Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5 Days | Epic Adventure through Andes & Jungle

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco ➝ Mollepata ➝ Challacancha ➝ Soraypampa

🏁 Start of the Salkantay trek

🕗 04:30 am – Hotel pickup and drive to Mollepata
Your Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu begins early with a scenic drive through the Andes toward Mollepata, the traditional gateway of the Salkantay Mollepata Trail. As the sun rises, enjoy views of remote villages, deep valleys, and dramatic mountain landscapes along the historic Mollepata Trail.

🕗 07:30 am – Breakfast in Mollepata

Enjoy a hot breakfast in this charming Andean town before continuing deeper into the highlands of southern Peru.

🕗 08:30 am – Transfer to Challacancha and begin trek to Soraypampa

We begin hiking along ancient Inca irrigation canals toward Soraypampa, Peru (3,900 m), surrounded by vast open landscapes and the imposing presence of Salkantay Mountain, Peru.

🕗 13:00 pm – Lunch in Soraypampa

Recharge with a freshly prepared lunch at our campsite in Soraypampa, set beneath snow-capped peaks and wide Andean skies.

🕗 15:00 pm – Humantay Lake hike (optional)

This unforgettable Humantay Lake hike is a 1.5-hour round trip to one of the most iconic glacial lakes in the Andes. Humantay Lake, Cusco, Peru, stuns with its turquoise waters framed by ice-covered mountains — a deeply emotional and spiritual highlight of the trek.

🕗 18:30 pm – Dinner and overnight at Soraypampa camp

Enjoy a warm dinner under the stars and rest at camp, surrounded by the silence of the high Andes.

Day 2: Soraypampa ➝ Salkantay Pass ➝ Chaullay

⛰️ This is the heart of the Salkantay trek experience — epic and unforgettable

🕗 05:00 am – Coca tea and breakfast

Wake up to coca tea and a hearty breakfast, preparing for the most demanding day of the journey.

🕗 06:30 am – Begin ascent to Salkantay Pass

We tackle the legendary climb to the Salkantay Pass elevation at 4,650 m. This section of the Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu offers dramatic views of glaciers, rugged peaks, and the sacred Apu Salkantay, one of the most revered mountains in Inca spirituality.

🕗 11:00 am – Reach the pass & rest at the summit

Celebrate your achievement at the highest point of the trek, surrounded by raw Andean energy and panoramic views.

🕗 12:30 pm – Lunch at Wayraqmachay

Enjoy lunch at 3,800 m before beginning a long descent toward greener landscapes.

🕗 15:30 pm – Arrive at Chaullay, Peru

We reach Chaullay, Peru (2,900 m), where the scenery shifts dramatically into cloud forest and jungle terrain.

🕗 18:30 pm – Dinner and rest

Relax with a well-earned dinner after one of the most rewarding days on the trail.

Day 3: Chaullay ➝ La Playa ➝ Lucmabamba

⛰️ A beautiful Peru jungle trek through biodiversity and local life

🕗 06:00 am – Wake-up and breakfast in the cloud forest

Wake up to birdsong and misty views as we enjoy breakfast in the lush jungle environment.

🕗 07:00 am – Trek through coffee plantations and fruit orchards

Today’s walk passes through a traditional Peru coffee plantation, where locals cultivate organic coffee, bananas, avocados, and passion fruit — a unique cultural experience along this Peru jungle trek.

🕗 13:00 pm – Lunch at La Playa

Enjoy lunch made with fresh local ingredients before continuing toward our final jungle campsite.

🕗 15:00 pm – Arrive at Lucmabamba, Peru

We arrive at Lucmabamba, Peru (2,000 m), nestled beside coffee farms. An optional coffee-making experience lets you learn the process from bean to cup.

🕗 18:30 pm – Dinner and overnight stay

Dinner and overnight in the jungle, surrounded by nature and warm mountain air.

Day 4: Lucmabamba ➝ Llactapata ➝ Aguas Calientes

⛰️ Anticipation grows as Machu Picchu draws closer

🕗 06:00 am – Breakfast and farewell to the jungle

After breakfast, we begin a steady climb back into the mountains.

