Trek the Salkantay route with a specialist local guide, camp en route, and ride the train to Aguas Calientes for a guided visit to Machu Picchu on this small-group adventure starting and ending in Cusco.
  • Hike to the crystalline blue waters of Humantay Lake
  • Trek beneath snow-capped Apu Salkantay and surrounding Andean peaks
  • Traverse Salkantay Pass at 4,600m with sweeping mountain views
  • Descend into lush cloud forest after the high pass
  • Explore Llactapata ruins overlooking Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu
  • Walk among Machu Picchu’s stone temples and sculpted terraces
  • Learn about a local biodegradable soap project, Esencia Andina
  • Camp under starry Andean skies on the Salkantay route
Enjoy two nights in hotels and two nights camping on the Salkantay route. Stay at Hotel de la Villa Hermoza in Cusco and Hotel Wiracocha Inn in Aguas Calientes, with camping at Salkantaypampa and Collpapamba noted in the itinerary, including an overnight “under the stars” during the trek.