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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
This tour and trek is full of beautiful landscapes and visits to the Humantay lake, base camp Salkantaypampa, Machu Picchu town (Aguas Calientes), Machu Picchu archeological site (wonder of the modern world) and Huayna Picchu or Mountain (optional booked in advance at least 3 moths before).
What's included
First aid kit.
Transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
Chairs and dining tables.
Entrance fees to Machu Picchu.
Transfer from Cusco to Mollepata.
Lunch
Train back from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
Dinner
Breakfast
Roomy dining tent and kitchen.
1 night of lodging in a hostel in Aguas Calientes.
Professional bilingual guide, cook and assistants.
3 Nights Camping
The Up or Down Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
Sleeping Bag
walking poles
Ziplining activity
Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain entrance
What to expect
Day 1: Cusco – Humantay Lake – Basecamp SalkantayPampa (16km approx 7hrs)
Humantay Lake
Pass by
Early pick up in your hotel, enjoy a breakfast in Mollepata then start your trek in Soraypampa (3900 m.a.s.l.), where we will meet our horsemen and horses, who will carry all the camping equipment and begin our hike to the Humantay lake (4200 m.a.s.l.).
After the visit to the Humantay lake we will return to Soraypampa where our cook will be waiting for us with lunch, then you’ll go to our basecamp Salkantaypampa from where we can enjoy the beautiful views of the snowy peak of Salkantay, and enjoy an afternoon tea and a delicious dinner.
Day 2: Base camp Salkantay Pampa - Chaullay (18km approx 7hrs)
Salkantay Trail
8h · Admission ticket included
Wake up with a cup of coca tea and enjoy breakfast with fantastic views of the mountains, then reach the highest point Salkantay pass at 4600 m.a.s.l in 3 hours. From there, we will walk towards Wayrac Machaq, to have our lunch. Then, we will continue into the high jungle where we will observe large trees with their arms extended over the streams, all full of bromeliads and orchids. and downhill until the 2nd campsite.
Day 3: Chaullay – Lucmabamba (16km approx 6hrs)
Pass by
Early wake up and have breakfast; we start hiking along the cloud forest for 3 hours. Observe the fantastic landscape of rivers, and waterfalls; after lunch, 3 hours more arrive at Lucmabamba campsite where if you book in advance you can enjoy ziplining activity then back to the campsite where you can enjoy activities in coffee plantations and process.
* If you would like you can go to Cocalmayo hot springs that is located 30 min from our campsite (not including extra transportation and entrances) let as to to organize this extra activity.
Wake up with a great breakfast and start hiking to Llactapata from where you can have a great view of the landscape and Machu Picchu then you’ll walk downhill to Hydroelectric for lunch and continue hiking another 3-hrs to Aguas Calientes. Tonight you’ll spend in a Hotel.
Day 5: Machu Picchu – Cusco
Machupicchu
Pass by
After breakfast, we take the early buses up to Machu Picchu for the sunrise. Explore the best of Machu Picchu with your private tour guide. Once you finish, you will take the train and bus back to Cusco.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
the tour starts in Cusco
End point
the tour starts in Cusco
Pickup details
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Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
