Salkantay Equestrian Journey

• Ride through alpine landscapes toward the turquoise waters of Humantay Lake
• Participate in a traditional Pachamama ceremony surrounded by sacred Andean peaks
• Return to Salkantay Lodge for lunch, relaxation, and optional horseback riding or wellness experiences

Riding Time: Approximately 4 hours

Ride and Terrain: Walk, trot, canter on open roads, some steep ascending trails and open fields

Non-rider activities: Hike to Humantay Lake

Meals: Breakfast (Salkantay Lodge), Lunch (Salkantay Lodge), Dinner (Salkantay Lodge) 

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

• Ride through the Río Blanco Valley beneath the towering Humantay and Salkantay peaks
• Ascend to the dramatic Salkantay Pass surrounded by glacial scenery
• Descend toward Wayra Lodge for an evening of comfort and mountain hospitality

Riding Time: Approximately 4 hours

Ride and Terrain: Walk, trot on mostly steep trails and some open slopes

Meals: Breakfast (Salkantay Lodge), Lunch (Wayra Lodge), Dinner (Wayra Lodge)

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

• Descend on horseback through changing ecosystems into the lush high cloud forest
• Follow the Salkantay River past orchids, waterfalls, and tropical vegetation
• Arrive at Colpa Lodge and enjoy a traditional Pachamanca meal in a beautiful natural setting

Riding Time: Approximately 3 hours

Ride and Terrain: Walk or trot, on narrow trails

Meals: Breakfast (Wayra Lodge), Lunch (Colpa Lodge), Dinner (Colpa Lodge)

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

• Ride through fertile valleys filled with coffee plantations, orchards, and rural communities
• Reach the Llapata Inca Trail access point and say farewell to your horses
• Continue with a short walk through the cloud forest before arriving at Lucma Lodge

Riding Time: Approximately 4 hours

Ride and Terrain: Walk, trot, canter on steep trails and some open roads

Meals: Breakfast (Colpa Lodge), Lunch (Lucma Lodge), Dinner (Lucma Lodge)

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

• Hike original Inca stone trails through lush cloud forest landscapes
• Reach Llapata Pass for your first distant view of Machu Picchu and explore the archaeological site
• Descend through coffee plantations before boarding the train to Aguas Calientes

Trekking Time: Approximately 4–6 hours

Hiking Level: Moderate to Challenging

Meals: Breakfast (Lucma Lodge), Lunch (on route), Dinner (Partner hotel in Aguas Calientes)

Overnight: Partner hotel in Aguas Calientes (6,693’/2,040m)

• Early morning ascent to Machu Picchu for a guided exploration of the iconic Inca citadel
• Optional hike to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain for panoramic Andean views
• Return by train and private transfer to Cusco, bringing the journey to a memorable close

Hiking Level: Easy to Moderate

Meals: Breakfast (Partner hotel in Aguas Calientes), Lunch (Partner hotel in Aguas Calientes)