Salkantay Trek

• Hike up toward the shimmering turquoise waters of Humantay Lake
• Stand beneath the towering glacier and take in its silent presence
• Return to the lodge for a relaxed afternoon in the high Andes

Trekking Time: Approximately 4 hours

Hiking Level: Moderate

Meals: Breakfast at Salkantay Lodge, Lunch at Salkantay Lodge, Dinner at Salkantay Lodge

Overnight: Salkantay Lodge, altitude: 12,690’ / 3,869m

• Push toward the highest point of the journey at Salkantay Pass
• Cross vast, otherworldly landscapes shaped by ice and time
• Descend into dramatic mountain terrain and arrive at Wayra Lodge

Trekking Time: Approximately 6 hours.

Hiking Level: Challenging.

Meals: Breakfast at Salkantay Lodge, Lunch at Wayra Lodge, Dinner at Wayra Lodge

Overnight: Wayra Lodge, altitude 12,812’ / 3,906m

• Follow the river down into lush cloud forest filled with orchids and life
• Pass remote Andean communities and shifting mountain scenery
• Arrive at Colpa Lodge, where nature and comfort meet in balance

Trekking Time: Approximately 3 — 4 hours.

Hiking Level: Easy to moderate.

Meals: Breakfast at Wayra Lodge, Lunch at Colpa Lodge, Dinner at Colpa Lodge

Overnight: Colpa Lodge, altitude 9,414’ / 2,870m

• Walk through fertile valleys lined with fruit orchards and coffee farms
• Discover the rhythm of local life in the warm Santa Teresa region
• End the day at Lucma Lodge, where the jungle edge begins to rise

Trekking Time: Approximately 4 hours

Hiking Level: Moderate to Challenging

Meals: Breakfast at Colpa Lodge, Lunch at Lucma Lodge, Dinner at Lucma Lodge

Overnight: Lucma Lodge, altitude 7,003’ / 2,135m

• Climb ancient Inca steps through cloud forest toward Llapata Pass
• Catch your first distant view of Machu Picchu from a hidden angle
• Descend to the river and continue by train to Aguas Calientes

Trekking Time: Approximately 4–6 hours

Hiking Level: Moderate to Challenging

Meals: Breakfast at Lucma Lodge, Lunch en route, Dinner at boutique hotel in Aguas Calientes

Overnight: Boutique hotel in Aguas Calientes, altitude 6,693’/2,040m

• Step into Machu Picchu at sunrise as the citadel comes alive
• Explore its terraces, temples, and mysteries with your expert guide
• Return through the Sacred Valley by train, carrying the journey with you

Hiking Level: Easy to Moderate

Meals: Breakfast at boutique hotel in Aguas Calientes, Lunch at boutique hotel in Aguas Calientes