5 days tour

Salkantay Backpacker Trek To Machu Picchu 5D/4N

$ 517 .00 USD

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Salkantay Backpacker Trek To Machu Picchu 5D/4N

This tour includes:

Others

Trekking Visit the archaeological site Machu Picchu Pre-departure briefing Machu Picchu entrance fee First aid kit and emergency oxygen bottle Horseman and mules to carry a total of 7 kg for each trekker (including 3 kg for your sleeping bag and mattress plus 4 kg of personal items)

Accommodation

4N in camping during the trek (including basic sleeping mattress and tent for 2) 1N in hostel accommodation in Aguas Calientes

Transport

Van transfer Cuzco - Mollepata - Challacancha (starting point of the trek) Car transfer La Playa - Santa Teresa Tourist train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo Tourist bus Ollantaytambo - Cuzco Accommodation pick-up in Cuzco

Guide

Professional English-speaking guide

Meals

4B / 4L / 4D

Not included:

Others

Guide for bus and train transfers (those portions are on your own) Sleeping bag Breakfast on day 1 and lunch on day 5 Travel insurance Other Meals/Drinks Personal expenses Tips Roundtrip bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu Optional activities (Hot Springs Santa Teresa, Huayna Picchu Trek, Machu Picchu Mountain Hike)

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Itinerary of your trip Salkantay Backpacker Trek To Machu Picchu 5D/4N

  • Day 1 Day 1: Cuzco - Soraypampa, Peru
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Cuzco - Soraypampa, Peru

      Cuzco to Mollepata to Challacancha, Trek to Soraypampa Camp (3,920 m) (L/D)

      Your day will start quite early as you will be picked up between 05:00 am and 06:00 am to reach Mollepata where you will be able to buy some snacks before continuing your way to Challacancha. There, you will check your equipment and make final preparations before starting a 3-hour trek that will lead you to Soraypampa (3,920 m). You will get some stunning views of the snow-capped mountains. After lunch, you will head towards the magnificent Laguna de Humantay (around 1 hour and 30 minutes each way) for a more spectacular panorama of the Andean mountains before returning to the camp. Enjoy your first night in nature and go to bed early as a big day is waiting for you tomorrow. This campsite is the highest (3920 m) and the coldest of the trip.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Soraypampa - Challhuay Or Colcapampa, Peru
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Soraypampa - Challhuay Or Colcapampa, Peru

      Trek to Challhuay or Colcapampa Camp via High Pass (4,650 m) (B/L/D)
      After an early breakfast at 06:00 am, you will hike for 4 hours to reach the highest Pass (4,650 m), located between two impressive mountains, Salkantay (6,267 m) and Humantay (5,900 m). You will be rewarded with incredible views of the two snow capped-mountains. You will then step down for two hours to Huayracpampa where you will stop for a deserved lunch. You will continue your way for another 3 hours to reach your campsite at Challhuay or Colcapampa, close to the beginning of the high jungle region (2,900 m).

  • Day 3 Day 3: Challhuay Or Colcapampa - Santa Teresa Town, Peru
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Challhuay Or Colcapampa - Santa Teresa Town, Peru

      Trek to La Playa & Transfer to Santa Teresa Town (1,700 m) (B/L/D)
      After an early breakfast at 06:30 am, enjoy walking through the upper jungle and pass Santa Teresa River. Get some scenic views of beautiful waterfalls and the Andean exotic vegetation while you hike through green lush valleys. You will continue your way to La Playa (2,200 m) where you will have lunch before heading towards Santa Teresa town (1,700 m) by car. After getting some rest at the campsite, you will have the option to visit the Hot Springs (at an extra cost) in Santa Teresa town and relax in the thermal waters, a real treat after 3 hard days of trekking!

  • Day 4 Day 4: Santa Teresa Town - Aguas Calientes, Peru
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Santa Teresa Town - Aguas Calientes, Peru

      Trek to Hydroelectric Station & Aguas Calientes (B/L/D)
      After breakfast at 08:00 am, enjoy your last trekking-day and start with a 3-hour walk to the Hydroelectric Station (1,880 m) where you have a lunch break. You will then step up for 3 other hours to reach Aguas Calientes. Get some rest and enjoy a delicious local dinner.
      Note: An optional bus transfer from Santa Teresa to the Hydroelectric Station and an optional train transfer from Hydroelectric Station to Aguas Calientes are available for an extra cost.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cuzco, Peru
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cuzco, Peru

      Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cuzco (B)
      Today, take off on a bus at 05:30 am to the incredible city of Machu Picchu (25-minute ride). You will get the opportunity of having an awesome 2-hour guided tour of this mysterious city, you will learn more about the history of this wonderful archeological site. You will then get free time to explore this unique place on your own. You will also be able to climb the optional Huayna Picchu Peak inside the archaeological site (to be booked in advance at an extra cost). You will then return to Aguas Calientes by bus before taking a train back to Ollantaytambo and finally take a bus to Cuzco. You will be dropped around 08:30 pm at the Plaza San Francisco. Upon arrival, you will need to make your own way to your accommodation.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 10 / Max: 99

Suitable age range for the experience. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

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