Salkantay Trek Llaqtapata a Machu Picchu 5D 4N

Duration5 days

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TicketPaper ticket only accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

-Experience the Salkantay Trek, one of Peru’s most spectacular alternative routes to Machu Picchu.
-Visit the turquoise Humantay Lake and cross the impressive Salkantay Pass at 4,650 m (15,256 ft), the highest point of the trek.
-Walk through changing landscapes, from snow-capped mountains and high Andean valleys to cloud forests and tropical scenery.
-Travel in small groups for a more personalized and comfortable experience.
-Be accompanied by a professional local guide who shares Andean history, culture, nature, and traditions.
-Enjoy freshly prepared meals, comfortable accommodation, and assistance throughout the journey.
-Discover remote communities and quieter trails away from the busiest tourist routes.
-Finish your adventure with an unforgettable guided visit to Machu Picchu.
-Ideal for adventurous travelers looking for trekking, nature, culture, and an authentic journey through the Peruvian Andes.

What's included

Professional chef preparing fresh meals throughout the trekking experience
7 kg duffel bag carried by horses, so you only carry a small daypack
Machu Picchu entrance ticket, with Circuit 2
Lunch
Tourist transport from Cusco to the starting point of the Salkantay Trek
Dinner
Breakfast
Professional bilingual trekking guide with experience in high-altitude routes
Entrance to Humantay Lagoon
Pre-departure briefing with your guide to review the trek and important details
Private campsite accommodation plus one hotel night in Aguas Calientes

Lunch in Aguas Calientes and dinner in Cusco on the final day bottled drinking water or water refills during the trekking route
Personal trekking gear, travel insurance, tips and unexpected expenses

What to expect

Day 1: Cusco – Mollepata – Laguna Humantay – Soraypampa

10m · Admission ticket included

Recogida en hoteles o puntos de encuentro establecidos y salida hacia Mollepata para comenzar la aventura.
Mollepata
45m

Desayuno y breve descanso antes de continuar hacia Challacancha.
3h · Admission ticket included

Comenzaremos la caminata hacia Soraypampa por senderos andinos, rodeados de montañas y paisajes naturales.
1h · Admission ticket included

Almuerzo y descanso antes de continuar hacia la Laguna Humantay.
Laguna Humantay Cusco
3h 30m · Admission ticket included

Caminata de 1 h 30 min de subida hasta la laguna. Tendremos 30 min para disfrutar del paisaje y tomar fotografías, luego 1 h 30 min de descenso hasta Soraypampa.
3h · Admission ticket included

Regreso al campamento, tiempo para descansar, disfrutar de la cena y pasar la noche en las cabañas.

Day 2: Soraypampa – Paso Salkantay – Huayracmachay – Chaullay

1h · Admission ticket included

Desayuno, preparación y comienzo de la caminata hacia el Paso Salkantay.
Salkantay Trail
4h · Admission ticket included

Ascenderemos por el valle rocoso hasta los 4,650 m, disfrutando de las impresionantes vistas del Salkantay, Humantay y Pumasillo.
Salkantay Trail
3h · Admission ticket included

Descenderemos por senderos de montaña hasta Huayracmachay, donde disfrutaremos del almuerzo.
3h · Admission ticket included

Continuaremos descendiendo hacia el bosque nuboso, observando la vegetación y los paisajes que cambian con la altitud hasta llegar a Chaullay.
2h · Admission ticket included

Tiempo para descansar, cenar y pasar la noche en las cabañas Mountain Sky.

Day 3: Chaullay – Collpapampa – Lucmabamba – Santa Teresa

1h · Admission ticket included

Desayuno y preparación para iniciar la caminata hacia Lucmabamba.
5h

Caminata por el bosque nuboso junto al río Salkantay, disfrutando de frutas tropicales, vegetación y paisajes de la ceja de selva.
2h · Admission ticket included

Almuerzo y visita a una finca local para conocer el cultivo, cosecha, tostado y preparación del café.
Santa Teresa
4h

Tiempo libre para relajarse. Opcionalmente, podrás visitar las aguas termales de Cocalmayo y disfrutar de sus piscinas.
1h · Admission ticket included

Cena, descanso y alojamiento en Lucmabamba.

Day 4: Lucmabamba – Llaqtapata – Hidroeléctrica – Aguas Calientes

1h · Admission ticket included

Desayuno y preparación para iniciar la caminata por el antiguo camino inca.
3h · Admission ticket included

Caminata cuesta arriba por el camino inca hasta Llaqtapata. Disfrutaremos de las ruinas y de las primeras vistas de Machu Picchu.
3h · Admission ticket included

Descenso por el sendero hasta Hidroeléctrica, disfrutando del paisaje de la ceja de selva.
1h · Admission ticket included

Almuerzo y descanso antes de continuar hacia Aguas Calientes.
3h · Admission ticket included

Caminata siguiendo las vías del tren hasta Aguas Calientes, rodeados de vegetación y montañas.
Aguas Calientes
2h

Llegada al hotel, tiempo para descansar, cena y alojamiento en Aguas Calientes.

Day 5: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco

Aguas Calientes
1h

Desayuno temprano y preparación para dirigirse a Machu Picchu.
Aguas Calientes
30m

Traslado en bus hasta la entrada de Machu Picchu.
Machu Picchu
2h

Recorrido guiado por la ciudadela, visitando sus principales sectores y disfrutando de sus impresionantes vistas.
Machu Picchu
30m

Tiempo libre para fotografías y explorar las áreas permitidas según el circuito de entrada.
Aguas Calientes
2h

Regreso a Aguas Calientes y tiempo para almorzar por cuenta propia.
Aguas Calientes
1h 30m

Viaje en tren desde Aguas Calientes hasta Ollantaytambo disfrutando del paisaje del valle.
Ollantaytambo
2h

Traslado desde la estación de Ollantaytambo hasta Cusco y finalización del servicio en la Plaza Regocijo.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The pick-up point will be at Plaza San Francisco, Cusco, next to the fountain in the square. Look for our Bestreks guide, who will direct you to the vehicle. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

Meeting point

The pick-up point will be at the Plaza de Armas of Cusco, next to the fountain in the center of the square. Look for our Bestreks guide, who will direct you to the vehicle. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

Meeting point

The pick-up point will be at Plaza Regocijo, Cusco. Please go to the corner of Calle Correos and Calle Espaderos, next to the square. Look for our Bestreks guide, who will direct you to the vehicle. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

End point

The pick-up point will be at Plaza San Francisco, Cusco, next to the fountain in the square. Look for our Bestreks guide, who will direct you to the vehicle. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

End point

The pick-up point will be at the Plaza de Armas of Cusco, next to the fountain in the center of the square. Look for our Bestreks guide, who will direct you to the vehicle. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

End point

The pick-up point will be at Plaza Regocijo, Cusco. Please go to the corner of Calle Correos and Calle Espaderos, next to the square. Look for our Bestreks guide, who will direct you to the vehicle. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

Pickup details

Pick-up service is available from hotels and accommodations located in the historic center of Cusco. Please provide the correct name and address of your accommodation when making your reservation. Our team will contact you beforehand to confirm the exact pick-up time. If your accommodation is outside the pick-up zone, we will provide you with a nearby and convenient meeting point.

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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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