5-Day Trek to Machu Picchu

Join us on this trekking adventure on the Salkantay trail, one of the alternative Inca routes to Machu Picchu. We'll hike for 5 days, exploring the mountain scenery of the Cusco region!

5-Day Trek to Machu Picchu

Day 1: Mollepata - Soraypampa - Humantay Lagoon

We'll pick you up at 5 am at your hotel and journey for about four hours by road passing through Anta and Mollepata, with a breakfast stop. The first 7-kilometer (4.3-mile) trekking route begins at Challacancha, ascending to 3850 meters (12,630 feet) to reach Soraypampa. After lunch, we will hike to Humantay Lagoon, where we will enjoy the sunset and stargazing.

Day 2: Salkantay - Huayracmachay - Chaullay

After breakfast, we will leave Humantay toward the peak of Salkantay, reaching 4650 meters (15,255 feet). We will then descend to Huayracmachay camp for lunch, before hiking through the cloud forests to Chaullay, where we will camp for the night.

Day 3: La Playa - Colpapampa - Lucmabamba

On the third day, we will hike to La Playa via the Santa Teresa valley, observing various local flora and fauna. After lunch at La Playa, we'll head to Lucmabamba, exploring its tropical forests and a local farm. We will camp overnight in Lucmabamba.

Day 4: Llactapata Inca - Hydroelectric Station - Intiwatana - Aguas Calientes

We'll hike to Llactapata Inca for two hours before heading to the Hydroelectric station for lunch. We'll then proceed to Intiwatana and follow a trail to Aguas Calientes, where we will stay overnight.

Day 5: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu

On the last day, we'll head to Machu Picchu for a two-hour guided tour. In the afternoon, you'll return to Aguas Calientes to catch the train to Ollantaytambo, from where we will transfer you to your hotel in Urubamba or Cusco, arriving by 10 pm.

Accommodation

The tour includes 3 nights of lodging in mountain camps and one night in a hostel in Aguas Calientes.

Bus to Machu Picchu

If you want to book bus transportation between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu, you may do so without queues.