Trek to Salkantay with Machupicchu 5D / 4N

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
DAY 1: CUSCO - MOLLEPATA - CHALLACANCHA - SORAYPAMPA
1 stop
1
Humantay Lake
We start with the pick up from their respective hotel at 05:00 a.m. to then board our bus which take 4 hours from Cusco - Molletapata through the bus is clearly to see the snowy Salkantay and white as the Humantay the sacred gods of the Incas, the spectacular panoramic view at the top and lower valleys with the colorful landscape. Two hours of driving at the head of the first stop in the city of Mollepata There are toilet facilities, souvenirs and optional short breakfast, to continue later in Challacancha the beginning of the trail. There we will meet our support staff. Where we will organize all the equipment, horses and mules. Around 9:30 am we start our walk to Soraypampa (3900 masl) the first section of the route paved with rock and we will also pass through the Inca channel where the water still supply the new inhabitants, the start is 9 km in 3 hours for lunch SORAYPAMPA place the camp, so base, after lunch and nap to hike to Lake Humantay (4,200 masl) 5 km of every 3 hours round trip, bottom of the glacier the most spectacular views to the land valley again and the sunset, SORAYPAMPA is located in the center of the glacier valleys in the clear night appreciate the constellation in the sky. Maximum altitude: 3850 masl. Minimum height: 2,850 masl. Hiking distance: 12 km approx.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
DAY 2: SORAYPAMPA - SALKANTAY PASS - HUAYRAMACHAY - CHAULLAY
1 stop
2
Early wake up with the first light of the day at 05:00 in the morning to pack the staff, breakfast and then start walking to the highest point of the Salkantay Pass route (4650 masl -15,255 feet) the distance is 7 km in 3 hours, on the ascent through the lower part between the rocky valley of the magnificent Salkantay Mountain (6200 masl - 20,341 feet). We reached the top of the hike. We will be able to appreciate spectacular views of the mountains and the imposing snowy peaks of Salkantay, Humantay, Tucarhuay and Pumasillo. Salkantay is considered the second highest mountain in the Cusco region and one of the Incas God called "Apu". Getting the top is the oldest time on the hike, 2 hours downhill on the snake track and rocky gravel road to get Huayracmachay lunch spot, in the late afternoon entrance to the top of the Amazon jungle , so called “Ceja de selva” 9 km in 3 hours on the wide track in the dense forest are decorating the hills with stunning natural settings and wildlife and native plants, most of the year weather conditions are warm and temperate to End of reaching Chaullay village (2900 masl -9,514 feet) from the base camp in the jungle.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
DAY 3: CHAULLAY - LA PLAYA - SANTA TERESA - COLCAMAYO TERMAS
1 stop
3
Around 6:00 am the alarm clock with coca tea; Breakfast and hiking directly to the beach crossing in the thick jungle and continuing on the bank of the Santa Teresa river on the gradual path. They are not stopping in several family villages to enjoy the local fruit and vegetables (passion fruit, banana, coffee , avocado, mango, orange and papaya) If we are lucky, we will be able to see the famous bird called “Gallito de las Rocas”, the walking distance is 16 km, walking time 5 hours in the valleys below is clearly to see the cedar tree very useful for the local population on economic aspects, the beach is a small town with basic services (bathroom, electricity, shops and souvenir shops), so the lunch point, following the plan we will take the bus to the city of Santa Teresa where we will camp to arrive early in this base camp in the afternoon with optional driving 15 minutes from the hot springs highly recommended after the hard day in the mountains, and then back at the campsite for happy hours and dinner.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
DAY 4: SANTA TERESA - LUCMABAMBA - LLACTAPATA - HIDROELECTRICA - AGUAS CALIENTES
1 stop
4
Aguas Calientes
After breakfast, we will take a local transport to Lucmabamba (40 minute trip) to our hiking starting point. Once at the Llactapata entrance, you will start an ascent walk towards the Llactapata ruins. Along the way you will be able to observe coffee plantations, beautiful landscapes, as well as diverse flora and fauna. After three hours, you arrive at Llactapata, where you will have an impressive view of Machupicchu. Here you will have time to rest and enjoy the scenery. A descending path will take you to the hydroelectric plant where you will eat lunch. The last park of the walk, a walk of approximately 2 hours, takes us to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, you will be accommodated at the hostel or at a hotel of your choice (included in this package). You can enjoy dinner at a local restaurant around 7:00 p.m.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
DAY 5: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU - OLLANTAYTAMBO - CUSCO
1 stop
5
Machu Picchu
On the last day of the trek, waking up early at the hotel is better to visit Machupicchu, suggestion early start visiting Machupicchu the checkpoint is open from (6:00 am to 5:00 pm) optional when boarding a bus or in the foot, in the morning look empty the city with less tourist of the first 2 hours of guided tour in the city, (fields of temples, palaces, priest houses, sundial, of the industrial and agricultural sector) after it starts your free time to go up to Huaynapicchu or Machupicchu mountain (book in advance to get your ticket) both mountains hiking time 3 hours approx. or trekking to Puerta del Sol at the main entrance of the Inca Trail, therefore, you will stay and enjoy the city for more than 7 hours in the afternoon We organize the train (18:20 pm) to return from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and then the bus drive to Cusco to arrive at 22:00 pm approx. the bus drops you off at your hotel in Cusco. Bus trip: 1:30 hours from Ollantaytambo to the hotel in Cusco.
6 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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