Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu in 5-Days Group Service
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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu in 5-Days Group Service

5 days
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Day 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Soraypampa

Welcome to your Salkantay Trek 5 Days, adventure we will pick you from a designated place in Cusco city at 05:00 am and travel by bus to Mollepata. From this last location will began our 3 hour hike to Cruzpata and have a lunch having the panoramic views of the snow capped mountains of Humantay (4120m/13500ft) and Salkantay (6271m/20575ft). Finished our break, we will be heading towards our first campsite Soraypampa, taking in the beautiful landscape along the way.

Soraypampa is the highest and coldest campsite of the trip, sitting at 4000m / 12750ft.

Day 2: Salkantay

After breakfast, begin hiking to the highest pass of the trek. It is located at 4,650 meters (15,200 feet) and halfway between two huge mountains; Salkantay on the right and Tucarhuay on the left. From here, take in views of the two snow-capped mountains. Then, continue downhill through a dramatic cloud forest towards Huayracpunku, also known as Huayracmachay. Have lunch and then hike for about 3 hours towards the jungle to reach the second campsite, Colcapampa (3,000meters/9,800feet).

Day 3: Cloud Forest - Hot Springs

After breakfast, start hiking through the upper jungle and cross the Lluskamayo River through small brooks and creeks. Set up camp in the warm climate of La Playa (2,500meters/8,202feet). Rest and then head to the hot springs to enjoy a well-deserved bath in soothing waters.

Day 4: Llactapata - Puente Ruinas

After breakfast, hike up for 3 hours to Llactapata. Take photos and rest and continue for 2 hours downhill passing coca and banana plantations. Reach the Hydroelectric dam for lunch and hike for 2 hours more to reach Aguas Calientes, where you will spend the night. Optional: In Aguas Calientes, you can take advantage of the hot springs in the town.

Day 5: Machu Picchu

Enjoy breakfast and then take a bus to Machu Picchu at approximately 5:30am. See the magnificent city as the sun rises. Then, enjoy a 2-hour guided, walking tour and spend time exploring the city on your own. If you wish, you can climb Huayna Picchu mountain which takes 45 minutes to reach the top. This is an extra walk; so please talk to your guide for arrangements to climb this mountain. Afterwards, meet your guide in Aguas Calientes (which can be reached by bus or on foot) to have lunch and get your train tickets back to Cusco. Train included is the Expedition Train (to Ollantaytambo or Poroy).The earliest train from Aguas Calientes you can take is the 1pm and latest is the 9:20pm. Then, you will take a bus or vehicle to Cusco.
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Included
  • Professional bilingual tour guide
  • Assistant guide
  • Pick up from hotel
  • Return transportation (bus to start of trail and tourist train back to Ollantaytambo)
  • 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 afternoon snacks (hot drinks, biscuits and popcorn) and 3 dinners
  • Dining tent with tables and chairs
  • Cook
  • 4 man tents (per 2 people)
  • Sleeping mattresses
  • Horsemen and mules (they carry cooking and camping equipment and up to 8 kilos of tourists' belongings)
  • 1 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes
  • Extra oxygen
  • First-Aid kit
Not included
  • Single Suplement fee $ 112.00
  • International and domestic flights
  • Airport departure taxes or visa fees
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Insurance of any kind
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast on day 1, and dinner and lunch in Aguas Calientes
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please Note: Train times are subject to change depending on timetables and availability. If organized in advance, the train can be upgraded to Vistadome (larger windows than the Expedition train) for an additional cost
Features
Tourism
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Cultural
60%
Sport
50%
Original
30%
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