Itinerary
- Day 1
Cusco to Soraypampa
Your 4:30 am pickup from Cusco takes you to Mollepata for breakfast, then you'll head toward Callacancha to start the trek. The walk to Soraypampa covers about 3 hours through the Andes with a lunch break along the way. Before heading back to camp for dinner, you'll stop at Humantay Lagoon to see the glacial waters up close.
- Start point
- Cusco, Cusco, Peru (From yout Hotel, 04:00 - 04:30)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full breakfast in Mollepata), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Callacancha to Soraypampa (approximately 3 hours, 11 km)
- Visit Humantay Lagoon (4200 masl / 13,840 feet)
Landmarks Humantay Lagoon - Day 2
Soraypampa to Chaullay
After tea and breakfast, you'll tackle the day's toughest climb through Salkantaypampa sector toward Abra Salkantay at 4,600 meters. From the highest point you'll see two snow-capped peaks, and after resting you'll move through cloud forest to lunch. The day ends with a descent to Chaullay campsite for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Varied breakfast with tea), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Salkantaypampa sector to Abra Salkantay (4,600 masl / 15,091 feet)
- Walk through cloud forest to Chaullay
Landmarks Abra Salkantay - Day 3
Lucmabamba to Santa Teresa
You'll trek through Beach sector after breakfast, stopping in Lucmabamba for lunch. In the afternoon, transport switches to a vehicle to get you to Santa Teresa. If you want to recover from the hiking, the Cocalmayo thermal baths are only 5 minutes away and worth the stop before heading back to camp for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Lucmabamba), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lucmabamba to Santa Teresa (approximately 5 hours, 10 km)
Optional Activities
- Visit thermal baths of Cocalmayo (approximately 5 minutes from Santa Teresa)
Landmarks Cocalmayo Thermal Baths - Day 4
Santa Teresa to Aguas Calientes
Start with a filling breakfast before following the trail through Hydroelectric plant sector where you'll have lunch. Then you'll walk alongside the railway for about 3 more hours as the trail goes deeper into the sanctuary. You'll reach Aguas Calientes by late afternoon after 4 days of trekking, and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Hydroelectric plant sector)
Included Activities
- Trek from Santa Teresa to Hydroelectric plant sector
- Walk alongside railway to Aguas Calientes (approximately 3 hours)
- Day 5
Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu to Cusco
Head to the station early to catch the bus up to Machu Picchu, then go through the control station to start exploring. Climb to Watchman's House first for the classic photo, then spend roughly 3 hours touring the main square, sundial, royal quarters, Intihuatana stone, Temple of 3 Windows, and Condor Temple. Grab lunch in Aguas Calientes (on your own), then take the train to Ollantaytambo and connect with your bus back to Cusco.
- End point
- Cusco, Cusco, Peru (Back to your hotel, 19:00 - 19:30)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu citadel (approximately 3 hours)
- Visit Watchman's House and main landmarks including main square, sundial, royal quarters, Intihuatana, Temple of the 3 Windows, and Condor Temple
Optional Activities
- Huayna Picchu Mountain - tickets $80 per person (must be booked in advance)
- Machu Picchu Mountain - tickets $80 per person (must be booked in advance)
Landmarks Machu Picchu Watchman's House Temple of the 3 Windows Intihuatana
