Itinerary
- Day 1
Cusco to Soraypampa
Your pickup happens at 4:00 a.m. from the hotel, then you'll drive about two hours to Mollepata for breakfast. After eating, head to Challacancha where the trek starts. You'll hike for 3 hours to Soraypampa while following an ancient Inca canal, and lunch waits for you at Sky Camp. In the afternoon, make your way to turquoise Humantay Lake sitting at 4,200m elevation. After exploring the area, return to camp for dinner and settle into one of the comfortable domes for the night.
- Start point
- Hauqaypata, Cusco, Cusco, Peru (Pickup from Cusco hotels 30 minutes before departure time., 04:00 - 04:30)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Energizing breakfast at Mollepata), Lunch (Lunch with mountain views at Sky Camp), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Sky Camp)
Included Activities
- Hotel pickup from Cusco
- Breakfast at Mollepata
- Trek to Soraypampa following ancient Inca canal (3 hours, 3,900m)
- Lunch at Sky Camp with mountain views
- Afternoon hike to Humantay Lake (4,200m) with free time to explore
- Overnight stay at Sky Camp domes
Optional Activities
- Horseback ride from Soraypampa to Humantay Lake
Landmarks Humantay Lake Mollepata - Day 2
Soraypampa to Collpapampa
Early morning starts with coca tea and a hearty breakfast before tackling the trek's toughest section. Abra Salkantay awaits, and the roughly 3-hour climb includes the challenging 7 Serpents Trail. Once you reach the summit, you'll see snow-capped mountains all around. The descent takes you to Huayracmachay where lunch includes glacier views. After eating, continue through cloud forest for about 3.5 hours, keeping an eye out for the Cock of the Rock, Peru's national bird. You'll finish at Collpapampa for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Lunch (Lunch at Huayracmachay surrounded by glacier views), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Mountain Sky View)
Included Activities
- Coca tea and hearty breakfast
- Hike to Abra Salkantay summit (approximately 3 hours including 7 Serpents Trail, 4,630m)
- Summit rest with views of snow-capped Apus (Humantay, Tucarhuay, Pumasillo mountains)
- Descent to Huayracmachay (3,850m)
- Lunch at Huayracmachay with glacier views
- Trek through cloud forest (approximately 3.5 hours)
- Overnight stay at Mountain Sky View Lodge in Collpapampa
Optional Activities
- Horseback ride from Soraypampa to Abra Salkantay
Landmarks Abra Salkantay Huayracmachay 
- Day 3
Collpapampa to Lucmabamba
Following breakfast, hike through Santa Teresa Valley spotting rivers, waterfalls, orchids, and banana, coffee, and avocado plantations. You reach La Playa for lunch, then visit a local coffee farm to see how coffee gets produced. The farm tour also includes avocado and orange plantations. From there, head to Lucmabamba and check into the exclusive Jungle Domes set within the jungle. Have dinner and spend the night surrounded by forest.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Lunch (Hearty lunch at La Playa), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Super Jungle Domes)
Included Activities
- Hearty breakfast
- Hike through Santa Teresa Valley (5-6 hours, 17km/10.6 miles)
- Lunch at La Playa
- Visit to coffee farm with demonstration of local coffee production
- Tour of avocado and orange plantations
- Overnight stay at Super Jungle Domes in Lucmabamba
Landmarks Santa Teresa Valley La Playa - Day 4
Lucmabamba to Aguas Calientes
Eat a filling breakfast before climbing 2 hours to Llactapata, an archaeological site offering unique views of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu. Once you've explored, descend for 1.5 hours to Aobamba for lunch. Then it's another 30 minutes to Hidroeléctrica where you'll see a 250-meter artificial waterfall. From this point, you can either take the train to Aguas Calientes (additional cost of $41 per person) or hike 3 hours along the train tracks while passing ancient Inca sites. End with dinner at an exclusive restaurant and a hotel overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Energy-packed breakfast), Lunch (Lunch at Aobamba), Dinner (Dinner at exclusive restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel in Aguas Calientes)
Included Activities
- Energy-packed breakfast
- 2-hour climb to Llactapata archaeological site (2,700m/8,858ft)
- Free time at Llactapata for rest and photographs
- Descent to Aobamba (1 hour 30 minutes)
- Lunch at Aobamba
- 30-minute trek to Hidroeléctrica (1,800m/5,905ft)
- View of 250-meter artificial waterfall
- Hike to Aguas Calientes along vegetation path following train tracks (3 hours) with views of Intihuatana ancient Inca sundial
- Dinner at exclusive restaurant
- Overnight hotel stay in Aguas Calientes
Optional Activities
- Train ticket from Hidroeléctrica to Aguas Calientes. Additional cost: $41 per person
Landmarks Llactapata Hidroeléctrica Intihuatana - Day 5
Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and back to Aguas Calientes
Start the day with a hearty breakfast before heading to Km 104 for a short Inca Trail hike through lush Andean vegetation. Your guide explains the Chachabamba archaeological site, then you continue 3 hours to Wiñay Wayna at 2,650m to explore temples and agricultural terraces. Take a short break to sit with the surroundings, pass by Classic Inca Trail camps, and eat a box lunch. Hike to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) for your first views of Machu Picchu, then descend to the upper terraces for photos. Take the bus back to Aguas Calientes for dinner at a restaurant and hotel overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Snack, Lunch (Box lunch), Dinner (Dinner at renowned restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel in Aguas Calientes)
Included Activities
- Hearty breakfast
- Bus transfer to Km 104
- Hike from Km 104 through lush Andean vegetation
- Visit to Chachabamba archaeological site with detailed guide explanation
- 3-hour hike to Wiñay Wayna (2,650m) - 'Forever Young'
- Exploration of temples and agricultural terraces at Wiñay Wayna
- Short break at Wiñay Wayna
- Pass by Classic Inca Trail camps
- Box lunch
- Hike to Sun Gate (Inti Punku)
- First views of Machu Picchu from Sun Gate
- Descent to upper terraces for classic postcard photo
- Bus transfer to Aguas Calientes
- Dinner at renowned restaurant
- Overnight hotel stay in Aguas Calientes
Landmarks Chachabamba Wiñay Wayna Inti Punku (Sun Gate) Machu Picchu 
- Day 6
Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu to Cusco
Wake early and have a light breakfast at the hotel before taking a 25-minute bus ride to Machu Picchu entrance. A 2-hour guided tour covers the lower citadel including temples, terraces, and key Inca architecture. After the tour, you'll have free time for photos and exploring on your own. If you bought tickets for Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, your guide takes you to the checkpoint. Head back to the entrance for the bus down to Aguas Calientes, grab lunch at a restaurant of your choice, then board the train to Ollantaytambo. Private transportation meets you there for the drive back to Cusco and your hotel.
- End point
- Hauqaypata, Cusco, Cusco, Peru (Drop-off at Cusco City hotels)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Light breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Light breakfast at hotel
- 25-minute bus ride to Machu Picchu entrance
- 2-hour guided tour of lower citadel including temples, terraces, and Inca architecture
- Free time for photos and self-guided exploration
- Bus transfer back to Aguas Calientes
- Train transfer from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Private transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco hotel
Optional Activities
- Huayna Picchu Mountain hike (approximately 2-hour round trip). Additional cost: $60 per person
- Machu Picchu Mountain hike (approximately 3-hour round trip). Additional cost: $60 per person
- Huchuy Picchu Mountain hike (approximately 2-hour round trip). Additional cost: $50 per person
Landmarks Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu Machu Picchu Mountain Huchuy Picchu 
