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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
This 7 days tour is not your typical Inca Trail. By choosing the variant of Salkantay you will be immerse in a quiet and refreshing trek in the mountain; a great alternative to the traditional treks that most tourists do. Come experience the region of Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Llactapata & a short Inca Trail.
What's included
Professional English-speaking guide
2 nights in Aguas Calientes
Lunch
1 night hotel in Cusco
Camping equipments
Dinner
Breakfast
Round-trip transfer to Cusco hotel/airport
round transportation
Extra activities such as : Ziplining & Hot Springs ($30/each)
Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu on day 6 ($12/way)
Special equipment like sleeping bags or walking sticks (respectively 20$ / 15$
Meals (lunch and dinner) in Cusco
Extra horse to carry your personal belongings
Personal expenses
International Flights Tickets
What to expect
Day 1: Cusco – Soraypampa
Sacred Valley
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The group is picked up at different hotels to begin a 4 hours bus ride into the Sacred Valley. In Mollepata, where the tour starts, we will subdue horses for our expedition to the Mighty Salkantay (they will be carrying our camping equipments). Afterwards we will be ascending the mountain of Saillapata for lunch. Later we set our campsite in Soraypampa (at around 5:00pm).
Day 2: Soraypampa - Chaullay
Winay Wayna
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Early in the morning we begin a 3 hours trek up to the highest point of the entire expedition, The Salkantay Pass (4.600 m). From there, we reach Wayracpunku for a delicious picnic. The journey will then continue into the high jungle and its beautiful nature. This trek is 5 hours until our campsite in Chaullay.
Day 3: Chaullay - Santa Teresa
Intipuncu
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After breakfast we will be going to Lucmabamba and walk towards the ruins of Llaqtapata (an ancient watchpoint for the Machu Picchu and its surrounding mountains). Later we will have lunch at this amazing location and have access to lodging on the site (with hot water and accommodations). You will have the rest of the afternoon to enjoy the breathtaking view over the Machu Picchu and explore the ranch.
Day 4: Santa Teresa – Aguas Calientes
Urubamba River
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The next morning we go down to Ahobamba river where our bus awaits us. Those who reserved in advance and wants additional adrenaline can sign up for Ziplining or go into the famous hot springs of Cocalmayo (30$/each). The rest of the group will be meeting near Hidroelectrica. After relaxing in the hammocks, we continue along train tracks leading directly through the great jungle of Aguas Calientes. At night we join together in a local restaurant for diner and have a briefing about our next day.
Day 5: Inca Trail – (Sun's Gate) – Aguas Calientes
Salkantay Trail
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Early in the morning (6:00am) the guide brings you to Chachabamba. Passing over a refreshing waterfall we get to the ruins of WinayWayna. After lunch we continue towards Inti Punku (Puerta del Sol) to enter a majestful scenery of the entire Machu Picchu village. We will be taken the bus back to Aguas Calientesfor the night
Day 6: Machu Picchu - Cusco
Banos Termales de Cocalmayo
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We get ready at 4:00am to climb to Machu Picchu just in time to see the spectacular sunrise (additional bus tickets can be organized)! The group will then follow the guide in the Inca citadel for a 2 hours tour. Later, passengers that reserved in time will be visiting Huayna Picchu (usually 1 month is mandatory) and the others the Old Mountain on the opposite side. At the end of the day (18h20) you catch your train to Cusco and transfert at Ollantaytambo for a bus ride.
Day 7: End of The Tour
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You wake up in your confortable hotel's bed and are free to require our service for your next destination.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
End point
Pickup details
We can pick up from any hotel around to the main square.
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
A good amount of walking is involved
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not prohibited for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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.
