Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

Watch the Salkantay ultimate trek movie by Mountain Lodges of Peru

Across the Salcantay trail, could journey through diverse landscapes both challenging and awe-inspiring. Up-close views of glacier hill peaks, mystical fog surrounding fields of boulders, and cattle drives through the most remote of hill places are places that may just improve the spectacular geography, rich vegetation, and fascinating archaeological places that you will encounter. Locals, nevertheless proudly attached to their Andean history, will greet you as you go along and give you a glimpse into their hardly ever seen globe. Led by well-respected and intensely knowledgeable MLP guides, you may be guaranteed individual interest and a consignment to protection. The staff at our mountain-luxury lodges, situated in pristine areas along the path, will welcome you warmly at the conclusion of every day using the utmost in-service and amenities.

DAY 0 – EVENING BRIEFING IN CUSCO

Meet & greet with other visitors in which you get important information for outstanding trekking knowledge.

DAY 1 – CUSCO TO SALKANTAY LODGE

Browse Inca ruins together with hill town of Mollepata before embarking on very first trek regarding Camino genuine. Your destination: the welcoming Salkantay Lodge, known as for the majestic peak at the mind of the area, in which you’ll find jacuzzis, aperitifs, and a crackling fire in the fireplace.

Overnight: Salkantay Lodge (3, 869 m/12, 690 ft)
Trekking Time: more or less 6 hours (including picnic lunch on the way)
Hiking Level: Moderate

time 2 – HIKE TO HUMANTAY LAKE

Whet your appetite for trekking and views with an acclimatization hike through the lodge to glacier-fed Lake Humantay with views of Mt. Salkantay, a sacred hill in Incan mythology.

Overnight: Salkantay Lodge (3, 869 m/12, 690 ft)
Trekking Time: Roughly 4 hours
Hiking Degree: Moderate to Hard

DAY 3 – CROSSING THE SALKANTAY PASS

Today’s the top day—we reach the trek’s highest point-on the Salkantay Pass (4, 638 m/15, 213 ft). Take-in views of snowcapped peaks regarding the Vilcabamba Range in every course therefore the glaciated south face of Mt. Salkantay towering above.

Overnight: Wayra Lodge (3, 906 m/12, 812 ft)
Trekking Time: 6–8 hours (including meal)
Hiking Level: Challenging, crossing a 4, 640m/15, 200 ft mountain pass

DAY 4 – DESCENDING TO THE CLOUD FOREST

We start our lineage across the Salkantay River, where hot air starts rising through the jungle, followed by colorful butterflies and striking orchids. At Colpa Lodge, we’ll be welcomed with a Pachamanca, a conventional Peruvian dinner.

Overnight: Colpa Lodge (2, 870 m/9, 414 ft)
Trekking Time: 3–4 hours
Hiking Degree: Simple To Moderate

DAY 5 – FOLLOWING THE SANTA TERESA RIVER VALLEY

These days we hike through even more inhabited rural areas, moving through banana, granadilla and avocado orchards. We’ll picnic because of the river, and later visit a coffee plantation before arriving at Lucma Lodge, which can be in the middle of its own avocado woods.

Overnight: Lucma Lodge (2, 135 m/7, 003 ft)
Trekking Time: 5–6 hours (including lunch)