Salkantay trekking to Machu Picchu 5 days and 4 nights
Highlights
Machu Picchu, Cusco, Puno, Salcantay, Ollantaytambo
Locations Covered
Machu Picchu, Cusco, Puno, Salcantay, Ollantaytambo
nature, trekking, camping
Group Tour
5 Days
Hard
English, Spanish
Description
Embark on this famous trek in Machu Picchu, which was recently named among the 25 Best Treks in the world. Connecting the city of Cusco to Machu Picchu, this is an ancient and remote Inca trail located in the same region as the Incan region, where huge snowy peaks collide with lush tropical forests. Take a look at the huge variety of flora and fauna on your trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu in just 5 days!
Itinerary
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Day 1: Cusco to Mollepata to Sayllapata to Soraypampa
Pick-up from the hotel early in the morning.
Take a two-hour walk to the town of Mollepata to have breakfast.
Afterwards, continue for an additional hour to Sayllapata, where the trek begins.
Arrive at Soray Pampa for lunch and stay here for the night in tents.
In the afternoon, relax and acclimatize or take a short hike to a glacier lake at the foot of Nevado Tucarhuay.
At night, rest, dine and enjoy views of the Apu Salkantay.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Tents
Maximum Altitude: 3900 mts
Minimum Altitude: 2900 mts
Trekking Distance 19 km away
Hiking time: 7 to 8 hours -
Day 2: Soraypampa to Abra Salkantay to Challhuay
After breakfast, walk to the Abra Salkantay Pass situated at an altitude of 4,650 m (15,252 ft.).
From here, see the panoramic views of the Cordillera Vilcabamba.
Down the other side of the pass to Huayracmachay, have lunch.
In the afternoon, descend to the Amazon high jungle and observe the change of environment.
In the evening, arrive at Challhuay and spend the night in tents.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Tents
Maximum Altitude: 4650 mts
Minimum Altitude: 2900 mts
Trekking Distance: 21 km approximately
Hiking time: 9 to 10 hours -
Day 3: Challway to La Playa to Santa Teresa
In the morning, walk 5 hours from the town of Playa.
On the way, observe the variety of flora and fauna; the climate becomes more tropical.
In Playa after lunch, take local transport to Santa Teresa. Stay in a comfortable hostel here.
In the afternoon, visit the thermal baths of Ccocalmayo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Option of Hostel or Tents
Maximum Altitude: 2900 mts
Minimum Altitude: 1,900 mts
Trekking Distance: 13 m approximately
Hiking time: 5 to 6 hours -
Day 4: Santa Teresa to Hydroelectrica to Aguas Calientes Town (Machu Picchu)
After breakfast, take local transport to Hydroelectrica.
From here, walk for about two hours along the train tracks and reach Aguas Calientes, “Town of Machu Picchu.”
Check-in at the lodge and relax before spending the day in the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu.
In due time, meet for dinner and have a briefing on the next day itinerary at Machu Picchu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight in Aguas Calientes at the hotel.
Maximum Altitude 2400 m
Minimum Altitude: 1,900 mts
Trekking Distance: 10 Km approximately
Hiking time: 4 to 6 hours -
Day 5: Visit Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco
Wake up early, and after breakfast, take a bus to Machu Picchu.
Begin a complete guided tour of the Incan Archaeological Complex of Machu Picchu.
Then, have free time to explore the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. Climb Huayna Picchu, which offers spectacular views of Machu Picchu, the valley, and the surrounding mountains.
Visit the Temple of the Moon or observe the fabulous Puente Inca.
Take bus tickets and descend to the town of Aguas Calientes.
Optional: Visit the town and relax in its hot springs. In the afternoon or evening, go by train to Ollantaytambo and then by public transport to the city of Cusco.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
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