Salkantay Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

After breakfast, we will begin the most difficult part of the hike, passing through the site known as Pampa Salkantay. Then we will take the left side of the Salkantay glacier. Around noon, we will reach the highest point of the imposing Salkantay snow-capped mountain located above 4,650 m (15,255 feet), we will be able to appreciate all the majesty of the area, its chain of mountains, glaciers and ravines, we will feel the magic of the Andes, after After a break we will begin the slow descent towards Wayracmachay, where we will have lunch and a well-deserved rest. We will continue descending and enter the cloud forest where we will have indescribable views of the place, and then continue to our second Heaven Lodge located in Collpapampa. Finally we will have tea time and spend the second night here.

About our Lodge del Cielo base in Collpapampa: Our camp is located 10 minutes walk from the town of Chaullay, a very busy camp. However, our camp in Collpapampa gives us a great advantage of having a 360-degree panoramic view of the Sakantay Valley, it is a perfect place away from the crowd where we can meet a bit of the Local Family

After a delicious breakfast we will begin this day that will be unforgettable, we will continue with the walk through the cloud forest, we will appreciate the flora and fauna of this area, especially the coffee, banana and avocado plantations, the climate is temperate and humid in this area , so a favorable microclimate has been formed for the production of orchids that, due to their colors and varieties, have been cataloged by experts as the most beautiful in the world, arriving at the beach where we will have lunch and then take direct transportation to the hydroelectric station, we will continue with the walk along the side of the railway until we reach the Town of Aguas Calientes. Finally we will have dinner and accommodation at the lodging.

About our Lodge del Cielo base in Lucbabamba: Our camp is located in Lucmabamba, it is a perfect place away from the crowded groups where you can see the customs of the peasants. where its main economy is growing coffee plantations. It is our responsibility to give them the opportunity to show themselves.

Optional: If you request a private service: We can have a local coffee experience.

After a hearty breakfast, we will continue with the last day of our trek. We will walk for 2-3 hours to the Llactapata Pass (2,700 m / 8,858 ft), where we will have a spectacular view of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary where the southeast has a view that few travelers have the opportunity to admire. Here we take a short break to explore the Llactapata complex and then we will have lunch at this panoramic viewpoint overlooking Machu Picchu. After seeing the incredible landscapes, we will begin our final part of the hike towards the Aobamba River and through lush bamboo forests, orchards and coffee plantations. We will arrive at the hydroelectric station, to continue walking along the railroad tracks to the town of Machu Picchu or also known as Aguas Calientes (approx. 3 hours). After this gentle walk, we will go to our hotel and then have a celebration dinner with our guide and a final briefing for our experience the next day.

About our night in Machu Picchu city: The hotel in Machu Picchu will depend on your request and expectations before starting the entire Trek.

We leave very early from Aguas Calientes towards Km. 104 along the train track, approximately 2 hours, where we will pass through the checkpoint and begin our walk. Immediately we will visit the archaeological remains of Chachabamba. Here all agricultural products were stored to be taken to Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. We will continue our walk in the middle of the dense vegetation of the cloud forest, passing through the archaeological center of Wiñaywayna, then we will have lunch to continue towards the Puerta del Sol or Inti Punku, from where we will have a formidable panoramic view of the Citadel of Machu Picchu, then we will go down where Find the classic view of Machu Picchu there we will take some beautiful photos and appreciate the sunset and then take the bus to Machu Picchu town with a duration of 30 minutes, upon arrival we will have dinner and spend the night at the lodging

In the evening we will have dinner and spend the night at the lodge. Free time to enjoy the sunset in Machu Picchu after passing the Puerta del Sol, We will continue along the short Inca trail to Machu Picchu, where we check into our hotel.

Very early, immediately after breakfast at the Lodging, we will go by bus to the citadel of Machu Picchu (30 min), until we reach the access point and entry control of Machu Picchu where we will have a guided tour of the urban and agricultural area, as well as such as the towers, ceremonial plazas, sacred fountain, the Intihuatana and terraces. After a guide of approximately 2 hours, if you have access to Huayna Picchu, coordinate with the guide and then descend to the town of Aguas Calientes.
We will board the return train to Ollantaytambo where transportation awaits us to take us back to Cusco, finally we will drop you off at your respective hotel.

Very important 1: According to the regulations of Machu Picchu, once we enter the sacred city we are not allowed to return along the same paths "there are many signs on which route we should follow and stopping is prohibited in some places", for this reason we recommend that you enjoy every minute that you will be in each Inca place.

Very important 2: According to Machu Picchu regulations, entrance fees only have one payment; It means that once you leave the Inca city you will not be able to return, unless you obtain a new ticket.

Please Note: Camps may change (be different from this itinerary) depending on the weather and availability of the reservation, weather conditions or restrictions adopted for security reasons by the Peruvian government.