Salkantay to Machu Picchu 5 days

Cusco –Mollepata-Challacancha- Soraypampa
We will pick you up very early from your hotel and start our trip to the district of Mollepata, then to Challacancha, the starting point of the trekking.
The first part of the route will take us through some beautiful and deep valleys. After lunch and a short break, we will continue the journey and reach the incredible Humantay Lake, whose blue-green waters reflect the fronts of imposing glaciers that surround it, making it one of the most beautiful and breathtaking places in the Andes.
After this excursion, we will return to our base camp in Soraypampa, where a magical night awaits us. Without the light pollution of the cities, we will be able to see the stars and constellations with such clarity that we will be speechless. An unforgettable moment, far away from home.

Meals: L, D Total distance: 15 Km / 4.35 miles. Estimated walking time: 7-8 hours Maximum altitude point: 3600 m. / 14436 ft

Soraypampa–Salkantay pass - Chaullay
We´ll have a very early breakfast before we start hiking to Salkantay pass 4,600 m /15,092 ft. It is the highest top of this trip; before and after reaching the top, we will go through the Puna landscapes (dry, high areas with little vegetation), which are rocky grasslands. But here there are spectacular views of the Salkantay Mountain (6271 m/ 20,574 ft.) the second highest peak in Cuzco region, and tiny springs coming down from surrounding Glaciers, small lakes moraines, etc. Lunch will be in Huayracmachay, this is a really nice spot because there are a few peasants living with their lamas and alpacas, giving you an insight into life in the mountains. In the afternoon, we start again with our hiking to Chaullay 2,920 m. /9580 ft., where, we will camp out; when we get downhill, the scenery will change from Puna to the cloud forest vegetation, meaning a greener and denser environment
Meals B, L, D Total distance: 20 Km / 12,6 miles Estimated walking time: 7-8 hours Maximumaltitude point: 2,920 m. / 9580

Chaullay - La Playa
On this day we descend to the border river. During the descent you will notice the remarkable landscapes where there is plenty vegetation mainly orchids, bromeliads, begonias, etc. trees, there are several types of birds like hummingbirds, woodpeckers and many species of butterflies, moths, etc. along the path. The views are so different than first day or second day like waterfalls, you will hear natural sounds like the noise of the river, and there are small springs where you can enjoy refreshing natural baths. Another thing we will do is look at the cropland, where locals grow coffee, avocados, bananas, potatoes, corns, and passion fruit, which are the main products of this area. After trekking we will stop to have lunch in meddle way. After a good well-deserved rest, we continue to The Playa 2125m. / 6972 ft. the biggest villages on the way, where we can find few small shops to buy water, soda, snack, etc. In this place our crew will set down our equipment to camp one more night, and then they will head back to Mollepata.
Meals B, L, D Total distance: 15 Km / 9.32 miles. Estimated walking time: 5 - 6 hours Campsite altitude: 2125m. / 6972 ft.

La Playa - Aguas Calientes
From La Playa we hike by road for around 30 minutes to Lucmabamba, and from there we start to climb up the original Inka trail to Llactapata (newly discovery Inca Site) which is famous for a “great condor view of Machu Picchu.” Along the way, you will get to witness some of the spectacular views like the Lucmabamba Valley, especially on AbraQ'elloqasa (2860m/9381ft) the highest point of the trek this day, where the vegetation, trees and mist combination make the atmosphere like the jungle. After marveling at the Inkas archeological remains we will go downhill for almost 3hours to Hydroelectric train Station where we will have lunch. After our lunch we will take the local train to the town of Aguas Calientes where we will spend the night in a nice hotel. You may also wish to go the famous thermal springs which feel great after a long day of trekking, and an ideal way to end the trail. Entrance to the springs is a small amount of US$ 3.00. Allow yourselves 1 hour to really enjoy the springs, which are open until 9.00 pm.

Option of the day: if you don’t want to hike up anymore we can change the plan and take a local transportation to go to Hydroelectric where we are going meet to rest people of the group; all expenses will be you’re responsible.
Meals : B, L, D Total distance: 15 Km / 9.32 miles Estimated walking time: 5 - 6 hours Campsite altitude: 2125m. / 6972 ft.

Aguas Calientes - Machupiqchu - Cusco
With another early rise, we go to the bus station to take the bus to Machu Picchu. This bus takes 25 minutes by uneven track, where we will do tour of the Inca citadel, your tour guide will guide you around for about two and a half hours, to show you the most important sectors of this beautiful and enigmatic Inca citadel and then you will have some free time to wander, explore and take photos. Or alternatively you could decide to climb the mountain of Huayna Picchu (tickets required), where you can see spectacular panoramic views of Machu Picchu, the valleys and mountains that surround it, or visit the Temple of the Moon or the great Inca Bridge. In the afternoon, we will meet in the town of Aguas Calientes, where if you want, you can visit and relax in its hot springs. From here we take the train back to Cusco, and we drop you off at your hotel / hostel. Travel time 4 hours. End of our services.
Meals B Total distance: 4 km / 2.49 miles Estimated walking time: 2 to 3 hours. Maximum altitude point: 2,400 m / 7,872 ft.