CUSCO – MOLLEPATA – SORAYPAMPA

SORAYPAMPA - Guests will be collected from their hotel in Cusco between 4:30 am and 5:00 am to travel by bus to Mollepata. The journey offers a stunning scenic drive through the Anta plains, showcasing breathtaking panoramic views of the majestic Salkantay and other snow-capped mountains, as well as the Apurimac River Valley. After a two-hour drive, there will be a stop in Mollepata for breakfast (not included), last-minute supplies, a leg-stretch, or a bathroom break before proceeding to Challacancha. Here, the support team will load equipment onto horses and mules. At approximately 9:30 a.m., the trek towards Soraypampa (3900 meters above sea level) will commence. Maintaining a steady pace, it will take about 2 hours to reach Soraypampa, the first campsite, where lunch will be served. In the afternoon, there will be a visit to Humantay Lake (4200 masl) with a S/20 entrance fee. This involves a 3-hour round-trip hike from the camp to witness the glacier lake of Humantay.

SORAYPAMPA – SALKANTAY PASS – HUAYRAMACHAY – CHAULLAY

Salkantay Trail - The day will start early with a wake-up call featuring coca tea. Around 5:00 am, a nutritious breakfast will be served, and by 6:00 am, the most challenging day of the Salkantay trek will begin. The trek involves ascending to the highest point of the journey, covering 6 kilometers uphill through the stunning Rocky Mountains and enjoying views of Salkantay Mountain. Upon reaching the summit, trekkers will be rewarded with spectacular views of the mountains and the imposing snowy peaks of Salkantay (6264 meters above sea level), the second-highest mountain in the Cusco region. After a 2-hour descent, a delicious Peruvian lunch will be served around 1:00 p.m. in the area known as Huayracmachay. The hike will then continue to Chaullay, involving approximately 3 hours of downhill trekking to reach the camp in Chaullay at 2900 masl, where guests will sleep in charming Indian huts. Dinner will be served around 7:00 pm to replenish energy from the trek.

CHAULLAY - COLLPAPAMPA – LA PLAYA – LUCMABAMBA

LUCMABAMBA - LLACTAPATA – HIDROELECTRICA – AGUAS CALIENTES

Mirador de Llactapata - The hike will begin early, offering the chance to experience a small section of the renowned Inca Trail. The journey will lead to the Llactapata Inca site, directly facing Machu Picchu. From this vantage point, visitors can see not only the ruins of Machu Picchu but also Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain. After exploring the Llactapata ruins, the trek will continue with a 2-hour downhill hike. Throughout this part of the trail, Machu Picchu remains visible until reaching the Hidroelectrica train station for lunch. One of the most remarkable sites in this area is the 300-meter-tall natural waterfall that generates electricity for the entire Cusco region. After lunch, the journey will proceed to Intiwatana, a famous ancient rock used as a sundial during the Incan era. Historically, Intiwatana worked in conjunction with the renowned sundial stone at the Machu Picchu site.

THE MOST IMPORTANT DAY – MACHU PICCHU!

Machu Picchu - The day will start early after a restful night at the hostel, allowing guests to reach the top of Machu Picchu ahead of the crowds and enjoy its tranquility in the gentle morning light. The Machu Picchu entrance checkpoint is open from 06:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Guests can hike up to Machu Picchu (a bus ride is optional for $12.00) and enter the hidden Royal Citadel of the Incas. A 2-hour guided tour will explore this incredible ancient city, visiting temples, terraces, palaces, priest’s houses, the sundial, the industrial sector, and the farming fields. Visitors will be amazed by the engineering brilliance of the Incas, which was far ahead of its time and remains partially mysterious today. Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain is an optional extra for $60 per person, and advance booking is required to check availability.

• Minivan return on the last day
• Optional train return for $70 extra
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast

• Drinking Water (you can buy the whole tour)
• Sleeping Bag ($20 extra)
• Walking poles ($20 extra)
• Bus up or Down to machupicchu (24 usd extra)
• 20 soles entrance to Humantay lake.
• Huaynapicchu or Machupicchu Montain 0ptional,60 usd extra per person.
• Train back optional service 80 usd,get in contact with us.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.