Trekking, Domes
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5 Days with Sky Domes
Summit & Sanctuary
Master the full scale of the Andes in a comprehensive, 5-day mountain odyssey. This is a tactical wilderness immersion engineered for travelers who want to absorb the 4,630m Salkantay Pass and the 2026 Machu Picchu Citadel at a sophisticated, steady pace.
The route leverages a Day 2 summit push, allowing for critical Day 1 acclimatization at our Soraypampa Sky Domes. Your journey is an elite wilderness immersion, transitioning from the jagged Salkantay glaciers to the organic coffee farms of the high jungle.
- Route: 62km (38 miles) total
- Summit: 4,630m Day 2 peak.
- Service: WFR-Guides & Private Chef.
- Reveal: Rare Llactapata views.
Our Sky Domes
- Glass Roofs: Stargaze from bed.
- En-suite: Private bathrooms.
- Recovery: On-site Sauna & Jacuzzi.
- Connect: Cloud Forest Wi-Fi.
Highlights
- Day 2 Summit: 4,630m Salkantay Pass.
- Humantay Lake: Crystalline blue.
- Salkantay Lake: Private glacial view.
- Sky Domes: High-altitude luxury.
- Coffee Route: Farm-to-cup tour.
- Llactapata: 2026 Citadel vista.
- Seven Snakes: Historic zigzag path.
- Gourmet: Fresh, organic field meals.
- High Jungle: Exotic flora & birds.
- Hot Springs: Cocalmayo soak included.
- Expert Lead: 2026 Citadel tour.
Trip Details
Expedition
This 62km immersion conquers the 4,630m Salkantay Pass on Day 2, featuring acclimatization Sky Domes and a coffee farm recovery night before your private 2026 Circuit 1 & 3 tour.
Full Itinerary
Our private van will pick you up from your hotel at 4:30am, when we begin the 2 hour and half hour drive to Mollepata. Once you arrive, you will have your breakfast in a local restaurant. Then, we will continue until Challacancha for about 30 minutes and from here you will start the hike!
The first part will be around 3 hours until we get to Soraypampa trailhead. You will pass by an inca Channel and the mountains that welcome you into the Salkantay Area. Upon arrival at Soraypampa, you will be accommodated in your panoramic glass domes, our exclusive campsite where you will rest under the stars.
After having a delicious lunch, we will continue our adventure. We will then begin the 2.5 hour excursion to Humantay Lake, a turquoise glacial lake nestled between tall mountains. An incredible sight to see, but you have to work for it!
After you have had your fill of the famous glacial lake, we will head over back to Soraypampa, have dinner and be ready to sleep under the stars.
Sky Domes in Soraypampa
For travelers looking to enhance their first night on the trek, the Sky Domes in Soraypampa are available as an upgrade.
Located in an open, high Andean valley, these panoramic domes offer unobstructed views of the Salkantay and Humantay glaciers, creating an unforgettable alpine setting.
Each dome features:
- Private bathrooms
- Wi-Fi
- All meals included in our charming dining room.
- Combine remote mountain scenery with authentic high-altitude comfort.
Highlights:
- Distance: 10 km / 6 miles
- Duration: Approximately 6 hours
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea – Dinner
You will receive your wake up call bright and early as your guide delivers a hot drink to your BED, after which you will enjoy a healthy and hearty breakfast, preparing you for the day to come.
Shortly after breakfast we will begin the day’s hike, starting with the trek up to the Salkantay Pass– the highest point in the trail and an awe-inspiring moment for every traveler who takes on this adventure.
The hard part is over now, and we will descend for 2 hours towards the rural community of Huayracmachay, where we will stop for lunch. Along the way, watch as the route winds down from the harsh Andean peaks into the luscious jungle.
After lunch, we will walk for 3 more hours through the beginning of the Peruvian cloud forest, enjoying fruit bearing trees and various flora and fauna. After a long day we will finally arrive at Collpapampa, our second glamping campsite! Enjoy the comfort of sleeping in front of the mountains.
Sky Domes at Collpapampa
Further along the route, the Sky Domes at Collpapampa offer a completely different atmosphere, surrounded by the Lucmabamba Canyon and cloud forest.
