and Soyrococha, passing sparkling glaciers until you reach Abra Salkantay (4,630 m / 15,190 ft), the trek's highest point. The panoramic views from the summit are magnificent and awe-inspiring. Entrance included.
Begin your descent to Huayracmachay (3,850 m / 12,631 ft), where a comforting lunch prepared by our team awaits you. In the afternoon, continue towards Collpapampa, observing the transition from the Andean landscape to the cloud forest, abundant with orchids, ferns, and exotic birds.
Conclude the day with a delicious dinner and rest in our Mountain Sky View cabins, nestled amidst nature. Entrance included.
Day 3: Mountain Sky View Camp - Santa Teresa - La Playa - Lucmabamba - Cocalmayo - Sacred Jungle Lodge
Cusco
passage sans arrêt
Overnight at the Sacred Jungle Lodge
Wake up to the soothing sounds of the river and the singing of birds.
After breakfast with views of the forest, commence your hike through the Santa Teresa Valley, surrounded by orchids, ferns, and coffee and banana plantations, until you reach Granadilla, where our transport will take you to La Playa.
In La Playa, visit a coffee farm to learn about the cultivation and harvesting of Andean coffee, a tradition vital to the regional economy and appreciated for its unique aroma. Following this enriching experience, enjoy a delicious lunch before continuing to Lucmabamba (2,000 meters above sea level / 6,562 feet), home to our exclusive Sacred Jungle Lodge camp, situated in the heart of the rainforest. Entrance included.
In the afternoon, you have the option to relax or visit the Cocalmayo hot springs. Duration: 45 minutes. Entrance included.
Later, return to Lucmabamba for dinner and spend the night at our camp, a comfortable and harmonious space surrounded by nature. Entrance included.
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Guide · 7 min readSacred Valley or Rainbow Mountain from CuscoTwo day tours from Cusco: 10 hours in the Sacred Valley, or 12 hours to reach Rainbow Mountain at 5,020 meters. Here are the departures, the entrance fees to pay on site and the traveler profile for each.