5 Day Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu - Private Service
5 days
Private
About this activity
Day 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Soraypampa
After hotel pickup, you will
travel by bus to Mollepata. From there, you'll hike for 3 hours to Cruzpata, where you have lunch with panoramic views of the
beautiful snow-capped mountains of Humantay (4,120m/13500feet) and Salkantay (6,271m/20,575feet). Then continue heading towards the first campsite Soraypampa, admiring the views on the way.
Day 2: Salkantay
After breakfast, begin hiking to the highest pass of the trek. It is located at 4,650 meters (15,200 feet) and halfway between two huge mountains; Salkantay on the right and Tucarhuay on the left. From here, take in views of the two snow-capped mountains. Then, continue downhill through a
dramatic cloud forest towards Huayracpunku, also known as Huayracmachay. Have lunch and then hike for about 3 hours
towards the jungle to reach the second campsite, Colcapampa (3,000meters/9,800feet).
Day 3: Cloud Forest - Hot Springs
After breakfast, start hiking through the upper jungle and cross the Lluskamayo River through small brooks and creeks. Set up camp in the warm climate of La Playa (2,500meters/8,202feet). Rest and then head to the hot springs to enjoy a well-deserved bath in soothing waters.
Day 4: Llactapata - Puente Ruinas
After breakfast, hike up for 3 hours to Llactapata. Take photos and rest and continue for 2 hours downhill passing coca and banana plantations. Reach the Hydroelectric dam for lunch and hike for 2 hours more to reach Aguas Calientes, where you will spend the night. Optional: In Aguas Calientes, you can take advantage of the hot springs in the town.
Day 5: Machu Picchu
Enjoy breakfast and then
take a bus to Machu Picchu at approximately 5:30am. See the magnificent city as the sun rises. Then, enjoy a 2-hour guided, walking tour and spend time exploring the city on your own. If you wish, you can climb Huayna Picchu mountain which takes 45 minutes to reach the top. This is an extra walk; so please talk to your guide for arrangements
to climb this mountain. Afterwards, meet your guide in Aguas Calientes (which can be reached by bus or on foot) to have lunch and get your train tickets back to Cusco. Train included is the Expedition Train (to Ollantaytambo or Poroy).The earliest
train from Aguas Calientes you can take is the 1pm and latest is the 9:20pm. Then, you will take a bus or vehicle to Cusco.
After hotel pickup, you will
travel by bus to Mollepata. From there, you'll hike for 3 hours to Cruzpata, where you have lunch with panoramic views of the
beautiful snow-capped mountains of Humantay (4,120m/13500feet) and Salkantay (6,271m/20,575feet). Then continue heading towards the first campsite Soraypampa, admiring the views on the way.
Day 2: Salkantay
After breakfast, begin hiking to the highest pass of the trek. It is located at 4,650 meters (15,200 feet) and halfway between two huge mountains; Salkantay on the right and Tucarhuay on the left. From here, take in views of the two snow-capped mountains. Then, continue downhill through a
dramatic cloud forest towards Huayracpunku, also known as Huayracmachay. Have lunch and then hike for about 3 hours
towards the jungle to reach the second campsite, Colcapampa (3,000meters/9,800feet).
Day 3: Cloud Forest - Hot Springs
After breakfast, start hiking through the upper jungle and cross the Lluskamayo River through small brooks and creeks. Set up camp in the warm climate of La Playa (2,500meters/8,202feet). Rest and then head to the hot springs to enjoy a well-deserved bath in soothing waters.
Day 4: Llactapata - Puente Ruinas
After breakfast, hike up for 3 hours to Llactapata. Take photos and rest and continue for 2 hours downhill passing coca and banana plantations. Reach the Hydroelectric dam for lunch and hike for 2 hours more to reach Aguas Calientes, where you will spend the night. Optional: In Aguas Calientes, you can take advantage of the hot springs in the town.
Day 5: Machu Picchu
Enjoy breakfast and then
take a bus to Machu Picchu at approximately 5:30am. See the magnificent city as the sun rises. Then, enjoy a 2-hour guided, walking tour and spend time exploring the city on your own. If you wish, you can climb Huayna Picchu mountain which takes 45 minutes to reach the top. This is an extra walk; so please talk to your guide for arrangements
to climb this mountain. Afterwards, meet your guide in Aguas Calientes (which can be reached by bus or on foot) to have lunch and get your train tickets back to Cusco. Train included is the Expedition Train (to Ollantaytambo or Poroy).The earliest
train from Aguas Calientes you can take is the 1pm and latest is the 9:20pm. Then, you will take a bus or vehicle to Cusco.
Included
- Professional bilingual tour guide.
- Assistant guide.
- Pick up from hotel.
- Return transportation (bus to start of trail and tourist train back to Ollantaytambo)
- 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 afternoon snacks (hot drinks, biscuits and popcorn) and 3 dinners (breakfast on day one, and dinner and lunch in Aguas Calientes are not included)
- Dining tent with tables and chairs.
- Cook.
- 4 man tents (per 2 people)
- Sleeping mattresses.
- Horsemen and mules (they carry cooking and camping equipment and up to 5 kilos of tourists' belongings)
- 1 night's accommodation in Aguas Calientes.
- Extra oxygen.
- First-Aid kit.
- is the Expedition (to Ollantaytambo or Poroy). Train times will only be confirmed once full amount of tour is paid. The earliest train you can take is the 1pm and latest is the 9:20pm. Valencia Travel agency will organize your transport back to Cusco (by taxi or by bus)
Not included
- Single room and tent $ 112.00
- International and domestic flights
- Airport departure taxes or visa fees
- Excess baggage charges
- Additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Insurance of any kind
- Laundry
- Phone calls
- Radio calls or messages
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please Note: Train times are subject to change depending on timetables and availability. If organized in advance, the train can be upgraded to Vistadome (larger windows than the Expedition train) for an additional cost
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
60%
Aquatic
30%
Sport
25%
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