DAY ONE: Challacancha to Salkantay Pampa.
We begin in the city of Cusco, capital of the Inca Empire. After we pick you up we drive northeast out of Cusco into the town of Limatambo and from there then to the  begining of the trail in Challacancha(11000fts) for about 3 and 30 minutes drive, where we have lunch. After a break and getting ready of the gear and equipment plus mules, horses and the staff, we start hiking to Salcantay Pampa (alt. 12 000 ft) for about 3 hours and 7 kilometers, the site of our first camp. While walking this trail presents different conditions like dirt,gravel first part flat and then we go up troug a beatifull valley where we have the chance to see wildlife and spectacular view of the Salcantay Mountain(Vilcabamba mountain range at 6271mts) in the two different ecosystems that we will see.The first ecosystem Andean semidry forest present different species of tress like theSupaicarco(Nicotiana glauca) and some Llaullis(Bernadesia Horrida). As well we have some Golden billed Saltator(Saltator aurantiirostris) and the Rufus collared sparrow(Zonotrichia capensis) (B, L, D).

DAY TWO: Salkantay Pampa to Huayrac Machay.
Today we start off hiking up for 3 hours to the Salkantay pass, which has an altitude of 4600 meters and straddles the east ridge of Salcantay Mountain (6284 mt,) affording an unbelievable view of the glacial mass. We celebrate our achievement in the pass and then go down for about 3 hours, following the Humantay river, where we have lunch, followed by  our camp in Huayrac machay at 3650mts( a free afternoon for bird watching and enjoying nature in general) (opportunities to see some finches and Cacara falcons.as well some flora from this ecosystem Andean grass land area with ichus (stipa sp) and some bromelidsToday we hike for about 6 hours and cover the distance of 9 kilometers. Dinner at camp, which bears the pictures name of Huayrac Machay (cave away from the wind). (B, L, D)

DAY THREE: Huayrac Machay to Wiñaypocco.
After sunrise we go down throug a dirt trail and gravel conditions mainly down gradually into the cloud forest while first traversing passing through different ecosystems such as grass land and Andean semidry forest. There are numerous opportunities to sight humming birds, wrens, finches, ground peckers, Andean Cara-Caras and birds of prey. We bathe in some creeks and hot springs in the confluence of three different rivers surrounded by sublime scenery in a place called Colcapampa(2950). After the bath we have lunch near the camp.Today we hike for about 5 hours and 8 kilometres. Dinner at camp. (B, L, D).

DAY FOUR: Wiñaypocco to Lucmabamba.
This day we go down the Santa Teresa River valley in the cloud forest following a dirt and gravel  trail  down, always looking out for birds like some Tanagers and a few humming birds. As well some vegetation like the Mocomoco tree (piper elongatum) and the Aliso(alnus jorullensis) and some species of heliconias and orchest probably jumping in some creeks as the climate becomes warmer. Lunch on the trail near a beautiful water fall and late afternoon arrival to camp trough a dirt wide trail at Lucmabamba(2100mts) where we will see an a original Inca trail that probably was used to connect the last capital of the Inca empire(Vilcabamba) with Machu picchu from one site and Choquequirao last refuge in the border of the Apurimac river. Today we will hike for about 11 kilometers and 7 hours. (B, L, D).

DAY FIVE: Patallacta to Aobamba Valley (Hidro).
This day we climb up to the city of Patacllacta(2700mts), another religious retreat of the Incas and probably an astronomical observatory. After the tour and a rare view of Machu Picchu from another nearby valley, we begin descending the little known and seldom explored Aobamba river valley. Near the point of confluence of the Aobamba and the Vilcanota River we encounter the hydroelectric power plant. Here, after a well-deserved break we will climb aboard the train to Aguas Calientes for about 45 min, rewarded with more fantastic views of Machu Picchu from the bottom of the canyon. The train slowly makes its way following the gorge of the Vilcanota (Urubamba River) and soon arrives at the town (about 9 kilometers train ride) where we will enjoy hot springs and a nice dinner. Today we hike for about 4 hours and cover the distance of 6 kilometers. (B, L,D).

DAY SIX: Machu Picchu.
Its an early start in order to enjoy sunrise (depends of the weather) from Machu Picchu (2450mts)with few people. After we will begin our tour of the remains for 2 hours. After that we go to relax in the site or we can climb Huayna Picchu or Machu picchu Mountain(about 2 and 30 minutes) or hike part of the original trail to the spot known as Intipunku (sun gate).After a late lunch we will come back to Cusco by train (B,L,D). Hotel Cusco.

• Sleeping bag(under 10 centigrades)
• Tents(eureka) and mattresses
• Meals,snacks
• Cook,assistance
• Hotels(3 stars,optional)
• Equipment and camping gear,dinning tent,kitchen tent)
• Transportation in and out
• Bus up and down to Machu picchu
• Horses handlers,mules for cargo,extra horse with the sattle for customers
• Portable toilet
• Train.
• Tours,optional hike in Machu picchu mountain or the sungate)
• Admission Tickets.
• Guides (cultural and natural).
• First aid and bottle of oxigen
• Radio communication,cell phone

2 pax $900 for each person

3 to 5 pax $850 for each person

6 to 8 pax $800 for person

9 to 16 pax $750 for person

• Flashlights (at least one headlamp among them).
• Sun Block; Insect Repellent.
• Towels (Small; cotton and hygienic).
• Rain Gear (Pants and Jacket) though not necessary during the months of July and August.
• A couple of pairs of socks, perhaps even an extra pair.
• One pair of trousers for the evening plus two more pairs for trail use (zipp-offs).
• Sandals for River use (Teva types).
• Low ankle height hiking shoes or regular hiking boots (check the season).
• Reading material.
• Binoculars (always useful regardless of season and activity).
• Bathing Suit.
• Water Bottle (I liter capacity).
• Good Sun glasses, perhaps two sets.
• A bandana for neck protection.
• A couple of sets of underwear (perhaps an extra pair).
• Camera and plenty of film.
• Passport (plus a couple of Xerox copies).
• At least one short sleeve shirt and one or two long sleeve shirts (dark colors, depending on the place and destiny chosen).
• And your regular medium to high altitude outer trekking clothes (Anorak-Wind Breaker, Pile or Down Jacket, Wool Hat, Gloves).