4 days tour

Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu 5Days / 4 Nights

Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu 5Days / 4 Nights

This tour includes:

Meals

3 breakfast 3 lunch 3 dinners We can provide vegetarian/Vegan options

Transport

Train and bus back to Cusco Train from Hydroelectric โ€“ Aguas Calientes Bus Machupicchu- Aguas Calientes

Others

Warm meals during the trip Breakfast, snack, lunch, tea, dinner Tents.TWO PEOPLE IN EACH TENT Kitchen tent, Dining tent Cooks and kitchen Boiled Water after the second day Tables, chairs HORSES (to carry the tents, food and cooking equipment) Entrance ticket to INCA TRAIL -MachuPicchu Transfer to start trek Transfer train to hotel upon arrival (Transport tourist class) First-aid kit Oxygen Duffel bag Foam Mattress

Guide

Licensed trek Guide

Not included:

Others

1 Breakfast the 1rst day 1 lunch The 4 st day and 5 th day 1 Dinner The 4 st day and 5 th day Sleeping bag Inflatable Mattress Huayna Picchu entrance fee: if you would like to climb this mountain an additional fee of US$ 70.00 per person applies Tips for Porters, chefs and trek guides Personal Snacks Personal tent, if you want it is 40 USD extra for the trip.

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Itinerary of your trip Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu 5Days / 4 Nights

  • Day 1 Day 1: Cusco - Mollepata- Challacancha- Soraypampa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Cusco - Mollepata- Challacancha- Soraypampa

      Leaving the hotel at 5:30 AM we will travel by bus to Mollepata (2,100m altittude). From Molllepata we will continue by bus to Challacancha, where we will begin our trek. Here we need to check our luggage, pack the mules, and begin the long ascent to our campsite next to Huayracpampa Lake. The ascent is approximately 3 hours long, and on our way we will be able to appreciate typical Andean flora and fauna.

      The impressive Salkantay Mountain will be above us during this stretch, and we will be camping just below the Salkantay glacier. For this reason it is recommended passengers bring a down sleeping bag, good for sub-zero temperatures.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Soraypampa- Qelqemachay - Colcapampa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Soraypampa- Qelqemachay - Colcapampa

      We will begin this day by climbing for one hour to the Huayracpampa pass (4.460m). After a brief break and picture-taking session we will begin a long descent towards Santa Teresa. We will lunch in Qelqemachay. During this long descent we will be able to literally see the changes in vegetation as we go from high mountain areas down to tropical jungle with its dense forest. We will camp in Colcapampa close to the thermal baths.
  • Day 3 Day 3: Colcapampa - Playa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Colcapampa - Playa

      The trail this day is very beautiful. The vegetation is very dense and we will see a variety of orchids and impressive water falls approximately 80 meters high. We will camp in Llucma Bamba. 

  • Day 4 Day 4: Lucma Bamba - Llactapata - Aguas Calientes
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Lucma Bamba - Llactapata - Aguas Calientes

      Today we continue through the sub-tropical vegetation on our way to the village of Lucmabamba, where an original Inca trail still remains to this day. A gradual uphill climb through lush sub-tropical forest brings us to Llactapata (2700m), where we enjoy a stunning view of the backside of Machu Picchu amongst its neighboring peaks.

      In the afternoon, we take the hydroelectric train to Aguas Calientes where we will spend the night in a hotel.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Machupicchu - Cusco
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Machupicchu - Cusco

      We take the first bus (5:30am) from Aguas Calientes to the Machupicchu ruins. Our guide will thoroughly guide you through the ruins and bridge ruins, and In the afternoon we will take the train to Ollantaytambo/Cusco.

      A representative of our company will meet you at the train station and take you to your hotel.

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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

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

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: 65

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