DAY 1. CUSCO – MOLLEPATA – SORAYPAMPA- HUMANTAY LAKE
The pick-up will be in Cusco to go to the town of Mollepata to have breakfast and continue by bus for about an hour until the start of the walk called Challacancha. You will arrive at the destination and you will be provided with mules and other things so that they take your food and equipment, you will be provided with tour guides, cooks, and those in charge of the horses that will take you to the Soyapampa, which are full of vegetation and beauty. The highlight of day 1 will be Lake Hamantlay, which sits at an elevation of 4,200 meters and is majestically beautiful.
Estimated trekking time: 6 hours
Trekking distance: 13 km
Max. elevation: 3,600 m (10,200 ft)
Min. elevation: 2,803 m (9,196 ft)
Difficulty: Easy
DAY 2: SORAYPAMPA – SALKANTAY PAMPA – JAPONESA PAMPA
On day 2 you will wake up at 6:30 am and be offered a tea or coffee of your choice. This is a relatively easy walk since it involves a total distance of 8 km and a time of around 6 hours. However, do not be afraid that they will provide you with meals, as well as participate in local rituals and learn more about their religion. From Soraypampa, it is about another hour’s walk to Salkantaypampa (4,100m). Due to the high altitude, the view will be incredible. and then continue through Ichupata uphill to the Japonesa Pampa camp where you will have lunch and then have a well-deserved nap. In the afternoon visit the Salkantay lagoon which is only 20 minutes from the camp where you will appreciate it in all its splendor, enjoy the return to the camp, and have tea time and dinner
Estimated trekking time: 6 hours
Trekking distance: 8 km
Max. elevation: 4700/16,700 ft
Min. elevation: 3900 m/13,123 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
DAY 3: JAPONESA PAMPA – PAMPACAWANA
From Japonesa Pampa, the trek continues towards the Inca Trail. You must see the road to experience the incredible scenery. The trail will take you to the Incachiriaska Pass, which is the highest point of this hike (5028 m). The views are incredible and you will realize why people considered it God. Here you will be able to experience wildlife, which is rare.
Then descend to the Pampacawana camp, which is a small farming town where we will spend the night.
Estimated trekking time: 6 hours
Trekking distance: 9 km
Max. elevation: 5,100 m/16,700 ft
Min. elevation: 4,700 m/13,123 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
DAY 4: PAMPACAWANA – LLULLUCHAPAMPA
Pampacawana is the next stop on day 4, Here you will experience the beauty of the Inca Trail and you will be able to experience all the wonders of wildlife and other things. We will visit the Inca center of Paucarcancha and the guide will explain about this place, then we will continue for 30 minutes to Wayllabamba. Then you will leave the mules and get the porters who will have to be transported to the place. You will spend the night in the Llulluchapampa camp (3800m). As you will see the different sites of the places you want to see. The views will be so amazing that you will have to capture them with your camera or mobile. You will cherish these keepsakes forever.
Estimated trekking time: 7 hours
Trekking distance: 13 km
Max. elevation: 3,855 m/12,650 ft
Min. elevation: 3,000 m/9,842 ft
Difficulty: Difficult
DAY 5: LLULLUCHAPAMPA – PACAYMAYO – CHAQUICOCHA
The fifth day will be the longest and perhaps you will have the most fun on this hike. The walk is long but you will be able to experience the Paso de la Mujeres Muerta (4200 m high). Glaciers, rivers, lakes, and mountains are worth seeing. The places are known for the Inca trail so you have to be careful. You can see many birds like hummingbirds in this section. You will visit archaeological centers such as Runkurakay and Phuyupatamarca, then you will see the cloud forest and you will be able to see more wildlife. After all the exploration, you will arrive at the Chaquicocha camp. Here you will have dinner and spend the night.
Estimated trekking time: 7-8 hours
Trekking distance: 9 km
Max. elevation: 4,200 m (12,630 ft)
Min. elevation: 3,800 m (11,480 ft)
Difficulty: Challenging
DAY 6: CHAQUICOCHA – INTIPATA – WIÑAYHUAYNA
The sixth day is the relaxation day, you will hike to Phuyupatamarca. This place is very close to the Inca people since it is the place where their elders learned astronomy. So, you will experience the rich culture here. It will be a 3-hour walk to the Inca center of Winay Wanya and on the way you will find many incredible views. The tour guide will explain the views and their significance in the civilization of the Inca people. It is also possible to see the mountain of Machu Picchu which means that we will be close to the Inca center of Machu Picchu.
Estimated trekking time: 5-6 hours
Trekking distance: 10 km
Max. elevation: 3,670 m (12,040 ft)
Min. elevation: 2,700 m (8,860 ft)
Difficulty: Moderate
DAY 7: WIÑAYHUAYNA – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
And the day comes when you visit one of the 7 wonders of the world. The day begins with breakfast and then a full 3-hour visit to every corner of Machu Picchu. The ruins are surely the best archaeological and tourist sites. You will see the sun gate, many temples, agricultural land, and archeological wonders. After the exciting visit to Machu Picchu, you will descend to the point of Aguas Calientes, where lunch will be served. From this point, you will travel back to your hotel in Cusco. This will be the end of your 7-day adventure.
