Day 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Challacancha - Soraypampa - Humantay Lake (L, D)
Salkantay Trail - Depart Cusco and journey to Challacancha for the start of your trek to Soraypampa, 3,850 meters above sea level. Stop for lunch at the base camp and then go on a round-trip hike to Humantay Lake.
Day 2: Soraypampa - Salkantay Pass - Wayracpunku - Chaullay (B, L, D)
Salkantay Trail - Hike to the highest point of the trail at Salkantay Pass and get spectacular views of the snow-capped mountains before a 2-hour downhill hike to the camp for lunch. Then, enter the upper part of the Amazon jungle on a hike through the “cloud forest.” Look for native wildlife on the way to the village of Chaullay, where you will spend the night.
Day 3: Chaullay - Collpapampa - La Playa - Santa Teresa (B, L, D)
Salkantay Trail - Take an easy hike to La Playa through the Santa Teresa valley and marvel at the waterfalls and wild orchids. Encounter coffee, banana and avocado plantations, and visit the village of Collpapampa, where attractions include hot thermal springs and abundant birdlife. Hike to the base camp at Lucmabamba after lunch, and get the chance to sample the local coffee at an organic coffee farm. Explore an orange and avocado plantation.
Day 4: Santa Teresa - Hidroelectrica - Aguas Calientes (B, L, D)
Hot Springs (Aguas Calientes) - Hike for 3 hours to Hidroelectrica for lunch. After lunch, hike for another 3 hours to Aguas Calientes along a flat trail. Once in Aguas Calientes, go to your hotel to shower and relax before dinner. After dinner, get some rest before the early morning climb up to Machu Picchu the following morning.
Day 5: Machu Picchu (B)
Hot Springs (Aguas Calientes) - Explore Machu Picchu in the early morning before the crowds arrive. Avail of the option to hike to the ruins of take the bus for an extra $12.00 one way. Benefit from a 2-hour guided tour on arrival, and learn more about the temples, palaces, priest houses and more. Get some free time to explore at leisure, and use it to climb to Huaynapicchu or the Machu Picchu mountain, if booked in advance. Alternatively, trek to the Sun Gate at the main entrance of the Inka Trail.
- Vegetarian food available on request at no extra charge
- English/Spanish-speaking guide
- 7 kg luggage allowance carried by horses
- Standard train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Transportation to Salkantay Trek start point
- Thick mattress and night lighting
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Cook and cooking equipment
- Meals included: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
- Trek briefing
- Basic hotel stay in Aguas Calientes
- Pillow
- First aid and emergency oxygen
- Personal pad: double foam, 2.5 inches thick
- Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
- Machu Picchu entrance ticket
- Entrance fee to Salkantay ($3)
- Sleeping bags
- Walking sticks (you can add-on)
- Round-trip bus tickets (you can add-on)
Explore the ‘Hidden Metropolis of the Incas’ under the guidance of a seasoned expert.
Immerse yourself in the wilderness during a 5-day journey traversing the Salkantay Trek. Traverse the same tracks that the Incas did and reach their renowned ‘Hidden Metropolis’ for a professionally led expedition of Machu Picchu. Experience wild orchids, breathtaking waterfalls, and much more.
Tread through the paths laid by the ancient Incas and journey through identical trails they took through the hills centuries back. Retreat into the wilderness and marvel at the awe-inspiring panoramas of the icy peaks of the Andes.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
