7-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu + Ayahuasca

This 7-day journey brings together the physical challenge of the Salkantay Trek, a guided Ayahuasca healing process, and a final visit to Machu Picchu. It begins with three days of trekking through high Andean scenery, glaciers, valleys, and cloud forest, creating space to reconnect with nature, the body, and the mind. The experience then shifts into a carefully held ceremonial process with three back-to-back Ayahuasca ceremonies, integration support, and traditional healing practices led by a Shipibo maestro and supported by a professional facilitation team.

The trek is moderate in difficulty and takes place over several consecutive days. It is not technical or extreme, but it does require very good physical condition, stamina, and mental resilience. Participants should be prepared for long distances at altitude, changing weather, and the natural demands of the Andes. Please reflect carefully on whether this journey is truly suitable for you and whether you feel ready to take on this beautiful but challenging experience.

Daily Itinerary

1 Cusco · Mollepata · Soraypampa
An early hotel pick-up in Cusco begins the day, followed by a scenic drive to Mollepata for breakfast. The trek starts here and climbs through striking Andean landscapes toward the turquoise waters of Humantay Lagoon.
A quiet pause at the lagoon offers time for reflection and intention-setting before continuing to Soraypampa, where you arrive in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight camping follow.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping in Soraypampa
Highlights: Humantay Lagoon, Andean landscapes
Trekking Distance: 8 km (5 miles)
Hiking Time: 5–6 hours
Elevation Gain: +500 m (1,640 ft)

2 Soraypampa · Salkantay Pass · Collpapampa
This is the most demanding and rewarding day of the trek. After an early breakfast at around 5:30 AM, the ascent begins toward Salkantay Pass.
After about two hours, you reach Salkantay Pampa (4,100 m) for a rest and glacier views. The route then steepens toward Soyrococha beneath the Salkantay peak, where lunch is served by the chef.
In the afternoon, the trail continues for about an hour to the highest point of the trek, Salkantay Pass (4,630 m). Here, there is a moment of gratitude to Pachamama, surrounded by snow-capped peaks and expansive mountain views.
The descent takes around 2.5 hours, leaving the alpine zone behind as the landscape turns greener and the group arrives at the peaceful campsite at Wayracmachay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping in Collpapampa
Highlights: Salkantay Pass, glacier views
Trekking Distance: 11 km (6.8 miles)
Hiking Time: 6–7 hours
Elevation Change: -2,530 m (-8,300 ft)

3 Collpapampa · Playa Sahuayaco · ONAYA
The final trekking section passes through tropical vegetation before transfer to ONAYA Retreat Center at around 12:00 PM, about 15 minutes from Playa Sahuayaco. After lunch and rest, the evening includes orientation and an integration circle, along with an introduction to the shaman and facilitator team. Preparation for the ceremonies begins.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

4 First Ayahuasca Ceremony
The morning is reserved for rest, nature walks, journaling, meditation, and intention-setting. A one-on-one meeting with the shaman and psychology support is also included, followed by a light lunch.
In the evening, meditation leads into the first Ayahuasca ceremony, with overnight facilitation and support.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

5 Second Ayahuasca Ceremony
The day begins with an integration circle, followed by traditional healing practices such as a flower bath and cleansing rituals.
In the evening, meditation prepares the group for the second Ayahuasca ceremony.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: ONAYA Retreat Center

6 Third Ayahuasca Ceremony
A morning integration circle and time for personal reflection set the tone for the day.
A coffee workshop follows, along with a light lunch.
In the evening, meditation leads into the third Ayahuasca ceremony.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

7 ONAYA · Aguas Calientes · Machu Picchu · Return to Cusco
The day starts early with departure from ONAYA at 6:00 AM. A box breakfast is provided for the journey to the train station.
A scenic 30-minute train ride takes you to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu. At 10:00 AM, your guide meets you at the station and accompanies you by bus to Machu Picchu.
Enjoy a guided visit of approximately 2.5 hours with an experienced local guide, exploring the temples, terraces, and sacred spaces of this ancient Inca city.
There is then free time in Aguas Calientes for walking, resting, and lunch on your own before the 3:20 PM train to Ollantaytambo. From there, a private transfer returns you to Cusco, with arrival expected at around 8:00 PM.
Overnight hotel accommodation in Cusco is included.
Meals: Box Breakfast (Lunch on your own in Aguas Calientes)
Highlights: Machu Picchu
End of journey services.

Post-Retreat Integration (Included)

Three weeks of integration support after the retreat
Online check-ins and guidance for emotional and psychological integration