Recommended time: April to November
Daily departures

 Itinerary

Day 1 Cus co / Challacancha / Sorayapampa
Early morning transfer from Cusco to Mollepata (a small town located 2 hours from Cusco) which is the start of your trek. Start your walk to Challacancha and after lunch continue as far as Sorayapampa, your first camp (Altitude: 3,900 mts). (L,D)

Day 2 Sorayapampa / Salkantay / Qolcapampa
Early start making your way towards the high snow mountain of Salkantay where you will have the opportunity to enjoy fantastic views of this mountain. Then descend towards the cloud forest as you begin to enter this area where the vegetation and wildlife will become abundant. Reach Qolcapampa, your second camp (Altitude:3,300 mts). (B,L,D)

Day 3 Qolcapampa / Lucmabamba
After breakfast there will be time to bath in the local hot springs and the on to La Playa where it is possible to fish before continuing to Lucmabamba. Camp and overnight. ( B,L,D)

Day 4 Lucmabamba / San Miguel Valley
After breakfast trek to an area well known for its special eco-system. In the afternoon continue your trek to arrive close to the back of Machupicchu and the San Miguel Valley. Camp and overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 5 San Miguel Valley/ Machupicchu / Cuzco
Early morning bus to the Inca Citadel for your guided visit. There will be time to walk up the Huayna Picchu trail before transferring back to Cusco by train (Backpacker class). (B)