Salkantay Premium Private Trek to Machu Picchu 5 Days 4 Nights

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Cusco - Mollepata - Challacancha - Sky Camp - Humantay Lake
7 stops
1
Cusco
We will pick you up at your hotel in the historic center around 4:00 a.m. to travel two hours to Mollepata
2 hours • Admission ticket free
2
Mollepata
In Mollepata, you will enjoy an energy-packed breakfast.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Then we continue to Challacancha, the starting point of the hike. Here you will meet the local team that will accompany you throughout the experience.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
You will begin a 3-hour hike to Soraypampa (3,900 m / 12,795 ft), where our exclusive Sky Camp is located. The 7 km / 4.35 mile route winds through glacial valleys and an ancient Inca canal that is still in use.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
5
Upon arrival, you will have time to rest and enjoy a delicious lunch.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
6
Humantay Lake
In the afternoon, you will hike to the impressive Humantay Lake (4,200 m / 13,780 ft), a 3 km / 1.86 mile stretch that takes approximately 3 hours round trip. You will enjoy its turquoise views as you connect with the energy of the Andes.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
7
Back at camp, a comforting dinner and a unique night under the starry sky await you, with the imposing Apu Salkantay in front of your panoramic igloo.
10 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Soraypampa - Abra Salkantay - Huayracmachay - Chaullay - Collpapampa
5 stops
8
Today you will wake up with the first rays of light and a comforting cup of coca tea, followed by a full breakfast.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
9
Then you will begin a 2-hour horseback ride to Abra Salkantay (4,630 m / 15,190 ft), the highest point on the route. This section, without horses, is usually demanding, so the horseback ride reduces the effort and allows you to better enjoy the landscape. At the top, you will be able to appreciate mystical views of glaciers, Andean mountains, and the imposing Salkantay mountain (6,271 m / 20,574 ft), the second highest in Cusco and considered an Apu (Inca god).
2 hours • Admission ticket free
10
After some free time for photos, we will begin the descent to Huayramachay (3,850 m / 12,631 ft), where a hearty lunch awaits you.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
11
You will continue downhill, leaving the snow-capped mountains behind and entering the cloud forest, full of vegetation and wildlife. After hiking 9.5 km / 5.9 miles for approximately 3.5 hours, you will arrive at Collpapampa
4 hours • Admission ticket free
12
In Collpapampa, where our exclusive Mountain Sky View Campsite is located. In the evening, you will enjoy a hearty dinner before resting in a warmer environment.
10 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Collpapampa - La Playa - Lucmabamba - Cocalmayo - Sacred Jungle Lodge
5 stops
13
We will start the day at 6:00 a.m. with a nutritious breakfast before beginning the hike to the Santa Teresa Valley.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
14
Santa Teresa
The trail is mostly downhill and offers views of rivers, waterfalls, orchids, and coffee, banana, and avocado plantations. If you pay attention, you might spot the Cock-of-the-Rock, Peru's national bird. Upon arrival in Granadilla, a vehicle will be waiting to take us to La Playa to visit an organic coffee farm where you will learn about the entire production process, from bean to export. After this activity, we will enjoy a delicious lunch and then continue on to Lucmabamba (2,000 m / 6,562 ft), where our exclusive Sacred Jungle Lodges camp is located.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
15
Lucmabamba Coffee Experience
Then we will continue to Lucmabamba (2,000 m / 6,562 ft), where our exclusive Super Jungle Domes camp is located. There you will enjoy a hearty lunch.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
16
Banos Termales de Cocalmayo
In the afternoon, we will visit the Cocalmayo hot springs, ideal for relaxing in their warm natural pools.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
17
Upon returning to camp, you can enjoy a delicious dinner and rest surrounded by the harmonious sounds of the jungle.
10 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Lucmabamba - Llactapata - Ahobamba - Hydroelectric Plant - Aguas Calientes
5 stops
18
After a hearty breakfast, we will begin our hike along a section of the original Inca Trail.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
19
Mirador de Llactapata
We will ascend for two hours to Llactapata (2,700 m / 8,858 ft), an archaeological viewpoint with spectacular views of the Santa Teresa Valley and a first panoramic view of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu. Your guide will tell you about Inca history while you capture unforgettable photos.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
20
We will then descend for an hour and a half to Ahobamba, where you will enjoy a local lunch. We will continue for another half hour to Hidroeléctrica (1,800 m / 5,906 ft), where you will pass by a 250-meter artificial waterfall that supplies energy to much of Cusco.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
21
From here, we will board the train to Aguas Calientes, a journey with breathtaking scenery.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
22
Aguas Calientes
Upon arrival, you will enjoy dinner at an exclusive restaurant and rest in a comfortable hotel before the big day.
10 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo - Cusco
6 stops
23
Aguas Calientes
We start the day early with breakfast and board one of the first buses to Machu Picchu to avoid the crowds.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
24
Machu Picchu
Once at the citadel, your guide will take you to the most important temples, terraces, palaces, and ceremonial enclosures during a two-hour guided tour. Afterwards, you will have a short amount of free time to take pictures. If you booked the ascent to Huayna Picchu (2,720 m / 8,924 ft) or Machu Picchu Mountain (3,000 m / 9,843 ft), we will re-enter the site to complete the experience.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
25
Aguas Calientes
Later, we will return to Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time to have lunch and buy souvenirs.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
26
Then you will board the Vistadome panoramic train to Ollantaytambo, enjoying spectacular views along the way.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
27
Ollantaytambo
Upon arrival, our private transportation will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
28
Cusco
We’ll drop you off at your hotel so you can relax and rest after your journey.

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
• It's recommended to arrive in Cusco at least 2 days before the trek to adjust to the altitude.

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