Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Cusco to Soraypampa
Cusco to Soraypampa- Start point
- Cusco, Cusco, Peru (We will pick you up from your hotel in Cuzco, 04:30 - 04:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Full lunch at base camp), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Soraypampa (9 km, approximately 3 hours)
- Hike to Humantay Lake (5 km round trip, approximately 3 hours)
- View Humantay Glacier and sunset
Optional Activities
- Breakfast or snacks in Mollepata (own cost)
Landmarks Salkantay Peak Veronica Mountain Humantay Lake Humantay Glacier - Day 2
Soraypampa to Chawllay
Soraypampa to Chawllay- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Salkantay Pass (7 km, approximately 4 hours)
- Descent to Huayra Machay (approximately 3 hours)
- Trek through cloud forest to Chawllay Village (9 km, approximately 3 hours)
Landmarks Salkantay Pass Salkantay Peak Pumasillo Mountain Chawllay Village - Day 3
Chawllay to Lucmabamba
Chawllay to Lucmabamba- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local fruits and vegetables at family hamlets), Dinner (Full dinner)
Included Activities
- Trek through jungle along Salkantay River
- Stop at family hamlets to sample local fruits and vegetables
- Explore Lucmabamba town
Optional Activities
- Soak in hot springs (approximately one hour drive, highly recommended)
Landmarks Salkantay River Lucmabamba - Day 4
Lucmabamba to Aguas Calientes
Lucmabamba to Aguas Calientes- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Last lunch with all staff at Hydroelectric Station), Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Trek through coffee, banana, and passion fruit plantations
- Cross Oroya canopy bridge
- Walk along train tracks to Aguas Calientes
Optional Activities
- Hike to Hydroelectric Station (alternative to 25-minute car ride)
Landmarks Santa Teresa Valley Vilcanota River Oroya Canopy Bridge Hydroelectric Station Machu Picchu Sanctuary Aguas Calientes - Day 5
Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and Return to Cusco
Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and Return to Cusco- End point
- Cusco, Cusco, Peru (San Francisco Plaza Cusco, 22:30 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning bus or hike to Machu Picchu
- Sunrise viewing and photography
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu Citadel (2 hours)
- Free time to explore Machu Picchu
- Bus or train transportation back to Ollantaytambo
- Coach bus transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
Optional Activities
- Huayna Picchu Mountain hike (must be booked in advance, 3-hour round trip, $67 per person)
- Vistadome train tickets ($85 upon request)
Landmarks Machu Picchu Citadel Huayna Picchu Mountain Ollantaytambo Station San Francisco Plaza
