Itinerary
- Day 1
Cusco to Humantay
Cusco to Humantay- Start point
- Cusco, Peru (Cusco Central Hotel, 05:00)
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Home-stay
Included Activities
- Hike to Soraypampa (3,900 m / 12,795 ft) - approximately 3 hours, 7 km through glacial valley
- Hike to Humantay Lagoon (4,200 m / 13,780 ft) - 3 km round-trip
- View turquoise Humantay Lagoon and glaciers
Optional Activities
- Breakfast in Mollepata (not included)
Landmarks Humantay Lagoon Salkantay Mountain - Day 2
Salkantay Pass
Salkantay Pass- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional coca tea and hearty breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Camping Site)
Included Activities
- Hike to Salkantay Pass (4,630 m / 15,190 ft) - approximately 7 km, about 4 hours
- Trek along "Trail of the Seven Serpents" with switchbacks
- View Salkantay Mountain (6,271 m / 20,574 ft), Humantay, Tucarhuay, and Pumasillo peaks
Landmarks Salkantay Pass Salkantay Mountain - Day 3
Andes to Cloud Forest
Andes to Cloud Forest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (Homestay)
Included Activities
- Rocky downhill hike to Huayracmachay (3,850 m / 12,631 ft) - approximately 3 hours
- Hike through Cloud Forest to Amazon Rainforest gateway - approximately 8 km, 4 hours
- Experience transition from high Andes to warm Amazon basin with unique wildlife and native plants
- Arrive at Chaullay (2,950 m / 9,678 ft)
Landmarks Cloud Forest Huayracmachay - Day 4
Santa Teresa Valley & Coffee Experience
Santa Teresa Valley & Coffee Experience- Meals
- Breakfast (Tea and breakfast before breaking camp), Lunch, Dinner (Warm dinner)
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (Homestay)
Included Activities
- Hike through Santa Teresa Valley to La Playa (2,060 m / 6,759 ft) - mostly downhill
- Coffee Experience with local family including entire production process, from planting and harvesting to roasting, and preparing own freshly brewed coffee
Optional Activities
- Visit Cocalmayo hot springs (approximately USD 17 per person, including transportation and entrance fee, 50-minute drive away, allows 2 hours of relaxation in natural thermal waters)
Landmarks Cocalmayo Hot Springs Santa Teresa Valley - Day 5
Inca Trail to Llactapata
Inca Trail to Llactapata- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Camping Site)
Included Activities
- Hike section of original Inca Trail - approximately 3 to 4 hours uphill to Llactapata (2,700 m / 8,858 ft)
- Visit Llactapata Inca archaeological site directly across from Machu Picchu
- View Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu mountain for the first time
- Guided interpretation of Inca civilization history and site significance
Landmarks Llactapata Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu 
- Day 6
Aguas Calientes
Aguas Calientes- Meals
- Breakfast (Nourishing breakfast), Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant at 7:00 p.m.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (MACHUPICCHU BOUTIQUE)
Included Activities
- Gentle downhill descent with views of Machu Picchu - approximately 2 hours
- Lunch stop at Hidroelectrica (1,800 m / 5,905 ft)
- Walk along train tracks with views of Urubamba River and lush vegetation
Optional Activities
- Scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes (approximately USD 34, not included, includes views of avocado, banana, and coffee plantations, and possible sightings of Cock-of-the-Rock)
- Alternative: Continue hiking approximately 2 hours from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes
Landmarks Hidroelectrica Urubamba River Aguas Calientes - Day 7
Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco
Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco- End point
- Cusco, Peru (Main Square , 18:30)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bus ride to Machu Picchu (approximately 30 minutes)
- 2-hour guided tour through important and iconic areas of Machu Picchu including history, architecture, and cultural significance
- Free time to explore Machu Picchu at own pace, take photos, and experience the site
Landmarks Machu Picchu