🕗 07:00 am – Trek to Llactapata ruins

We hike to the incredible Llactapata ruins, an important and rarely visited archaeological site. Llactapata, Peru, offers your first breathtaking view of Machu Picchu from afar, making it one of the most magical moments of the trek.

🕗 12:30 pm – Lunch along the trail

Enjoy lunch with sweeping Andean views before descending into the valley.

🕗 15:00 pm – Hydroelectric to Aguas Calientes
We arrive at Hydroelectric and continue via Hydroelectric to Aguas Calientes, following the railway through lush cloud forest until reaching the town.

🕗 18:00 pm – Dinner and hotel night

Dinner and overnight in a comfortable hotel in Aguas Calientes.

Day 5: Aguas Calientes ➝ Machu Picchu ➝ Cusco

🌄 The emotional summit of the Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu

🕗 05:30 am – Early bus to Machu Picchu

Early morning bus ride to the legendary citadel.

🕗 06:30 am – Guided tour of Machu Picchu

Explore the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu, Peru, with a professional guide who reveals the history, symbolism, and engineering behind this world wonder.

🕗 09:00 am – Optional hike to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain

For adventure seekers, an optional hike offers unmatched views over the Sacred Valley.

🕗 11:30 am – Return to Aguas Calientes & lunch (not included)

Free time for lunch and final exploration.

🕗 14:30 pm – Train to Ollantaytambo, then transfer to Cusco

Scenic train journey followed by private transfer back to Cusco.

🕗 18:30 pm – Arrival in Cusco

End of services — your Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu becomes a lifetime memory.

Included

• Previous meeting with the guide, one night before the trek.
• Cusco – Mollepata (Cruzpata) transportation
• Professional guide
• Chef and muleteers
• Food: 4 lunches, 4 dinners, 4 breakfasts (vegetarian option available)
• Large dining tent and kitchen
• Chairs and dining table
• 1 tent for 2 people
• Mattresses in the tents
• First aid kit and oxygen balloon
• Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
• Bus tickets Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (round trip)
• One night in a 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes
• Tourist train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
• Transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco

Not Included

• Meals not mentioned
• Entrance tickets to Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain
• Travel insurance
• Tips
• Water or snacks
• Sleeping bag
• Trekking poles

Prices

Private Service

No hay datos de precios configurados para este tour.

Note

For children under the age of 17, please contact One Click Expeditions.

Why Travelers Love it?

🥾 A Trail That Transforms You

The Salkantay Trek isn’t just an alternative to the Inca Trail — it’s a path of personal discovery. Hikers are moved by the raw, untamed beauty of the Andes, where each step reveals a deeper connection to Pachamama (Mother Earth).

🏔️ Salkantay Pass: Challenge + Reward

At 4,630 meters, the mighty Salkantay Pass tests your limits — and shows you what you’re made of. Surrounded by towering glaciers and ancient legends, this is where many travelers say they found clarity and awe.

🌿 From Glaciers to Jungle in One Trek

No other trail offers such a striking contrast. Begin among snowcapped peaks and end in lush cloud forest. Travelers love how each day reveals a new world, rich in biodiversity and unexpected beauty.

🌌 Starry Nights and Andean Stillness

Far from city lights, your nights on the trail are sacred. Listen to silence, see the Milky Way, and feel completely present.

🌱 Community-Based and Conscious

This is sustainable travel in action. The trek supports local muleteers, chefs, and families in remote Andean villages.

🌄 The Grand Finale: Machu Picchu at Sunrise

After five days of soul-stirring adventure, your reward is the first golden light over Machu Picchu from the Sun Gate.

🎒 Ready to Trek the Sacred Andes?

Don’t just visit Machu Picchu — earn it. The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is a life-changing journey through Peru’s most breathtaking landscapes, from snowy peaks to lush jungles, ending with sunrise over the Lost City of the Incas.

✅ Small groups, expert guides, and unforgettable memories await.

🌿 Sustainable, authentic, and 100% adventure-approved.

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