These domes offer:
- Private rooms
- Wi-Fi
- All meals included in our cozy panoramic dining room
- Wet areas, including a jacuzzi and sauna
The ideal campsite to recover after a demanding day of trekking. It’s a unique opportunity to deeply relax while immersed in one of the most lush landscapes in the Salkantay region.
Highlights:
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, and dinner
- Distance: 23.5 km / 14.6 miles
Today, we will officially pass our midway point! Within 3 hours of walking, we can enjoy the start of the lush tropical rainforest with its bountiful fruit-bearing trees, coffee and cacao trees, and the inviting fruit plantations with their flowering orchids, teaming with birds to watch.
Before you know it, we will arrive at the fabulous Lucmabamba, where we are stopping for a gourmet lunch. After lunch, we will explore the farms and plantations and their produce, which is all organic.
We will start with a tour to a coffee plantation adjacent to the campsite. Explore the fields and learn about the different varieties of beans. Get stuck in as you learn how to pick, roast, and grind your own beans. Then enjoy brewing your own coffee.
It doesn’t end there! Co-existing with the fields of tomatoes and avocados are multiple ecosystems which we can learn a little about as we pick our fresh produce which our chef will use for our dinner.
Around 3pm, we will take a 30 minute trip on local transport to the natural hot springs at Colcamayo. Here we soak our fatigued bodies in the natural, medicinal hot springs provided by Mother Nature. Upon our return, our chef will have created a masterpiece with our fresh produce from the day.
- Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea – Dinner
- Accommodation: Camping facilities
- Distance: 14kms
- Time: 5 to 6 hrs approximately
- Difficulty: Moderate
This morning our talented chef prepares his final breakfast of the trek, and we say farewell to him. After we have indulged to our hearts content, we continue uphill along an ancient and remote Inca Trail for 3 hours before reaching the Puncuyoc Pass (2,700m/8,858ft).
Along the way, you will be in awe of the amazing views and the impressively unique valleys and fruit plantations. We then arrive at the seldom visited Inca ruins of Llactapata, located just in front of Machu Picchu.
From our vantage point, we enjoy the surrounding mountains – Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu and the Urubamba Canyon. It’s a breathtaking sight, and it’s representative of all the hard work you have put in the arrive here.
For our final push for the day, we descend for 2 hours to the Hydroelectric plant, known as Hydroelectrica, where we have lunch. Then it’s the last leg of the journey walking to Aguas Calientes through the National Park of Machu Picchu, where we will sleep in the comfort of a real bed in a nice hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
- 3* Accommodations: Hotel Ferre Machu Picchu
- Distance: 15kms / 9 miles
- Time: 9hrs approximately
- Difficulty : Moderate
After an early breakfast at your hotel, we join the queue for the bus up to Machu Picchu at 5:30am, just in time to witness the sunrise. Somehow even better than the pictures, this mystical site is the pinnacle of many travelers trips to Peru.
Watch as the sun creeps over the mountains, and as the morning light glances off the peaks that surround you, your guided tour of the citadel begins. The tour shares many important parts of the citadel with you, and lasts for roughly 2 hours.
If you have booked an additional hike- either to Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu, you will be able to climb the peak after the tour has finished. When you have had your fill of the citadel, head back down to Aguas Calientes on one of the waiting shuttle buses.
Once you arrive back in the town, grab some lunch (not included), and explore the market, visit the hot springs, or simply treat yourself to a happy hour until your scheduled train departure.
The Expedition train will take you back to Ollantaytambo at 2:55pm or 3:20pm, and the tracks follow the spectacular Urubamba River. Once you arrive in Ollantaytambo, your driver will meet you at the exit from the train station, taking you back to your hotel in Cusco in our private van. You can expect to arrive at your hotel at around 7:00pm.
- Meal: Breakfast
- Difficulty: Easy
***IMPORTANT:
- You can upgrade to the Vistadome Train for the same times, 2:55 pm or 3:20 pm, 4:22 pm, or 4:43 pm. The cost is $57 USD.
- We can organize an earlier train, please request at the time of booking.
- Additional peak climbs (Huayna Picchu & Machu Picchu Mountain) are subject to availability. Please let us know at the time of your original booking.
Included
- Airport: Free Cusco arrival transfer.
- Pickup: Private Cusco hotel transfer.
- Transit: Private van to trailhead.
- Pro Guide: English & WFR-certified.
- Entry: 2026 Citadel permits.
- Tour: Private 2026 Citadel lead.
