Today, you will dawn among the huge snow-capped mountains. At 5:40 am, have your breakfast and then start the uphill hike to the highest point of the classic Salkantay trek 5-day to Machu Picchu. From Salkantay highest pass, you will admire the majesty of the Salkantay mountain (Apu = sacred mountain) and also visit blue lagoon. Then start to descend to Wayracpunku and take a short break to enjoy the energetic lunch.

After lunch, continue descending to the tropical forest, where you will appreciate the richness of the biodiversity (flora and fauna) and finally arrived at the Chaullay campsite.

At 6:30 pm. Dinner and overnight in campsite tents.

• Salkantay highest pass: 4620 meters / 15.157 feet
• Walking time: 8 hour
• Hiking distance: 16 km / 13.6 miles

It includes:

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Camping equipment

Physical Level

2, Moderate

After the delicious breakfast, start walking among the tropical forest, commonly referred to the as high jungle. This part of your adventure is considered one of the best sections because you can see varieties of wild and domestic vegetation such as orchids, begonias, coffee plantations, bananas, oranges and more.

After 5-hour hiking, take your short time to have lunch in Playa Sahuayaco. Then continue on a beautiful original Inca trail ascending towards the Llaqtapata camp. It is the best camp of the classic Salkantay trek 5-day because you will spend the night in front of the Inca city of Machu Picchu, you will appreciate the beautiful sunset and sunrise, without a doubt, you will have the beautiful panoramic views. If you are birds, mammals, and orchids lovers, this is the best place to be with them.

At night, they will make a bonfire with all the members of the expedition; if the night is starry, you will be able to see the Inca constellations.

Overnight in tents.

• Llaqtapata Altitude. 2480 meters / 9.317 feet
• Walking time: 8 hours
• Hiking distance: 16 km / 13.6 miles

It includes:

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Camping equipment

Physical Level

2, Moderate

This morning will be fantastic because you will have magical views of the first rays of the sun that will illuminate the top of the Huaynapicchu Mountain and the Inca city of Machu Picchu.

After your energy breakfast, explore the archaeological site of the small Inca city of Llaqtapata. It is still covered in its 80% with vegetation and around it, you can observe the diversity of flora and fauna. If you are lucky, you can see the spectacled bear or the Andean bear.

After all, begin to descend a zigzag path to the hydroelectric plant, where you will have your last lunch, and then you will say goodbye to the muleteers and cook.

From the Hydroelectric Power Station you have two options to get to Machu Picchu Pueblo: the first option, to walk by the railroad for 3 hours (we do not recommend because there are many small stones in the route). The second option is to travel by train around 48 minutes (train departure time 2:17 or 2:50 hours).

Once you arrive at Machu Picchu Pueblo, settle into your hotel and at 6:30 pm enjoy your last dinner.

• Altitude Machupicchu village: 2050 meters / 6724 feet
• Walking time: 8 hours
• Hiking distance: 16 km / 10 miles
• Train from hydroelectric to Aguas Calientes (Optional)

It includes:

• Breakfast, lunch, dinner
• Accommodation in Aguas Calientes

Physical Level

2, Moderate

Today is such an important day because you will visit one of the 7 wonders of the world, Machu Picchu.

Have breakfast at the hotel and go to the Inca city of Machu Picchu for the assigned shift, you can go by bus or walk. The guided tour within the lost city of the Incas will last 2 and a half hours and if you have reserved the permit to climb to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. After the excursion, you can go up on your own.

After all, take the bus to the town of Aguas Calientes, have lunch on your own and then head towards the train station. Take your return train to Ollantaytambo or Poroy in Cusco. Upon your arrival, our staff will be waiting for you to escort you to the city of Cusco – Hotel.

• Machupicchu Altitude: 2450 meters / 8038 feet
• Walking time: 1 hour and a half
• Distance of travel: 1.7 km / 1.1 mile

It includes:

• Breakfast
• Entrance to Machupicchu
• Return train from Machupicchu town to Ollantaytambo or Poroy in Cusco
• Bus from Train station to Cusco

Physical Level

1, Easy