Cusco

We will pick you up at your hotel in the historic center around 5:00 a.m. to travel two hours to Mollepata

Mollepata

In Mollepata, you will enjoy an energy-packed breakfast.

Then we continue to Challacancha, the starting point of the hike. Here you will meet the local team that will accompany you throughout the experience.

You will begin a 3-hour hike to Soraypampa (3,900 m / 12,795 ft), where our exclusive Sky Camp is located. The 7 km / 4.35 mile route winds through glacial valleys and an ancient Inca canal that is still in use.

Upon arrival, you will have time to rest and enjoy a delicious lunch.

Humantay Lake

In the afternoon, you will hike to the impressive Humantay Lake (4,200 m / 13,780 ft), a 3 km / 1.86 mile stretch that takes approximately 3 hours round trip. You will enjoy its turquoise views as you connect with the energy of the Andes.

Back at camp, a comforting dinner and a unique night under the starry sky await you, with the imposing Apu Salkantay in front of your panoramic igloo.

Today you will wake up with the first rays of light and a comforting cup of coca tea, followed by a full breakfast.

Then you will begin a 2-hour horseback ride to Abra Salkantay (4,630 m / 15,190 ft), the highest point on the route. This section, without horses, is usually demanding, so the horseback ride reduces the effort and allows you to better enjoy the landscape. At the top, you will be able to appreciate mystical views of glaciers, Andean mountains, and the imposing Salkantay mountain (6,271 m / 20,574 ft), the second highest in Cusco and considered an Apu (Inca god).

After some free time for photos, we will begin the descent to Huayramachay (3,850 m / 12,631 ft), where a hearty lunch awaits you.

Colcapampa

You will continue downhill, leaving the snow-capped mountains behind and entering the cloud forest, full of vegetation and wildlife. After hiking 9.5 km / 5.9 miles for approximately 3.5 hours, you will arrive at Collpapampa

In Collpapampa, where our exclusive Mountain Sky View Campsite is located. In the evening, you will enjoy a hearty dinner before resting in a warmer environment.

We will start the day at 6:00 a.m. with a nutritious breakfast before beginning the hike to the Santa Teresa Valley.

Santa Teresa

The trail is mostly downhill and offers views of rivers, waterfalls, orchids, and coffee, banana, and avocado plantations. If you pay attention, you might spot the Cock-of-the-Rock, Peru's national bird.

Upon arrival at Zona Propiedad, a vehicle will be waiting to take us to La Playa to visit an organic coffee farm where you will learn about the entire production process, from bean to export.

After this activity, we will continue our journey to Lucmabamba (2,000 m / 6,562 ft) to enjoy a delicious lunch and settle into our exclusive Sacred Jungle Lodge camp.

Banos Termales de Cocalmayo

In the afternoon, you can explore the area or visit the Cocalmayo hot springs, ideal for relaxing in their warm natural pools.

Upon returning to the camp, you can enjoy a delicious dinner and rest surrounded by the harmonious sounds of the jungle.

After a hearty breakfast, we will begin our hike along a section of the original Inca Trail.

Mirador de Llactapata

We will ascend for two hours to Llactapata (2,700 m / 8,858 ft), an archaeological viewpoint with spectacular views of the Santa Teresa Valley and a first panoramic view of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu. Your guide will tell you about Inca history while you capture unforgettable photos.

We will then descend for an hour and a half to Ahobamba, where you will enjoy a local lunch. We will continue for another half hour to Hidroeléctrica (1,800 m / 5,906 ft), where you will pass by a 250-meter artificial waterfall that supplies energy to much of Cusco.

From here, we will board the train to Aguas Calientes, a journey with breathtaking scenery.

Aguas Calientes

Upon arrival, you will enjoy dinner at an exclusive restaurant and rest in a comfortable hotel before the big day.

Aguas Calientes

We start the day early with breakfast and board one of the first buses to Machu Picchu to avoid the crowds.

Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu

Once at the citadel, your guide will take you to the most important temples, terraces, palaces, and ceremonial enclosures during a two-hour guided tour. Afterwards, you will have a short amount of free time to take pictures. If you booked the ascent to Huayna Picchu (2,720 m / 8,924 ft) or Machu Picchu Mountain (3,000 m / 9,843 ft), we will re-enter the site to complete the experience.

Aguas Calientes

Later, we will return to Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time to have lunch and buy souvenirs.

Then you will board the Vistadome panoramic train to Ollantaytambo, enjoying spectacular views along the way.

Ollantaytambo

Upon arrival, our private transportation will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.

Cusco

We’ll drop you off at your hotel so you can relax and rest after your journey.