Salkantay Trek Glamping Sky Lodge

Tour briefing

The day before the tour begins, you’ll have a meeting with your guide and the rest of the group to prepare for the trek and clear up any questions. During the briefing, you’ll be given the exact pickup time based on your accommodation.

Pick up in Cusco

The experience begins with an early transfer from your hotel in Cusco, between 04:30 and 05:00. After a two-hour drive to Mollepata, located at 9,196 feet (2,803 m), you will have breakfast at a local restaurant while the guide shares tips for the trek. Then, you will continue to Challacancha, where you will meet the support team (chef and porters) to begin the Salkantay Trek in Sky Domes.

Soraypampa - Lunch

After checking equipment, you will begin a gradual hike to Soraypampa, located at 12,795 ft.(3,900 m), home to the exclusive Sky Domes where you will spend the first night. The trek from Challacancha starts on flat terrain, with views of Andean glaciers and a restored Inca Canal. Near the camp, the terrain becomes steeper.

Upon arrival, staff will greet you with freshly brewed Peruvian coffee or tea. You will settle into your Sky Dome and then enjoy a lunch prepared with fresh local ingredients in the camp dining room.

Hike to Humantay Lake

After lunch, you will hike1,86 miles (3 km) to the Humantay glacier lake, at 13780 ft. (4,200 m). The round trip takes about three hours, ideal to do it at your own pace and appreciate the beauty of the Andes.

At the lagoon, you can enjoy the views while the guide explains its importance in Andean mythology.

Sky Lodge Camp Soraypampa

You will then descend to the camp, where you will enjoy dinner at sunset. At the end of the day, you will settle into your Sky Dome to rest under the stars of the Andean sky.

Breakfast at Sky Lodge Camp Soraypampa

An epic day on the Salkantay Trek. You will wake up with the sun's rays illuminating your Sky Dome and the majestic Salkantay peak in the background. You will start the day with coffee or tea and a protein-rich Andean breakfast, perfect for the hike to the Salkantay Pass, at 15,190 feet (4,630 m).

Abra Salkantay Pass

You will hike the famous "Path of the Seven Snakes", named after the seven curves that lead to the Salkantay Pass, at 15,255 feet (4,649 m)above sea level. Although the altitude makes this stretch challenging, you will advance calmly following the guide's indications to catch your breath and enjoy the views of the majestic Andean peaks.

Salkantay, the second highest peak in Cusco, is a sacred mountain in Andean mythology, known as "Apu" or Father in Quechua. Locals perform rituals such as the K'intu, using three coca leaves to seek blessings.

Goal achieved! At the summit, you will have time to admire the impressive peaks of Humantay, Taucarhuay and Pumasillo.

Huacarmachay - Lunch

Once you have enjoyed the views and are ready to continue, you will descend 7 km to the camp at Huacarmachay, where you will break for lunch. This camp, located at 12631 feet (3,850 m)., is located in a valley surrounded by snow-capped mountains.

The crew will serve you a freshly prepared Andean meal - full belly, happy heart!

Amazon Rainforest

After lunch, you will leave the Andes to enter the Peruvian Amazon rainforest. You will walk 5 miles (8 km) in about three hours at a leisurely pace, while experiencing a drastic change in topography as you descend. The temperature will increase slightly during this part of the trek.

The guide will tell you about the various species of plants, animals and birds, many of them native to the region.

Sky Lodge Chaullay Camp

End of the day's trek! Upon arrival at the camp in Chaullay, located at 9,514 feet (2,900 m), the team will help you settle into your Sky Dome, where you will spend the second night of the tour. Later, you will join the group to enjoy dinner in the dining room. A well-deserved rest awaits you.

Breakfast at Sky Lodge Camp Chaullay

At 6:00 a.m., our team will wake you up with a gentle tap on the door of your Sky Dome. You'll enjoy a cup of coffee before breakfast is served.

The third day of this comfort version of the Salkantay trek is more relaxed. You will hike through the Santa Teresa Valley, known for its numerous farms. After crossing the Lluscamayo River, you will head towards La Playa for about six hours.

Hidroelectrica - Lunch

The route is full of waterfalls and passes through avocado, banana and coffee plantations. In this region, it is common to see the Cock of the Rock, Peru's national bird.

Afterwards, you will continue the route to Hidroeléctrica, where the team will serve you lunch.

Aguas Calientes

After lunch, you will walk along the railway to Aguas Calientes for about 2 hours. You will spend the third and last night of the tour in Aguas Calientes in a hotel with private room.

Breakfast in Aguas Calientes

After breakfast at the hotel, your guide will meet you to begin the journey to Machu Picchu. The day before, the guide will provide all the necessary details to coordinate today’s activities. You’ll meet them at the hotel at the scheduled time, depending on your assigned entrance time to the citadel.

Visit to Machu Picchu

You'll head to the main entrance of Machu Picchu, where your passport and entry ticket will be checked.

If you’ve booked the tour including the entrance ticket, you’ll take the guided tour according to your ticket’s itinerary. If you’ve booked the tour without the entrance, the guided tour is included only if there’s a shared group available; otherwise, a private guide will be offered at an additional cost.

Aguas Calientes

After enjoying the views, you will leave the citadel and walk to Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time to have lunch or explore the town.

Return to Cusco

You will onboard the iconic train to Ollantaytambo. At the station, a tranfer will be waiting for you to bring you back to your accommodation in Cusco.