Your Salkantay Trek + Inca Jungle Trail 4 Days to Machu Picchu begins early in the morning with pick-up from your hotel or accommodation in Cusco. Once the group is ready, we will leave Cusco around 5:45 a.m. and travel by tourist transport to the town of Mollepata, a scenic drive of approximately 2 hours through the Andean countryside.
Breakfast in Mollepata
Once we arrive in Mollepata, we will stop to enjoy a delicious breakfast before continuing into the mountains. At this point, you will also pay the local entrance fee of 10 soles to the municipality, which helps support the maintenance of the area.
After breakfast, we will continue by car for about 1 more hour until we reach Soraypampa, the starting point of our first hike.
Start of the Hike to Humantay Lake
In Soraypampa, we will meet our muleteers and horses. They will carry the group equipment, food supplies, and up to 7 kg of personal belongings per hiker, packed in the duffle bags provided by our team.
From here, we begin the uphill hike to the famous Humantay Lake, one of the most beautiful turquoise lagoons in the Cusco region. The hike takes approximately 2 hours, surrounded by impressive views of glaciers, valleys, and high-Andean landscapes.
Visit to Humantay Lake
Once we arrive at Humantay Lake, you will have enough time to explore the area, take photos, relax, and enjoy the stunning scenery.
Your guide will also explain the cultural and spiritual meaning of Humantay Lake, as well as its connection with the sacred mountains of the Andes.
Hike to Quiswarniyoc Private Camp
After enjoying the lake, we will begin the descent toward Quiswarniyoc Private Camp. This downhill hike takes approximately 2 hours and offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
Upon arrival at the camp, our trekking team will be waiting with a fresh and nutritious lunch.
Afternoon at Quiswarniyoc Camp
After lunch, you will have free time to relax and enjoy the peaceful mountain atmosphere. If you still have energy, you can take a short optional hike to the Salkantay Viewpoint, where you will get panoramic views of the entire region.
If you prefer to rest, you can relax inside your Mountain Sky Hut, our comfortable glass-door cabins designed for a unique night in the Andes. Each hut includes pillows, sleeping pads, and night lighting, giving you a cozy place to recover after your first day of hiking.
Quiswarniyoc Private Camp
Quiswarniyoc Private Camp is an exclusive campsite located at approximately 4,000 m / 13,123 ft. This beautiful mountain camp offers incredible views, nearby waterfalls, short hiking areas, and a peaceful natural setting surrounded by the Andes.
You may also see llamas around the campsite, making it a perfect place to take photos, explore, and enjoy your first night on the route to Machu Picchu.





