Duration⏱ 5 days / 4 nights
Difficulty Challenging
Max altitude⛰️ 4,630 m
Group size👥 14 max · ES / EN
Tour highlights
- Salkantay Pass at 4,630 m
- Humantay Lake
- Cocalmayo hot springs
- Machu Picchu on the final day
⛰️ High altitude: we recommend spending at least 1–2 days in Cusco before this tour.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Soraypampa and Humantay
Transfer to Soraypampa, visit to Humantay Lake and overnight at camp.
Day 2 – Salkantay Pass
Climb to the 4,630 m pass and descend toward Chaullay, at the edge of the cloud forest.
Day 3 – Santa Teresa Valley
Hike through coffee farms and fruit orchards. Afternoon at the Cocalmayo hot springs.
Day 4 – Hidroeléctrica to Aguas Calientes
Hike along the railway tracks. Overnight at a hostel.
Day 5 – Machu Picchu
Guided tour of the citadel and return to Cusco by train and bus.
Included
- One-way transport
- Professional guide
- Muleteer, cook and pack horses
- Camping and meals
- Hostel night in Aguas Calientes
- Machu Picchu entrance
- Return train and transfer to Cusco
Not included
- Sleeping bag
- Hot springs entrance fee
- Bus up to Machu Picchu
- Tips
- Travel insurance
What to bring
- 🎒 Original passport
- 🎒 Clothing for cold and hot weather
- 🎒 Insect repellent
- 🎒 Headlamp
- 🎒 Swimsuit
Policies
Book with a 30% deposit (100% for tours with name-specific tickets such as Machu Picchu or the Inca Trail). Free date changes up to 72 hours before, subject to ticket availability. Please review the full policy before paying.
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