DAY 1
Start time: Between 4:30.m – 5:00.m.
Travel: Bus to Mollepata (local bus if you are less then 5 people)
The highlight of the day: A 3-hour hike up to Cruzpata. Panoramic view of beautiful snowy mountains (Nevado Humantay; 4120 m / 13500 feet and Salkantay; 6271 m / 20575 feet. More ascent to Soraypamapa with beautiful scenery on the way.
Level of difficulty: Difficult
Meals: Lunch in Cruzpata. Dinner at the camp.
Accommodation: Camping with tents in Soraypamapa 4200m / 13750ft. This place is the camp's highest and cold of our hike.
DAY 2
Start time: 5:00 am
Travel: Hike all day
The highlight of the day: Ascend to the highest pass of the trek 4650m / 13500 ft between the Salkantay mountain to the right and Tucarhuay to the left with a breathtaking view. The mountains are covered with snow all year round and there is the possibility of snow at this altitude. It descends through the spectacular landscape of the cloud forest to Huayracpunku and the beginning of the high forest.
Level of difficulty: Very hard
Meals: Breakfast at the camp, lunch in Huayracpunku and dinner at the camp in the night.
Accommodation: Camping in tents in Colcapampa 3000m / 9800ft.
Other information: The horses and mules for rent are available this day. Take you in the event that this day is too difficult for you.
DAY 3
Start time: 6:30 pm.m.
The highlight of the day: We will walk through the forest top were crossing the river Lluskamayo and many other streams to The Beach. The landscape is varied as we passed waterfalls, and we see many fruits and tropical plants. After arriving to Santa Teresa, we will visit the hot springs for a relaxing afternoon (Colpamayo).
Level of difficulty: Moderado
Meals: Breakfast at the camp, lunch on The Beach and dinner at the camp in the night.
Accommodation: Camping in tents in Santa Teresa 1500m / 4905ft.
Other information: Hotels are available in Santa Teresa at an additional cost of $ 35.
DAY 4
Start time: 08 am.
Travel: Walk to the village of Machu Pichu. You can also take the Train (optional) from the hydroelectric station to Aguas Calientes.
The highlight of the day: After crossing the bridge of Santa Teresa and follow the Urubamba river and up the river, we passed many plantations of coca leaves, bananas and coffee, until you get to the hydroelectric station. From here we can see the mountains Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu to arrive at Aguas Calientes.
Level of difficulty: Moderado
Meals: Breakfast at the camp, lunch at the walk and dinner at the hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Accommodation: Hotel in Aguas Calientes
Other information: There are hot springs in Aguas Calientes (10 soles) that you can visit at night, is located 5 minutes from the village.
DAY 5
Start time: 5:00 am.
Travel: Bus to Machu Picchu
The highlight of the day: A walking tour (2 hours) of Machu Picchu with your guide. Ascent optional Huayna Picchu 2720m / 8923ft. Takes 45 minutes to get to the top.
Level of difficulty: Moderado.
Meals: Desayuno en el hotel en Aguas Calientes. Almuerzo en Aguas Calientes (no incluido).
Accommodation: You will return to Cusco at your own accommodation for this night.