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Salkantay Clássic Trek to Machu Picchu (5days/4nights)

Our 5 day Salkantay Trek trip begins expect to pass through snowy mountainstops before heading down through the cloud forest. You´ll end up hiking through the lush Peruvian jungle as you get closer and closer to the Wonder of the world, Machu Picchu. The drastic change in climate and surrounding makes this exciting trek so unique. Your guided trek will take you through traditional Peruvian villages along Salkantay Trek, and our team of porters and mules will carry your duffle bags, so you can fully enjoy your trek to Machu Picchu.

Price per person

Since: USD$ 489

ITINERARY

Day 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Marcocasa - Soraypampa.

  • Our Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu begins when we pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at around 5 a.m. We’ll then travel in our private  Cusco to Salkantay transportation, to the small town of Mollepata, which takes about four hours. It’s a lengthy trip to the trailhead, but it’s required to head out to this relatively remote region. Along the Salkantay to Machu Picchu route, you’ll be able to enjoy the wonderful scenery, including views of the Izcuchaca and Limatambo mountain ranges.
  • Eventually, we’ll arrive at the colorful Andean village of Mollepata, where the trailhead for our Five-day Salkantay Trek itinerary begins. Here we’ll meet our cooks, horsemen, porters and guides. As we set off hiking in the Andes on our Salkantay trek, we’ll trek for about three hours until we reach Cruzpata, where we will have lunch with panoramic views of the beautiful snow-capped mountains of Humantay and Salkantay, and we can visit Humantay Lake. Heading along the Salkantay trail, we’ll trek until we reach our first campsite at Soraypampa, taking in the natural beauty of the landscape, along the way. We’ll set up camp and later have dinner, surrounded by mesmerizing scenery on this impressive 5 day Salkantay trek.

Hiking Time: 4-5 hours approx.
Hiking Distance: 7 Km / 4.35 miles
Lowest Point: 9,906 m / 10,521 ft
Highest Point: 4,220 m / 13,845 ft
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Camp site: Soraypampa

Day 2: Soraypampa – Salkantay Pass – Huayracpunku - Chaullay.

  • We will wake early today on The Salkantay Trek and have breakfast around 5:30 a.m. We have a long day of trekking ahead of us,  on our guided tour of Salkantay to Machu Picchu, through some of the most incredible scenery and natural beauty in all of Peru. This will be our most challenging day, as we ascend to the highest point on the Salkantay trek. 
  • We first make the climb to a mountain pass at 4,650 m (15,200 ft) – the highest location on the Salkantay trek. From here, we’ll have sublime views of two huge snow-capped mountains: Salkantay on the right and Tucarhuay on the left. After a rest and time to enjoy the views while hiking in the Andes, we will continue our walk downhill on our Salkantay trek, through a dramatic cloud forest towards Huayracpunku, also known as Huayracmachay, where we will have lunch. We’ll then set off again, trekking for about four hours through jungle-like scenery until we reach our second campsite, Chaullay. Wherever we decide to stop, we’ll set up the camp and prepare a big meal, a well-deserved reward after a hard day of trekking.

Hiking Time: 8 hours approx.
Hiking Distance: 16 Km / 9.94 miles
Lowest Point: 3,000 m / 9,800 ft
Highest Point: 4,650 m / 15,200 ft
Meals: All Included
Camp site: Chaullay

Day 3: Chaullay - La Playa - Santa Teresa.

  • Waking at 6: 30 a.m., we’ll have a hearty breakfast before setting off. Today, much of our trekking takes us through a region of jungle known as the “ceja de selva” or eyebrow of the jungle: the swathe of jungle that lies between the Andes and the Amazon rainforest.
  • Next, we’ll cross the Lluskamayo River on the Salkantay to Machu Picchu route, to find ourselves in a world of waterfalls, tropical fruits, and colorful birds. If we’re lucky, we might even see a cock of the rock, Peru’s national bird. The temperature will be much warmer here, and the various waterfalls and creeks provide plenty of opportunities to cool down with a refreshing splash in their crystalline waters.
  • We’ll stop for lunch and then continue trekking for three more hours, until we reach our last campsite at the village of La Playa, at 2,500 m (8,202 ft). At La Playa, you’ll have plenty of free time to relax and enjoy the nearby hot springs: the perfect way to soothe those aching muscles! Later we’ll have dinner and then turn in for the night, relaxed and ready for our final day of the Salkantay Trek.

Hiking Time: 6 hours approx.
Hiking Distance: 15 Km / 9.32 miles
Lowest Point: 2,500 m / 8,202 ft
Highest Point: 3,000 m / 9,800 ft
Meals: All Included
Camp site: "La Playa"

Day 4: Santa Teresa - Hidroeléctrica - Aguas Calientes.

