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Salkantay Trek 5 Days

Salkantay, Cusco, Perú
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Duration

5 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

20 people

Languages

English

Tour Overview

This trek is a great alternative to the Inca trail because you can enjoy similar spectacular landscapes but its a newer and less crowded route. On this tour we can admire beautiful high Andean scenery, impressive snow-capped mountains (Puna, 4800mts), as well as sub-tropical and tropical jungle views. This is a special trek because we finish in one of the seven wonders of the world: Machu Picchu.

General Information

  • Service Standard: Great value, reasonable prices, memorable experiences. Mix of public and private transport for the most comfortable and scenic views of the historical and fascinating sites of the Sacred Valley. All the main highlights are included, plus plenty of time to explore on your own.
  • Difficulty level: Moderate physical activity that involves a long walk to the Inca Trail (6/ 7 hours), the archaeological site, and the Amazonian jungle.
  • Type of journey: Perfect for people that love being outdoors. You don’t have to be an athlete for this trip, just someone that enjoys to be active.
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Packages Itinerary

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DAY 01: CUSCO- MOLLEPATA- SORAYPAMPA
DAY 01: CUSCO- MOLLEPATA- SORAYPAMPA

Early, at 4:30am, we collect you from your hotel and go to Mollepata district, arriving at 8:00am. We enjoy breakfast and meet the horse man and horses that will help us load all the camping equipment. During the walk we can appreciate the magnificent Andean landscapes. We will have lunch in Silcakancha. After, we go through the slopes of the imposing Tucarhuay snowy peak (5910mts) until the campsite at Soraypampa.

DAY 02: SORAYPAMAPA- CHALLWAY
DAY 02: SORAYPAMAPA- CHALLWAY

After breakfast we continue our walk. Starting with Salkantay Pampa and ascend to the Salkantay- Humantay Pass (4,600mts), a place with splendid views of the snow-capped mountains where it’s common to see avalanches. The trail will descend towards Huayracpampa, and head to the jungle edge of Challway, this last section offers a spectacular range of flora and fauna as well as beautiful landscapes. If we arrive with enough time, we will be rewarded with a visit to the Colpapampa hot springs. This is our second campsite.

DAY 03: CHALLWAY – SAWAYAKU
DAY 03: CHALLWAY – SAWAYAKU

It’s an amazing day because of a wide variety of experiences; After breakfast we restart our trekking adventure. On this day the flora and fauna will be more prominent than before. We also go deeper into the jungle by the Santa Teresa river, to find beautiful waterfalls and hot springs to take a dip and see some different species of orchids; finally, we reach Sawayaku. Our camp will be located in Sawayaku beach.

DAY 04: SAWAYAKU– LLACTAPATA- AGUAS CALIENTES
DAY 04: SAWAYAKU– LLACTAPATA- AGUAS CALIENTES

Continuing our trek after a delicious breakfast, we have the opportunity to see some fruits, coca and coffee plantations. We ascend to Llactapata to catch our first glimpse of Machu Picchu and the surrounding area. Then, we descend towards the hydroelectric power station to take the train towards Aguas Calientes to our hotel for the night.

DAY 05: AGUAS CALIENTES- MACHU PICCHU- CUSCO
DAY 05: AGUAS CALIENTES- MACHU PICCHU- CUSCO

Very early in the morning we go up to the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Our 2 hour guided tour will lead us through the entire Inca citadel; visiting the main square, temple of the condor, Inti Huatana, the temple of the three windows and other important sites. After the tour there will be free time for other activities such as: visiting other interesting places in Machu Picchu, climb Huayna Picchu (as an optional short trek), or go down to the town of Aguas Calientes to relax or enjoy the hot springs. We finish our trip boarding the train to Ollantaytambo where we will transfer you back to Cusco.

Tour Included/Excluded

  • Transfer from your hotel
  • Transportation Cusco- Mollepata.
  • Certified bilingual guide (from the beginning of the walk).
  • Entrance to Machu Picchu.
  • Bus up and down Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu
  • Meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners and various snacks throughout the day.
  • Professional chef: All of our fresh vegetables are washed in iodine water before being served.
  • Vegetarian food on request at no extra cost! All dietary requirements for vegetarians, lactose intolerance or any general dislikes can be met as long as prior notice is given when booking the trip.
  • Dining tent with tables and chairs
  • First aid kit
  • 01 portable oxygen kit
  • Horses (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment)
  • Horse men
  • Waterproof 4 man and 2 man tent
  • 1 sleeping mattress per person
  • 1 night in a hotel in Aguas Calientes.
  • Return tickets with the Expedition train service (Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo) and bus back to Cusco.
  • Meals after the last breakfast (day 5) are not included.
  • Sleeping bags
  • Extra porters or horses to carry personal items (Optional US$ 60.00 for 4 days)
  • Entrance to the Sacred Mountain Huayna Picchu or Sacred Mountain of Machu Picchu (US$ 15.00)
  • Entrance fees to the hot springs in the town of Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes) US$ 4.00
  • Other items or activities not previously mentioned.

What to take on the trip

  • Original passport (and International Student Card (ISIC) if applicable)
  • Sleeping bags (not included but you have the option to rent)
  • Walking boots/ shoes
  • Waterproof jacket/ rain poncho
  • Warm jacket, hat and gloves
  • T-shirts
  • Comfortable pants
  • Sun hat
  • Sun cream (factor 35 recommended)
  • Reusable plastic bottle, metal water flask or a camel bag.
  • Water, water purification tablets, or money to buy water along the way
  • Insect repellent
  • Toiletries
  • Personal medication
  • Camera
  • Flashlight with spare batteries (headlights are useful)
  • Shorts
  • Walking sticks
  • Bandages
  • Sandals
  • Extra money
  • Swimming suit for Aguas Calientes hot springs (US$ 4.00)

Prices

The prices of this package is based on 2 People. The more people in your group, the lower the cost.

Accomodation in Aguas Calientes Type of accomodation Cost
Hostal Terra Nova Hostal US$ 285.00
Hotel Andean Terra 3* Hotel US$ 300.00
Hotel Terrazas del Inka 3* Hotel US$ 315.00
La Cabaña de Machu Picchu 3* Hotel Superior US$ 355.00
Taypikala Machu Picchu 4* Hotel First Class US$ 365.00
Sumaq Machu Picchu Luxury 5* Hotel Luxury Check Price
  • Discount of US $ 20.00 for students with a valid international student card (ISIC), Peruvians with an ID and minors under 18 years of age.
  • Vistadome train service USD $ 45.00
  • Special discounts for groups and travel agencies.
  • The prices are for group tours of 30 people in the Sacred Valley and 20 people in Machu Picchu. Please check prices for private tours.

If you have any questions about this tour, such as prices, hotels, itinerary and everything you need to book this tour, please send us an email to: reservas@mundomapi.com and our travel experts will assist you as quickly as possible, answering all your doubts and / or inquiries about any specific excursions.

Tour's Location

Salkantay, Cusco, Perú

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