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Salkantay and Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – 7 Days / 6 Nights

7 days
Start and end in Cusco
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Plan your adventure:
Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 10+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cusco to Humatay Lake

    Cusco to Humatay Lake
    Start point
    Hauqaypata, Cusco, Cusco, Peru (Pickup from Cusco hotels 30 minutes before departure time., 05:00 - 05:30)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Comforting dinner with beautiful sunset views)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Sky Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Hike along ancient Inca water channel from Challacancha to Soraypampa (7 km, relatively flat)
    • Hike to Humantay Lake from Soraypampa (3 km, 3 hours)
    • Guided tour and photography at Humantay Lake

    Optional Activities

    • Optional breakfast at Mollepata
    Landmarks
    Humantay Lake
    Mollepata
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Soraypampa to Pampajaponesa

    Soraypampa to Pampajaponesa
    Meals
    Breakfast (Hot coca tea and breakfast with views of Mount Salkantay), Lunch (Lunch at Ichupata surrounded by peaceful scenery), Dinner (Hearty dinner at Pampajaponesa camp)

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike from Soraypampa to Salkantaypampa (steep ascent with mountain views)
    • Descent from Salkantaypampa to Ichupata
    • Continuation hike to Pampajaponesa camp
    Landmarks
    Mount Salkantay
  3. Day 3

    Pampajaponesa to Paucarcancha

    Pampajaponesa to Paucarcancha
    Meals
    Breakfast (Energy-packed breakfast with coca tea to prepare for ascent), Lunch (Lunch at Yanacaca), Dinner (Dinner at Paucarcancha camp)

    Included Activities

    • Guided ascent to Abra Incachiriaska (5,100m, highest point of trek)
    • Optional 30-minute walk to glacier area
    • Descent to Yanacaca
    • Hike through Inca Trail sections with archaeological sites
    • Passage by Inca canal
    • Interaction with local families and cultural learning

    Optional Activities

    • 30-minute walk to get closer to glaciers
    Landmarks
    Abra Incachiriaska
    Inca Canal
    Paucarcancha
  4. Day 4

    Paucarcancha to Ayapata

    Paucarcancha to Ayapata
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on the Classic Inca Trail with rest), Dinner (Comforting dinner at Ayapata camp)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Ayapata Campsite)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Paucarcancha archaeological site with Inca architecture explanation
    • Hike through remote areas with changing flora
    • Entry to Classic Inca Trail
    • Ascent through cloud forest
    Landmarks
    Paucarcancha
    Classic Inca Trail
    Sacred Valley
  5. Day 5

    Ayapata to Chaquicocha

    Ayapata to Chaquicocha
    Meals
    Breakfast (Energetic breakfast), Lunch (Lunch at designated area during descent), Dinner (Dinner at Chaquicocha camp with rest)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Chaquiqocha Campsite)

    Included Activities

    • Four-hour guided ascent to Dead Woman's Pass
    • Descent to lunch area with stone path
    • 45-minute walk to Runkuraqay archaeological site with wildflowers
    • 45-minute walk to Runkuraqay Pass crossing
    • Visit to Yanacocha (ancient ceremonial center linked to water)
    • Visit to Sayacmarca archaeological complex
    • 25-minute walk to Chaquicocha camp
    Landmarks
    Dead Woman's Pass
    Runkuraqay
    Runkuraqay Pass
    Yanacocha
    Sayacmarca
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  6. Day 6

    Chaquicocha to Wiñay Wayna

    Chaquicocha to Wiñay Wayna
    Meals
    Breakfast (Leisurely breakfast), Lunch (Lunch at Wiñay Wayna campsite), Dinner (Warm farewell dinner with porter team)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Wiñay Wayna Campsite)

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike with Pumasillo glacier views
    • Guided tour of Phuyupatamarca Inca complex (village above the clouds)
    • Visit to Intipata with terraces and Sacred Valley views
    • Guided tour of Wiñay Wayna archaeological site with aqueducts and terraces exploration
    Landmarks
    Pumasillo Glacier
    Phuyupatamarca
    Intipata
    Wiñay Wayna
    Urubamba River
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  7. Day 7

    Wiñay Wayna to Cusco

    Wiñay Wayna to Cusco
    End point
    Hauqaypata, Cusco, Cusco, Peru (Drop-off at Cusco City hotels, 19:30 - 20:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Light breakfast (to go))

    Included Activities

    • Two-hour guided hike from Wiñay Wayna to Machu Picchu
    • Visit to Sun Gate (Inti Punku) for sunrise citadel views
    • Guided tour of Machu Picchu upper terraces
    • Bus transfer from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at Aguas Calientes (on own)
    • Craft shop visits in Aguas Calientes
    • Huayna Picchu Mountain hike (approximately 2 hours round trip, $60 per person)
    • Machu Picchu Mountain hike (approximately 3 hours round trip, $60 per person)
    • Huchuy Picchu Mountain hike (approximately 2 hours round trip, $50 per person)
    Landmarks
    Sun Gate (Inti Punku)
    Machu Picchu
    Aguas Calientes
    Ollantaytambo
    Huayna Picchu
    Machu Picchu Mountain
    Huchuy Picchu
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before September 6th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 6th, 2026, a minimum payment of 100% is required to confirm your booking with Salkantay Trekking. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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