Machu Picchu & Salkantay Trek – Mountain Medicine CME
September 17 – September 25, 2027

Trek deep into the heart of the Peruvian Andes on an epic, high-altitude expedition that blends world-class mountain medicine education, immersive Andean culture, and one of the most breathtaking trekking routes on Earth. This Mountain Medicine CME course takes you from the ancient streets of Cusco, across the dramatic Salkantay Pass, and onward to the legendary citadel of Machu Picchu.

After acclimatizing in Cusco with guided cultural excursions, participants set off on the Salkantay Trek, a less-crowded yet equally spectacular alternative to the Inca Trail. Along the way, you’ll hike through glacial valleys, cloud forests, and high alpine terrain while staying in upgraded Sky Domes and Jungle Domes, soaking in natural hot springs, and learning wilderness medicine where it truly applies — in the mountains, at altitude, and far from definitive care.

Education is woven seamlessly into the journey, with evening lectures, workshops, and hands-on learning delivered by the Wild Med Adventures faculty in real expedition environments. This is not a sightseeing tour — it’s a physically demanding, deeply rewarding adventure designed for those who want to learn, challenge themselves, and build lasting connections while earning CME in one of the most iconic landscapes on the planet.

If you’ve been searching for a CME experience that feels less like a conference and more like a true expedition, this journey through the Andes may be exactly what you didn’t know was possible.

This expedition is designed for individuals who are comfortable in physically demanding environments, interested in mountain and wilderness medicine, and excited by the challenge of trekking at altitude while learning in real-world expedition settings.

This is a tight-knit, small-group expedition built around shared challenge, learning, and mutual support. Participants come from diverse medical and non-medical backgrounds, yet quickly form strong connections through teamwork, evening discussions, and the collective experience of trekking together in the mountains. If you value camaraderie, inclusivity, and learning alongside motivated, curious people, you’ll feel right at home on this journey.

This is not a sightseeing trek — it’s a full-spectrum Andean expedition.

Over nine days in Peru, you’ll move from the historic streets of Cusco into the high alpine passes, glaciers, cloud forests, and jungles of the Salkantay route, trekking day after day through dramatic terrain that demands focus, resilience, and teamwork. Evenings are spent in upgraded Sky Domes and Jungle Domes, soaking in hot springs, sharing meals, and connecting with a group that quickly begins to feel like family.

One of the most unexpected elements of this expedition is the level of comfort woven into an otherwise rugged journey. Along the Salkantay Trek, you’ll stay in glass-topped Sky Domes and Jungle Domes, falling asleep beneath the stars after long days on the trail. These carefully selected camps allow for deep rest, meaningful conversation, and immersive learning — without disconnecting from the raw beauty of the Andes.

Mountain medicine comes alive when it’s taught at altitude, in remote terrain, and under real environmental stressors. Education is delivered through evening lectures, workshops, and hands-on discussions in camps and lodges along the route, allowing participants to immediately contextualize patient assessment, decision-making, and evacuation challenges in true wilderness settings.

This rhythm balances physical challenge, recovery, and learning, creating an experience that is demanding yet sustainable across the full expedition.

Yes, you’ll earn 20 AMA PRA Category 1 CME™ credits — but you’ll also leave with:

Most participants finish this journey amazed that something this immersive, challenging, and memorable could also count as CME — and already thinking about where the next adventure might take them.

9 Days / 8 Nights
Cusco Salkantay Trek Machu Picchu Cusco

This expedition blends cultural immersion, progressive acclimatization, high-altitude trekking, and wilderness medicine education as we journey through the Andes to one of the world’s most iconic destinations.

Cusco & Sacred Valley

Challacancha Soraypampa Salkantay Pass Cloud Forest

Lucmabamba Llactapata Aguas Calientes Machu Picchu Cusco

Cusco

Participants are responsible for booking their own flights. All airport transfers and in-country ground transportation are included.

Delegates should be vaccinated appropriately. Please review CDC recommendations for travel to Peru and consult your healthcare provider prior to departure.

Everything you need to prepare for the trip can be downloaded here:

After completing this course, participants will be able to apply wilderness and mountain medicine principles in real expedition environments while managing illness, injury, and risk in remote, high-altitude settings.

    •    ACCME Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the Wilderness Medical Society and Wild Med Adventures, LLC. The Wilderness Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    •    The Wilderness Medical Society designates this educational activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    •    All educational content presented in this activity has been reviewed and validated as appropriate in keeping with sound scientific principles.

The trekking logistics and on-trail leadership are provided by highly experienced local guides from Peru, who are deeply familiar with the terrain, culture, and environmental conditions of the Andes.

Educational instruction is provided by the Wild Med Adventures faculty, who are responsible solely for the medical education and CME components of this course.

All trekking logistics, route planning, and trail leadership are managed by local Peruvian guiding teams. Wild Med Adventures faculty are not responsible for trekking safety, route conditions, environmental hazards, or equipment use.

Participants are responsible for their own physical preparedness, decision-making, and personal safety throughout the expedition. Instructors and faculty may change due to availability, illness, or unforeseen circumstances.

Full payment is due 90 days prior to the course start date.
A $500 late fee will be added for payments received after this deadline, or your spot may be forfeited.

Participants must carry appropriate personal insurance coverage for this expedition.

Travel insurance is strongly recommended to cover last-minute cancellations, injuries, illnesses, weather delays, or other unforeseen disruptions. Rescue insurance is mandatory; Global Rescue or an equivalent provider is recommended.

Participation in this expedition involves high-altitude trekking, wilderness travel, and prolonged physical activity in remote and austere environments in Peru. Activities may include steep and uneven terrain, altitude exposure, variable weather, limited access to medical facilities, and changing environmental conditions. These activities inherently involve risk, including but not limited to personal injury, illness, altitude-related conditions, slips, falls, equipment failure, evacuation delays, travel disruption, and other unforeseen hazards.

Participants are solely responsible for their own actions, decisions, and conduct throughout the expedition. Wild Med Adventures faculty provide medical education only and do not serve as trekking guides, safety supervisors, or expedition leaders. Trekking logistics, route planning, and on-trail leadership are provided by experienced local Peruvian guides. Wild Med Adventures and its faculty are not responsible for terrain conditions, weather events, environmental hazards, participant decision-making, or individual physical performance.

This expedition is physically demanding and conducted at high altitude over multiple consecutive days. Participants are responsible for assessing their own physical fitness, medical readiness, and ability to tolerate prolonged exertion in remote environments prior to participation. Individuals with medical conditions, limited physical conditioning, or uncertainty about their ability to meet the demands of the trek should seek medical advice before enrolling. Participation is not advised for those unable to safely engage in sustained hiking at altitude.

Rescue and evacuation insurance covering remote and austere environments is required for participation in this expedition. Personal medical insurance valid for international travel is also required. Travel insurance is strongly recommended to cover trip interruption, illness, injury, weather delays, or other unforeseen circumstances. Participants are solely responsible for obtaining and maintaining appropriate insurance coverage for the duration of the trip.

Participants are responsible for securing all required travel documents, including passports and any applicable entry documentation for Peru. Entry requirements vary by nationality and are subject to change. Wild Med Adventures is not responsible for denied entry, visa issues, or travel disruptions related to documentation.

By enrolling in and participating in this expedition, participants acknowledge and accept the inherent risks associated with wilderness travel, high-altitude trekking, and remote-area activities. Participants voluntarily assume full responsibility for their participation and agree that Wild Med Adventures, its faculty, staff, and partners are not liable for injuries, losses, or damages arising from participation in this expedition.