Salkantay Trek Standard 5D/4N
This tour and trek is full of beautiful landscapes and visits to the Humantay lake, base camp Salkantaypampa, Machu Picchu town (Aguas Calientes), Machu Picchu archeological site (wonder of the modern world) and Huayna Picchu or Mountain (optional booked in advance at least 3 moths before).
ItineraryDay 1: Cusco – Humantay Lake – Basecamp SalkantayPampa (16km approx 7hrs)Pass By: Humantay Lake, Plaza de Armas, Cusco 08002 Peru
Early pick up in your hotel, enjoy a breakfast in Mollepata then start your trek in Soraypampa (3900 m.a.s.l.), where we will meet our horsemen and horses, who will carry all the camping equipment and begin our hike to the Humantay lake (4200 m.a.s.l.).
After the visit to the Humantay lake we will return to Soraypampa where our cook will be waiting for us with lunch, then you’ll go to our basecamp Salkantaypampa from where we can enjoy the beautiful views of the snowy peak of Salkantay, and enjoy an afternoon tea and a delicious dinner.
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Accommodation included: Camp
Day 2: Base camp Salkantay Pampa - Chaullay (18km approx 7hrs)Stop At: Salkantay Trail, Peru
Wake up with a cup of coca tea and enjoy breakfast with fantastic views of the mountains, then reach the highest point Salkantay pass at 4600 m.a.s.l in 3 hours. From there, we will walk towards Wayrac Machaq, to have our lunch. Then, we will continue into the high jungle where we will observe large trees with their arms extended over the streams, all full of bromeliads and orchids. and downhill until the 2nd campsite.
Duration: 8 hours
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Accommodation included: Camp
Day 3: Chaullay – Lucmabamba (16km approx 6hrs)Pass By: Lucmabamba Coffee Experience, Santa Teresa 08710, Peru
Early wake up and have breakfast; we start hiking along the cloud forest for 3 hours. Observe the fantastic landscape of rivers, and waterfalls; after lunch, 3 hours more arrive at Lucmabamba campsite where if you book in advance you can enjoy ziplining activity then back to the campsite where you can enjoy activities in coffee plantations and process.
* If you would like you can go to Cocalmayo hot springs that is located 30 min from our campsite (not including extra transportation and entrances) let as to to organize this extra activity.
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Accommodation included: camp
Day 4: Lucmabamba - Llactapata – Hydroelectric - Aguas Calientes (14km approx 6hrs)Pass By: Mirador de Llactapata, Santa Teresa, Indiana Peru
Wake up with a great breakfast and start hiking to Llactapata from where you can have a great view of the landscape and Machu Picchu then you’ll walk downhill to Hydroelectric for lunch and continue hiking another 3-hrs to Aguas Calientes. Tonight you’ll spend in a Hotel.
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Accommodation included: A hostel
Day 5: Machu Picchu – CuscoPass By: Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu Peru
After breakfast, we take the early buses up to Machu Picchu for the sunrise. Explore the best of Machu Picchu with your private tour guide. Once you finish, you will take the train and bus back to Cusco.
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
04:00 AM
Duração: 5 Days
Ponto de partida: Portal de Comercio 145, Cusco 08002, Peru
Traveler pickup is offered
It is collected from different hotels while it is near main square
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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