Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu Premium

The journey begins with an early pickup from your hotel, followed by a delicious breakfast in Limatambo. We will then start the hike towards the Qoyllor community, continuing until we reach the stunning lagoon. After crossing it, we’ll arrive at Qoyllor Pass, where we will meet our muleteers and horses, who will take care of transporting the camping equipment while we proceed towards Inkachiriasqa lagoon.

After exploring Inkachiriasqa lagoon, we will head towards our base camp, Salkantaypampa, at the foot of the Salkantay Glacier, where our chef will be waiting with a delightful lunch. From this point, we can enjoy panoramic views of the majestic Salkantay Glacier. In the afternoon, we will relax with a cup of tea, and in the evening, indulge in an exquisite dinner.

Wake up to a cup of coca tea and enjoy breakfast with fantastic mountain views. Then, we embark on a 3-hour hike or horse ride to reach the highest point of the Salkantay Pass at 4600 m (15,091 ft). From there, we trek downhill towards Wayrac Machaq for lunch. We will continue through the high jungle, where you’ll see large trees with their branches extending over streams, all adorned with bromeliads and orchids, on our way to our second campsite.

Wake up early and have breakfast before we begin a 3-hour hike through the cloud forest, offering fantastic sceneries like rivers and waterfalls. After lunch, another 3 hours will bring us to the Lucmabamba campsite where you can experience zip-lining and/or relaxing in hot springs (both optional and transport/fees not included, indicate in advance). Upon returning to the camp, you can participate in activities related to coffee plantations and its processing.

Wake up to an excellent breakfast and begin the hike towards Llactapata, from where you can enjoy stunning views of the landscape and get a first glimpse Machu Picchu. Then, you will hike downhill to Hydroelectric for lunch before continuing walking for another 3 hours to Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Town. This night, you will stay in a hotel.

After breakfast, we head towards the citadel of Machu Picchu for a guided tour of the different sectors lasting about 2 hours. You’ll then have some free time to enjoy the citadel before descending by bus to Aguas Calientes to catch the train back to Ollantaytambo, where our van will take you to Cusco.

Note: If you wish to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, you must book at least three months in advance due to limited availability. This activity is optional (US $70).