4-Day Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu
The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is a really good option to the classic Inca Trail. You can’t miss this unique Andean landscapes, and enjoy unforgettable views. Hiking around amazing lagoons with breathtaking views to the Andean Mountain Range, extraordinary glaciers and mountains, you’ll finally reach Machu Picchu Citadel. It totally worth!
per adult from
$1,044
NZDDuration
4 days
Pickup
Hotel pickup available
Voucher
Mobile ticket
What's included :
- 3x Breakfast
- 3x Dinner
- 3x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 2 nights
- Horses to carry camping equipment, and personal staff (6 kilos per person).
- Camping equipment
- First Aid Kit and oxygen bottle
- Round trip transport from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
- Train Expedition from Aguas Calientes to Cusco
- Train from hydroelectric plant to Aguas Calientes
- Entry/Admission - Soraypampa Camping
- Entry/Admission - Llaqtapata
- Entry/Admission - Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu
What's excluded :
- Sleeping bag
- Accommodation at Aguas Calientes
- Huayna Picchu entrance
- Entrance to Hot Springs at Aguas Calientes
Day 1: CUSCO - ANDENES
Stop At: Soraypampa Camping, Mollepata District, Anta 08645, Peru
Departing at 04:00 am from Cusco City, we will take a private transport for a 4-hour journey, until reach Soraypampa (3800m/12464ft). Here we will meet the rest of the team, and after a short breakfast, we will start hiking through the base of Salkantay Mountain (6271m/20569ft).
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Soirococha, 08720, Peru
Going uphill for 2 hours to the highest point Abra Huayracmachay (4600m/15088ft). At this point, you can admire the amazing Vilcabamba Mountain Range with spectaculars landscapes and mountain views.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Andenes 08630, Peru
We start descending towards Andenes (3,500m/11480ft), feeling tropical weather, where our campsite is located.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Andenes, a camping accommodation
Day 2: ANDENES - LUCMABAMBA
Stop At: Collpapampa Lodges del Cielo - ITEP Travel, Sta Teresa, Cusco 08000, Peru
After breakfast, we will start a light hike for 2 hours with beautiful vegetation around us, until reach Chaullay. We will continue walking for 45 minutes, and then we will arrive to Collpapampa. At this point, the Salkantay River becomes Santa Teresa River.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Santa Teresa, Santa Teresa, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
After a short break, we are keep walking looking amazing waterfalls and small towns, until reach Lucmabamba (2,100m/6888ft) our second campsite.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Lucmabamba, a camping accommodation
Day 3: LUCMABAMBA (BEACH) - AGUAS CALIENTES
Stop At: Llaqtapata, Machu Picchu Peru
After breakfast, the adventure starts going uphill for 2-3 hours until El Mirador or Abra Q'elloqasa (2860m/9381ft). Here, you will enjoy a wonderful view of the Lost City of the Incas: Machu Picchu. We will admire the Machu Picchu and Salkantay Mountain breathtaking views from Llaqtapata (2650m/8692ft).
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Aguas Calientes, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
After this incredible moment, we will descend for 2 hours until reach the hydroelectric plant, to take a train to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, the transfer and accommodations are on your own.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHUPICCHU – CUSCO
Stop At: Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu Peru
After waiking up very early in the morning, we will take the bus until the Machu Picchu Citadel entrance, and spend a fantastic guided tour for 2 hours around this amazing place. You will have time enough to explore Machu Picchu, or back to Aguas Calientes to have lunch or relax at the hot springs.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Cusco, Cusco, Cusco Region
You will back to Cusco City on Train Expedition.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.Departure Point :
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up from centrally located Cusco city hotelsDeparture Time :
4:00 AMReturn Detail :
-Hotel Pickup :
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Shared service minimum 2 people
- Trains schedule could vary because of the season and availability.
- Trains allow one small bag no more than 5 kilos on board.
- You should bring backpack, sleeping bag, hiking boots, walking pole, warm clothes, flash light, camera, sunscreen, hat, repellent, waterproof jacket, wool clothes, water bottle, original passport, personal medical kit, spending cash for personal expenses
- Good physical condition is required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- It is the passenger's responsibility to wear a protective mask and maintain social distance, in case they do not respect the basic safety measures they will be asked to leave the tour. The maximum capacity of the services will be reduced in order to guarantee social isolation.
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
Language
English - Guide
Age Req.
-
Fitness Req.
None
Group Size
7
Organised by Tangol
Activity ID: V-5674P785
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