Trek the Salkantay route from Cusco to Machu Picchu on a small-group adventure crossing high Andean passes to cloud forest and finishing in Aguas Calientes.
  • Cross a 4,650m high pass between Salkantay and Humantay.
  • Hike to Laguna de Humantay, a high Andean glacial lake.
  • Traverse lush cloud forests toward the high jungle region.
  • Walk through valleys with waterfalls and tropical fruits and plants.
  • Soak in Santa Teresa hot springs after trekking days.
  • Reach Aguas Calientes town.
  • Explore Machu Picchu at dawn as mist lifts.
  • Visit vibrant local villages along the Salkantay route.
Stay in a mix of accommodations: a night in a hostel/3-star or 4-star hotel in Cuzco; camping at Soraypampa, Challhuay or Colcapampa, and Santa Teresa town along the route; and a 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes before visiting Machu Picchu.