Salkantay to Inca trail trek is offering an adventure way to reach the way straight to ancient Inca city of Machupicchu this 6 days traverses diverse landscape going next to very high mountain passes to almost 5000m to lush cloud forest, providing stunning views, on the way encounter traditional quechua communities and many ancient Inca cities. This trek blends cultural richness with a spectacular natural beauty offering a captivating experience.
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Tour itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Mollepata – Laguna Humantay – Ichupata
Begin your adventure at 5:00 am from Cusco. After a scenic 2-hour drive to Mollepata village, enjoy a breakfast at 3000m/9843ft. Continue towards Soraypampa, ascending to the famous Humantay Lake (4200m, then continue the trekking on the way to Ichupata camping ground (4400 m/ 14450ft)
- Transport time: 4 hours
- Hiking time: 7 hours
- Climate: warm during the day, very cold at night.
Day 2: Ichupata – Inca Chiriasqa Pass – Paucarcancha.
After breakfast, ascend to the highest point, Inca Chiriasqa Pass (4970m/16305ft), offering stunning views. Descend to the our campsit at Paucarcancha (3100m / 10000ft)
- Hiking time: 9 to 10 hours
- Climate: Moderate and cold during the night
Day 3: Paucarcancha – Llullupa pampa
Morning to relax and wait for or porters who are coming to meet us, start a downhill walk along the river to Wayllabamba community, where wi will th entrance to ofocila inka trail (3000m/9843ft). then ascending our next camping area at Llulluchapampa
- Hiking time: 5 hours
- Climate: Moderate and cold during the night
Day 4: Llulluchapampa – Warmiwañusca – Chaquicocha.
Wake up at 6:00 am, continue ascending to Warmiwañusca pass. Then descend into the Pacaymayu valley for lunch (3500m/11483ft), keep hiking to our next camping always visiting many Inca remains.
- Hiking time: 8 hours
- Climate: Moderate and cold during the night
Day 5: Chaquicocha – Puyupatamarca – Wiñayhuayna.
Experience the most picturesque day walking along the original Inca Trail. Explore ancient residences, day to wander the marvel of our mother nature, and little to see Machupicchu mountain in the distance, in the afternoon descending, to Wiñayhuayna our last camping ground.
- Hiking time: 8 hours
- Climate: Moderate pretty warm at night
Day 6: Wiñayhuayna – MachuPicchu – Aguas calientes – Cusco.
After an early breakfast at 4:30 am, head to Inti Punku for the first glimpse of Machu Picchu at sunrise. Descend to Machu Picchu to relax and use the bathroom, then explore the Inca marvel later take a bus down to Aguas Calientes town for lunch and explore the city, then take the train on the way back to Cusco city.
- Hiking time: 2 hours
Note: detarture and arrival times are approximated. Campsides may change based on local aothorities decisions, guide criteria, and group dynamics.
