Cusco Cathedral

We will pick you up at the airport and take you to your hotel so you can rest and acclimatize. In the afternoon, after lunch, we will begin a half-day city tour starting with the Cusco Cathedral, a colonial jewel built on the site of the ancient Inca palace of Wiracocha.

Qorikancha

Then we will visit the Qoricancha and the Convent of Santo Domingo, where you will appreciate the harmonious union between Inca and colonial architecture.

Sacsayhuaman

Afterwards, we will take our transport to Sacsayhuamán, an imposing fortress of enormous perfectly assembled stones.

Q'enqo

We will continue to Qenqo, an Inca ceremonial center associated with worship

Puka Pukara

Then we will visit Puka Pukara, known as “the red fortress,” which served as a lookout point and resting place.

Tambomachay

We will end at Tambomachay, a ceremonial complex dedicated to water, famous for its aqueducts and perfectly crafted fountains.

Cusco

When we finish, we will return to your hotel so you can rest and recharge your energy for the next day.

Cusco

We start the day at 8:30 a.m. with a pick-up at your hotel to head to Pisac.

Mirador Taray

On the way, we will make brief stops at the Qorao and Taray viewpoints, from where you can appreciate the beauty of the Sacred Valley.

Pisac

Upon arrival in Pisac, we will visit its archaeological site and traditional artisan market.

Urubamba

Then we will head to Urubamba to enjoy a buffet lunch featuring typical Peruvian dishes.

Ollantaytambo

In the afternoon, we will continue on to Ollantaytambo to explore its impressive archaeological complex, with ceremonial fountains, terraces, and temples.

Chinchero

We will end the day in Chinchero, where you will learn about Andean textile art in a natural dyeing demonstration and visit its archaeological site and colonial church.

Cusco

Afterwards, we will return to Cusco in our transport and drop you off at your hotel.

Cusco

Today marks the start of the Salkantay adventure. We will pick you up at your hotel around 5:00 a.m. for a 2 hour and 15 minute drive to Mollepata, where you can use the restrooms and enjoy a light breakfast.

Then we will continue to Challacancha, the starting point of the hike and where you will meet our team.

We will begin the trek to Soraypampa (3,900 m / 12,795 ft), walking 7 km / 4.35 miles along an ancient Inca canal until we reach our Sky Camp.

There you will enjoy lunch and a short rest.

Humantay Lake

In the afternoon, we will hike to the impressive Humantay Lake (4,200 m / 13,780 ft). The round trip takes about 2.5 hours and covers 3 km / 1.86 miles. You will have free time to enjoy the scenery and take pictures.

Upon returning to camp, tea time and a delicious dinner will await you, accompanied by a beautiful sunset. Finally, you will rest under a starry sky in your igloo.

We start the day early with an energy-packed breakfast and a cup of coca tea before beginning the ascent to Abra Salkantay (4,630 m / 12,190 ft), the highest point of the trek.

The challenge consists of covering 7 km / 4.34 miles in about 4 hours. At the top, you will enjoy spectacular views of the valleys and the snow-capped mountains of Salkantay, Humantay, Tucarhuay, and Pumasillo, considered apus or sacred mountains.

Colcapampa

Then we will begin the descent along a winding 7 km / 4.35 mile trail to Huarayramachay, where we will have a well-deserved lunch. After a rest, we will continue into the cloud forest, walking 9.5 km / 5.9 miles for approximately 3.5 hours until we reach Collpapampa (2,950 m / 9,678 ft), where our exclusive Mountain Sky View Camp is located.

Upon arrival, you will enjoy a delicious dinner and a well-deserved rest surrounded by lush vegetation after a challenging and memorable day.

Santa Teresa

We start the day at 6:00 a.m. with a nutritious breakfast before setting off on a scenic hike through the Santa Teresa Valley. Along the way, you will see rivers, wild orchids, waterfalls, fruit trees, and coffee, banana, and avocado plantations.

Upon arrival at Zona Propiedad, our private transportation will be waiting to take us to La Playa to visit a farm where we will participate in everything from harvesting to tasting organic coffee.

After this enriching activity, we will return to our private transportation to arrive at Lucmabamba (2,000 m / 6,562 ft), where lunch will be waiting for you and you can settle into our exclusive Super Jungle Domes camp. In the afternoon, you will have free time to explore the surroundings. At the end of the day, you will enjoy dinner and a restful night accompanied by the sounds of nature.

You will wake up early with a hot cup of coca tea in your Super Jungle Domes and enjoy the last breakfast prepared by our chef.

Mirador de Llactapata

Then we will begin a three-hour ascent to enter an original section of the Inca Trail, which will take us to the archaeological site of Llactapata (2,700 m / 8,858 ft). Here you will receive an explanation from the guide and you will be able to admire your first panoramic views of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu.

We will then descend to Aobamba, where we will enjoy lunch before continuing on to Hidroelectrica (1,800 m / 5,906 ft).

From this point, we will continue walking for about three more hours along the train tracks through the tropical vegetation.

Aguas Calientes

Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, you will check into your hotel and have the afternoon free to rest or explore the town. In the evening, we will meet at 7:00 p.m. for dinner at a local restaurant before resting up for the long-awaited visit to Machu Picchu the next day.

Aguas Calientes

Today we start the day very early, at 6:00 a.m., with a light breakfast before boarding one of the first buses to Machu Picchu.

Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu

This will allow us to arrive before the crowds. Upon entering, you will enjoy a guided tour of approximately two hours through the temples, terraces, palaces, and ceremonial enclosures, with free time for photographs. Then, if you wish, you can climb Huayna Picchu Mountain (2,720 m / 8,924 ft) or Machu Picchu Mountain (3,000 m / 9,843 ft). This activity is optional, requires an additional ticket, and takes between two and three hours round trip.

Aguas Calientes

After the visit, we will return to the town of Aguas Calientes to enjoy lunch.

Cusco

Finally, you will board the train to Ollantaytambo, where our private transportation will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.

Cusco

We start the day very early, picking you up at your hotel around 4:00 a.m. and heading to the South Valley of Cusco.

Quiquijana

After a three-hour drive, we will stop for a continental breakfast before continuing to the starting point of the hike, located at 4,630 m / 15,190 ft.

Rainbow Mountain Peru

During the ascent, you will enjoy spectacular views of the imposing snow-capped Ausangate mountain and observe Andean communities going about their daily lives, surrounded by llamas and wearing colorful traditional clothing. After a hike of approximately 1.5 hours, we will arrive at Rainbow Mountain (5,100 m / 16,732 ft). After a brief explanation from the guide, you will have between 30 and 60 minutes to explore the site and take photographs.

Cusipata

We will then begin the 45-minute descent to the starting point and board the transport to Cusipata for lunch.

Cusco

Finally, we will return to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel.

Cusco

Today you will have a more relaxed morning. After breakfast, you will pack your belongings and, if you wish, you can buy some last-minute souvenirs. Later, we will coordinate with you the exact pick-up time to transfer you to the airport or bus station, from where you will continue your vacation or begin your return home.