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6 days tour

Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu 6D/5N

$ 830 .00 USD

Total price per person

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Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu 6D/5N

This tour includes:

Transport

Bus and train transfers Cuzco Accommodation Pick-Up All transfers as per itinerary Bus Ollantaytambo to Cuzco

Accommodation

4 nights Accommodation 1N in Hostel/3-star hotel or 4-star hotel in Cuzoc, Camping and 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes

Guide

Professional bilingual guide on trek Machu Picchu tour

Others

Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu Machu Picchu Entrance Fee Foam Sleeping Mat Emergency oxygen bottle Small group experience; Max 15, Avg 4 Pre-departure briefing Horseman and mules to carry cooking and camping equipment plus a total of 5 kilos for each trekker. (This includes 2.5 kilos for your sleeping bag & mattress plus 2.5 kilos of personal items.)

Meals

4B / 4L / 4D / 3 snacks with typical menus

Not included:

Others

Airport Pick-Up/Drop-Off (please make your own way) Sleeping bag Other meals / drinks Bottled Water Guide for bus and train transfers (these portions are on your own Tips

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Optional

Optional Services *Hot Springs Santa Teresa (20 soles) *Bus transfer from Santa Teresa to the Hydroelectric Station (10 soles) *Train transfer from Hydroelectric Station to Aguas Calientes (28 USD) *Huayna Picchu Trek (48 soles) must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance *Machu Picchu Mountain Hike (48 soles) must be booked at least 1 week in advance *Prices for optional activities are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Please confirm these prices before departing on the trek

Flights

Flights are not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu 6D/5N

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

      Day 1: Cuzco, Peru

      Arrival Day

      Today you´re free to arrive at the time that fits you the best. Upon arrival, reach your accommodation, check in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure!

  • Day 2 Day 2: Cuzco - Soraypampa Camp, Peru
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Cuzco - Soraypampa Camp, Peru

      Cuzco to Mollepata to Challacancha, Trek to Soraypampa Camp (3,920m) (L/D)
      Today we pick you up between 5:00 - 5:15 am and travel by tourist-class bus to Mollepata (2,900m) where you can stretch your legs and buy snacks. Continue by car to Challacancha where we will make final preparations and double check our equipment. Embark on a 3-hour walk that will take us to Soraypampa (3,920m) where we will have lunch with panoramic views of beautiful snow-capped mountains. Hike up to Laguna de Humantay (approx. 1.5 hours each way) for more incredible views of the Andes mountains and then return to camp for the night. Our first campsite is located at 3,920m and is the highest and coldest campsite of the trip. Take some time to rest up, and enjoy your first night immersed in nature. Have dinner and go to sleep early.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Colcapampa Camp, Peru
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Colcapampa Camp, Peru

      Trek to Challhuay or Colcapampa Camp via High Pass (4,650m) (B/L/D)
      We will have breakfast at around 6:00 am and begin our 4-hour walk to the highest pass on this trek (4,650m) located halfway between 2 huge mountains; Salkantay (6,267m) and Humantay (5,900m). (Optional horse rental available to reach high pass for approx. 100 - 120 soles). From the pass, the views of the 2 snow-capped mountains are incredible with a possibility of snow here. After a 2-hour downhill hike, a well-deserved lunch will be served at Huayracpampa, followed by another 3-hour trek to our campsite at Challhuay or Colcapampa as we near the beginning of the high jungle region at 2,900 meters.

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

      Day 4: Santa Teresa Town, Peru

      Trek to La Playa & Transfer to Santa Teresa Town (1,700m) (B/L/D)
      After breakfast at 6:30 am, we start trekking for the day through the upper jungle crossing the Santa Teresa River and a variety of little brooks. Today we will pass through valleys and have wonderful views of waterfalls, tropical fruits and plants. We will have lunch at La Playa (2,200m) and continue by car to Santa Teresa town (1,700 meters), our camp for the night, with a warmer climate. After a rest, we have the option to visit the hot springs in Santa Teresa town (extra cost) and enjoy the well-deserved soothing water, a real treat after 3 hard days of trekking!

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

      Day 5: Aguas Calientes, Peru

      Trek to Hydroelectric Station & Aguas Calientes (B/L/D)
      After having breakfast at 8:00 am, our last day on the trail will take us from Santa Teresa (1,700m) along a relaxing path for 3 hours to reach the hydroelectric station (1,880m) where a box lunch will be served. From here Aguas Calientes (2,010m) is another 3 hour slight uphill walk where we will finally have time to relax, recharge our batteries and get ready for our visit to Machu Picchu. Dinner at a local traditional restaurant.
      *Optional bus transfer from Santa Teresa to the Hydroelectric Station is available for an extra cost.
      *Optional train transfer from Hydroelectric Station to Aguas Calientes is available for extra cost.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Machu Picchu - Cuzco, Peru
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Machu Picchu - Cuzco, Peru

      Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cuzco(B)
      We will catch one of the first buses (05:30 am) to Machu Picchu (25-minute ride) in order to appreciate the magnificent city in the early morning light as the mist dissipates. A walking tour (approximately 2 hours) is given by your guide and after this you can explore the mysterious city on your own. If you still have energy you can also climb the optional Huayna Picchu Peak inside the archaeological site (to be booked in advance at an extra cost). Take a bus back down to Aguas Calientes. Return by train to Ollantaytambo and take a bus to Cuzco. You will be dropped off late in the day 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

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 16 / Max: 100

Age range allowed for this experience.

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