The best part of the day: The magic of the mountains awaits you.
We will leave Cusco at 4 a.m. in our private transportation to the village of Quesiuno (4,376 m / 14,357 ft.) for breakfast. We will start with three hours of ascent to Puca Pass (4,870 m / 15,977 ft), where we will enjoy impressive views of the turquoise-blue lakes known as Pucacochas. In addition, we will have the opportunity to contemplate the beauty of the imposing Ausangate snow-capped mountain in all its extension.
After a well-deserved rest and a recharge, we will continue for an hour and a half of descent to the lunch spot, Anantapata (4,750 m / 11,614 ft). Continuing with our hike, we will ascend for two hours to the Warmisaya Pass (4,985 m / 16,355 ft), where we will see the beginning of the Rainbow Mountain with its striking colors that dazzle every visitor. Finally, we will descend for 45 minutes until we reach the camp point known as Surinecocha (4,800m / 15,748 ft).
Our day begins with a drive to Quesiuno; we will ascend for three hours until we reach Puca Pass. After taking in the beautiful scenery this route offers, we will rest and continue descending to have lunch in Anantapata. After enjoying a delicious lunch, we will ascend to Warmisaya Pass. Finally, we descend towards our campsite in Surinecocha for dinner and overnight.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Meals
11 km / 6.83 mi
Walking distance
4,376 m / 14,357 ft
Starting elevation
4,800 m / 15,748 ft
Minimum height
4,985 m / 16,355 ft
Highest elevation
The best part of the day: Discover the Rainbow Valley and the charms of southern Cusco.
We will wake up early and enjoy a delicious breakfast that gives us the energy to make the most of this day. We will ascend slowly to warm up and, after two hours of hiking, arrive at the Rainbow Mountain (5,100 m / 16,732 ft). Our guide will give us information about the place and key facts that will help us better understand Vinicunca's significance to the local people. After appreciating the beautiful landscape, we will descend to the Red Valley Viewpoint to admire its reddish mountains.
We will continue walking until we reach Llacto (4,630 m / 15,190 ft), where we will take a well-deserved rest. We will travel by private transportation for an hour and a half to reach Andahuaylillas (3,122 m / 10,242 ft); here, we will visit its famous church, known as the Sistine Chapel of America. After nourishing ourselves with the history of this cultural monument, we will return to our vehicle for a 20-minute drive to Rumi Punku, considered the main entrance to the imperial city of Cusco in Inca times.
We will descend for 45 minutes to the Huacarpay Wetland (3,030 m / 9,940 ft), a perfect place to observe migratory birds. Here, we will enjoy a delicious lunch before embarking on a three-hour drive to Soraypampa, where you will spend the night at our Sky Camp.
Our day starts early with a hearty breakfast before we head to the Rainbow Mountain. Open your eyes wide; you don't see a landscape like this every day. Then, we will walk to the Red Valley Viewpoint and contemplate the reddish mountains that nature gives us. We will descend towards Llacto and travel by private transportation until we reach Andahuaylillas, where we will appreciate its colonial church. Later, we will arrive at Rumi Punku, and after learning a little more about the history of these magical places, we will descend to the Huacarpay Wetland for lunch. At the end, the transportation will be waiting for us to go to Soraypampa to rest in the Sky Camp.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Meals
9.5 km / 5.90 mi
Walking distance
4,800 m / 15,748 ft
Starting elevation
3,030 m / 9,940 ft
Minimum height
5,100 m / 16,732 ft
Highest elevation
The best part of the day: Salkantay and its incredible green valley.
We will walk to the trek's highest point, the Salkantay Pass (4,630 m / 15,190 ft), and slowly advance along the path of the seven snakes, named for its sinuous shape. At the top, you will appreciate the impressive views of the Salkantay glacier (6,271 m / 20,574 ft); in addition, you will see the valley route, along which we venture to reach our destination.
After completing the great challenge of the day, we will descend to our lunch spot, Wayracmachay, where you will enjoy a delicious meal made by the expert hands of our cooks. We will rest for a while before leaving again. In the afternoon, we will enter the cloud forest, also known as the eyebrow jungle, and hike for approximately three hours, appreciating the dense jungle.
The scenery along this hike is truly beautiful; you will enjoy many magical places in a single day, including glaciers, mountains, and the area's unique native plants. Finally, you will arrive at your campsite in the small village of Collpapampa (2,900 m / 9,514 ft), and enjoy a delicious dinner and a well-deserved rest in our Mountain Sky View.
Today, we will slowly advance along the trail of the seven snakes until we reach the highest point of the trek, the Salkantay Pass. After contemplating the beautiful views, we will descend to our lunch point in Wayracmachay. In the afternoon, we will walk through the cloud forest and, in approximately three hours, we will arrive at our resting place, the village of Collpapampa. We will spend the night in the Mountain Sky View.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Meals
Mountain Sky View
Accommodation
22 km / 13.67 mi
Walking distance
3,900 m / 12,795 ft
Starting elevation
2,850 m / 9,350 ft
Minimum height
4,630 m / 15,190 ft
Highest elevation
The best part of the day: The Santa Teresa Valley and its exquisite coffee.
We will enjoy a warm morning descending for approximately six hours through the Santa Teresa valley to the town of La Playa. Taking advantage of the road's tropical climate, we will have our last lunch and then join a small exhibition of the area's delicious coffee.
After a well-deserved rest, private transportation will take us to the town of Hidroeléctrica. From here, we will hike alongside the railroad track and the Urubamba River until we reach Aguas Calientes in approximately three hours. If you feel tired at this point, you can opt to take the train service.
Upon arrival, we will settle into our hotel; the rest is up to you: you can either rest or explore the town of Aguas Calientes before heading to an exclusive restaurant for dinner.
We will descend for approximately six hours towards the village of La Playa, where we will have lunch and participate in a local coffee exhibition. We will rest and, using our private transportation, go to Hidroeléctrica. Once here, we will begin the three-hour hike to Aguas Calientes, or, if you wish, you can choose to board a train (not included). In the evening, after settling into a hotel, we can explore the area before going to dinner.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Meals
27 km / 16.78 mi
Walking distance
8 to 9 hours
Walking time
2,900 m / 9,514 ft
Starting elevation
1,800 m / 5,906 ft
Minimum height
2,900 m / 9,514 ft
Highest elevation
The best part of the day: Discover Machu Picchu and the magical mountains surrounding it.
Very early in the morning, and after enjoying a delicious breakfast, we will head to the bus station for a half-hour ride to our long-awaited destination, the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. We recommend that you use the restrooms before entering. We will enjoy this marvel on a tour of approximately two to three hours. Our guide will take you to explore the most important places of the sanctuary.
Hours later, we will return to Aguas Calientes. We will have time for lunch and explore this town one last time before boarding the train back to Ollantaytambo, where transportation will be waiting to take us back to the city of Cusco.
The day is finally here! After a hearty breakfast, we will head to the bus station to go to the long-awaited Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. During this guided tour, we will learn about this marvel and its mythical places. After witnessing such beautiful Inca architecture, we will return by bus to Aguas Calientes to board the train back to Ollantaytambo and, after a few hours, continue on to Cusco in our private transportation.
2 hours
Duration of the activity
2,430 m / 7,972 ft
Height of Machu Picchu
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