Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5 Days

4.8 (5 reviews) Cusco, Peru
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Duration5 days
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 13 travelers
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Overview

Trek one of the most spectacular trekking routes in Peru for 5 days to Machu Picchu. This itinerary combines Laguna Humantay, the Salkantay Pass at 4,600 m, cloud forest, a local coffee experience in Lucmabamba, and the Llactapata viewpoint, from where you can view Machu Picchu before arriving in Aguas Calientes. You will travel with a bilingual guide, with transport for up to 7 kg of luggage, meals during the route, and accommodations selected from domes, local lodging, and hotels. An alternative to the Inca Trail for those seeking trekking, nature, and Andean culture in a single experience.

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Private transport from the hotel in Cusco to Mollepata/Challacancha
  • Breakfast
  • Porter and mules to transport up to 7 kg of personal luggage per traveler
  • Pre-briefing at 7:00 PM, 1 or 2 days before departure
  • First aid kit and oxygen
  • Bilingual professional guide: Spanish and English
  • 1 night of hotel in Aguas Calientes with private room and bathroom
  • Emergency horse between Marcoccasa and Chaullay
  • Camping equipment: tent dining room with tables and chairs
  • Entrance to Salkantay National Park and Machu Picchu
  • Tea time and daily snacks
  • Luggage transport from Lucmabamba to Hidroeléctrica
  • Machu Picchu Tourist Train Town – Ollantaytambo + transport to Cusco
  • Cook and kitchen team
  • Day 1 Breakfast
  • Lunch of Day 5
  • Optional Hydroelectric Train – Machu Picchu Town
  • Bus Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes approx. US$12 per person
  • Sleeping bag approx. US$20 for the whole trip
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance
  • Unspecified drinks
  • - Entrance to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, if offered as an extra

What to expect

Day 1: Cusco – Mollepata – Challacancha – Soraypampa
  1. Salkantay Trail
    6h
    We will start the hike on the Salkantay route from Challacancha, surrounded by Andean landscapes and views of the Humantay and Salkantay snow-capped peaks. After a few hours of trekking we will arrive at Soraypampa, where we will have lunch and settle into our mountain accommodation.
  2. 30m
    From Soraypampa we will take a hike to Laguna Humantay, surrounded by snowy mountains and turquoise waters. We will have time to enjoy the landscape, take photographs, and acclimatize before returning to Soraypampa.
Day 2: Soraypampa – Abra Salkantay – Chaullay
  1. Salkantay Trail
    10h
    Description: ascent from Soraypampa to Abra Salkantay at 4,600 m, views of the snow-capped mountain and descent to Chaullay.
  2. 30m
    arrival in Chaullay after the descent, rest, and end of the day.
Day 3: Collpapampa – Wiñaypoco – Lucmabamba
  1. Salkantay Trail
    7h
    descent through cloud forest, small communities, waterfalls and crops to Lucmabamba.
  2. 1h
    local coffee experience, cultivation, harvest, and artisanal process.
Day 4: Lucmabamba – Llactapata – Hydroelectric – Aguas Calientes
  1. Salkantay Trail
    8h
    hike from Lucmabamba to Llactapata, descent to Hidroeléctrica and continuation through the valley to Aguas Calientes.
  2. Mirador de Llactapata
    45m
    Ascent from Lucmabamba, panoramic view of Machu Picchu, descent towards Hidroeléctrica.
  3. Aguas Calientes
    30m
    after Llactapata, descent to Hidroeléctrica and continue to Aguas Calientes to spend the night.
Day 5: Machu Picchu Town – Machu Picchu – Cusco
  1. Machupicchu
    2h · Admission ticket included
    guided tour of the main sectors, temples and terraces, then return by train and transport to Cusco.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Alternative meeting point for travelers who do not require hotel pickup. The exact time will be confirmed before the start of the tour.

End point

Alternative meeting point for travelers who do not require hotel pickup. The exact time will be confirmed before the start of the tour.

Pickup details

Pickup is made from hotels located within the service area indicated in Cusco. The exact time will be confirmed before the start of the tour. Please wait in the reception of your accommodation.

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 a high level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

4.8 (5)

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