Itinerary
- Day 1
Cusco to Soraypampa
Cusco to Soraypampa- Start point
- Hauqaypata, Cusco, Cusco, Peru (Pickup from Cusco hotels 30 minutes before departure time., 04:30 - 05:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Energy-packed breakfast in Mollepata), Lunch (Delicious lunch at Soraypampa camp), Dinner (Warm dinner at Sky Camp)
- Accommodation
- Camping (Sky Camp)
Included Activities
- Trek from Challacancha to Soraypampa following ancient Inca channels
- Hike to Humantay Lake (4,200m) with views of snow-capped peaks
- Visit Apu Salkantay mountain area
Optional Activities
- Horseback ride from Soraypampa to Humantay Lake
Landmarks Apu Salkantay Humantay Lake 
- Day 2
Soraypampa to Collpapampa
Soraypampa to Collpapampa- Meals
- Breakfast (Energizing breakfast with sunrise views of Apu Salkantay), Lunch (Comforting lunch at Huayracmachay), Dinner (Delicious dinner at Mountain Sky View cabins)
- Accommodation
- Camping (Mountain Sky View)
Included Activities
- Trek through Salkantaypampa to Abra Salkantay summit (4,630m)
- Descent through glacial areas
- Traverse cloud forest transition zone with orchids and exotic birds
- Horseback ride from Soraypampa to Abra Salkantay
Optional Activities
- Optional horseback ride for portions of the day
Landmarks Abra Salkantay 
- Day 3
Collpapampa to Lucmabamba
Collpapampa to Lucmabamba- Meals
- Breakfast (Nutritious breakfast before the hike to Santa Teresa), Lunch (Delicious lunch after the coffee farm visit), Dinner (Dinner at Sacred Jungle Lodge in Lucmabamba)
- Accommodation
- Camping (Sacred Jungle Lodge)
Included Activities
- Hike from Collpapampa to Santa Teresa through lush jungle scenery
- Visit and learn about organic coffee farm at La Playa
- Soak in Cocalmayo hot springs
Landmarks Cocalmayo Hot Springs 
- Day 4
Lucmabamba to Aguas Calientes
Lucmabamba to Aguas Calientes- Meals
- Breakfast (Delicious breakfast before the Inca Trail hike), Lunch (Lunch at Ahobamba), Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant in Aguas Calientes)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel in Aguas Calientes)
Included Activities
- Hike along original Inca Trail section through Santa Teresa
- Visit Llactapata archaeological site with Machu Picchu views
- Descent to Hidroeléctrica viewing 250m artificial waterfall and Intihuatana rock
- Train from Hidroeléctrica to Aguas Calientes
Optional Activities
- Walk approximately 3 hours along railroad tracks to Aguas Calientes instead of taking the train
Landmarks Llactapata Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu - Day 5
Aguas Calientes to Cusco
Aguas Calientes to Cusco- End point
- Hauqaypata, Cusco, Cusco, Peru (Drop-off at Cusco City hotels, 19:30 - 20:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast in Aguas Calientes), Lunch (Lunch in Aguas Calientes)
Included Activities
- Bus ride to Machu Picchu at sunrise
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu (approximately 2 hours) including temples, houses, agricultural terraces, and ceremonial centers
- Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (return journey) on Vistadome Observatory train or Inca Rail Prime
Optional Activities
- Huayna Picchu Mountain climb (approximately 2-hour round trip) - $60 per person
- Machu Picchu Mountain climb (approximately 3-hour round trip) - $60 per person
Landmarks Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu Machu Picchu Mountain 
