The second day of the trek is the most difficult, as it consists of 20 kilometers of trekking and takes you to the highest point of the whole trek, 4630 meters above sea level ,our cooks will wake you up around 5:00 am with a cup of hot coca tea as you take your time to repack.

and get ready for the nutritious breakfast that will be served around 5:45 am. After breakfast, it is time to start hiking up to the highest point of the trek 4630 m. This will take 3 to 4 hours of uphill hiking at a regular to slow pace. after get the highest point of the trek Huayracmachay Pass (4630m/14846ft).

From this point, we start descending towards into the so-called cloud forest. Then descending to the cloud forest along the route, it can see the remains of an ancient Inca path, a long easy descent along the Salcantay Rive.

lunch at Huayracmachay (3850m/12628ft) arriving late afternoon to our second camp at Collpapampa (2890m/9479ft), a beautiful spot with some natural hot springs to relax in. Camping

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Total distance: 12 km (7, 45 miles)
• Estimated walking time: 7-8 hours
• Maximum altitude point: (4630m/14846ft)

On the third day, we will wake up in the beautiful (but warm) jungle. We’ll wake you up around 6:00 am with a cup of coca tea as the cooks are preparing the delicious breakfast  Around 7:00 am, we’ll begin our 5-hour hike along the Santa Teresa Valley which is formed by the Salkantay River.

after 5 hours of hiking we arrive at La Playa Sahuayaco. Along the trail, you’ll see plantations for coffee, bananas, avocados, Coca, passion fruit, and more. where we have lunch then we will take local transportation to the third campsite, Lucmabamba (2100m/6888ft). Camping.

• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Total distance: 10 km (6, 21 miles)
• Estimated walking time: 5-6 hours
• Maximum altitude point: (2890m/9479ft)

Breakfast, walk up to Llactapata (2650m/8692ft) on the way we can see plantations of banana, coffee, and avocado. We enter spectacled-bear territory and we will probably be accompanied by flocks of parrots ,Start climbing for 2-3 hrs up to Q’elloqasa Pass (2860m/9381ft)

from where we have an exceptional view of Machu Picchu, Salcantay and Llaqtapata archeological site, which have recently been restored; descent towards the Aobamba River crossing lush bamboo forests and more orchards brings us to the Hydroelectric (lunch) from where we board a train that take us to Aguas Calientes (40 minutes train ride).

• Overnight: at Aguas Calientes Hotel
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Total distance: 7 km (4, 35 miles)
• Estimated walking time: 4-5 hours
• Maximum altitude point: (2860m/9381ft)

Breakfast at the hotel; full day Excursion to Machu Picchu from Aguas Calientes, early transfer at 5:30am to the Bus Stop for the short ride (25 minutes) up to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, you will participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower,

the Sacred Sun Dial (the most important preserved Intihuatana), the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, houses, warehouses, a large central square; and all connected by narrow roads and steps that are surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side. After the tour you’ll have time to stroll around the Archaeological Site at your leisure.

Then, you will have time to perform some of the following activities by yourself (not included in the price):

1. Climb to Wayna Picchu; for the most adventurous people, we suggest to go up the Wayna Picchu from where you can appreciate the immensity of Machu Picchu, even more amazing being high and distant.

Train back to Cusco: In the afternoon you’ll return to the train station in Aguas Calientes for the trip back to Cusco – train departure to Cusco; upon arrival to Cusco reception and transfer to the Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast