Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu

5.0 (1 reviews) Cusco, Peru
Duration5 days
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LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 16 travelers
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Overview

Le trek du Salkantay vers Machu Picchu est une alternative au chemin de l’inca elle est considère par beaucoup de voyageurs comme le meilleur alternatif (et peut-être meme mieux!). Ce magnifique sentier est parfait pour les aventuriers qui souhaitent s’integrer personnellement au jour le jour dans des ecosystemes en mutation. Vous marcherez à travers des paysages magiques et panoramiques d’un paradis de montagne enneigee jusqu’à une jungle tropicale, où pouvons-nous trouver, de plantes medicinales et de varietes de fleurs. Voyez de vos propres yeux une culture vivante, mais ancienne, dans des villages recules a peine vus des etrangers!

POURQUOI LE TREK DU SALKANTAY?

LeTrek du Salkantay figure parmi les 25 meilleurs treks au monde selon le magazine National Geographic Adventure Travel.

Après le chemin des Incas, le trek du Salkantay est le 2e trek le plus populaire du Machu Picchu (et beaucoup moins encombré).

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Bottled water

What to expect

Day 1: Day 01 Cusco – Mollepata – Challacancha – Soraypampa (Lagoon Humantay)
  1. Humantay Lake
    8h · Admission ticket included
    We set off early in the morning for Mollepata, where we'll enjoy breakfast, then continue on to our starting point at Challacancha. After two hours of leisurely walking, we arrive at our first camp for the night, Soraypampa, from where we'll have the opportunity to climb up to Lake Humantay.
Day 2: Day 02 Soraypampa – Salkantay Pass – Wayracpunku – Chaullay
  1. 8h
    After breakfast, we set off again for the Salkantay Pass (4600m), which offers exceptional views of the snow-capped Salkantay Peak (6264m). This will be the hardest morning of the trek, and well worth the effort. A stop at the summit is possible, weather permitting. The hike continues downhill, as we leave the high mountains behind and enter an ecosystem of lush vegetation. Arriving at Chaullay (2950m), we enjoy dinner and spend our second night in this camp.
Day 3: Day 03 Chaullay – Colpapampa – La Playa
  1. Banos Termales de Cocalmayo
    8h · Admission ticket included
    Day 3 will be devoted to observing the flora and plantations of the region. We first descend into a rainforest, where we appreciate the incredible diversity of orchids, Bromeliads and many other plants. We then pass through the region's coffee and fruit plantations. We'll also have the pleasure of meeting peasant families along the way, notably at Wiñaypoco (2650m) and La Playa (2100m). We arrive at our camp in La Playa in time for lunch. This will also be our campsite for the night, so you'll have the afternoon to relax and discover local life.
Day 4: Day 04 La Playa – Hidrohelectrica – Aguas Calientes
  1. Aguas Calientes
    8h
    After breakfast, you cross a pass at 2950 metres, from where you have a breathtaking view of the citadel of Machu Picchu and the peaks of the region on a clear day. You then descend towards the archaeological remains of Llactapata, which you visit. After a break at the site, you continue your descent for around 2 hours to the hydroelectric power station (Hidroelectrica). From here, you take the afternoon train to the village of Aguas Calientes.
Day 5: Day 05 Machu Picchu – Cusco
  1. Machupicchu
    8h · Admission ticket included
    At the crack of dawn, to enjoy Machu Picchu away from the crowds, you take the shuttle or collective bus to the entrance of the site for a complete tour of the lost city of the Incas, with its agricultural and urban sectors and its incredible buildings on the mountainside.* Additional activities on site: (not included in the package and booked in advance)
    Possibility of adding an ascent of Huaynapicchu or Machupicchu, subject to availability. (These mountains are part of the Machupicchu citadel landscape and have different schedules and entrances, as they take longer to climb and visit).

Meeting and pickup

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Le personnel de notre agence ira les chercher à tous les participants dans leurs hôtels respectifs 15
minutes avant le départ du circuit .

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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