Lodge to Lodge Inca Trek - The Salkantay Route

Days 1-2 Cusco  
On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the time in this charming city is at leisure to climatise before your trek begins.          

Day 3 Cusco to Soraypampa    
Drive from Cusco to Marcoccasa stopping to see the Inca ruins of Tarawasi. From here either continue by road or take a 4 hour scenic hike to your lodge.  

Day 4 Soraypampa        
Take an optional 3-4 hour hike to a stunning blue glacial lake or alternatively relax at the lodge in the shadow of Mount Salkantay to further acclimatise.        

Day 5 Soraypampa to Huayraccmachay        
Embark on a full day hike (4-6 hours) over the Salkantay Pass, the highest point on the trek at 4,600m. Enjoy views of the snow-capped Vilcabamba Range before descending to Huayraccmachay.          

Day 6 Huayraccmachay to Collpapampa      
Hike downhill (3-4 hours) along the Salkantay River through a lush and green landscape.

Day 7 Collpapampa to Lucmabamba     
Pass through local villages and coffee plantations on this full day hike (5-6 hours).  

Day 8 Lucmabamba to Aguas Calientes        
Climb uphill for 2-3 hours towards Llactapata Pass for a distant but special view of Machu Picchu. Explore the Llactapata ruins before descending into the valley (2-3 hours). From here take a short train ride to the town of Aguas Calientes at the foot of Machu Picchu.        

Day 9 Machu Picchu to Cusco      
Rise early and take the bus to Machu Picchu for a guided tour of this majestic site plus some free time to explore the ruins further. Later return to Cusco by train and road.    

Day 10 Cusco        
Transfer to the airport for your onward arrangements.