Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

Cusco to Soyroccocha (The Impressive Salkantay Peak)

Hiking through unique landscapes and delight yourself the turquoise lagoon!

Soyroccocha to Collpapampa

Enjoy the fabulous and breath-taking beauty of this day’s hike!

Collpapampa to Playa/Lucmabamba

Hike through the lush vegetation, waterfalls, and try the passion fruit!

La Playa/Lucmabamba to Aguas Calientes

Appreciate some remains of the highly-acclaimed Inca trail!

Machu Picchu Tour & Train Back to the Sacred Valley

Machu Picchu will take your breath away with its enigmatic and historical atmosphere.

Cusco to Soyroccocha (The Impressive Salkantay Peak) (B, S, L, D)

Hiking through unique landscapes and delight yourself the turquoise lagoon!

This morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco to start this majestic adventure. During this way, you will pass through Limatambo, this town was one of the main access Cusco City during the Inca Times. Our first stop will be the cozy Mollepata village. After walking a bit more you will get into Cruzpata and finally you will meet your wranglers and horses in Challacancha. After enjoy a savory lunch in Salkantaypampa, you will ascend around two hours to your campsite located at Soyroccocha, it is located just right away to the impressive glacier of the Salkantay (4200m/13776ft). It can be a bit cold, so do not forget to bring very warm clothes for this night.

Overnight at Campsite.

Soyroccocha to Collpapampa (B, S, L, D)

Enjoy the fabulous and breath-taking beauty of this day’s hike!

Enjoy a delicious breakfast and continue the trekking walking up around 1 ½ hours with direction to the impressive Salkantay Mountain. During this hike delight yourself with the gorgeous snow-capped peaks of the Vilcabamba Range and with the Salkantay Peak looming majestically above you.

Along the way, you will have the chance to see the characteristic flora and fauna and if you are very lucky you will see some condors flying around. Then you will descend to a more tropical climate into the cloud forest.

A long yet easy descent along the Salkantay River takes you to your second camp in the afternoon, Qollpapampa (2890m/9479ft)..

Overnight at Campsite.

Collpapampa to Playa/Lucmabamba (B, S, L, D)

Hike through the lush vegetation, waterfalls, and try the passion fruit!

This will be a beautiful day, after the savory breakfast, you will pass the waterfalls at Coripacchi, the settlement at Wiñaypoko, then the town of La Playa and finally you will arrive to the Lucmabamba campsite. During this hike you will admire the variety of fauna and flora such as banana, avocado and the highest coffee plantations of the Region. Delight yourself with the lovely parrots that accompany yours descend. At dinner, you can enjoy a glass of wine by the light of the campfire.

Overnight at Campsite.

La Playa/Lucmabamba to Aguas Calientes (B, S, L, D)

Appreciate some remains of the highly-acclaimed Inca trail!

This morning enjoy a delicious breakfast. Then, you will walk uphill for around 2-4 hours to arrive to El Mirador or Q’elloqasa located about 2860m. From this place you can appreciate an overwhelming view of Machu Picchu. Enjoy your last lunch in the nature at the lookout point of Llaqtapata (2650m/8692ft), from where you can get an unbeatable view of Machu Picchu and the Salkantay Mountain. Also, you can  appreciate the Llactapata Ruins, which have been recently restored. A 2-hour descent towards the Aobamba River crossing lush bamboo forests and more orchard and coffee plantations brings you to the hydroelectric plant of Machu Picchu from where you’ll board a train that will take you to Aguas Calientes (short, scenic 40-minute train ride). Accommodation at the chosen hotel.

Overnight at Aguas Calientes

Machu Picchu Tour & Train Back to the Sacred Valley (B, L)

Machu Picchu will take your breath away with its enigmatic and historical atmosphere.

Today, your private guide will show you the Machu Picchu Wonder. Watch the mist rise off the mountains and the sunrise illuminate the Ancient Citadel. Truly, this amazing spectacle it is worth it.

There are also short treks you can do in Machu Picchu like the Inti Punku Hike (the Sun Gate Hike) or the Inca Bridge Hike (both 40 minutes). Alternatively, you can climb the spectacular Wayna Picchu Mountain which takes almost 2 hours (you need to book a permit in advance for this).

After finishing your visit to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, you will take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes.

Then, take the train to Ollantaytambo Train Station, where a friendly face from XXXX will await you, holding a sign with your name to bring you back to your hotel located at the Sacred Valley. Spend a peaceful night rest.