Salkantay to Machu Picchu 5 days.
Price per person from:$ 650 :-
Salkantay trek is a beautiful alternative to the Classic Inca trail. The trail follows an unexplored part of the original Inca trail, which in reality was much longer than the part we today call the Inca trail. This trek takes us to mount Salkantay with lovely views over the surrounding area and the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu. We also visit the village of La Playa and enjoy the beautiful cloud forest. Of course the tour ends with a visit to Machu Picchu!
Tip! You can order a private tour if you want. Contact us for prices.
This is included:
Professional English/Spanish speaking guide. The guides carry a first aid kit and oxygen bottles in case of emergency.
Professional cook.
Horses/mules to carry tent, food and kitchen supplies. Muleteers are included.
Camping equipment and kitchen equipment including thermarest mats, tent, dining tents, chairs, tables etc.
1 night at a hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Meals according to program below.
Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
Transport Cusco – Mollepata.
Bus Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu and return.
Train Aguas Calilentes to Ollantaytambo.
Bus Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.
Day to day presentation:
(B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D = Dinner)
Day 1: Cusco – Mollepata – Soraypampa.
Pick up from your hotel at 04:30 a.m. and departure to Mollepata – Cruzpata. We travel through Limatambo and stop for panoramic views of the Apu Salkantay mountain along the way.
At the arrival to Mollepata-Cruzpata we will meet with our support staff. There we will organize all the equipment on horses and mules. We will start our trek to Soraypampa (3900 m.a.s.l) takes 3 hours approximately. At the arrival to our base camp we eat lunch. After lunch we will continue hiking up to the Humantay Lake (4200 m.a.s.l.) a 3 hours round trip. We return to camp for dinner. (L,D)
Day 2: Soraypampa – Chaullay.
After breakfast, we will continue our trek towards the first pass of the trek which is Apachete (4590 m.a.s.l.) which rests between the snow-capped peaks of Humantay and Salkantay. When we arrive to the pass, our guide will take the opportunity to teach us about an ancient practice, the offering to the Apus. Continue our trek downhill we will make a stop in beautiful Huayracpunku, where we will enjoy our lunch. After a long descent, we will arrive at our campsite in Chaullay where we have dinner. (B,L,D)
Day 3: Chaullay – La Playa.
After breakfast we descend towards the high jungle. Our hike takes about five hours and we see the old city of Collpabamba on the way. Here you can study the rich flora and fauna found in the area. There are lots of birds, waterfalls and tropical fruits and plants here. We arrive in the valley at the village of La Playa where we will spend the night. (B,L,D)
Day 4: La Playa – Llaqtapata – Hidroelectrica – Aguas Calientes.
Early in the morning after our breakfast, we will start to ascend about 2-3 hours to the el Mirador or Abra Qelloqasa (2860 m.a.s.l.) from where we have exceptional views of Machu Picchu! We then walk to the beautiful archeological site of Llaptapata which has connections to the Inca sites Machu Picchu and Sayacmarka. After here we will decend for about 2 hours towards the Aobamba River crossing lush bamboo forest and coffee plantations. Finally we arrive at Hidroelectrica. We are served lunch and continue to walk for 3 hours to Aguas Calientes where we will stay in a hotel for the night. (B,L,D)
Day 5: Machu Picchu – Cusco.
We are up early to take the bus to the entrance of Machu Picchu. The lost city of the Incas was rediscovered by Hiram Bingham and is beautifully located in the cloud forest. We take a two hour guided tour in the citadel and learn about the interesting past of Machu Picchu. After the tour you might have the opportunity to look around some more on your own. Please talk to your guide.
Tip! If you are looking for an adventure you can hike the mountain of Huayana Picchu. This tour is not included and have to be pre ordered. Please contact us for more information.
When we get back to Aguas Calientes you have time to get lunch on your own and if you wish you can visit the hot springs. (not included) Then it is time to take the train back to Cusco. (Please observed some trains stop at Ollantaytambo and you will be transported by bus back to Cusco.) (B)
This is not included:
Hotel in Cusco.
Lunch and dinner day 5.
Sleeping bag.
Entrance to Huayna Picchu.
Entrance to the hot spring in Aguas Calientes.
Tips.
Travel insurance.
The prices are based upon the lowest booking class and season. Prices are calculated per person in shared double room.
We reserve ourselves against changes in currencies.
