Salkantay to Machu Picchu

Start your way to Soraypampa with a stop to Mollepata. From here, marks your starting point of trek and you'll head to your campsite at Soyrococha, located at 14,432 feet above sea level.

Average walking distance: 11.1 miles

Overnight at campsite

The day begins early we will first reach the Salkantay pass at 15580 ft. and then we will trek down to Huayracmachay. During the hike grasp views of the amazing mount Salkantay and then descend to Huayracpampa for lunch.

In the afternoon, a four-hour walk down takes you through tropical cloud forests, bamboo groves and tiny Andean villages to your campsite at Colpapampa.

Average walking distance: 11.1 miles

Overnight at campsite

Pass through a valley of rich vegetation, ranging from various species of flora. Several waterfalls flow from the cliffs above. In the afternoon you'll arrive at La Playa where you will have lunch and then continue to Lucmabamba camp.

Average walking distance: 7.4 miles

Overnight at campsite

Early in the morning you'll set off on a climb. Get a view to the Llactapata pass at 8,900 ft.

From here you'll see the terraced Incan site at Llactapata to the hydro-electric station. Take the train to Aguas Calientes, where you will settle into your accommodation for the evening and enjoy dinner.

Average walking distance: 7.4 miles

Overnight at Aguas Calientes

Today you will uncover the secrets of Machu Picchu during a guided tour of the Incan citadel.

You'll visit the most important parts of the ruins to learn how and why they were constructed.

Then you'll depart from Machu Picchu town, and take a train ride to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival at the train station you will be met and transferred to your Cuzco hotel.