Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu – 5 Days

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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu – 5 Days

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Uncover the land of the Incas, on this incredibly fascinating 5 day trail, touring you around greatest locations and beautiful nature spots. Take your camera with you as you walk through the Salkantay pass or rest in the Humantay Lake and capture all the beauty, as you make your way to the famous Wonder of the World, Machu Picchu. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sample some of the best natural spots the world has to offer.

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Tour Description

Our 5-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu tour has been designed for anyone who is willing to push themselves further and uncover the beauty of the Andes by foot. For intance, the Humantay lagoon and the Apu Salkantay itself a beatiful snow caped mountain that will take your breath away. It will create memories that will last forever. Visit the many wonderful locations that this part of Peru has to offer, as you make your way to Machu Picchu and into the ancient citadel. With a guide accompanying your every step of the way, you are sure to be safe and sound all throughout the journey. The Salkantay trail is one of the most popular amongst tourists from all over the globe, and with a good reason, as it offers some amazing panoramic views.

Tour details

Duration:
5 Days
Available Languages:
Spanish, English
Service type:
Small Group Service
Starting Point:
Pick-up at your Cusco city center hotel
End Point:
Drop off at your hotel

Overview

Trek for 5 days through beautiful landscapes and panoramic views
Do no miss on the Humantay Lake and Apu Salkantay as they take your breath away
Enjoy a comfortable service in a small group

What is and what is not included

Transportation from Santa Teresa to the Hydroelectric
Transportation by train and bus back to Cusco.
One-way ticket bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
Admission fee to Salkantay and Machu Picchu
Campsite accommodation and camping equipment
Professional cook and meals included (4 breakfasts, 4 lunches y 4 dinners).
One night of a basic accommodation in Aguas Calientes
Porters to carry all equipment
Luggage of 5kg maximum per person will be carry by the horses.
First-aid kit and Oxygen tank
Sleeping bags (can be rent, please ask your travel specialist)
Walking sticks
Breakfast on day 1, and lunch and dinner on day 5
Entrance to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain
Travel insurance
Tips and additional expenses

ITINERARY

DAY 1

CUSCO – SORAYPAMPA

We will leave at 5.00 in the morning from the city of Cusco by tourist bus, we will pass through the towns of Izcuchaca and Limatambo arriving at the town of Mollepata around 7.00 in the morning. There we will have our breakfast, around 8:00 in the morning, we will continue in our private van to the sector called Markhuq'asa, from this point we will start our walk surrounded by a typical landscape of the Peruvian Andes, and at noon our lunch will be ready in the sector called Soraypampa, located at 3,900 meters above sea level and at the foot of the Salkantay, one of the main sacred places in the Peruvian Andes. In the afternoon we walk to the lagoon Humantay, after the visit we will return to our base camp where we will spend the first night.

DAY 2

SORAYMAPA – COLLAPAPAMPA

Very early in the morning we will enjoy our breakfast and then we will go up to the highest point of our trip, the Abra Saykantay, which is located more than 4,000 meters above sea level. We will rest and enjoy the panoramic views, and begin the descent to the valley of Collpabamba. In those moments we will quickly notice the change of climate and enjoy landscapes of the mountains of the jungle, with the formations of the rivers coming from the glaciers that become tributaries of the great Urubamba River. We will also see a great variety of Orchids, etc. We will arrive in the afternoon towards Collpabamba, where we will make our camp.

DAY 3

COLLPAPAMBA – SANTA TERESA

After a comforting breakfast, we will start our walk appreciating a variety of crops, including the coca leaf, considered as a sacred plant from our ancestors. This last section will be downhill to Playa Sahuayaco. There we will have a typical lunch prepared by our Andean chef and from this point we will take a local transport that will take us for 40 minutes towards the next town called “Santa Teresa”. It is an attractive population that has thermo-medicinal waters. There we can take a refreshing and relaxing bath. We will spend the night in this same town.

DAY 4

SANTA TERESA – AGUAS CALIENTES

Every day will be a discovery. Accompanied by our professional guide who will give us a unique and personalized attention throughout our tour, on this day we will have the splendid view of many waterfalls coming from the glaciers. We will also see coca leaf and coffee plantations that local people work and in the afternoon we will arrive at Machupicchu town, popularly known as “Aguas Calientes”. That is where we will spend our last night at the foot of the great Machupicchu (Inca citadel), with accommodation in a basic hostel.

DAY 5

MACHUPICCHU – CUSCO

At 4.30 am we will get ready to head to the Inka citadel of Machupicchu, through a walkway in the middle of the jungle. The walk will last an hour and a half approximately, thus having the opportunity to register at the access control at 6:00 am and see the dawn already within the Machupicchu complex. We will continue the visit within the Inca citadel accompanied by our professional guide who will share your knowledge for approximately two hours and then you will have free time to visit and take walks inside the Inca citadel. By the afternoon at the indicated time we will return by tourist train from Machupicchu town to Ollantaytambo and there we will be picked up by a tourist bus that will take us to the city of Cusco. As an additional service you can hike up to Huaynapicchu, or Machupicchu mountain but they need to be booked in advance, please consult with your travel specialist

Restrictions

The walking sticks are not included, but if you prefer we can arrange to provide you a pair of basic poles with an extra cost.
If you would like to climb to Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain, please take in mind that is an unguided hike and require and additional cost. If you are interested, please consult with your travel specialist as we need to check availability far in advance.

Suggestions

Bring the appropriate clothing for warm and cold weather:
Hiking or trekking shoes
Rain poncho or a waterproof jacket
Sunscreen, insect repellent, toilet paper, hand cleanser and a hat.

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WHAT OUR TRAVELLERS SAY

Awesome Tour!

Colorado, US

We had an awesome time visiting Machu Picchu with this great team of people. Had an awesome english speaking tour guide and everything was quick and efficiently set out for us!
Branden R
One day in Macchu Picchu from Cuzco

Magenta, Italy

Everything was very cleared and we really appreciated the organization. The guide was very professional and kind. We spent a lovely day
Silvia P.
Wonderful Visit

Berlin, Germany

Looong day indeed, but worth every minute. Fascinating trip by train (make sure to taste the coffee on board!), well organized. Personal guide knew all about the place and led us to the best spots to Take pictures. All in all highly recommended.
Grobi D.

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