Embark early as you journey through the Andes, passing quaint villages like Mollepata. After a light breakfast, meet your support team in Challacancha and hike to Soraypampa, your first campsite. The highlight? A challenging ascent to Humantay Lake, a glacial jewel nestled beneath snow-capped peaks. Its surreal turquoise waters and sacred energy make every step worth it. Descend for a hearty dinner under the stars at Lodge Del Cielo.

• Difficulty: Challenging
• Maximum elevation: 4,200 m / 13,780 feet
• Camp elevation: 3,900 m / 12,795 feet
• Walking distance: 12 km / 6.21 miles
• Hiking time: Approximately 5-6 hours

Meals included: B/L/D

Overnight: Campsite

Today’s the toughest yet most rewarding leg! Trek through Pampa Salkantay, reaching the pass at 4,630m (15,190ft), where the glacier’s grandeur will leave you breathless, literally and figuratively. Soak in panoramic views of rugged peaks before descending into the cloud forest. Witness the landscape transform as you arrive in Chaullay, where warmer temps and lush greenery welcome you.

• Difficulty: Challenging
• Maximum elevation: 4,630 m / 15,190 feet
• Camp elevation: 2,900 m / 9,514 feet
• Walking distance: 24 km / 13.67 miles
• Hiking time: Approximately 10 hours
• Weather: It can be quite cold and wintry, or rainy at the Salkantay Pass

Meals included: B/L/D

Overnight: Campsite

Hike through the Inca Trail Network into the jungle’s embrace, surrounded by coffee plantations, passionfruit vines, and rare orchids. Opt for a coffee tour to learn about local bean-to-cup processes or zip-line over the canopy for adrenaline thrills. End at Lucmabamba’s Sky Lodge, where the microclimate’s magic lulls you to sleep.

• Difficulty: Moderate
• Maximum elevation: 2,900 m / 9,514 feet
• Camp elevation: 2,000 m / 6,562 feet
• Walking distance: 18 km / 11.18 miles
• Hiking time: Approximately 5 to 6 hours
• Weather: It can be hot and rainy

Meals included: B/L/D

Overnight: Campsite

An early start leads you to Llaqtapata, an Inca site offering a sneak peek of Machu Picchu across the valley. Descend to Hidroeléctrica for lunch, then stroll along train tracks to Aguas Calientes. Soak in hot springs (optional) or explore this charming town before your big day.

• Difficulty: Moderate
• Overnight: Accommodation in Aguas Calientes
• Maximum elevation: 2,800 m / 9,186 feet
• Machu Picchu citadel elevation: 2,040 m / 6,693 feet
• Walking distance: 25 km / 15.53 miles
• Hiking time: 6 to 7 hours
• Weather: It can be hot and rainy

Meals included: B/L/D

Overnight: Aguas Calientes

At dawn, ascend to Machu Picchu by bus. A 2-hour guided tour reveals its temples, terraces, and the Intihuatana sundial, all shrouded in morning mist. After free time to photograph the citadel, return to Cusco via train and transfer, reminiscing about this Wonder of the World.

• Difficulty: Easy
• Elevation: 2400 m / 7872 feet
• Walking Distance: 6 km / 3.7 miles
• Walking Time: 5 hours
• Weather: Can be hot and rainy

Meals included: B/-/-

Overnight: Cusco

Enjoy a final breakfast before your transfer to Cusco Airport. Depart with a heart full of Andes highs, jungle whispers, and the indelible magic of Machu Picchu.

Meals included: B/-/-

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