Silvestre Duration5 days / 4 nights
TypeHiking
DifficultyChallenging
Minimum age14+
Max. group12 people
Pickup4:00 a.m.
About this tour
One of the best alternatives to the Inca Trail. The route passes Humantay Lake, crosses the Salkantay pass (approx. 4,600 m) and descends into the cloud forest, among coffee farms and waterfalls, to Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu. A huge variety of landscapes in just a few days.
Itinerary
- Day 1 — Transfer to Mollepata and Soraypampa; visit Humantay Lake; camp.
- Day 2 — Cross the Salkantay pass (approx. 4,600 m) and descend to Chaullay; the longest day.
- Day 3 — Hike through the cloud forest to La Playa; visit a coffee farm.
- Day 4 — Hike to Hidroeléctrica and along the river to Aguas Calientes; night in a hotel.
- Day 5 — Guided tour of Machu Picchu and return train to Cusco.
What’s included
- ✔ Transportation to the trailhead
- ✔ Professional guide
- ✔ Campsites and 1 night in a hotel
- ✔ Cook and meals
- ✔ Horses for luggage (up to 5 kg)
- ✔ Machu Picchu entrance ticket
- ✔ Return train
- ✔ First-aid kit and oxygen
Not included
- ✘ Sleeping bag (available for rent)
- ✘ Bus to the citadel (optional)
- ✘ Santa Teresa hot springs
- ✘ Tips
What to bring
- Original passport
- Hiking boots
- Thermal and rain clothing
- Insect repellent
- Headlamp
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