5-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu.

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5 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English and 1 more

5-Day Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu. It is a different way to visit Machu Picchu because you will have spectacular panoramic views on different altitudinal floors. You will spend the nights in camp and walk the less crowded Inca trail.
Fully personalized and well-organized tour. During the five days, you will be escorted by a professional English-speaking guide. The professional cook and the muleteers will be solely for your attention. The tour will start and end at your hotel in Cusco.

What's Included

Camping equipment: Tent, mats, horses to move equipment and others.
Food: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners and snacks.
Basic accommodation in Machu Picchu town (one night)
Bus Cusco - Soraypampa / Return Train ticket Machupicchu - Ollantaytambo / bus Ollantaytambo - Cusco
Tour guide, cooker, and muleteers.
Access tickets to Salkantay and Machu Picchu
Sleeping bag
Personal Items
Walking sticks

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

To start this tour, you must be in the city of Cusco at least 2 days before. For pick-up, it is recommended that your hotel is located near the center of the city of Cusco.

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Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Cusco – Soraypampa – Laguna Humantay

    1 stop
  • 1
    Humantay Lake

    To start this fantastic 5-day Salkantay trek to Machu Pichu. At 4:00 a.m., our staff will stop by your hotel in Cusco. Then, you will travel for 2 hours to the city of Mollepata, where you will have breakfast. Continue your trip to Challakancha, the starting point of the trek, where you will also meet the horses and muleteers who will be in charge of transporting the camping equipment. While walking, enjoy the spectacular views of the Andes mountain range. At noon, try the delights of our professional chef. In the afternoon, take a short hike to Humantay Lagoon (4200 meters / 13,780 feet), admire the beauty of the landscape and take great pictures. At 6:30 pm, dinner and overnight at the Soraypampa camp. • Altitude Soraypampa: 3880masl / 12730 feet • Walking time: between 7 hours • Hiking distance: 8 km /5 miles)

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Soraypampa – Salkantay Highest Pass – Chaullay

    1 stop
  • 2

    Today, you will dawn among the huge snow-capped mountains. At 5:40 a.m, have your breakfast and then start the uphill hike to the highest point of the classic 5-Day Salkantay Hike to Machu Picchu. From Salkantay highest pass, you will admire the majesty of the Salkantay mountain (Apu = sacred mountain) and also visit the blue lagoon. Then start to descend to Wayracpunku and take a short break to enjoy the energetic lunch. After lunch, continue descending to the tropical forest, where you will appreciate the richness of the biodiversity (flora and fauna) and finally arrived at the Chaullay campsite. At 6:30 pm. Dinner and overnight in campsite tents. • Salkantay highest pass: 4620 meters / 15.157 feet • Walking time: 8 hour • Hiking distance: 16 km / 13.6 miles

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Chaullay - Sawayaco Beach – Llaqtapata.

    1 stop
  • 3

    After breakfast, start walking among the tropical forest, commonly referred to the as high jungle. This part of your adventure is considered one of the best sections because you can see varieties of wild and domestic vegetation such as orchids, begonias, coffee plantations, bananas, oranges, and more. After 5-hour hiking, take your short time to have lunch in Playa Sahuayaco. Then continue on a beautiful original Inca trail ascending towards the Llaqtapata camp. It is the best camp for the classic 5-day Salkantay trek because you will spend the night in front of the Inca city of Machu Picchu, you will appreciate the beautiful sunset and sunrise, and without a doubt, you will have beautiful panoramic views. At night, you will make a bonfire with all the members of the expedition; if the night is starry, you will be able to see the Inca constellations. • Llaqtapata Altitude. 2480 meters / 9.317 feet • Walking time: 8 hours • Hiking distance: 16 km / 13.6 miles

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    Llaqtapata - Hydroelectric - Machupicchu town (Aguas Calientes)

    1 stop
  • 4

    This morning will be magical because you will see the first sunlight illuminate the top of the Huayna Picchu mountain and Machu Picchu. After breakfast, explore the Llaqtapata archaeological site, which is still covered in vegetation. around it, you can observe the diversity of flora and fauna. If you are lucky you can see the spectacled bear After all, begin to descend a zigzag path to the hydroelectric plant, where you will have your last lunch, and then you will say goodbye to the muleteer and cooker. From the Hydroelectric Power Station, you have two options to get to Machu Picchu Town: the first option is to walk by the railroad (3 hours). The second option is to travel by train (48 minutes) Once you arrive at Machu Picchu Pueblo, settle into your hotel, and at 6:30 pm enjoy your last dinner. • Machupicchu village: 2050 meters / 6724 feet • Walking time: 8 hrs • Hiking distance: 16 km / 10 miles • Train from hydroelectric to Aguas Calientes (Optional)

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Machu Picchu town (Aguas Calientes) - Machu Picchu - Return to Cusco.

    1 stop
  • 5
    Machu Picchu

    Today is such an important day because you will visit one of the 7 wonders of the world, Machu Picchu. Have your breakfast at the hotel and then go up to the Inca city of Machu Picchu for the assigned shift. You can go by bus (1 hour before) or walk (for 1 hour and a half). The guided tour inside the lost city of the Incas will last 2 and a half hours and if you have reserved the permit to climb the mountain Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu, after the excursion, you can climb on your own. After all, take the bus to the town of Aguas Calientes, have lunch on your own and then head towards the train station. Take your train back (at 6:20 p.m.) to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival, our staff will be waiting to accompany you to the city of Cusco - Hotel. • Machupicchu Altitude: 2450 meters / 8038 feet • Walking time: 1 hour and a half • Distance of travel: 1.7 km / 1.1 mile • By bus: 25 minutes

    3 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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