Cusco: Salkantay Trek - Hike to Machu Picchu 5D/4N - Tickets Incl

Day 1: CUSCO – SORAYPAMPA – LAGUNA HUMANTAY – QUISWARNIYOC

1. Salkantay Trail
   8h · Admission ticket included
   Pick up from your hotel in Cusco around 5:00am to drive you until Soraypampa where the 2-hour walk to the Humantay lagoon begins.
   Once arrived at the lake, free time to visit and explore the place, then descend for 2 hours to the Quiswarniyoc camp to enjoy a lunch.
   In the afternoon, you will take a walk to the Salkantay viewpoint, from where you can appreciate the sunset. Then back to the camp, where you will have a dinner and spend the night in the MOUNTAIN SKY HUT, exclusive camp

Day 2: QUISWARNIYOC – ABRA SALKANTAY – CHAWLLAY

1. Salkantay Trail
   9h
   Wake up at 5am with a coca tea and breakfast, it is time to start hiking up to the highest point of the trek 4630 m. This will take 3 to 4 hours of uphill hiking at a regular to slow pace.
   After a long break, you will go down 2 hours to Wayracmachay for lunch and continue for 3 hours of downhill hiking to the camp, Chaullayto. which is located at 2,900 meters and marks the beginning of the Peruvian Amazon.
   Rest at the Accomodation

Day 3: CHAULLAY - LA PLAYA - SANTA TERESA

1. Salkantay Trail
   6h
   On the third day, you will wake up around 6am in the beautiful and warm jungle, with a delicious breakfast.
   We’ll begin our 5-hour hike along the Santa Teresa Valley which is formed by the Salkantay River, after 5 hours of hiking we arrive at La Playa Sahuayaco.
   After the last walk, you will have a relaxing time in our campsite.

Day 4: SANTA TERESA – LUCMABAMBA – LLACTAPATA – HIDROELECTRICA - AGUAS CALIENTES

1. Salkantay Trail
   8h
   This day start by a walk to Lucmabamba where we start the 3-hour uphill hike along the original Inca trail until the Inca ruins of Llactapata and enjoy a view of Machu Picchu.
   Afterward, we’ll hike downhill for 2 hours, arriving in Hidroelectrical, where you will have a lunch with much-earned rest.
   The final part of the hike is a 3-hour hike along the train tracks to Aguas Calientes.
   Once you arrive in the small town, we’ll take you to your hotel where you can shower and rest before our final supper at 7:00 pm in a local restaurant.

Day 5: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO

1. Machu Picchu
   14h
   Last early wake-up, to get ready for the hike to Machu Picchu.
   After passing the first checkpoint, we will climb the stairs for about one hour to reach Machu Picchu’s main gate, and begin our 2.5-hour guided tour in the famous Inca site, where you will learn everything about The Lost City of The Incas.
   Then explore Machu Picchu on your own and climb one of the mountains if you booked the extra ticket.
   Then you will start the long return to Cusco, by train or by car, depending on the option you have chosen.
   (Standard price: By walk)

Pickup details

Pick-up at your hostel (Cusco Historic Center)

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• When booking an activity to visit Machu Picchu, we strongly recommend to book your tour in advance to secure your tickets to be purchased online to avoid any inconvenience.
• The circuit number depends on availability.
• Please note that a guide is included only for Circuit #2 at Machu Picchu. If Circuit #2 is not available on your desired dates, you have the option to hire a private guide directly at Machu Picchu.
• Purchase tickets conditions (2 purchase methods) //// Method 1) Online Pre-sale: Spots are limited. We recommend booking 3–4 months in advance. For Circuit 2 (most requested), 4–6 months is often required. If tickets available in presale : We secure your tickets immediately, prioritizing Circuit 2, then 1, then 3. Note that some Circuit 1 or 3 tickets may only be available with an extra mountain hike (additional cost). /////// Method 2) In-person Purchase (Last minute): For late bookings, a quota is sold only on-site in Aguas Calientes on a first-come, first-served basis. If no Pre-sale is available: The purchase must be made in person in Aguas Calientes on Day 4. We must take a transport (extra) this day 4 to arrive ealier in Ag Caliente.. On-site Purchase Risks : If tickets must be bought on-site in Aguas Caliente the day before, please note the following: - Sold Out Risk: may be required to stay another night (Extra). - Time late for walking return: return train or an additional night will be necessary (Extra)