Itinerary
- Day 1
Mollepata to Soray Pampa
Start early and drive three hours to Mollepata for a warm breakfast. From there, you'll take a truck or car along a scenic mountain road to Soray Pampa, where you're staying in a newly-built wood cabin or camping at the foot of two large mountains. Once you settle in, there's a hike up to a glacier lake with views of the mountains before heading back to camp for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Warm breakfast in Mollepata), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to glacier lake from Soray Pampa
- Professional bilingual guide service
Landmarks/POIs Soray Pampa 
- Day 2
Soray Pampa to Chaullay
Wake up early at the foot of Salkantay mountain and eat a hot breakfast while horses are loaded with gear. The trek starts early with gradual climbs toward the pass, and you'll have breaks for water and snacks along the way. You'll reach the pass at 4,660m/15,387ft where weather can be unpredictable and views are quite dramatic. After that, it's a steady descent for around 9 hours total through the high Andes with different vegetation and wildlife before arriving at Chaullay camp in the Salkantay Valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hot breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Salkantay trek to mountain pass (4,660m)
- Professional bilingual guide service
Landmarks/POIs Salkantay - Day 3
La Playa to Coffee Plantation
After an early breakfast, you'll hike between 4 and 5 hours along the Salkantay river through high cloud forest to La Playa, and you'll see varied wildlife and plants along the way. Lunch happens at the end of the hike, then a car takes you to a coffee plantation lodging. The afternoon and evening are yours to explore the plantation, where you can harvest, roast, and taste your own coffee.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early morning breakfast), Lunch (Lunch at La Playa after hike), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike along Salkantay river to La Playa (4-5 hours)
- Coffee plantation experience including harvesting, roasting, and tasting
- Professional bilingual guide service
Landmarks/POIs La Playa - Day 4
Coffee Plantation to Aguas Calientes via Machu Picchu ruins
Start with fresh local coffee and breakfast made from area foods like plantains, yuca, or avocados. You'll hike toward Machu Picchu using an ancient Inca trail section, climbing over a pass with views of the ruins and the peaks of Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu. Stop at the less-crowded Llactapata ruins before descending to a small lodge for freshly cooked lunch. Then it's down to the river where you'll board the 3pm or 4:35pm train to Aguas Calientes. Your guide checks you in at the hotel and gives you a briefing. Dinner is a full 3-course meal at one of the best local restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast sourced from local foods (plantains, yuca, or avocados depending on season)), Lunch (Freshly cooked lunch at small lodge), Dinner (Full 3-course meal with appetizer, main dish, and dessert at a top local restaurant in Aguas Calientes)
Included Activities
- Hike to Machu Picchu via ancient Inca trail section
- Visit Llactapata ruins
- Train journey to Aguas Calientes (3pm or 4:35 departure)
- Round trip bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
- Professional bilingual guide service
Optional Activities
- Huayna Picchu mountain ticket (can be included on request)
- Machu Picchu mountain ticket (can be included on request)
Landmarks/POIs Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu Llactapata - Day 5
Machu Picchu
Get up early to see sunrise light up Machu Picchu. You'll hike up to the sanctuary for early views and to avoid crowds. Your guide takes you through a full tour of the ruins. If you requested it beforehand, you can climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain. After that, spend time exploring the site, taking photos, having snacks, or relaxing on the terraces. When you're done, take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes and board your return train to Cusco or Ollantaytambo where transport will be waiting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Early morning hiking trail to Machu Picchu sanctuary
- Fully guided tour of Machu Picchu ruins
- Round trip bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
- Return train to Cusco or Ollantaytambo
- Professional bilingual guide service
Optional Activities
- Huayna Picchu climb (for those who requested)
- Machu Picchu mountain climb (for those who requested)
Landmarks/POIs Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu 
