Apr–Oct tends to offer more favorable trail conditions, visibility and access to the planned stages, always subject to mountain weather.
PERU · ADVENTURE + CULTURE
PERU — SALKANTAY TRAIL
Cross Andean landscapes along the Salkantay route.
DURATION10 days
BEST TIMEApr–Oct
EXPERIENCEAdventure + Culture
COUNTRYPeru
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Cusco → Soraypampa / Humantay → Huayraccmachay → Collpapampa → Lucmabamba → Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu → Ollantaytambo → Cusco
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Trails in Cusco
2Soraypampa / Humantay viewpoints
3High altitude landscapes in Huayraccmachay
4Walk in steps
5Villages and local culture
6Great mountain scenery
Cross Andean landscapes along the Salkantay route. The combination of Cusco and Ollantaytambo gives the itinerary an identity that does not depend on a single postcard.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Cusco
Arrival in Cusco, installation and first hours in the historic center, architecture and local life of Cusco.
DAY 2
Cusco → Soraypampa / Humantay
Departure from Cusco towards Soraypampa / Humantay, where upon arrival you can start exploring the heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods of Soraypampa / Humantay.
DAY 3
Soraypampa / Humantay — full day
More time in Soraypampa / Humantay, now with monuments, traditions and daily life in Soraypampa / Humantay. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 4
Soraypampa / Humantay → Huayraccmachay
The journey leaves Soraypampa / Humantay and heads to Huayraccmachay, with the rest of the day focused on monuments, traditions and daily life in Huayraccmachay.
DAY 5
Huayraccmachay — landscapes and culture
The day in Huayraccmachay combines the historic center, architecture and local life of Huayraccmachay. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 6
Huayraccmachay → Collpapampa
The route between Huayraccmachay and Collpapampa changes the scene of the trip; Upon arrival, enter the historic center, architecture and local life of Collpapampa.
DAY 7
Collpapampa — selected experiences
The stay in Collpapampa continues with Collpapampa's heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 8
Collpapampa → Lucmabamba
From Collpapampa to Lucmabamba, the journey leads to a new stage, followed by Lucmabamba's heritage, markets and striking neighborhoods.
DAY 9
Lucmabamba → Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu
Travel from Lucmabamba to Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu. After arrival, the day opens up to mountain landscapes and walking stages in Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu.
DAY 10
Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu → Ollantaytambo
Departure from Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu towards Ollantaytambo, where upon arrival you can start exploring the historic center, architecture and local life of Ollantaytambo.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Active exploration, challenge and intense contact with the territory. The sequence between Cusco and Ollantaytambo gives concrete form to this proposal.
YOUR WAY
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