Itinerary
- Day 1
Cusco to Mollepata to Soraypampa
The day starts with a 5AM pickup at your hotel in Cusco, then you'll drive to Mollepata to begin the trek. You hike for roughly 4 hours through mountain terrain with your guide pointing out local plants and wildlife along the way. By midday you'll reach Silcakancha where lunch happens with good views of the surrounding peaks. From there it's another 3 hours of hiking, and by evening you'll be at Soraypampa camp where the chef has prepared traditional local food for dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch with great views of the landscapes at Silcakancha), Dinner (Chef-prepared meal of local, typical dishes)
Included Activities
- Hotel pickup in Cusco
- Transport to Mollepata
- 4-hour guided hike through flora and fauna to Silcakancha
- 3-hour guided hike to Soraypampa
- Camping at Soraypampa
Optional Activities
- Walking poles (available for extra cost)
Landmarks/POIs Mollepata Silcakancha Soraypampa - Day 2
Soraypampa to Colpa Bamba
Start the day with a full breakfast, then begin hiking from 3400m elevation. The trail climbs steadily to 4650m as you pass through a mountain pass on your way to Colpa Bamba camp. The elevation gain is significant here, so if you're feeling the altitude, oxygen is available if needed. You'll arrive at camp by evening to rest and acclimate.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Solid breakfast of food that kept the Incas strong), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Guided hike through mountain pass (3400m to 4650m)
- Camping at Colpa Bamba
Landmarks/POIs Colpa Bamba - Day 3
Colpa Bamba to La Playa
Breakfast is at 6:45 AM before you head out on the trail toward Lluscamay. During the hike you'll cross some historic Inca bridges that connect this remote section of trail. After crossing, you'll continue on to the small village of La Playa where you'll have dinner and set up camp for the night in this isolated mountain community.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast at 6:45 AM
- Guided hike to Lluscamay
- Crossing of Inca bridges
- Visit to remote village of La Playa
- Camping at La Playa
Landmarks/POIs Lluscamay Inca Bridges La Playa - Day 4
La Playa to Aguas Calientes
After eating breakfast, a rural truck will take you down to Santa Teresa village. From there you'll hike for about an hour alongside the Urubamba River until you reach the hydroelectric dam. You'll have lunch in this area and spend some time relaxing before heading to the train station. The 30-minute train ride takes you to Aguas Calientes where you'll check into your hotel or hostel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Transport by rural truck to Santa Teresa
- 1-hour guided hike along Urubamba River to hydroelectric dam
- Train journey to Aguas Calientes (30 minutes)
- Check-in to hostel or hotel
Landmarks/POIs Santa Teresa Urubamba River Hydroelectric Dam Aguas Calientes - Day 5
Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu to Cusco
Following breakfast, you have the choice to either hike for about 90 minutes to the Machu Picchu entrance or take the bus if you prefer. Once there, a guide leads you through a 2-hour tour of different sections of the park, then you get free time to wander around on your own. If you're interested, climbing Huayna Picchu is an option. In the afternoon you'll take the bus back down and catch the train to return to Cusco.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- 90-minute hike to Machu Picchu entrance (or bus option)
- 2-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Free exploration time at Machu Picchu
- Bus descent from Machu Picchu
- Tourist train Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (90 minutes)
- Tourist van Ollantaytambo to Cusco (90 minutes)
Optional Activities
- Climbing Huayna Picchu
- Alternative bus transport to Machu Picchu entrance instead of hiking
Landmarks/POIs Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu Ollantaytambo
