Cusco - Mollepata - Soraypampa - Humantay Lake

Salkantay Trail - The journey kicks off in Cusco with an early morning pick-up from your hotel, marking the start of the remarkable 5-day Salkantay adventure. After a two-hour drive, there will be a stop at the charming village of Mollepata, where a delightful traditional breakfast will energize you for the journey ahead to Soraypampa.
From this point, a hike of about 3 hours will lead to the base camp (3,900 m / 12,800 ft), where a nutritious lunch made from local ingredients by our team will be ready. In the afternoon, a 1.5-hour trek to the stunning Humantay Lake (4,220 m / 13,850 ft) will commence, offering a natural spectacle surrounded by snow-capped peaks and colors that shift with the seasons.
There will be free time to explore and capture the beauty of this enchanting place before heading back to camp, where a warm cup of coca tea and a freshly prepared dinner by our cooks will be waiting, providing a perfect end to the first day of trekking.

Soraypampa - Salkantay Pass - Chaullay

Salkantay Trail - Around 5:00 am, the day will begin with a cup of coca tea, followed by breakfast with breathtaking mountain views. A 3-hour ascent to the highest point of the Salkantay Pass at 4620 m/15157 will then begin. From there, the journey continues to Wayrac Machaq for lunch around 1:00 pm. The trek will then proceed to the high jungle, where large trees with branches stretching over streams, adorned with bromeliads and orchids, can be seen. The descent to the second campsite in Chaullay will be around 5:00 pm, where a cup of coffee, hot chocolate, or tea will be served, followed by dinner at approximately 7:00 pm.

Chaullay - Lucmabamba

Lucmabamba - Llactapata - Hydroelectric - Aguas Calientes

Mirador de Llactapata - At around 5 a.m., the day will start with a hearty breakfast, followed by a 3-hour hike to Llactapata, offering an excellent view of the landscape and Machu Picchu. The trek will then descend to Hidroeléctrica, where lunch will be served around 1:00 p.m., followed by another 3-hour walk to Aguas Calientes. The night will be spent in a hostel, with dinner at a restaurant at approximately 7:00 pm.

Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Return to Cusco by Bus

Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu - Depending on the entrance time to the Machu Picchu citadel, the departure time from the hotel and breakfast will be coordinated. The ascent to the entrance of the Machu Picchu citadel will follow, with a guided tour of the various sectors lasting about 2 hours, and a short time to enjoy the citadel before descending to Aguas Calientes. The duration of the stay in Machu Picchu will depend on the chosen transportation back to Cusco (train or bus, as per reservation).

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

• Entrence to Machu Picchu
• Sleeping bag
• Walking poles

Embark on an adventure that will transform your perspective of the world. The 5-day Salkantay Trek offers a stunning blend of breathtaking landscapes, snow-capped peaks, turquoise lagoons, and lush jungle in one remarkable journey. Hike beneath the awe-inspiring Salkantay glacier, sleep under a starlit sky, and arrive at the enchanting Machu Picchu at the conclusion of your trek.

This is more than just a hike — it’s a profound connection with nature and oneself. Embrace this once-in-a-lifetime adventure and secure your journey to Machu Picchu today!

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