  • On our final day of trekking, we’ll have breakfast at 6:30 a.m. before setting off towards Llactapata. It will be a steady three-hour climb, and as we ascend we’ll have wonderful views of the Santa Teresa Valley below us. Eventually we will reach Llactapata, Inca ruins near Salkantay, that may have served as an important rest stop and roadside shrine on the journey to Machu Picchu, which is connected via the Inca Trail. From here we get our very first glimpse of our final destination: Machu Picchu in the distance, an inspiring sight indeed! 
  • After a rest and time to take photos, we will continue along a downhill trail for about two hours, passing plantations where coca, bananas, and other crops are grown. Eventually, we’ll reach the Hydroelectric Station, a well-known point along the Salkanatay trek to Machu Picchu, where we’ll have lunch. Then we will walk for a couple more hours until we reach Aguas Calientes, the lively town that sits below Machu Picchu. 
  • After checking in to your hotel you’ll have some free time, so you can explore the town and, if you like, visit the nearby hot springs. We’ll have dinner in one of the many great restaurants in Aguas Calientes, and then you can return to your hotel for an early night before our final day and our tour of the magnificent Machu Picchu. 

Hiking Time: 6 hours approx.
Hiking Distance: 12 Km / 7.45 miles
Lowest Point: 2, 040 m / 6,692 ft
Highest Point: 2,400 m / 7,874 ft
Meals: All Included

Day 5: Machu Picchu Full Day - Cusco.

  • To best appreciate Machu Picchu, we’ll wake up early in the morning so we can get to the citadel in good time. You’ll have time for breakfast first, and then your guide will pick you up from the hotel at around 5:40 a.m. We’ll then walk to the bus departure point for the short but zigzagging ascent up the road to Machu Picchu.
  • We’ll then pass through the gates to the Machu Picchu archaeological site. Here you’ll begin your guided walking tour with an experienced and highly knowledgeable guide. Our tour of Machu Picchu will last about two hours and will take you to all the most famous and spectacular parts of the extensive archaeological complex and as we walk around, we’ll have spectacular views of the agricultural terraces of Machu Picchu and across to the surrounding mountains and plunging gorges. After the guided tour you’ll have time to explore Machu Picchu as you please, perhaps walking to some less visited parts such as the Inca Bridge. 
  • Once we’ve finished our tour of Machu Picchu, we’ll take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes where you can relax and have lunch before we board the train back to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival at the station, we’ll be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco, where you’ll end your incredible Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu.

Meals: Breakfast

INCLUDES / NOT INCLUDED

Includes:

  • Briefing to the tour one day before the trek
  • Entrance fee to Salkantay and Machu Picchu.
  • Accommodation: Soraypampa Camp (1 night), Chaullay Camp (1 night), The Beach Camp (1 night), Hotel in Aguas Calientes (1 night)
  • Tourist transportation for all transfers.
  • Meals: 5 breakfast, 4 lunchs, 4 dinners
  • Bus ticket round trip from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
  • Back train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantatambo
  • Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
  • First aid kit, if you are taking any medications, please bring your prescription with you
  • Professional Guided tour ENG
  • An assistant guide for groups of more than 9 people
  • Snacks to be eaten throughout the day
  • A chef trained for cooking on trekking routes and an assistant cook
  • Complete set of kitchen equipment and utensils
  • Dining room equipment which includes tables, chairs, and a dining Tent water (you need to bring water for the first morning then we will provide you with drinking - previously boiled - water)
  • Every day coca tea, coffee, and biscuits are provided each
  • Support and emergency line available throughout the itinerary.
  • Mules they are responsible for carrying all the camping equipment and food, setting up and breaking down each campsite.
  • Permanent assistance 24/7.

Not Included:

  • Medical  insurance
  • Entrance fee to Huaynapicchu (Optional)
  • Personal equipment of trekking
  • Personal equipment (Sleeping bag, walking sticks)
  • Gratuities 
  • Travel insurance
  • Others not mentioned in the program.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • Offer subject to availability.
  • Prices are per person and are expressed in (US$) American dollars.
  • For international payments, use Western Union, Money Gram, bank transfers or online card payments with charges of 6%, we accept all cards internationally.
  • For national payments we accept bank transfers, yape or plin applications.
  • You can reserve your adventure Salkantay to Machu Picchu with only US $100.00
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  • Last name: Gómez Quispe.
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  • Refunds for cancelations requested by passengers will be processed within 30 working days after received the passenger claim. The refund will be subject to the penalties in each case.
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