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What sets our tour apart is that it’s not just a trek to Machu Picchu, it’s a once in a lifetime honeymoon experience designed for couples who want adventure and romance in equal measure.
On the Salkantay Honeymoon Trek, you’ll hike one of the world’s most iconic routes, recognized by National Geographic among the top treks on the planet, with the privacy and comfort that make it feel truly personal. Along the way, you’ll share unforgettable moments at Humantay Lake, beneath the Salkantay glacier, and through dramatic landscapes that shift from high Andes to lush valleys.
The heart of the experience is your authentic Andean vow renewal ceremony, a meaningful cultural moment created especially for you as a couple. After days of incredible scenery and romantic camps built for two, you’ll finish in the most unforgettable way: arriving together at Machu Picchu, where a special guided visit brings the journey to its perfect finale.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
We recommend booking hotels in the center of Cusco.
We pick up all travelers from their hotels between 04:30 and 05:00 am.
Itinerary
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1Cusco
We will pick you up early to travel to Soraypampa (3,900 m / 12,795 pies)
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
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where you will enjoy an energy-packed breakfast before starting the hike.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
3Humantay Lake
You will trek through Andean valleys and glaciers until you reach the beautiful Humantay Lake (4,200 m / 13,780 pies), a perfect place to relax and take unforgettable photos.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
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Then we will continue to the camp, where an emotional Andean wedding ceremony led by a high misayoc awaits you. You will experience authentic rituals surrounded by spectacular scenery with Mount Salkantay as a backdrop. After the ceremony, you will enjoy a delicious lunch and have time to rest. We will end the day with a special dinner and a peaceful night under a starry sky.
17 hours • Admission ticket included -
5
We will wake up at 5:30 a.m. to enjoy breakfast with unique views of Mount Salkantay.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
6
Today you will conquer the highest point of the route: Abra Salkantay (4,630 m / 15,190 ft). This challenging ascent covers 7 km (4.34 miles) and takes approximately four hours. During the climb, you will enjoy spectacular landscapes with views of the valleys and the Apus Salkantay, Humantay, Tucarhuay, and Pumasillo. Once at the top, you will have time to connect with the energy of the Andes before beginning the descent.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
7
We will descend to Wayracmachay, where a hearty lunch and a viewpoint marking the transition from the Andean landscape to the cloud forest await you. We will then walk 9.5 km (5.9 miles) for three and a half hours to Collpapampa (2,950 m / 9,678 ft), where our exclusive Mountain Sky View camp
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
8
The Mountain Sky View camp is surrounded by tropical vegetation. There you will enjoy dinner and rest comfortably.
10 hours • Admission ticket included -
9
We start the day at 6:00 a.m. with a nutritious breakfast before hiking to Santa Teresa.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
10Santa Teresa
During the hike, you will enjoy lush scenery with rivers, waterfalls, wild orchids, and coffee, banana, and avocado plantations. If you are lucky, you may see the cock-of-the-rock, Peru's national bird.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
11Lucmabamba Coffee Experience
Upon arrival at Zona Propiedad, a private vehicle will be waiting to take you to La Playa to visit an organic coffee farm and learn about the entire process, from harvesting to export-ready beans. After this enriching experience, we will continue on to Lucmabamba (2,000 meters above sea level / 6,562 feet) to enjoy a delicious lunch and settle into our exclusive Sacred Jungle Lodge camp in the middle of the rainforest.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
12Banos Termales de Cocalmayo
In the afternoon, we will head to the Cocalmayo hot springs to enjoy a relaxing bath.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
13
Afterwards, we will return to Lucmabamba for dinner and spend the night at our camp, a comfortable and harmonious space surrounded by nature.
10 hours • Admission ticket included -
14
We start the day with a cup of hot coca tea before enjoying your last breakfast prepared by our chefs.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
15Mirador de Llactapata
Then we begin a hike along an original section of the Inca Trail. The climb takes approximately three hours and offers spectacular views of the Santa Teresa Valley. We will arrive at the archaeological site of Llaqtapata, from where you can see Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu while your guide shares the history of this ancient civilization.
4 hours • Admission ticket included -
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After some free time for photos, we descend to Ahobamba, where you will enjoy a local lunch.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
17
We continue on to Hidroeléctrica, where we will make a brief stop before boarding the train to Aguas Calientes. During the journey, you will enjoy beautiful views.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
18Aguas Calientes
At the end of the hike, we arrive in Aguas Calientes, where you will enjoy dinner at a restaurant and get an early night's rest before your visit to Machu Picchu the next day.
10 hours • Admission ticket free -
19Aguas Calientes
Today you will start early to visit Machu Picchu without the crowds. After a light breakfast, you will board one of the first buses to the citadel.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
20Machu Picchu
Once at the archaeological site, you will enjoy a guided tour of approximately two hours through the main temples, palaces, priestly enclosures, and terraces. At the end, you will have the option to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (subject to availability and prior reservation). These tours take between 1.5 and 3 hours in total.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
21Aguas Calientes
You will then return to Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time for lunch and souvenir shopping.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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In the afternoon, you will head to the station to board the Vistadome Observatory panoramic train.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
23Ollantaytambo
Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo, our private transportation will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
24Cusco
We will drop you off at your hotel in Cusco so you can rest after your trip as a couple.
Cusco - Soraypampa - Humatay Lake - Sky Camp
Soraypampa - Abra Salkantay - Huayracmachay - Collpapampa
Collpapampa - La Playa - Lucmabamba - Cocalmayo - Sacred Jungle Lodge
Lucmabamba - Llactapata - Ahobamba - Hydroelectric Plant - Aguas Calientes
Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo - Cusco
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.
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.
- Spots at Machu Picchu sell out quickly. Book this trip at least three months in advance to secure spaces.
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Please ensure your passport is up to date and ready for use on your travel day
- Children aged 12 and over may participate and must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
- Keep in mind this hike is a challenging trek. travellers have to be in good health and physical shape to fully enjoy every moment of this adventure.
- Vegetarian or, vegan options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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