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5 Days - Salkantay Trek Hike To Machu Picchu

5 Days - Salkantay Trek Hike To Machu Picchu

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5 Days - Salkantay Trek Hike To Machu Picchu

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Discover the "Lost City of the Incas" with an expert guide


Get back to nature on a 5-day hike of the Salkantay Trek. Follow in the footsteps of the Incas and arrive at their legendary "Lost City" to take a guided tour of Machu Picchu. Encounter wild orchids, amazing waterfalls and much more.


Follow in the footsteps of the ancient Incas and hike along the same paths they used to trek through the mountains centuries ago. Get back to nature and experience amazing views of the snow-capped mountain peaks of the Andes.

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Challacancha - Soraypampa - Humantay Lake (L, D)
  • Salkantay Trail

    12 hoursAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Depart Cusco and journey to Challacancha for the start of your trek to Soraypampa, 3,850 meters above sea level. Stop for lunch at the base camp and then go on a round-trip hike to Humantay Lake.
  • Accommodations
    Camping
    Food And Drinks
    Lunch
    Dinner
Day 2: Soraypampa - Salkantay Pass - Wayracpunku - Chaullay (B, L, D)
  • Salkantay Trail

    12 hoursAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Hike to the highest point of the trail at Salkantay Pass and get spectacular views of the snow-capped mountains before a 2-hour downhill hike to the camp for lunch. Then, enter the upper part of the Amazon jungle on a hike through the “cloud forest.” Look for native wildlife on the way to the village of Chaullay, where you will spend the night.
  • Accommodations
    camping
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner
Day 3: Chaullay - Collpapampa - La Playa - Santa Teresa (B, L, D)
  • Salkantay Trail

    12 hoursAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Take an easy hike to La Playa through the Santa Teresa valley and marvel at the waterfalls and wild orchids. Encounter coffee, banana and avocado plantations, and visit the village of Collpapampa, where attractions include hot thermal springs and abundant birdlife. Hike to the base camp at Lucmabamba after lunch, and get the chance to sample the local coffee at an organic coffee farm. Explore an orange and avocado plantation.
  • Accommodations
    camping
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner
Day 4: Santa Teresa - Hidroelectrica - Aguas Calientes (B, L, D)
  • Hot Springs (Aguas Calientes)

    12 hoursAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Hike for 3 hours to Hidroelectrica for lunch. After lunch, hike for another 3 hours to Aguas Calientes along a flat trail. Once in Aguas Calientes, go to your hotel to shower and relax before dinner. After dinner, get some rest before the early morning climb up to Machu Picchu the following morning.
  • Accommodations
    Basic hotel in Aguas Calientes
    Food And Drinks
    Breakfast
    Lunch
    Dinner
Day 5: Machu Picchu (B)
  • Hot Springs (Aguas Calientes)

    4 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Explore Machu Picchu in the early morning before the crowds arrive. Avail of the option to hike to the ruins of take the bus for an extra $12.00 one way. Benefit from a 2-hour guided tour on arrival, and learn more about the temples, palaces, priest houses and more. Get some free time to explore at leisure, and use it to climb to Huaynapicchu or the Machu Picchu mountain, if booked in advance. Alternatively, trek to the Sun Gate at the main entrance of the Inka Trail.
  • Food And Drinks
    Breakfast

What's included

INCLUDED

Vegetarian food is available on request at no extra charge
Standard train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
Transportation to the head of the Salkantay Trek
Thick mattress and night lighting
Guided tour of Machu Picchu
Cook and cooking equipment
Lunch (4)
Dinner (4)
English/Spanish-speaking guide
Trek briefing
Breakfast (4)
• Basic hotel night in Aguas Calientes
Pillow
First aid equipment and oxygen bottle for emergencies
Personal pad: double foam - 2.5 inches (6.35 cm) thick
Luggage allowance of 7 kilograms per participant, to be carried by the horses
Transfer from Ollantaytambo train station to downtown Cusco
Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu

NOT INCLUDED

Entrance fee to Salkantay ($3)
Sleeping bags
Walking sticks (you can add-on)
Round-trip bus tickets (you can add-on)

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

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