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Description
Detailed Itinerary
Cusco - Mollepata - Soraypampa - Humantay Lake
Cusco - Historic Center
04:30Hotel pickup in Cusco's historic center
Duración: 45 min
Route Cusco - Mollepata
05:15Tourist bus journey through Izcuchaca and Limatambo. Observe Andean landscape and traditional villages
Duración: 150 min
Mollepata (2,900 m)
07:30Arrival at Mollepata. Entrance fee (S/ 20). First breakfast with fresh local products
Duración: 45 min
Transport Mollepata - Challacancha
08:15Local transport from Mollepata to Challacancha (3,380 m). Last vehicle connection of the trek
Duración: 45 min
Challacancha - Start of Trek
09:00Beginning of hike to Soraypampa. Final preparations before ascent
Duración: 180 min
Soraypampa (3,900 m)
12:00Base camp. First lunch. Rustic cabins with 13cm mattresses. Rest
Duración: 90 min
Ascent to Humantay Lake (4,220 m)
13:301.5-hour hike to beautiful turquoise lake. Views of Apu Humantay snow peak. Photography and exploration
Duración: 90 min
Humantay Lake
15:00Time at the lake for photos and rest
Duración: 30 min
Descent to Soraypampa
15:3040-minute return to camp
Duración: 40 min
Soraypampa - Tea and Dinner
18:00Hot tea and dinner prepared by high-altitude specialist chef
Duración: 120 min
Soraypampa - Abra Salkantay - Colpapampa
Soraypampa (3,900 m)
05:00Hot breakfast and coca tea for acclimatization
Duración: 45 min
Trek to Abra Salkantay
05:453-hour ascent through Salkantaypampa and Soyrococha with views of Andean lagoons
Duración: 180 min
Abra Salkantay (4,650 m)
08:45The trek's highest point. Views of snow peaks Salkantay, Humantay, Tucarhuay, and Pumasillo. Summit celebration
Duración: 30 min
Descent to Huayracmachay (3,800 m)
09:153-hour descent. Visible change in vegetation and climate
Duración: 180 min
Huayracmachay - Lunch
12:15Buffet lunch in transition zone. Rest
Duración: 90 min
Descent to Colpapampa (2,900 m)
13:453-hour descent. Dramatic shift toward tropical climate. Biodiversity appreciation
Duración: 180 min
Colpapampa (2,900 m)
16:45Camp with domes. 13cm mattresses. Tea and dinner
Duración: 120 min
Colpapampa - Lucmabamba
Colpapampa - Breakfast
06:00Hot breakfast to start the day
Duración: 45 min
Trek Colpapampa - Lucmabamba
06:455.5-hour trek through cloud forest. Views of coffee, orchids, bromeliads, natural medicinal plants
Duración: 330 min
Playa Sahuayaco - Lunch
12:15Buffet lunch in warm tropical environment. Contact with nature
Duración: 120 min
Lucmabamba (2,000 m)
14:15Camp with domes. 13cm mattresses. Warm tropical environment
Duración: 120 min
Lucmabamba - Tea and Dinner
18:00Hot tea and dinner in tropical zone
Duración: 90 min
Lucmabamba - Llactapata - Hydroelectric - Aguas Calientes
Lucmabamba - Tropical Breakfast
06:00Breakfast in tropical environment before descending toward Machu Picchu
Duración: 45 min
Trek to Llactapata (2,700 m)
06:453-hour trek to historic ruins. Potential views of Machu Picchu on clear days
Duración: 180 min
Llactapata - Ruins
09:45Exploration of archaeological site with views of Urubamba River
Duración: 45 min
Descent to Hydroelectric Station
10:302-hour descent toward the hydroelectric facility
Duración: 120 min
Hydroelectric Station - Lunch
12:30Lunch at restaurant. Last facility stop
Duración: 60 min
Final Trek to Aguas Calientes
13:303-hour trek through tropical zone toward Aguas Calientes. Lush vegetation
Duración: 180 min
Aguas Calientes (2,040 m)
16:30Arrival at town. Accommodation in basic hotel with private bathroom, hot shower, and WiFi
Duración: 90 min
Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Aguas Calientes - Hotel
07:00Breakfast at basic hotel
Duración: 60 min
Free Time in Aguas Calientes
08:00Town exploration, souvenir shopping, rest
Duración: 420 min
Transport to Machu Picchu
14:00Tourist bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (30 minutes)
Duración: 30 min
Machu Picchu (2,430 m)
15:002-hour guided tour of citadel. Temples, terraces, palaces, agricultural terraces. Photos and free exploration
Duración: 180 min
Return to Aguas Calientes
18:00Bus return to Aguas Calientes
Duración: 30 min
Train Station - Aguas Calientes
18:00Arrive 30 minutes early at station (18:00). Tourist train to Ollantaytambo at 19:00
Duración: 120 min
Train to Ollantaytambo
19:00Tourist train returning through Urubamba Valley
Duración: 180 min
Ollantaytambo - Transport to Cusco
22:00Tourist bus Ollantaytambo - Cusco (Plaza Regocijo). Late arrival
Duración: 180 min
Tour Details
Includes
- Pre-tour briefing meeting at office with certified guide
- Professional guides certified by DIRCETUR with minimum 3 years experience
- High-altitude first aid and oxygen for emergencies
- Tourist transport Cusco - Mollepata - Challacancha
- Transport Mollepata - Challacancha
- Tourist transport Ollantaytambo - Cusco
- Campsites in Soraypampa (rustic cabins), Colpapampa and Lucmabamba (domes)
- Accommodation in basic hotel Aguas Calientes with private bathroom, hot shower, and WiFi
- Support staff: Official guide, high-altitude specialist cook, mule drivers and horses
- 5 kilos of personal luggage transported by horses (first 3 days)
- Complete meals: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 snacks, 4 dinners (buffet service)
- Coca tea each morning in campsites
- Basic first aid kit
- Communication radios for safety
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu (2 hours)
Not Included
- First breakfast: S/ 15.00
- Last day lunch
- Entrance to Mollepata and Humantay Lake: S/ 20.00
- Extra services and expenses (water, snacks during the trek)
- Cocalmayo hot springs in Santa Teresa and transport
- Sleeping bag: $15 USD
- Trekking poles: $15 USD
- Luggage transport day 4
- Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
- Machu Picchu entrance (arranged separately)
- Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu (additional)
