Salkantay Premium Trek 5 Days: Glamping Adventure to Machu Picchu

Day 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Challacancha - Soraypampa - Humantay Lake - Sky Camp

1. Cusco
   2h
   Begin your 5-day/4-night Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with an early pick-up from your accommodation in Cusco at around 5:00 a.m. in comfortable and safe transportation.
2. Mollepata
   30m
   In Mollepata, enjoy an energy-packed breakfast before starting the adventure.
3. 30m · Admission ticket included
   We arrive at Challacancha (3,800 m / 12,467 ft), the starting point of the trek, where you will meet your specialized team.
4. 3h
   The trail follows ancient Inca channels and breathtaking landscapes with snow-capped mountains and valleys. After about three hours of walking, you will reach Soraypampa (3,900 m / 12,795 ft), where our exclusive camp awaits you. The team will welcome you with a delicious lunch.
   
   Enjoy some time to relax, acclimatize, and admire Apu Salkantay
5. Humantay Lake
   4h · Admission ticket included
   In the afternoon, you ascend to the magical Humantay Lake (4,200 m / 13,780 ft). Its turquoise waters, surrounded by snow-capped peaks, create a breathtaking setting.
6. 10h · Admission ticket included
   Upon your return, a warm dinner awaits you before you rest in your panoramic igloo under a starry sky.

Day 2: Sky Camp - Salkantay Pass - Huayracmachay - Collpapampa - Mountain Sky View Camp

1. 1h
   You wake up to one of the most impressive sunrises of the trek, as the sun illuminates Apu Salkantay against a blue sky. After an energizing breakfast, you prepare for the most challenging and rewarding section of the Salkantay Trek.
2. 5h · Admission ticket included
   The trail ascends through Salkantaypampa and Soyrococha, between sparkling glaciers, until it reaches Abra Salkantay (4,630 m / 15,190 ft), the highest point of the trek. From the summit, the high mountain views are breathtaking and impressive.
3. Colcapampa
   4h
   You begin the descent to Huayracmachay (3,850 m / 12,631 ft), where a comforting lunch prepared by our team awaits you. In the afternoon, you will continue to Collpapampa, noticing the transition from the Andean landscape to the cloud forest, full of orchids, ferns, and exotic birds.
4. 10h · Admission ticket included
   End the day with a delicious dinner and rest in our Mountain Sky View cabins, surrounded by nature.

Day 3: Mountain Sky View Camp - Santa Teresa - La Playa - Lucmabamba - Cocalmayo - Sacred Jungle Lodge

1. 1h
   Wake up to the sound of the river and birds singing.
2. Santa Teresa
   Pass by
   After breakfast overlooking the forest, begin your hike through the Santa Teresa Valley, surrounded by orchids, ferns, and coffee and banana plantations, until you reach Granadilla, where our transport will be waiting to take you to La Playa.
3. 3h · Admission ticket included
   Once in La Playa, we will visit a coffee farm to learn about the process of growing and harvesting Andean coffee, a tradition that drives the regional economy and delights with its unique aroma. After this enriching experience, we will enjoy a delicious lunch and continue our journey to Lucmabamba (2,000 meters above sea level / 6,562 feet), where our exclusive Sacred Jungle Lodge camp is located in the middle of the rainforest.
4. Banos Termales de Cocalmayo
   45m · Admission ticket included
   In the afternoon, you can relax or visit the Cocalmayo hot springs.
5. 10h · Admission ticket included
   Afterwards, we will return to Lucmabamba for dinner and spend the night at our camp, a comfortable and harmonious space surrounded by nature.

Day 4: Sacred Jungle Lodge - Llactapata - Hidroelectrica - Aguas Calientes

1. 1h · Admission ticket included
   After a delicious breakfast, you will begin a hike along a section of the original Inca Trail.
2. Mirador de Llactapata
   3h · Admission ticket included
   After about two hours of climbing through Santa Teresa, you will arrive at the archaeological site of Llactapata (2,700 m / 8,858 ft), where you will enjoy breathtaking views of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu while learning about Inca history.
3. 3h
   Then, you will descend for an hour and a half to Ahobamba, where you will have lunch before continuing on to Hidroeléctrica (1,800 m / 5,906 ft). On this stretch, you will see a 250 m artificial waterfall.
4. Aguas Calientes
   3h
   From Hidroeléctrica, you can choose to take the train to Aguas Calientes (not included) or walk for about three hours along the railroad tracks enjoying the jungle surroundings. In the village, dinner at a local restaurant and a rest in a comfortable hotel await you.
   
   Note: During the rainy season, the Llactapata trail may be closed for safety reasons.

Day 5: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo - Cusco

1. Aguas Calientes
   2h
   Today is the big day! After an early breakfast, you will board one of the first buses to Machu Picchu. You will arrive at the citadel just in time to enjoy the magic of sunrise and avoid the crowds.
2. Machu Picchu
   2h
   During a guided tour of approximately two hours, you will explore the most important areas of the site: temples, houses, agricultural terraces, and ceremonial centers. Your guide will explain the advanced Inca engineering and the secrets of this marvel.
   After the tour, you will have free time to continue exploring or climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (optional).
3. Ollantaytambo
   Pass by
   Later, you will return to Aguas Calientes for lunch and take the train back to Ollantaytambo
4. Cusco
   Pass by
   We will arrive in Ollantaytambo, where our private transportation will be waiting to take you back to Cusco, bringing an unforgettable experience to a close.

Pickup details

We recommend booking hotels in the center of Cusco.
We pick up all travelers from their hotels between 04:30 and 05:00 am.

• Service animals allowed
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
• It's recommended to arrive in Cusco at least 2 days before the trek to adjust to the altitude.
• Spots at Machu Picchu sell out quickly. Book this trip at least five months in advance to secure spaces.
• Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
• Please ensure your passport is up to date and ready for use on your travel day
• Children aged 12 and over may participate and must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
• Keep in mind this hike is a challenging trek. travellers have to be in good health and physical shape to fully enjoy every moment of this adventure.
• Vegetarian or, vegan options are available, please advise at time of booking if required