DÍA 01: WELCOME TO CUSCO

Arrival to the city of Lima, assistance, and transfer to the hotel.

DAY 02: CLIMB VIA FERRATA (IRON PATH) AND ZIP LINE IN THE SACRED VALLEY

In the rock walls of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the “via ferrata” (iron path) is an adventure designed to live an adrenaline-filled experience amongst the majestic views with all the security measures needed for those who wish to climb without previous experience. Climb a rock wall of a height of 300 m in the most secure way, thanks to a metal staircase anchored in the rocks. The descent is dramatic, flying in between the mountains in a fun and secure way through the 6 lines of steel cables of the zip line or canopy. 2000 meters of cables will inject us the adrenaline that will turn this adventure into an unforgettable experience.

DAY 03: CUSCO, MOLLEPATA, SORAYPAMPA, SALKANTAY PAMPA, COLLPAPAMPA

Departure to the town of Soraypampa. Along the road go through the Limatambo district (2,100 m/ 6,888 ft), and the Mollepata district (2,800 m/ 9,184 ft). Arrival to Soraypampa (3,900 m/ 12,795 ft), where we find our mule drivers and horses that will come with us throughout the journey. Start the hike towards the base of the Salkantay going on a road uphill towards the “Salkantay Pass” (4,600 m / 15,088 ft). Reach Salkantaypampa (4,150 m / 13,615 ft), from there we will observe the majestic snow covered Salkantay (6,271 m./20,569 ft). Will continue the uphill hike going through Soyrococha (4,480 m / 14,698 ft) until we arrive at the pass where we will celebrate. Time to admire this beautiful glacial. We go downhill until we reach Huayracmachay (3,850 m / 12,631 ft). Lunch in this place. We continue hiking until we arrive to Collpapampa, (2,890 m / 9,482 ft). Camp. Dinner.

Distance traveled: 22 kilometers/ 13.7 miles

Approximate time of the hike: 9 – 10 hours.

DAY 04: COLLPAPAMPA, LA PLAYA, LUCMABAMBA

This day we will wake up in a place with milder weather. After breakfast we start walking until we arrive to Playa Sahuayaco (2,200 m / 7,217 ft). During this trip, enter the Collpapampa valley, located high in the tropical cloud forest, there we see waterfalls, fruit trees, orchids and a variety of wildlife. Habitat of the national bird of Perú, the “Gallito de las Rocas” (Cock of the Rocks). Will arrive at the camp in Lucmabamba (2,100 m / 6,889 ft). Along the road we see banana, coffee and avocado plantations, as well as the exuberant local flora. We enter the spectacled bear territory and will probably have the company of flocks of parrots as we descend. Dinner.

Distance traveled: 12 kilometers / 7.4 miles

Approximate time of the hike: 6 – 7 hours.

DAY 05: LUCMABAMBA, LLACTAPATA, HYDROELECTRIC, TOWN OF MACHU PICCHU

After breakfast we start climbing towards the pass of Q’elloqasa (2,860 m /9,381 ft) from where we have an exceptional view of the Incas Lost Citadel, the legendary Machu Picchu. Will enjoy refreshments in the observation point of Llaqtapata (2,700 m / 8,858 ft), with a panoramic view of Machu Picchu and the Salkantay mountain; we take a well-deserved rest, enjoying the added value of the recently restored Inca site of Llaqtapata. We go down until we reach the river Aobamba crossing the exuberant bamboo forests and coffee orchards that lead us to the Machu Picchu hydroelectric power plant (1,870 m / 6,135 ft), where we board the train that will take us to the town of Machu Picchu (2,040 m / 6,692 ft). Time to relax.

Distance traveled: 12 kilometers /7.5 miles

Approximate time of the hike: 6 – 7 hours.

DAY 06: TOWN OF MACHU PICCHU, WIÑAYHUAYNA, INTI PUNKU, MACHU PICCHU CITADEL

Before dawn we start walking parallel to the railway line until we reach Km 104, our starting point to the Machu Picchu citadel. We cross the Urubamba River to visit the Inca site known as Chachabamba (2,150 m / 7,052 ft), a beautiful palace with exquisite carved stone walls. We continue our hike and will be going uphill around 8 km/ 5 miles through a mountain covered in vegetation for almost 3 hours until we reach Wiñaywayna (2,650 m / 8,692 ft), the second most beautiful construction after Machu Picchu. Wiñaywayna “forever young” shows a perfect example of what the agriculture was in the time of the Incas, since along the sides of the mountains lie a great number of terraces, where the Incas, cultivated different agricultural products, including plantations of coca leaves. Lunch in the nearby area. Short break. We continue our hike going through a cloudy forest until we reach the Inti Punku or Puerta del Sol (Sun Gate) (2,700 m / 8,858 ft). Great view of the beautiful citadel of Machu Picchu. Descent to Machu Picchu. Overnight stay in the area.

Distance traveled: 13 kilometers / 8 miles

Approximate time of the hike: 6 – 7 hours

Difficulty level: Moderate

DAY 07: TOWN OF MACHU PICCHU, WIÑAYHUAYNA, INTI PUNKU, MACHU PICCHU CITADEL

After breakfast, we board a bus to ascend to Machu Picchu. This short trip lasts only 30 minutes in a zigzagging road, through a mountain with jungle characteristics and impressive views. Finally, we arrive at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary (2,430 m /7,972 ft), place where our guide will take us for a tour of the most important sections of this beautiful Inca citadel. Afterwards, descent by bus and next we board the train traveling to Cusco. Transfer to your hotel.

Approximate guided time: 2 hours.

Tiempo aproximado de guiado: 2 horas.

DÍA 08: FAREWELL DAY

Transfer to the airport to take your flight to Lima and connect with your international flight to your home.