We start the classic Salkantay trek very early with the pick up from your hotel in Cusco and we go 3 hours to the trekking point. Before starting the walk you will enjoy a delicious breakfast (Soraypampa) after breakfast you will start with a constant uphill walk of 1.5 hours to the famous Humantay lagoon (4200 m.s.n.m). After exploring everything, you will start your way back to the starting point to continue to the lunch spot in Soyroccocha. This part of the Salkantay trek will be approximately 3 hours on gradually ascending terrain. Along the way, you will pass stunning places like the Salkantay Pampa, which means breathtaking views of the snow-capped mountains. These views are what make the trip more attractive. So we come to the point of lunch. After lunch prepared by the local chef of ALI PERU TREKS you will continue for approximately 1 hour until you reach the Salkantay Pass at (4650 mts). This is the highest point of the trek. There he will take a little rest

This will be the last stretch of the day's trek, to descend downhill for 3 hours to the camp for the night, Wayracmachay.

Then there is a happy hour with hot chocolate and coffee followed by dinner. The views on this day will be truly impressive.

• Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
• Distance: 17 km/8 miles
• Time: 10 hours
• Lowest elevation: 3,800 m/2,467 ft.
• Highest Elevation: 4,400 m/14,332 ft.
• Difficulty: Challenging
• Places of interest: Salkantay Mountain, Humantay Lake,

We will start very early in the morning you will wake up early with a hot drink to help you start your day. , You will have time to pack up and enjoy a hearty breakfast prepared by your local trekking chef. During the morning there will be a brief team presentation between all the Salkantay trekkers and the ALI PERU TREKS staff to ensure an unforgettable and positive family experience. After the introduction, you will begin to descend downhill for approximately 3 hours until you reach the lunch spot in Ccollpapampa (2,700 m.s.n.m). During this part of the descent you will begin to notice changes in the weather. You will go from the cold views of the glaciers to the warm and green views of the jungle. There will be many different species of flora fauna orchids to see as well as wild birds and even hummingbirds of different sizes.

After lunch, the trek continues for 4 more hours gradually downhill until you reach our camp, along the way you will continue exploring the beautiful waterfalls, rivers and more flora and fauna. You will be able to experience the kind of climate where local people grow coffee, granadilla, oranges and avocados. You will have time to enjoy a nice hot shower, visit local families and of course dinner.

• Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
• Distance covered: 15 km / 8.9 miles
• Time: 9 hours
• Camp Elevation: 2498 m/8268 ft.
• Area: Highlands -> Cloud Forest -> Rain Forest
• Difficulty: Easy

After a good night's rest we prepare for breakfast. Today you will explore the tropical forest and visit a local organic coffee place where you will have the chance to explore some of the coffee and avocado plantations as well as try some of the freshly brewed coffee. During your visit to the coffee place, you will receive a brief information about the history of coffee in the region, as well as its importance to the area.

Then we head towards the Inca site llactapa uphill 3 hours through the section of the Inca trail during the way to llactapata we find incredible views of the mountains and the valley of Santa Teresa.

Arriving at llactapata you will have your first glimpse of machupicchu and the mountains of huayna picchu. You will also have the opportunity to explore the Llactapata Inca site and take pictures 20 minutes downhill is our camp and lunch spot which is a great place to enjoy the sunset. After lunch, you will have free time to enjoy the views and relax, at night together with our tour guide you will be able to see the Milky Way and the Inca constellations.

• Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
• Distance covered: 12 km/7.5 miles
• Time: 7 hours
• Elevation of camp: 2650 m/8,725 ft.
• Area: Rainforest
• Difficulty: Easy
• Places of interest: Santa Teresa River, llactapata Inca site.

it is our last day of trekking and we wake you up with a hot drink you will enjoy your last breakfast prepared by your local trekking chef. Today it is a descent of 2 hours until reaching the hydroelectric station. You will have the opportunity to see the 300 meter high natural waterfall, which generates electricity for the Cusco region. This waterfall is one of the most impressive features of this area. From the Hydroelectric Station you will continue walking for another 3 hours in the direction of Aguas Calientes. Arriving in Aguas Calientes you will go to your hotel then you can take the opportunity to visit the famous hot springs (10 soles, not included) we will have dinner in the same town of Aguas Calientes.

• Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
• Distance traveled: 11 km /6.9 miles
• Time: 6 hours
• Elevation: 2040/6691ft.
• Area: Cloud Forest
• Difficulty: Easy

Today it will be wonderful to visit Machu Picchu: have an early breakfast before taking one of the first buses to Machu Picchu (starting at 5:30 a.m.). You will only need to take your backpack with everything you need to Machu Picchu. The hotel will store your bags while you are in Machu Picchu. The bus trip from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu takes approximately 30 minutes. We take the first buses up to Machu Picchu for sunrise, Once in Machu Picchu your guide will take you directly to the best place to watch the sunrise and take pictures. Your local guide will show you the main sectors of the citadel for a total of 3 hours. During this guided tour, you will learn more about the history and culture of the Inca Empire, we recommend that you return to Aguas Calientes no later than 2 hours before your train departure. The return train ride from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo will take approximately 2 hours. In Ollantaytambo our staff will be waiting for you to take you back to Cusco by bus. The trip on the bus to Cusco will be approximately 2 hours and you will be dropped off at your hotel in Cusco