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Group sizeUp to 16 travelers
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Overview
The Salkantay Trek 5 Days is the most spectacular alternative trek to Machu Picchu and unlike the Classic Inca Trail, there are no permit limitations.
National Geographic Adventure Magazine rated the Salkantay Trek 5 Days as one for the 25 Best Treks in the World. Salkantay Trek 5 days 4 nights, through incredible landscapes where lowland jungle gives way to highland alpine settings and glaciated mountains, the most impressive of which is the snow peak Salkantay.
If you have missed to sign up on time for the Inca trail, the Salkantay Trek 5 days 4 nights, is your best option to get to Machu Picchu. There are also excellent hot springs at the end of your trek.
What's included
Assistant guide
Horsemen and mules (for carrying the camping equipment and 8 kilos of tourists' belongings)
Dining tent with tables and chairs
Entrance fees
1 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes (3-star superior category)
Extra oxygen & First-Aid kit
Sleeping mattresses
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Professional bilingual tour guide
4 man tents (per 2 people)
Cook
Return transportation (bus to start of trail and tourist train back to Ollantaytambo)
7kgs Personal Porter
Pick up from hotel
Single Suplement fee $ 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
Breakfast on day 1, and dinner and lunch in Aguas Calientes
Huayna Picchu tickets
What to expect
Day 1: Salkantay Trek – Soraypampa Camp
Mollepata
Pass by
On day one, we pick you up at 5 am and travel by bus to Mollepata.
3h
Then, we take a 3 hours hike to Cruzpata, where we have lunch with panoramic views of the beautiful snow-capped mountains of Humantay (4120m/13500ft) and Salkantay (6271m/20575ft).
2h · Admission ticket included
We begin our trek by heading towards our first campsite Soraypampa, taking in the beautiful landscape along the way.
Day 2: Salkantay Trek – Mighty SALKANTAY!!
7h
We will have breakfast at around 5:30am and begin our hike to the highest pass on this trek. It is located at 4650m/15200ft and halfway between two huge mountains; Salkantay on the right and Tucarhuay on the left. From the pass, the views of the two snow-capped mountains are incredible. There is a possibility of snow here. After a rest, we will continue our walk downhill through a dramatic cloud forest towards Huayracpunku, also known as Huayracmachay, where we will have lunch.
3h
After lunch, we will hike for approximately three hours towards the jungle until we reach our second campsite, Colcapampa (3000m/9800ft). We may reach the other campsites of Challway or Andenes depending on the pace of the group.
Day 3: Salkantay Trek – Cloud Forest
Santa Teresa
6h
After breakfast, at 6:30 am, we start trekking through the upper jungle crossing the Lluskamayo River through a series of small brooks and creeks. We pass through valleys and have wonderful views of waterfalls, tropical fruits, and plants. We will set up camp in the warm climate of La Playa (2500m/8202ft). After a rest, we will go to the hot springs and enjoy a well-deserved soak in soothing the waters. A real treat after finishing the trek! (Optional).
Day 4: Salkantay Trek – Llactapata – Aguas Calientes
Mirador de Llactapata
3h · Admission ticket included
On day four, we will have breakfast at 6:30 am and then head for Llactapata, a three-hour steady climb. Llactapata is an incredible Incan fort from which we will see Machu Picchu!
Aguas Calientes
5h
After some photos and rest, we will continue on a two-hour downhill hike passing a variety of plantations that produce coca, bananas, and more until we reach the Hydroelectric dam for lunch. Then, we will walk a couple of hours more until Aguas Calientes, where we will spend the night.
Optional: In Aguas Calientes, you can take advantage of the hot springs in the town. Entrance is 10 soles.
Day 5: Salkantay Trek – Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu
4h
Wake up early for breakfast before our guide will pick you up from your hotel at 5:40am to begin the short bus journey to the gates of Machu Picchu where you will watch the sunrise. After entering the Citadel begin a guided walking tour (approximately two hours) of the citadel complex. After this experience, enjoy some free time to explore the mysterious city as you please.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Please, provide your hotel information
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
