TREK SALKANTAY MACHU PICCHU 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHS
The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is the best alternative to the Inca Trail. It has huge picturesque snow-capped mountains, lush lowland jungle and old Inca ruins. On the route the first two days are dominated by the impressive mountains of Salkantay and Huamantay on the third day you descend to the warm cloud forest, to reach Aguas Calientes on the fourth day. You visit Machupicchu on the last day.
Day 1: Cusco – Mollepata – Soraypampa
On the first day of our trek, we will pick you up from your hotel at 05:30 in the morning and travel by bus for 3 hours to Mollepata. We will stop here for 30 minutes for breakfast and then continue another 30 minutes to Challacancha, the starting point of our journey. You will have fantastic views throughout the day as we are surrounded in vibrant green mountains, a variety of native plants and flowers with indigenous birds fluttering about. Towards the end of the day we will see the snowcapped peaks of Humantay and Salkantay (the Savage) looming high above us. The hike is 3 hours to Soraypampa (4000m / 12750ft) which is our camp site for the night. Once we have lunch, we will hike 2 ½ hours to visit Humantay lake. (L,D)
Day 2: Soraypampa – Salkantay Pass –Chaullay
Today will be a long day, as it starts right after breakfast with a 3 hour hike to the Salkantay mountain pass (4,650m/15,367ft) for amazing views of the surrounding glaciers and lakes. We will continue down to Wayraqmachay for lunch and jump back onto the trail for another 3 more hours as we head towards the small village of Chaullay for a special warm nights’ sleep. (B,L,D)
Day 3: Colpapampa – Lucmabamaba – Hot springs
Today will be an easy trek compared to yesterday! We will spend 3 hours walking through a lush tropical rainforest enjoying the fruit bearing trees, coffee trees, cacao trees, undulating fruit plantations, flowering orchids and plenty of birds. We arrive at the village of Sahuayacu for lunch and enjoy some free time to rest. From here, we will take local transportation to Santa Teresa, where our camp site is located, and enjoy the rest of the afternoon in the natural hot springs of Cocalmayo. (B,L,D)
Day 4: Lucmabamba – Llactapata – Aguas Calientes
After breakfast, we will continue along the ancient and remote Inca Trail for 3 hours uphill to the Lucmabamba pass (2,700m). Along the way, you will need to pinch yourself as you will witness fantastic views of the majestic valleys and fruit plantations. We arrive at the Llactapata Inca Ruins, which are located right in front of Machu Picchu and you can enjoy the distant view of the citadel at Machu Picchu and its surrounding mountains – Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu and the Aobamba Canyon. (B,L,D)
Day 5: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
After breakfast in the hotel, we will travel ½ hour by bus to Machu Picchu for a 2 ½ hour walking tour of the site, visiting the temples, palaces and many other interesting places. You will have time to climb up Huayna Picchu that overlooks the ruins. We will return to Aguas Calientes at about 2pm to take the train back to Cusco. (B)
INCLUDED:
• Pick up from hotel
• Transportation by bus to Challacancha in Mollepata
• English / Spanish speaking tour guide
• Admission fee to Machu Picchu
• 04 Breakfasts, 04 lunches and 04 dinners
• Camping equipment: 2 person large
• Mattress and tent
• Cooking / dinning tent, tables, chairs
• First aid kit
• Horses and horsemen to carry camping equipment
• Cooking supplies
• Bus to Machu Picchu ruins and return to Aguas Calientes
• Expedition train back to Ollantaytambo, and bus to Cusco
NOT INCLUDED:
• Lunch in Aguas Calientes
• Tips or additional spending money
PASSENGER MUST BRING:
• Original passport
• Sleeping bag
• Water bottle
• Insect repellent
• Sun block
• Sun glasses
• Hat
• Comfortable hiking shoes
• Change of clothes including Swimsuit (for hot springs)
• Flashlight
• Rain coat
• First aid kit
Our group sizes small at INKATREKS, allowing us to give you highly personalized service. This lets you enjoy your hike more and better get to know all the other participants, making your experience unique and unforgettable, high level of environmental and social responsibility.
Price for small groups (8 people maximum, 2 people minimum)
$390.00 USD for adults
$370.00 USD for students
Discounts:
Children between 8-17 years old pay student price, but they must show a copy of their passport. Children will receive the underage student price if they, at the time of their trip, are at most 17 years old and have had their birthday recently.
