We will depart from Cusco early in the morning and travel by road to the small village of Cachora.

On arrival in Cachora, we will be met by our mule drivers. With the great Salkantay massif towering across the canyon, we will head along the edge of the Apurimac canyon, with the river almost 2,000 meters (6,561 ft) below. About halfway through the day, we will begin the winding descent to our first campsite, Chiquisca.
(10 km – 6.2 mi / approximately 5 hours of trekking)

– Lunch and dinner included.

Today, we will make the steep 1,800-meter (5,905 ft) ascent to the ruins of Choquequirao. The path will lead us through dense cloud forest for about two hours before we finally catch our first view of the citadel on a ridge ahead of us. Another two hours of walking, with Choquequirao constantly in sight, will bring us to our destination. Here, we will have the rest of the day to relax, explore the ruins, and, hopefully, see some condors. That night, after an unforgettable sunset and a good meal, we will camp close to the ruins.

(10 km – 6.2 mi / approximately 7 hours of trekking)
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

An early wake-up will give us the opportunity to see the sunrise over Choquequirao. We will climb to the Usnu, where we can enjoy majestic views of Choquequirao. Tea and coffee will be served. Then, we will return to the campsite for breakfast. Afterward, we will have plenty of time to discover newly excavated sections of the ruins. We will explore the site until lunch.
After lunch, we will continue our hike through the dense cloud forest. After approximately four hours on foot, we will reach our next campsite, Pinchaumuyoc, another Inca ruin that is still waiting to be excavated.

(5 km – 3.1 mi / approximately 4 hours of trekking)
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

From Pinchaumuyoc, we will follow a steep and narrow trail for two hours before arriving at the bottom of the canyon. Here, we must cross the river — which can be quite an adventure. After crossing the river, we will take a break for a refreshing plunge into the water and enjoy the surrounding views. Then, we will continue for about four hours of uphill walking. In the afternoon, we will arrive at our campsite for the night: Maizal. At Maizal, we will enjoy the amazing scenery of snowcapped mountains all around us.

(6 km – 3.7 mi / approximately 7 hours of trekking)
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

After an early breakfast, we will ascend toward Mina Victoria. On this part of the Inca Trail, we will pass through lush and dense cloud forest while enjoying spectacular views along the way. The abandoned silver mines of Victoria were used during the Inca and colonial periods. Along our hike to Qoriwayrachina, we will follow the well-preserved Inca Trail.
The pass (3,900 meters / 12,800 feet) is a good place for a break, as it offers stunning views of the surroundings. After the pass, our descent begins toward the small village of Yanama, where we will pause for lunch. From Yanama, it will take another 3 hours over a flat section of the trail to reach our campsite near Qiswarpampa.

(12 km – 7.5 mi / approximately 9 hours of trekking)
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Our trail starts with a gentle walk through the Yanama Valley before we reach Qiswar Pass (4,200 meters / 13,700 feet). It can be windy and chilly at the pass, so it is a good idea to bring some warm clothes and a pair of gloves for this part of the trek.

Once we cross the pass on a clear day, we can admire striking views of Mount Humantay and Mount Salkantay. Descending along the Inca Trail, we will finally arrive at Colcapampa, our campsite for the night. At a short walking distance (about 20 minutes), we can relax in the hot springs—a warm welcome after a long day of hiking.

(10 km – 6.2 mi / approximately 8 hours of trekking)
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

From Colpapampa, as we enter the cloud forest, the vegetation becomes lush and dense along the trail. Most of the trail today will slowly descend, providing us with a relaxing walk along the riverside. On the way, we will pass by farmers, small coffee plantations, and a variety of tropical fruit trees.
In the afternoon, we will arrive at La Playa, where lunch will be served. La Playa will be our campsite for the evening.

(11 km – 6.8 mi / approximately 8 hours of trekking)
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

In the early morning, we will begin our last day of trekking on the Inca Trail. After traversing dense cloud forest for approximately one and a half hours, we will arrive at the Lucmabamba pass.
Leaving the pass, we will have our first opportunity to see Machupicchu in front of us. After a relaxing break, we will descend to the Urubamba Valley, crossing a footbridge and arriving in the early afternoon at the hydroelectric plant and its small railway station.

At the plant, lunch will be served at one of the restaurants near the railway station. In the afternoon, we will take the short train ride to Aguas Calientes, where we will spend the night in a hostel.

(8 km – 5 mi / approximately 6 hours of trekking)
Breakfast and lunch included.

We will take the first morning bus to Machupicchu, which will allow us to arrive before the first groups of tourists coming from Cusco by train.
We will spend 2 hours and a half with a guided tour of the Sanctuary of Machupicchu.
After the guided tour, we will descend by bus to Aguas Calientes, then return to Cusco by train. We will arrive in Cusco in the evening and transfer you to the hotel of your choice.
Breakfast included.