Salkantay Trek Glamping Sky Lodge

Informative meeting (tour briefing)

The day before the tour starts you will have a meeting with the guide and the rest of the group to prepare the trek and clarify any doubts. During the briefing you will be given the exact pick up time according to your accommodation.

Pick up in Cuzco

For the Salkantay Trek with Domos Sky, we will pick you up in Cusco between 4:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. and depart by road. After a drive of approx. 2 hours, we will make a stop in Mollepata for breakfast and take the opportunity to prepare ourselves before continuing the trek.

After breakfast, we will continue by vehicle to Challacancha, where the trek begins. Upon arrival, the guide will make a brief organization of the group and we will start the trail. From here we will begin the stretch on foot to our first resting point and camp.

Soraypampa - Lunch

We will hike approx. 3 hours to Soraypampa base camp, where we will have time to rest and have lunch. In the afternoon, we will leave for the Humantay Lagoon on a hike of approx. 1.5 hours (one way). During the hike, the guide will share information about the area and we will make short stops according to the pace of the group. At the lagoon you will have time to explore the area on your own and take pictures before heading back.

Soraypampa and night in domes

After the visit, we will return to Soraypampa to spend the night in the Sky Domes. Upon arrival, coca tea will be offered and later dinner prepared by the kitchen team will be served. After dinner, we will rest in the domes to close the day.

Breakfast at Sky Domes 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 4,630 meters.

Abra Salkantay Pass

The hike starts from Soraypampa with a continuous ascent of approx. 3 hours to the Abra Salkantay, the highest point of the day. The trail alternates stretches of steady ascent with areas where you can adjust your pace. During the ascent we will make short stops to rest and drink water, keeping a regular pace to reach the pass in good condition.

Salkantaypampa, Soyrococha and lake.

After reaching the Abra Salkantay, we will continue walking and pass through Salkantaypampa and Soyrococha. In this section the terrain begins to change and the route becomes more bearable. On the way we will see a small lake, where we will make a brief stop before moving on. It is a good time to regroup the team and prepare for the start of the descent.

Huarachmachay

We will then begin the descent to Huarachmachay, where we will stop for lunch. This part of the route is mainly downhill and it is advisable to walk calmly, taking care of the pace in the most irregular sections. Upon arrival, we will have time to sit down, recover our strength and rest a little before resuming the afternoon route.

Sky Dome Chaullay Camp

After lunch, we will continue the descent for approx. 3 hours and 30 minutes to the village of Chaullay, where the vehicle will be waiting for us. From there we will make a transfer of approx. 1 hour by car to Lucmabamba. Upon arrival, we will settle in the domes, take a break and later have dinner with our chef. After dinner, we will have free time and close the day resting for the next stage.

Breakfast at Sky Domes Chaullay Camp.

Today we will start the day with the sunrise in an environment of rivers and waterfalls, where the landscape changes completely from the previous days. We will walk through dense vegetation and local crops, seeing orchids and typical plantations of the area such as banana, avocado and coffee. After this first stretch, we will have breakfast and get ready to continue the route. From here, we will enter a very special part of the tour: we will walk along a section of the Inca Trail, advancing along trails that connect ancient routes and natural viewpoints.

Llactapata and panoramic view of Machu Picchu.

We will continue the hike with a climb in which we will gain panoramic views of the Santa Teresa Valley, with open views of the area and the route of the road as we go. After a 3-hour ascent, we will arrive at the Inca archaeological site of Llactapata, a key point of the day. There, our local guide will explain the context of the site, its function within the network of Inca roads and the elements that are still preserved. From this sector we will also have a long awaited moment: the first glimpse of Machu Picchu Mountain and Huayna Picchu Mountain, a view that marks the proximity of the final destination of the trip.

Aguas Calientes

After the visit to Llactapata, we will have lunch and then we will resume the hike in the direction of Hidroeléctrica, following a stretch of road that brings us closer to the valley where Aguas Calientes is located. From Hidroeléctrica you can choose between walking to Aguas Calientes in 3 hours along the road next to the train track, or take the train (with an additional cost of $38.00). Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, we will have dinner at a local restaurant in the village, already at the foot of Machu Picchu. After dinner, we will stay in a hotel to rest and close the day.

Visit to Machu Picchu

After the guided tour, you will have free time to take pictures, walk around some areas at your leisure and return to points you want to see in more detail. It is a good time to look at the viewpoints, the internal routes and the changes in perspective as you advance through the site. If you chose to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain, you will do so at the assigned time according to your ticket: first group from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. or second group from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.. The guide will tell you how to organize yourself to meet the schedule and where to go for the corresponding access.

Breakfast in Aguas Calientes

Finally the big day has arrived! We will wake up very early to begin our visit to Machu Picchu, known as the Lost City of the Incas. Upon arrival at the complex, we will take a guided tour to visit the main sectors and understand how this city was organized: you will see living areas, squares, alleys, ceremonial enclosures and structures that show the work of Inca architecture, as well as areas of agricultural terraces and observation points of the environment. During the visit, the guide will also share the historical context of the site and its rediscovery on July 24, 1911 by the American explorer Hiram Bingham, to place the place in time and explain why it became one of the most representative spaces of the region.

Aguas Calientes

In the afternoon we will return to Aguas Calientes, where you will have time to have lunch on your own (not included) and take advantage of the restaurants in town. Afterwards, we will board the train to Ollantaytambo departing at 14:55. During the journey you will be able to observe the scenery of the Sacred Valley from the train route, with views of the river and the slopes that accompany the journey. Upon arrival at the station, our transfer team will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco, thus ending the experience.