Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5D/4N

Itinerary

Day 1: CUSCO – SORAYPAMPA – SOYROCOCHA

Stop At: Centro Historico De Cusco, Cusco 08002 Peru
We will pick you up very early from your hotel in one of our private vehicles to transport you 4 hours from Cusco to the trail head. On the way, we will see quiet Andean villages and also visit the Killarumiyuc site where the Incas constructed their calendar. After our visit, we will have breakfast and then continue to the Limatambo Valley. We will briefly stop in the Mollepata village to see the streets and relax for a few minutes before continuing to Soraypampa (trail head).
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight

Day 2: SOYROCOCHA – COLLPAPAMPA

Stop At: Salkantay Trail, Peru
Our second day begins with a steep ascent to the high pass where we will rest to enjoy the beauty of our surroundings. After one and a half hours we will reach the highest pass at 14,989 feet (4,570 meters). Here, we will have a stunning view of the sacred mountains and lakes of Salkantay and Umantay. We will also be able to see a pile of stones that grows daily due to each passing traveler adding one as he or she passes. When a tourist adds to this pile, he or she thanks the Apus (mountain spirits) for a safe trip. We then descend to a site called Andenes at 12,500 feet (3,800 meters) before continuing to Umantay (pyramid-shaped peak). Arriving in Huayracpampa we will have a delicious lunch prepared by our team. After resting, we will enter the tropical cloud forest and discover its lush vegetation of wild orchids, bromeliads and other flowers, as well as hummingbirds. We will then continue our descent through the bamboo groves and after 4 hours heading downhill, we will arrive at the village of Collpapampa where we will have dinner and camp for the night.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight

Day 3: COLLPAPAMPA – LA PLAYA

Stop At: Salkantay Trail, Peru
We continue our trek down into the valley towards the forest that contains groves of bamboo and great bird watching opportunities. We will then walk to our camp site, the beach village. From there, we will set up camp, have lunch and have the afternoon to explore the surrounding area. There is a school where many tourists like to play soccer with local children.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight

Day 4: LLACTAPATA – HIDROELÉCTRICA – AGUAS CALIENTES

Stop At: Salkantay Trail, Peru
In the early morning we begin our climb to the Llactapata Pass at 8,900 feet (2,700 meters). Llactapata is an Inca construction that is located behind Machu Picchu. From here you will be able to see your first views of the Machu Picchu, and we will also spend some time on the Classic Inca trail. From Llactapata we descend through thick vegetation, tall trees, and incredible bird diversity. After we reach the hydroelectric site at KM82, we take a local train to Aguas Calientes village where we will spend the night.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Lunch
Accommodation included: overnight

Day 5: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHUPICCHU – CUSCO

Stop At: Salkantay Trail, Peru
After an early morning breakfast at 5:00 am, we will take the first bus to Machu Picchu where we will arrive at the Citadel and be among the very first visitors to the site that day. We will be able to enjoy the magic and the beauty of its buildings, landscapes surrounded by mountains, valleys, rivers, and magical landscapes with minimal interference from other tourists as we will be there before people arriving from the classic Inca trail and tourists arriving by train. Your guide, an expert in the history and legends of Machu Picchu will give a 2-hour tour of the site, and then you will have a free time to explore more . You can even take the opportunity to climb Huaynapicchu mountain. We take the bus to Aguas clients in the afternoon to board the train back to Cusco.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.