At 6 in the morning, we will wake up and have breakfast. Then we will start uphill hike until reach the highest point in our expedition Salkantay Trek pass, from where we will have a breathtaking view of the Salkantay Mountain, with a great vertical relief and snow covered. It is the second highest mountain in the Cusco region following to Ausangate, it was worshiped by ancient cultures and also was as a God for them.

From here, we will begin to descend towards Wayracpunku where we will stop for our delicious lunch. Then, our trip will continue entering the Amazon high forest, where we will observe the typical flora and fauna of the tropical forest and finally we will arrive at our next camp Collpapampa.

• Salkantay pass: 4630 m.a.s.l / 15,186 feet
• Collpapampa: 2860 m.a.s.l. / 9380 feet
• Walking time: 7- 8 hours
• Length: 22km / 13.6 miles
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner
• Camping equipment

After our breakfast, at 7 a.m., we will start to descent following the Salkantay River through a sub-tropical valley, about 5 hours hiking toward the Playa Sahuayaco. In all this area the temperature is warmer and it is rich in flora and wildlife. If we are lucky, we will be able to see the famous bird called the cock of the rocks.

After lunch, at 1:20 p.m., we have a 2 and a half hour hike along the original Inca Trail, which is the most spectacular stretch of the entire Salkantay Trek. On this route, we will pass through Lucmabamba and see coffee plantations. Finally, we will arrive at Llactapata, which is the place of our camp, located in front of the Inca city of Machu Picchu and which is also the strategic point to observe the sunset and sunrise.

• Playa Sahuayaco 2060 m.a.s.l / 6757 feet
• Llactapata. 2,780 m.a.s.l. / 9,119 feet
• Walking time: 8 hours
• Length: 16km / 13.6 miles
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Camping equipment

This morning will be amazing because we will have magical views with the first rays of the sun illuminating the top of the mountain of Huayna Picchu and the Inca city of Machu Picchu.

Afterward our energetic breakfast, we will begin to descend by the original Inca trail, passing through the archeological site of Llactapata, here we will have free time to explore and take photographs. This small Inca town of Llactapata is still covered in 80% with vegetation, in its surroundings we can see the flora and fauna diversity and if we are lucky we can appreciate the spectacled bear or Andean bear.

After all, we will begin to descend by a zigzagging path to the hydroelectric plant where we will have our delicious lunch and here we will say goodbye to our cook and muleteers.

From the central hydroelectric, we have 2 options to get to Machu Picchu Pueblo: first to take the train (train departure time 2:17 or 2:50 hours) for 48 minutes and the second option is to walk following the railway for 3 hours. We do not recommend walking because there are a lot of small stones on the route.

Once we arrive at Machu Picchu Pueblo, we will be accommodated in the hotel and at 6:30 pm we will have dinner.

• Llactapata 2780 m.a.s.l / 9119 feet.
• Walking time: 5 -6 hours
• Length: 9 km / 5.6 miles
• Machu Picchu Pueblo: 2050 m.a.s.l. / 6720 feet
• Weather: Hot and humid
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner
• Hotel

Today is the most desired and last day of our trek because we will visit Machu Picchu which is the best tourist attraction chosen by World Travel Awards and one of the 7 wonders of the world.

Very early in the morning, we will have our buffet breakfast at the hotel. Then, we will go to the bus station (optional). We will travel about 25 minutes or start hiking for 1 hour and a half to the main entrance of the Inca city of Machu Picchu. Passing the checkpoint we will begin to explore for 2 hours touring through all the most important points of this great Inca city, later we will have free time to continue exploring or to climb to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain.

Later, at the agreed time, we will go down to the town of Aguas Calientes for lunch (optional), then we will go to the return train station to Ollantaytambo and by the time we arrive at the Ollantaytambo station, our private mobility will be waiting for us to take us to Cusco.

• Machupicchu Altitude: 2450 m.a.s.l / 8036 feet
• Walking time: 1 hour and a half
• Lenght: 1.7kms / 1 mile
• Breakfast
• Entrance to Machupicchu
• Return train from Machupicchu town to Ollantaytambo
• Bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco

The Salkantay trek will end in the main square of Cusco