Cusco: 5-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
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Cusco: 5-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
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The Salkantay to Machu Picchu trek is popular with trekking enthusiasts. Embark on an epic 75 km trek through breathtaking mountains, visiting lakes and jungles with a local guide and nutritious food.
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Humantay Lake – SalkaGlamp Basecamp
Cusco
Admission Ticket FreeThis trek to Machu Picchu starts early at your hotel in cusco. we pick you up at 5:00 am to transfer you to Mollepata town where you have the chance to enjoy a delicious andean breakfast then you continue in the same car to Soraypampa which is the trailhead. Once in Soraypampa you star the hike up to the humantay lake for 2 hours aproximatly after you make to the lake you have time for picturing to enjoy the area and the guide will explaing you about the area. Afterwards you hike down to the campsite called Quiswarniyoc once there you will have a deliscious lunch then time for siesta. In the afternoon you got a short hike up to the mirador of Salkantay mountain if you are lucky with the sun you will enjoy the sunset then you go back to the campsite to enjoy a dinner and of course you will sleep at the- AccommodationsWe will spend the night in geodesic domes
Day 2: Soraypampa - Salkantay Pass - Collpapampa or Chaullay
Salkantay Trail
12 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWake up at dawn with a cup of energizing coca tea to get you going. Enjoy a nutritious breakfast before starting the hike to the highest point of the route, the Salkantay Pass at 4630m. Hike 7km for 3 hours. It is a difficult climb up to the “Trail of the 7 Serpents”, which takes its name from its winding path. Once at the top, you will appreciate the most magnificent view over the surrounding valleys, as well as the snow-capped Salkantay right next to it (6271m), which is the second highest in the Cusco region and one of the Apus (Inca gods). We will descend down a rocky and gravel road to the lunch spot. We will have an energizing lunch at the edge of the Amazon rainforest, also known as the “Cloud Forest”. After lunch we will descend for 4 hours to our campsite for dinner and rest after such an exhausting day.- Accommodationslodge
Day 3: Collpapampa - Lucmabamba - hot springs Cocalmayo
Santa Teresa
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeThis day, we will wake up at 5:00 a.m. for breakfast before heading through the Santa Teresa Valley to La Playa. There we will have lunch at the campsite. In the afternoon, we will plan a visit to the hot springs of Cocalmayo for a relaxing bath or just to rest at the camp. Finally, you will enjoy dinner and a group campfire. Afterwards, you will return to your room to rest.- Accommodationshostal
Day 4: Lucmabamba - llaqtapata - Aguas calientes.
Aguas Calientes
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter a hearty breakfast, you will be eager to begin your last day of hiking, walking along part of the original Inca trail. After a 2-hour climb, you will arrive at Llactapata (2,700 m), an archaeological site overlooking Machu Picchu. After the visit, you will descend for 2 hours to Hidroeléctrica for lunch. Finally, you will walk to Aguas Calientes, check into your accommodation and have dinner with the group at 19:00.- Accommodationshostal
machu picchu
Machupicchu District
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAfter breakfast, you will climb all the stairs for an hour to the main gate of Machu Picchu to be there around 6:00 am. At Machu Picchu you will have a guided tour for 2 hours. You must return to Cusco after visiting Machu Picchu our return according to your reservation.
What's included
INCLUDED
Professional bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
Muleteers and pack horses (to carry camping gear and food)
Briefing the day before the trek
Guided visit to Machu Picchu (approx. 2 hours)
Transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
Return train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
Vegetarian/vegan options available
Hotel pickup in Cusco
4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
Camping equipment (tents, mats, dining tent, chairs, table)
Meals
NOT INCLUDED
Sleeping Bags
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A backpack
A beanie hat or ear warmer
Sun hat
Scarf
Gloves
A mid weight sweater
A longsleeve t-shirt
1 – 2 t-shirts
A lightweight suater or vest
A pair of long pants
Hiking shoes
An extra pair of shoe
2 – 3 pairs wool socks
A jacket
A small towel
Rain gear
1 – 2 pair shorts
Sunglasses
A small headlamp
Waterbottle
A toothbrust and other personal toiletries
Toilet paiper
Sun cream
Insect repelent
Location
Address
Calle Marquez 231, Oficina 115, Cusco, Peru 0051
Provider
Machupicchu Nice
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