Premium Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5 Days – Exclusive Camps

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Cusco - Mollepata - Challacancha - Soraypampa - Humantay Lake - Sky Camp
6 stops
1
Cusco
Begin your 5-day/4-night Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with an early pick-up from your accommodation in Cusco at around 4:00 a.m. in comfortable and safe transportation.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
2
Mollepata
In Mollepata, enjoy an energy-packed breakfast before starting the adventure.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
We arrive at Challacancha (3,800 m / 12,467 ft), the starting point of the trek, where you will meet your specialized team.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
4
The trail follows ancient Inca channels and breathtaking landscapes with snow-capped mountains and valleys. After about three hours of walking, you will reach Soraypampa (3,900 m / 12,795 ft), where our exclusive camp awaits you. The team will welcome you with a delicious lunch. Enjoy some time to relax, acclimatize, and admire Apu Salkantay
3 hours • Admission ticket free
5
Humantay Lake
In the afternoon, you ascend to the magical Humantay Lake (4,200 m / 13,780 ft). Its turquoise waters, surrounded by snow-capped peaks, create a breathtaking setting.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
6
Upon your return, a warm dinner awaits you before you rest in your panoramic igloo under a starry sky.
10 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Sky Camp - Salkantay Pass - Huayracmachay - Collpapampa - Mountain Sky View Camp
4 stops
7
You wake up to one of the most impressive sunrises of the trek, as the sun illuminates Apu Salkantay against a blue sky. After an energizing breakfast, you prepare for the most challenging and rewarding section of the Salkantay Trek.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
8
The trail ascends through Salkantaypampa and Soyrococha, between sparkling glaciers, until it reaches Abra Salkantay (4,630 m / 15,190 ft), the highest point of the trek. From the summit, the high mountain views are breathtaking and impressive.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
9
You begin the descent to Huayracmachay (3,850 m / 12,631 ft), where a comforting lunch prepared by our team awaits you. In the afternoon, you will continue to Collpapampa, noticing the transition from the Andean landscape to the cloud forest, full of orchids, ferns, and exotic birds.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
10
End the day with a delicious dinner and rest in our Mountain Sky View cabins, surrounded by nature.
10 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Mountain Sky View Camp - Santa Teresa - La Playa - Lucmabamba - Cocalmayo - Super Jungle Domes
5 stops
11
Wake up to the sound of the river and birds singing.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
12
Santa Teresa
After breakfast overlooking the forest, begin your hike through the Santa Teresa Valley, surrounded by orchids, ferns, and coffee and banana plantations, until you reach La Playa.
Admission ticket free
13
Lucmabamba Coffee Experience
Once in La Playa, we visit a coffee farm to learn about the process of growing and harvesting Andean coffee, a tradition that drives the regional economy and delights with its unique aroma. We continue to Lucmabamba (2,000 m / 6,562 ft), where a delicious lunch awaits you in our exclusive Super Jungle Domes.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
14
Banos Termales de Cocalmayo
In the afternoon, you can relax or visit the Cocalmayo hot springs
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
15
End the day with a comforting dinner and rest in your dome surrounded by the jungle that connects you with the natural energy of the environment.
10 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Super Jungle Domes - Llactapata - Hidroelectrica - Aguas Calientes
4 stops
16
After a delicious breakfast, you will begin a hike along a section of the original Inca Trail.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
17
Mirador de Llactapata
After about two hours of climbing through Santa Teresa, you will arrive at the archaeological site of Llactapata (2,700 m / 8,858 ft), where you will enjoy breathtaking views of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu while learning about Inca history.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
18
Then, you will descend for an hour and a half to Ahobamba, where you will have lunch before continuing on to Hidroeléctrica (1,800 m / 5,906 ft). On this stretch, you will see a 250 m artificial waterfall.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
19
Aguas Calientes
From Hidroeléctrica, you can choose to take the train to Aguas Calientes (not included) or walk for about three hours along the railroad tracks enjoying the jungle surroundings. In the village, dinner at a local restaurant and a rest in a comfortable hotel await you. Note: During the rainy season, the Llactapata trail may be closed for safety reasons.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo - Cusco
4 stops
20
Aguas Calientes
Today is the big day! After an early breakfast, you will board one of the first buses to Machu Picchu. You will arrive at the citadel just in time to enjoy the magic of sunrise and avoid the crowds.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
21
Machu Picchu
During a guided tour of approximately two hours, you will explore the most important areas of the site: temples, houses, agricultural terraces, and ceremonial centers. Your guide will explain the advanced Inca engineering and the secrets of this marvel. After the tour, you will have free time to continue exploring or climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (optional).
2 hours • Admission ticket free
22
Ollantaytambo
Later, you will return to Aguas Calientes for lunch and take the train back to Ollantaytambo
2 hours • Admission ticket free
23
Cusco
We will arrive in Ollantaytambo, where our private transportation will be waiting to take you back to Cusco, bringing an unforgettable experience to a close.
Admission ticket free

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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