Salkantay Trek Premium 5D/4N

4.8
(82 reviews)

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

Along the way passengers will have the chance to see snow capes close to the snowy summit of Salkantaypa, tropical fruit plants, farms, traditional Andean communities and the inheritance of Machu Picchu's ancient civilization. This tour is the perfect circuit to explore prestigious free-land and experience the essence of the Andes in a traditional non-touristic way.

What's Included

3 nights campsite and 1 night Hotel
sleeping bag
Chairs and dining tables.
Entrance fees to Machu Picchu.
Transfer from Cusco to Mollepata.
Lunch (Optional[4])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[4])
Dinner
Roundtrip bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
Breakfast (Optional[4])
Breakfast
Roomy dining tent and kitchen.
Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
Professional bilingual guide, cook and assistants.
Transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
Personal care items.
Additional horse.
Tips for the guide and the horsemen.
Breakfast on the first day, lunch and dinner on the last day.
Huayna Picchu or Mountain Machu Picchu

Meeting and pickup

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

We pick up from any hotel near to the main square

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Cusco – Humantay Lake – Basecamp SalkantayPampa (16km approx 7hrs)

    1 stop
  • 1
    Humantay Lake

    Early pick up in your hotel, enjoy a breakfast in Mollepata then start your trek in Soraypampa (3900 m.a.s.l.), where we will meet our horsemen and horses, who will carry all the camping equipment and begin our hike to the Humantay lake (4200 m.a.s.l.). After the visit to the Humantay lake we will return to Soraypampa where our cook will be waiting for us with lunch, then you’ll go to our basecamp Salkantaypampa from where we can enjoy the beautiful views of the snowy peak of Salkantay, and enjoy an afternoon tea and a delicious dinner.

    10 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 2

    Base camp Salkantay Pampa - Chaullay (18km approx 7hrs)

    1 stop
  • 2

    Wake up with a cup of coca tea and enjoy breakfast with fantastic views of the mountains, then reach the highest point Salkantay pass at 4600 m.a.s.l in 3 hours. From there, we will walk towards Wayrac Machaq, to have our lunch. Then, we will continue into the high jungle where we will observe large trees with their arms extended over the streams, all full of bromeliads and orchids. and downhill until the 2nd campsite.

    8 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 3

    Chaullay – Lucmabamba (16km approx 6hrs)

    1 stop
  • 3

    Early wake up and have breakfast; we start hiking along the cloud forest for 3 hours. Observe the fantastic landscape of rivers, and waterfalls; after lunch, 3 hours more arrive at Lucmabamba campsite where you have ziplining activity then back to the campsite where you can enjoy activities in coffee plantations and process. * If you would like you can go to Cocalmayo hot springs that is located 30 min from our campsite (not including extra transportation and entrances) let as to to organize this extra activity.

    10 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 4

    Lucmabamba - Llactapata – Hydroelectric - Aguas Calientes (14km approx 6hrs)

    1 stop
  • 4

    Wake up with a great breakfast and start hiking to Llactapata from where you can have a great view of the landscape and Machu Picchu then you’ll walk downhill to Hydroelectric for lunch and continue hiking another 3-hrs to Aguas Calientes. Tonight you’ll spend in a Hotel.

    10 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 5

    Machu Picchu – Cusco

    1 stop
  • 5
    Machu Picchu

    After breakfast, we take the early buses up to Machu Picchu for the sunrise. Explore the best of Machu Picchu with your private tour guide. Once you finish, you will take the train and bus back to Cusco.

    5 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
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Nature and Wildlife Tours
Multi-day Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
Small Group
Adventure Tours
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