Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: 5-Day Tour
Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu is a spectacular hike for high peaks, snow-capped mountain and tropical valley. The Salkantay trek is one of the 25 best new treks of whole world according to National Geographic magazine. The Qechuas and Pre-Inca people denominated this mountain Apu Salkantay (God Protector). Salkantay is located into Vilcabamba mountain range and altitude is about 6,271 meters above sea level (20,574 feet). This is a great alternative to Inca Trail.
ItineraryDay 1: Cusco - Mollepata - SoraypampaStop At: Salkantay Trail, Peru
At 4:30am you will be picked up from your hotel and drive for about 2 hours by bus to Mollepata (2,800 meters).This is a beautiful scenic drive through the valley of Limatambo. Upon reaching the town of Mollepata you will have breakfast and then continue to Marcocasa village where you will meet with the muleteers and mules to begin the Salkantay trek towards Soraypampa (3,825 meters or 12,371 feet). After 4 hours of hiking, enjoy lunch in Soraypampa, and then continue walking for other 4 hours to Humantay lake and snow mountain, then return to Soraypampa, have dinner and spend the night.
Duration: 6 hours
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Accommodation included: Soraypampa Camping site
Day 2: Soraypampa - Wayracpampa - ColpapampaStop At: Salkantay Trail, Peru
Early in the morning you will wake up 5am and have breakfast. Then you will begin the hike to the high pass Salkantay (4,650 meter or 15,091 feet) for approximately 2 hours. Once here you will see the majestic Salkantay snowcapped mountain (6,271 meters or 20,574 feet), the magnificent view of avalanches and other snow capped mountains like Humantay and Tucarhuay. Then you will start to walk downhill passing for spectacular places of the Andes, and continue descending to the high jungle where the vegetation and wildlife will be more abundant. Finish this second day in Colpapampa campsite have dinner and rest.
Duration: 10 hours
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Accommodation included: Chaullay Camping site
Day 3: Colpapampa - Playa Sawayaco - Santa TeresaStop At: Salkantay Trail, Peru
After breakfast, you will begin the walk at 6am, through the high Inca jungle and then you will cross Lluskamayo River, plus a small variety of streams. You will pass by valleys and will have wonderful experiences next to the exotic flora and fauna of the region, plus the amazing view of cataracts. You will stop in Playa - Sahuayaco (2,250 meters or 7,381 feet) for lunch; later, you will take a van that will transport you to Santa Teresa.
Duration: 5 hours
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Accommodation included: Santa Teresa camping site
Day 4: Santa Teresa - Hidroelectrica - Aguas CalientesStop At: Salkantay Trail, Peru
After breakfast you will begin the trek from Santa Teresa valley with direction to Hidroeléctrica, where you will have lunch. Later you will continue walking with a majestic view of Machu Picchu and the principal sacred mountain of the Incas: Huayna Picchu and Putucusi. After 3 hours of walk, you will arrive to Aguas Calientes town
Duration: 6 hours
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Accommodation included: Hostal accomodation in Machu Picchu town
Day 5: : Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo - CuscoStop At: Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
You will wake up at 4:30am and start to walk up to Machu Picchu citadel. You will then start the guiding tour for about 2 hours. After that, you will have free time for climb Huayna Picchu (previous payment) and visit the different places recommended by your guide before heading back to Cusco.
Duration: 4 hours
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"You have to bring, rain jacket, sun cream, hiking boots, t-shirts, snacks"
"We need yout personal information like, full name, number of passport, age and nationality"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
05:00 AM
Duração: 5 Days
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
A night before of the tour our representative will visit you at your hotel and will provide you all tour details, to coordinate the meeting time please contact us via whatsapp +51981719681
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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