- Sky Domes: Private sauna & jacuzzi.
- Gear: Dining tent & full kitchen.
- Sleep: Pillow & high-density foam.
- Mule Team: All group equipment.
- Portage: 7kg personal gear horse.
- Rescue: Free emergency horse.
- Bus: Roundtrip Citadel shuttle.
- Hotel: Private ensuite in town.
- Gourmet: Private chef meals.
- Dinner: Final restaurant night.
- Train: Expedition return journey.
- Transfer: Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
- Safety: First aid & oxygen.
- Water: Daily for drink & wash.
Not Included
- Poles: $15 Professional rental.
- Solo: $100 Single supplement.
- Vista: $67 Vistadome upgrade.
- Hike: $75 Huayna Picchu permit.
- Hotels: Stays in Cusco.
- Insurance: High-altitude cover.
- Airfare: Domestic & Int’l flights.
- Last Day: Final lunch in town.
- Gifts: Tips for guides & crew.
Pricing
Select your 2026 dates
| Group | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 to 10 people | $ 597 USD per person |
Provisions
- Portage: 7kg gear horse & duffel.
- Lodging: Sky Domes & private hotel.
- Camping: 4-person tent for 2 pax.
Discounts
- Students: $30 (18–25, Uni ID).
- Under 18: $30 (Passport copy).
- Under 11: $40 (Passport copy).
- Groups: $20 (5+ book together).
Upgrades
- Poles: Professional Rental $15.
- Solo: Private tent/room $100.
- Train: Vistadome Upgrade $57.
- Peak: Huayna Picchu $75 permit.
- Hike: Machu Picchu Mt $75.
Added Value
- Airport: Private hotel transfer.
- Duffel: Liner and bag included.
- Portage: 7kg gear horse included.
- Water: Boiled daily for use.
- Safety: Team oxygen tanks.
- Rescue: Emergency horse on site.
- Sleep: Foam mattress & pillow.
Gear for the 4,630m glacier and 2026 Citadel tour
The Essentials
- Passport: Must match 2026 booking.
- Uni ID: Required for student rate.
- Daypack: 30L to 40L recommended.
- Water: 2–3L reusable bottles.
- Boots: Sturdy with ankle support.
- Headlamp: Essential for Day 2.
Duffel Bag
Horses carry your 7kg duffel to each camp and hotel.
- Layers: Thermals and down jacket.
- Sleep: -15ºC bag (Rentals avail).
- Clothing: 2 shirts & 2 hiking pants.
- Winter: Waterproof gloves & hat.
- Swim: Suit for thermal waters.
- Power: Portable battery bank.
- Shoes: Lightweight camp sneakers.
- Liner: Bag provided by the office.
Day Pack
Essential trail gear for use between our campsites.
- Rain: Fleece and waterproof gear.
- Sun: High-UV cream and hat.
- Insect: Tropical zone repellent.
- Snacks: High-energy nuts/bars.
- Hygiene: Sanitizer and wipes.
- Cash: Small Soles for souvenirs.
- Camera: Capture the 4,630m Pass.
Orange Nation Tips
- Battery Tip: Bring a power bank in your bag.
- Sun Tip: Apply SPF 50+ at the 4,630m Pass.
- Hydration: Drink 3L daily to stay fueled.
- Layering: Zip-off pants for the jungle.
Orange Nation teams undergo annual medical training for a professional, steady pace across the 4,630m Salkantay Pass.
Trek Details
- Max Alt: 4,630m / 15,190ft
- Distance: 62km / 38 miles
- Trek Time: 32–34 hours total
- Level: High-Altitude Challenge
- Terrain: Glacier & High Jungle
- 2026 Permits: Circuit 1 & 3
- Best Season: April to October
- Group Size: Personalized small
Safety Information
- Medical: Oxygen & Oximeters
- Lead Guides: WFR-Certified
- Emergency: Satellite Radio
- Sleep: Sky Domes & Hotel
- Hygiene: Private Toilets & Sauna
- Dining: Chef-prepared (All diets)
- Porters: 7kg Horse Support
- Briefing: Full pre-trek prep
Orange Nation Prep
- Meds: Pack personal prescriptions.
- Fitness: Focus on hill walking.
- Prep: 2 days in Cusco at 3,400m.
- Cover: High-altitude insurance.
