2 days8 Day - Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu - Private Service
Length
8 days
Itinerary
8 days planned
Group
Private
Guides
English
Overview
This breathtaking Salkantay trek takes you through diverse landscapes and altitudes, as we trek around the skirts of Mount Salkantay (6271m/20,568ft) and camp within sight of the snowcapped peaks. We ascend to reach the famous Apacheta Pass at (4,600m/15,088ft) and descend into a tropical area passing Andenes and Chaullay on the far side of the mountain.
This Salkantay trek includes: a train ride from the Hydroelectric Dam. Afterwards, you will spend the rest of the 4th evening relaxing in town and the hot springs of Aguas Calientes. Early on the 5th morning, you will take the bus (or walk if desired) up to Machu Picchu and enjoy the amazing views. Although there are breathtaking views throughout the entire journey to the top, hiking Machu Picchu is an experience of a lifetime. Then, we will take a late afternoon train and catch a bus back to Cusco towards the evening.
Day by day itinerary
1Arrival to Cusco⌄
After your arrival, you will then spend the remainder of the day at your leisure while exploring Cusco's nightlife or sampling some of its many restaurants.
Overnight: Overnight at Jose Antonio 4-star hotel
2Open day⌄
After breakfast, enjoy a free day to explore Cusco at your ease. The capital city of the Inca Empire is now the undisputed archaeological capital of the Americas, as well as the continent’s oldest continuously inhabited city.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Overnight at Jose Antonio 4-star hotel
3Salkantay Trek – Soraypampa Camp⌄
On day one, we pick you up at 5 am and travel by bus to Mollepata.
Then, we take a 3 hours hike to Cruzpata, where we have lunch with panoramic views of the beautiful snow-capped mountains of Humantay (4120m/13500ft) and Salkantay (6271m/20575ft).
We begin our trek by heading towards our first campsite Soraypampa, taking in the beautiful landscape along the way.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Overnight at a campsite
4Salkantay Trek – Mighty SALKANTAY!!⌄
We will have breakfast at around 5:30am and begin our hike to the highest pass on this trek. It is located at 4650m/15200ft and halfway between two huge mountains; Salkantay on the right and Tucarhuay on the left. From the pass, the views of the two snow-capped mountains are incredible. There is a possibility of snow here. After a rest, we will continue our walk downhill through a dramatic cloud forest towards Huayracpunku, also known as Huayracmachay, where we will have lunch.
After lunch, we will hike for approximately three hours towards the jungle until we reach our second campsite, Colcapampa (3000m/9800ft). We may reach the other campsites of Challway or Andenes depending on the pace of the group.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Overnight at a campsite
5Salkantay Trek – Cloud Forest⌄
After breakfast, at 6:30am, we start trekking through the upper jungle crossing the Lluskamayo River through a series of small brooks and creeks. We pass through valleys and have wonderful views of waterfalls, tropical fruits, and plants. We will set up camp in the warm climate of La Playa (2500m/8202ft). After a rest, we will go to the hot springs and enjoy a well-deserved soak in soothing the waters. A real treat after finishing the trek! (Optional).
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Overnight at a campsite.
6Salkantay Trek – Llactapata – Aguas Calientes⌄
On day four, we will have breakfast at 6:30am and then head for Llactapata, a three-hour steady climb. Llactapata is an incredible Incan fort from which we will see Machu Picchu! After some photos and rest, we will continue on a two-hour downhill hike passing a variety of plantations that produce coca, bananas, and more until we reach the Hydroelectric dam for lunch.
Then, we will walk a couple of hours more until Aguas Calientes, where we will spend the night. Optional: In Aguas Calientes, you can take advantage of the hot springs in the town. Entrance is 10 soles.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Overnight at a 3-star hotel
7Salkantay Trek – Machu Picchu⌄
Wake up early for breakfast before our guide will pick you up from your hotel at 5:40 am to begin the short bus journey to the gates of Machu Picchu where you will watch the sunrise. After entering the Citadel begin a guided walking tour (approximately two hours) of the citadel complex. After this experience, enjoy some free time to explore the mysterious city as you please.
Then, you will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes for lunch later we will board the train back to Poroy. Upon your arrival to the train station, we will pick you up and take you back to your hotel in Cusco.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Overnight at Jose Antonio 4-star hotel
8Bye Bye Cusco⌄
You will be provided with breakfast in the hotel and we will pick you up and take you to the airport for your flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
What's included
- ✓Dining tent with table and chairs
- ✓Buffet lunch
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Coffee and/or Tea
- ✓Oxygen bottle
- ✓Transportation by train back to Ollantaytambo train station
- ✓Water (You will only need water for the first morning then we will provide you hot or cold boiled water)
- ✓4 nights accommodation
- ✓Horsemen and mules (they carry cooking and camping equipment and up to 7 kilos of tourists' belongings)
- ✓Private transportation to the start of the trail, along the sacred valley with nice views
- ✓All pick-ups from the airport to the hotel and vice versa
- ✓Salkantay Trek 5 days includes:
- ✓Professional chef
- ✓All breakfast in the accommodations
- ✓Buffet dinner
- ✓Professional bilingual tour guide
- ✓Pick up from your hotel
- ✓One night accommodation at Aguas Calientes
- ✓Snacks
- ✓First Aid kit
- ✓Foam mattress (carried by the horses)
- ✓Transfer from Ollantaytambo train station back to Cusco
- ✓3-man tent (per 2 people)
- ✓All hotel accommodations (the 3 star Casa Andina Cusco classic or similar standard)
Not included
- ✕Single Supplement (solo travelers)
- ✕Excess baggage charges
- ✕Additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations
- ✕Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- ✕Travel Insurance
- ✕Laundry services
- ✕Sleeping bag (can be rented)
- ✕Walking stick (can be rented)
- ✕Entrance ticket to the hot springs
- ✕First breakfast and last lunch at Aguas Calientes.
- ✕Meals that are not stated otherwise
- ✕Sacred valley tour and entrance fees
- ✕Gratitude for your crew (cooks, horsemen, guides, etc)
Good to know
Cancellation: All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
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