Overview

This five-day hiking trip from Cusco includes four nights of accommodation, combining three nights camping with one night in a hotel. The trek begins with a transfer from Cusco to Mollepata, followed by a breakfast before starting the hike at Soraypampa (3,900 meters above sea level). Here, horsemen and horses take over the camping equipment while hikers proceed to Humantay Lake (4,200 meters). After visiting the lake, the group returns to Soraypampa for lunch, then moves to the Salkantaypampa basecamp to rest with views of Salkantay’s snowy peak, enjoying afternoon tea and dinner. The second day starts with coca tea and breakfast before hiking three hours to the highest point at Salkantay Pass (4,600 meters). From there, the route descends toward Wayrac Machaq for lunch, then continues downhill through the high jungle, where large trees with bromeliads and orchids line the streams until reaching the second campsite. On day three, breakfast is followed by a three-hour hike through cloud forest landscapes featuring rivers and waterfalls. After lunch, the trek continues three more hours to the Lucmabamba campsite. Here, guests can try a ziplining activity and visit coffee plantations to learn about the local process. There is an optional visit to Cocalmayo hot springs 30 minutes away, which requires extra transportation and entrance fees. Day four begins with breakfast before hiking to Llactapata, where views of Machu Picchu and the surrounding landscape can be seen. From Llactapata, the group walks downhill to Hydroelectric for lunch, then continues hiking three hours to Aguas Calientes, where one night is spent in a hotel. The final day starts early with breakfast followed by a bus ride to Machu Picchu to catch the sunrise. A private guide leads a tour of the site. After the visit, travelers take the train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and then transportation back to Cusco. Meals included are breakfast, lunch, and dinner as indicated, and all entrance fees to Machu Picchu are covered. A professional bilingual guide, cook, assistants, and camping equipment including chairs and dining tents are provided.

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