Start your unforgettable 5-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with an early morning hotel pickup in Cusco and a scenic drive to Mollepata (2,700 m / 8,858 ft), the gateway to one of Peru's most spectacular hiking adventures. Continue to Challacancha, where your Salkantay Trek officially begins. Hike through breathtaking Andean landscapes to Soraypampa (3,900 m / 12,795 ft) and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch by our professional trekking chef. In the afternoon, take a rewarding hike to the world-famous Humantay Lake, renowned for its crystal-clear turquoise waters and dramatic mountain scenery—one of the most iconic highlights of the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu. Return to camp in Soraypampa to relax and savor a delicious dinner before spending the night surrounded by the majestic Andes.