University students must have a student card with the following information to receive the discount:
a) Name of the university
b) The student’s full name, identical to the one in their passport.
c) A photo of the student.
d) Student number or code.
e) Expiry date (must be valid for the entire duration of the trip 2022).
Additional Services:
Wayna Picchu Mountain: $75.00 USD
Machupicchu Mountain: $75.00 USD The prices of Wayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountains can vary based on the exchange rate of the American dollar.
Extra night in Aguas Calientes: the price will depend on the category of hotel that you choose.
To Upgrade or change the hours of your return train service from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo: please consult with us about this.
CANCELLING POLICY COVID-19
Special terms and conditions: In the event that the COVID 19 pandemic situation continues throughout the world, will give you the option to reschedule your trip or have a credit note for the future or return in coordination with the regulatory institutions of tourist attractions.
CANCELLING YOUR RESERVATION:
Due to the strict regulations established by Machu Picchu Park, once you have made your booking the space and permit that has been purchased cannot be cancelled. It is also impossible to transfer the permit to someone else under a different name. The date of your permit can not be modified either. Therefore, if you are not able to arrive on the scheduled date, no refunds can be made for your Inca Trail permit.
Permits are not refundable and INKATREKS will purchase the permits as soon as confirmation of your booking has been sent.
Therefore:
a) If you cancel 30 or more days in advance, you will lose your first deposit but will have the right to whatever entrance tickets we have purchased for you.
b)If you cancel between 29 and 11 days before your trip, you must pay 50% of the total cost. You will have the right to whatever entrance tickets we have purchased for you, a guided tour of Machu Picchu on the day that it was scheduled in your original itinerary, and whatever other service we have purchased for you.
c)If you cancel between 10 and 4 days before your trip, you must pay 80% of the total cost. You will have the right to whatever entrance tickets we have purchased for you, a guided tour of Machu Picchu on the day that it was scheduled in your original itinerary, train ticket* and bus ticket.
d)If you cancel between 1 and 3 days before your trip, this is regarded as a “no show” and you must pay 100% of the total cost. You will have the right to whatever entrance tickets we have purchased for you, a guided tour of Machu Picchu on the day that it was scheduled in your original itinerary, train ticket and bus ticket.
2. If you decide to stop for personal reasons once the hike has started, you will automatically lose all the included services. Any costs incurred during your return, such as food, transportation, or lodging, will be your responsibility. However, you can rejoin the group at Machu Picchu for the visit, where you may use your entrance ticket, participate in the guided tour, take the return bus to Aguas Calientes an
Salkantay Trek
Salkantay Trek is a famous trekking in Cusco and is a great alternative to the Inka Trail to Machupicchu. Going this hike, you’ll be able to see some of the most beautiful places in Cusco – Perú and see the snow covered Mountain, and also pass through Salkantay Pass, Salkantay altitude is 20,574 ft (6,271 m). You will have the opportunity to see beautiful landscapes with a variety of endemic flora and fauna, and camping at night in the middle of the sacred mountain.
Salkantay Trek is a hiking in South America and an alternative to the traditional Inca Trail for reaching Machupicchu. It presents a unique combination of culture and mistic, with preserved proudly by the Peruvian people, and is an amazing adventure and extraordinary natural beauty. Salkantay trekking is set at the highest peaks of Humantay Mountain, where the cold ice of the mountains meets the steamy heat of the Andes. The hike is surrounded by the historic Machupicchu (National Park and is considered one of the 25 best hikes in the world). Salkantay trek is very diverse and rich geography hike, Andean culture and history. The Vilcanota Mountain range contains two twenty highest mountains in the Americas.
The hike along this route offers an amazing diversity of attractions and adventure opportunities found nowhere else on earth. Imagine a walk with a breathtaking view of the most beautiful mountains in the world or a dip in the hot springs of Cocalmayo in the forest, all within a distance of only 50 kilometers.
Many travelers going this route by the promise of adventure, and are equally pleased with the friendliness and openness of the Peruvian people. The Inca’s land is an incredibly diverse country that offers something for everyone. A trip through this rare earth once is enough. The first thing many people do after a visit to this country, is to start planning the next trip (travel)!
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