Salkantay Trek Machu Picchu 5 Days
- 5 days
- Bus
Discover the majesty of the Peruvian Andes on our incredible 5-day Salkantay Machu Picchu Trek! Join us on an epic adventure as we travel along scenic trails, cross high mountains, and immerse ourselves in the rich culture of the Cusco region.
Itinerary
This impressive trek passes below the magnificent Salkantay mountain (6.71/20569ft), one of the highest and most impressive in the Peruvian Andes. Your first two days will be dominated by the impressive “Apus” of Salkantay and Huamantay, as you travel through the high Puna landscape. On the third day you will descend into the warm cloud forest, arriving in Aguas Calientes on the fourth day. The impressive Inca sacred city of Machupicchu is visited during the last day of the program. This tour is an interesting alternative for those who have not found space on the Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu. The Salkantay Trek (or Salcantay Trek) was recently named among the 25 best treks in the world by National Geographic Adventure Travel magazine.
Day 01 Cusco (3,300 m) – Mollepata (2,900 m) – Soraypampa (3,850 m)
We will pick you up at your hotel very early in the morning and by bus we will go to the town of Mollepata for an approximate time of 2 ½ hours, here we will meet our muleteer, who will accompany us during the course of the excursion.
After 1 hour of walking, we will arrive at the Cruzpata area where we will get the first views of the magnificent snow-capped peaks of Humantay and Ausangate. Continuing with our walk we will be able to appreciate the impressive panoramic views of the mountains covered with snow, as well as a great diversity of fauna and flora until we reach our first camp in Soraypampa (3,850 m/12,631 ft).
Day 02 Soraypampa – Challway (2,920 m)
After a good breakfast we will prepare to undertake the most difficult hike on the way, we will tour the entire site called Pampa Salkantay, and then head towards the left side of the Nevado Umantay (5,917 m), which is next to the Nevado Salkantay («The Wild Mountain»). » in the native language of Quechua), where we will arrive approximately at noon. Then we will pass through the highest point of the entire road, the pass between Salkantay and Umantay located at 4,650 m. (15,200 ft). At this site we will observe the snow-capped mountains and glaciers of the Salkantay and also appreciate the magnificent view of the falling snow avalanches and then descend through the jungle until we reach Challway, our next camp.
Day 03 Challway – The Beach (2,350 m)
This day will be unforgettable because along the way we will see a large amount of flora and fauna, we will pass through the community of Arranniyuc and continue descending towards the edge of the jungle, where we will appreciate the formation of hot springs in a small valley. Then we followed the course of the Santa Teresa River, observing in this section various varieties of orchids and waterfalls of great magnitude. Finally we arrived at our camp, an area called the Beach.
Day 04 The Beach – Aguas Calientes (2,160 m)
We will leave in the middle of the high jungle appreciating a wide variety of crops including coffee, bananas, avocado, pineapple and the most interesting thing is to see some crops of coca leaves, a sacred herb of the Incas. Afterwards we will enjoy the Cocalmayo Thermal Baths (the 10 Soles entrance fee is not included in the tour). Then we will continue our hike to Aguas Calientes (2,160 m/7,087 ft). There we will have dinner in a restaurant and spend the night in a lodging. If we are not tired, we can visit the thermal baths of the town (the entrance fee of 10 Soles is not included in the tour).
Day 05 Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu (2,490 m) – Cusco
This day will be dedicated only to visiting the wonder of Machu Picchu (2,490 m/8,169 ft) we will have a guided tour of approximately 2 hours and then enough time to explore on our own or visit Huayna Picchu (not included in the tour). Then we went down to Aguas Calientes (2,160 m / 7,087 ft) to take a train to Ollantaytambo, where our driver will wait for us to take us back to our hotel in Cusco.
Terms and Conditions
Program Includes:
- Interview with the guide prior to the walk, for detailed information about the walk and delivery of the corresponding map.
- Additional guide for groups larger than 9 people.
- Chef.
- Kitchen assistant for groups of more than 9 people.
- Porters carrying camping equipment and food.
- Food along the way: 4x breakfast, 4x lunch, 4x dinner.
- Vegetarian option is free; Just inform us in advance, please.
- First aid kit, oxygen cylinder.
- Camping equipment (Tents + Matras).
- Kitchen equipment (kitchen tent, dining tent, utensils).
Program Does Not Include:
- Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu USD $10.00.
- 1 extra horse (up to 16 kilos) to help with loading personal equipment at USD $105.00. An extra horse can be shared between two people.
- Additional mats: USD $15.00.
- Additional tent: USD $25.00.
- Sleeping bag: USD $18.00 per person.
- Walking sticks x 01: USD $8.00 per person.
- If you would like to extend your stay in Aguas Calientes (the town just below Machu Picchu), contact us for hotel prices please).
Recomendaciones
We recommend bringing:
- Backpack suitable for 5 days of walking & rain cover.
- Personal sleeping bag.
- Shoes suitable for hiking.
- Clothing: For the first 2 days, warm clothing is suggested, since the hike is close to 4650 meters above sea level. almost next to the snow. long pants, long-sleeved shirts, sweaters and a jacket, hat and gloves.
- Clothing: For the last 3 days, light clothing is suggested, since the walk includes the jungle. Hat, shorts, polo shirts or light shirts, insect repellent and sunscreen.
- Swimwear (in case of going to the thermal baths).
- Personal hygiene kit: small towel, toilet paper, etc.
- Raincoat and/or umbrella.
- Flashlight.
- Photographic camera and/or camcorder.
- Extra batteries.
- Original Passport, Students must take the
- ISIC card effect.
- Water Canteen.
- Medicine and/or items for personal use (pair of bandages, cream for muscle pain, pills for altitude sickness, fever, upset stomach).
- Book, notebook & pen.
Walking stick with rubber tips (optional). - Extra money.
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