Price does not include the IGV



Trip Info
- English Spanish Portuguese
- April - November
- Cusco
- Professional Guide
- 4,200 m / 13,780 ft
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- 10 - 11 hours.
- Salkantay Trekking
DESCRIPTION
Push the limits! Reach the summit of Salkantay
The Salkantay Trek and Short Inca Trail is one of the best routes that you should do at least once in your life. This program will take you out of the routine to transport you to wonderful places that only the Peruvian Andes have for you. You will visit several tourist attractions, including the magical turquoise waters of the Humantay Lake and the imposing Salkantay snow-capped mountain. Around the mountains, you will explore the tropical forest and appreciate its diverse flora and fauna. Finally, you will visit Machu Picchu, one of the wonders of the modern world, and learn about the ancient history of the Incas.
Without a doubt, this is a complete itinerary to recharge your energy and enjoy it to the fullest.

Full Itinerary
Hike to the Jewel in the Mountains

We will leave Cusco early in our private transport to Mollepata, where we will have a good breakfast. We will continue along the road to Challacancha, the starting point of the walk. We will travel approximately three hours to Soraypampa and set up camp. On the way, we will stop for lunch, taking in the incredible views of the mountains. Then, we will arrive at the magical Humantay Lake. Finally, we will return to Soraypampa to have a delicious dinner and spend a comfortable night in our exclusive Sky Camp.
Sky Camp
Soraypampa

Our dazzling SKY CAMP is located in front of the impressive mountains Humantay and Salkantay. This campsite creates the perfect union of sky and earth. It allows you to sleep calmly under a clear sky starred with an exceptional view of the constellations. At the same time, you can enjoy all the comforts of a first-class vacation home.
- 31 Igloos
- 2 people per igloo
- Dining room, kitchen and bathrooms
The Stunning Salkantay Pass and Descent to the Amazon Jungle
We will start the day accompanied by an energizing coca tea and a good breakfast. We
will hike for three hours to the highest point of the route, Salkantay Pass (4,630 m / 15,190 ft). Once at the top, you will be able to observe different mountains: Humantay, Tucarhuay, and Pumasillo. Then, we will descend to Huayracmachay, where we will enjoy a delicious
lunch.
Afterward, we will walk through the cloud forest and appreciate the diverse flora and fauna of the area. Finally, we will arrive at Collpapampa, where our comfortable Mountain Sky View will be waiting for us to have a well-deserved dinner and spend the night.
Mountain Sky View
Collpapampa

Our campsite Mountain Sky View is a warm mountain accommodation and our novelty this year, and it’s with great pleasure that we prepared this place for all those looking for a glamping experience surrounded by nature. Each one of its individual Andean Sky Huts counts with a private bath besides spectacular tropical mountain views. You’ll find peace under the shining stars listening to the voices of wildlife and the whispers of the river in the valley.
- 29 Sky Huts
- 2 people per Sky Hut
- Dinning room, kitchen and Bathroom
Jungle Adventure and Coffee Experience
We will have a nutritious breakfast before leaving the camp. On the way, we will pass through a small town called Collpapampa and descend through a valley with beautiful views of waterfalls, hot springs, fruit trees, diverse flora, and fauna. In the afternoon, we will taste the delicious lunch at La Playa, and we will visit a coffee farm where they will explain the process of its preparation. Finally, we will go to Lucmabamba to have a well-deserved dinner and rest in our exclusive Super Jungle Domes.
Super Jungle Domes
Lucmabamba

From the comfort of our domes, you get to be in intimate contact with the surrounding
nature. As you hear the voices of the wind, rain, and flora and fauna in the area, immerse yourself in this green environment.
- 20 Domes
- 2 people per dome
- Dining room, kitchen and bathrooms.
Enjoy Your First Glance of Machu Picchu from Llactapata

Today we will start the short Inca Trail. We will ascend for two hours until we reach the archaeological site of Llactapata; you will know the Incas’ true history and observe the imposing Machu Picchu for the first time. We will continue walking towards Aobamba, where we will enjoy lunch. Half an hour more of travel and we will arrive at Hidroeléctrica. Here, you canchoose between boarding a train (the program does not include) or taking an incredible walk towards Aguas Calientes to have an exquisite dinner and rest in a cozy hotel.
Walk in Ancient Footsteps and Transport Back in Time

Today we will go to KM 104, where we will start the walk. We will travel the well-known Inca Trail, and you will observe the exuberant vegetation around the mountains. We will visit the archaeological site of Chachabamba; then, we will go to Wiñay Wayna, and learn about the history of the Incas. We will enjoy a delicious lunch around the beautiful landscapes.
Afterward, we will go to Puerta del Sol, and we will appreciate a spectacular view of Machu Picchu. We will have dinner in a restaurant at night and sleep in a comfortable hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Explore the Astounding Inca City of Machu Picchu

Today is the most awaited day by many! We will visit the imposing Inca citadel of Machu
Picchu. We will take a bus that will take us for 25 minutes to Machu Picchu. We will explore
this sacred place for an hour and a half while our guide will explain to you about its incredible history.
After living this beautiful experience, we will return to Aguas Calientes, and there you can have lunch or walk in the town until boarding the train that will take us to Ollantaytambo, where private transport will wait for us to return to Cusco and culminate this incredible adventure.
Includes/Excludes
What Is Included?
- » High Quality Service & Safety
- • Pre-departure Briefing
- • Experienced Tour Guide
- • Private Camping Equipment
- • One Duffle Bag
- • Sleeping bag
- • Walking sticks for the hike
- • Medical Kit or First AID Kit
- • Extras Included in our Service
- • 24/7 Customer Service
- • Satellite Phone
- » Accommodation
- • Personal Accommodation in Private Campsites
- Sky Camp
- Mountain Sky View
- Super Jungle Domes
- • Hotel in Aguas Calientes (Days 4 and 5)
- » Meals
- • 6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, and 5 Dinners
- • Filtered water during the hike
- • Wake up tea
- • Tea Time or Happy Hour
- • Snacks on the trail daily
- • One cloth snack bag per person
- » Transportation
- • Day 1: Transport from your hotel to Challacancha, the starting point of the
- trek
- • Day 5: One-Way Bus Ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- • Day 6: Round Trip Bus Tickets between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu
- • Day 6: Transport from Ollantaytambo train station to your hotel in Cusco
- • Train Ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (Day 6)
- • Peru Rail Expedition Service
- • Cargo Mules
- » Permits & Entrance Tickets
- • Entry Ticket to the Salkantay Trek
- • Entry to Humantay Lake
- • Permits and Ticket for Inca Trail
- • Entry to Machu Picchu Archaeological Site (Circuit 3)
What Is NOT Included?
- » Entrance ticket to:
- Huayna Picchu Mountain (60.00 US$ per person)
- Machu Picchu Mountain (60.00 US$ per person)
- » Lunch in Aguas Calientes and dinner in Cusco (Day 6)
- » Train from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes (Day 4)
- » Clothing and personal trekking equipment
- » Travel insurance
- » Tips for staff
- » Additional costs or delays out of our control


