(27-10-2025) 

Today, you’ll wake up early with a cup of energizing coca tea to start the day.
Enjoy a nutritious breakfast before beginning our hike toward the highest point of the route—the Salkantay Pass, located at 4,630 meters (15,190 feet) above sea level.

We’ll hike 7 km over the course of four hours. This is a challenging ascent along the “Trail of the Seven Serpents,” named for its winding path. Once at the top, you’ll be rewarded with stunning views of the surrounding valleys and the snow-capped Salkantay Mountain (6,271 m / 20,574 ft), the second-highest peak in the Cusco region and one of the sacred Apus (Inca mountain deities).

You’ll also get a glimpse of the snow-covered peaks of Humantay, Tucarhuay, and Pumasillo. After enjoying the views and taking a well-deserved break, we’ll set up a tent for lunch, rest, and dinner after the long hike.

We’ll spend the second night camping at the Salkantay Pass.

The cook will coordinate with the guide and horseman to choose the exact campsite location

Meals: B-L-D

Camping Site 

Total distance: 7 km.  

Trek time: 5 hours. 

Maximum altitude: 4,600 m. 

(28-10-2025) 

We’ll wake up early and start the day with a revitalizing breakfast before beginning the hike.

This rocky, downhill section of the trail takes about 3 hours and leads us to our lunch spot at Huayracmachay (3,850 meters / 12,631 feet), where you’ll enjoy fantastic views of the valley.

You’ll find yourself on the edge of a gateway to the Amazon Rainforest, also known as the “Cloud Forest.” This stretch covers 8 km and takes approximately 4 hours to complete.

Along the way, you’ll walk through a magical jungle and witness the dramatic and rapid transition from the Andes to the Amazon. Expect colorful scenery, unique wildlife, and native plants—the climate here becomes noticeably warmer.

After a long day of hiking, you’ll be glad to reach our camp in Chaullay (2,950 meters / 9,678 feet). A hearty lunch will be served before settling into the camp for a well-deserved rest in this quiet village.

We’ll have dinner and spend our third night 

Meals: B-L-D

Camping Site 

Total distance: 9 km. 

Trek time: 7 hours. 

Maximum altitude: 4,600 m. 

Minimum altitude: 2,920 m. 

(29-10-2025) 

Today, we’ll wake you up at 6:00 a.m. for tea and breakfast before leaving camp.
Our first destination will be La Playa, as we hike through the beautiful Santa Teresa Valley.

Today’s hike is more relaxed, with more downhill than uphill sections, giving you time to soak in the lush scenery filled with rivers, waterfalls, orchids, and various plantations like banana, coffee, and avocado.

At La Playa (2,060 m / 6,759 ft), we’ll enjoy a Coffee Experience, where a local family will guide you through the entire coffee production process—from planting and harvesting to roasting.

This area is known for its excellent coffee, and you'll even have the chance to prepare and taste your own freshly brewed cup.

We’ll share a delicious lunch at the camp before heading to the COCALMAYO hot springs (optional). The additional cost for visiting the hot springs is approximately USD. 17 per person, which includes transportation and a USD 3 entrance fee.

The Cocalmayo hot springs are about a 50-minute drive from the campsite. We’ll spend a couple of hours relaxing in the clean, natural waters before returning to camp for tea time and a warm dinner.

This activity is optional—so if you prefer to stay and unwind at the campsite, you're more than welcome to do so!

Meals: B-L-D

Camping Site 

Total distance: 18 km. 

Trek time: 5 hours. 

Maximum altitude: 4,600 m. 

Minimum altitude: 2,085 m. 

(30-10-2025) 

You’ll recharge with a hearty breakfast before setting out for the day. This morning, you’ll hike along a section of the world-famous original Inca Trail.

After three to four hours of uphill hiking and breathtaking views of the Santa Teresa Valley, you’ll arrive at Llactapata (2,700 meters / 8,858 feet)—an Inca archaeological site located directly across from Machu Picchu.

Llactapata is the first Inca site you’ll visit on the trek, and you’ll learn all about the mysteries of this ancient culture and this remarkable place. From here, you’ll even catch your first incredible glimpse of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu.

Your guide will share fascinating insights about Inca history while you take as many photos as you like to remember and share this experience with friends and family back home.

You’ll enjoy lunch and have time to relax until dinner. Afterward, you’ll spend the night in a tent

Meals: B-L-D

Camping Site  

Total distance: 7 km. 

Trek time: 3-4 hours. 

Maximum altitude: 4,100 m. 

(31-10-2025)  

You’ll recharge with breakfast before beginning a two-hour descent, during which you’ll catch a few more glimpses of the Inca citadel, Machu Picchu, filling you with excitement for the next day.

We’ll stop for lunch in Hidroelectrica (1,800 meters / 5,905 feet). Then, we’ll continue walking along the train tracks, surrounded by lush vegetation and accompanied by the Urubamba River.

If you’re feeling tired, there’s an optional train ride to Aguas Calientes (US$34.00, not included).

In this tropical paradise, you’ll pass plantations of avocado, banana, and coffee, and with some luck, spot various birds—including Peru’s national bird, the Cock-of-the-Rock.

After a two-hour walk, we’ll arrive at the town of Aguas Calientes. First, we’ll head to our lodge, where your room will have a private bathroom, hot shower, Wi-Fi, breakfast included, and luggage storage for your visit to Machu Picchu the next day.

You’ll have time to rest before dinner or explore this charming town, reminiscent of a California Gold Rush village. Aguas Calientes is entirely pedestrian, making it especially peaceful.

At 7:00 p.m., we’ll enjoy dinner at a local restaurant and get ready for our final adventure: Machu Picchu!

Meals: B-L-D

Hotel 3*

**Note: If you miss the train, you will have to walk 3 hours from the hydroelectric plant to Aguas Calientes. Hotel in Aguas Calientes**

IF YOU PREFER TO HIKE INSTEAD PLEASE LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE BEFORE BOOKING 

(01-11-2025) 

This day we will start very early and after breakfast we board the first bus, we will travel for about 30 minutes to reach the citadel of Machu Picchu. We will have a guided tour of 2 hours to visit the most important places of Machu Picchu. Once the visit is finished, you will have free time to visit Machu Picchu on your own.  

At the appropriate time, we will take the bus and descend from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes to board the train back to Ollantaytambo and then by car to Cusco, the time of arrival in Cusco will be approximately at 6:30 PM. 

Meals: B

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