Salkantay Trekking to Machu Picchu
$550
per personSalkantay Trekking to Machu Picchu you will enjoy a 4 day hike with amazing views like Humantay lake , Salkantay Mountain and of course , Machu Picchu!
Highlights
Salkantay Trekking to Machu Picchu Itinerary Overview:
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Day 1: Cusco – Mollepata – Soraypampa Sky camp Lodge – Laguna Humantay
You’ll head to the Sacred Valley for breakfast and your trip briefing, before beginning your first hike from Challacancha to Soraypampa Lodge, which will be your accommodation for tonight. After checking in, you will leave on your next hike: a beautiful three-hour trek to Humantay Lake, which boats a spectacular view of Apu Humantay Mountain. Overnight in Glass -topped Sky camp
Day 2: Soraypampa – Salkantay Pass – Chaullay
Today, you’ll climb Salkantay Pass. The ascent is challenging, but you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking views of the Vilcabamba mountain range, the last refuge of the Incas! Descend to Huayracmachay for lunch, before heading into the cloud forest. You’ll spend the night in Camping Chozas Lodge, and will have the opportunity to visit the nearby tropical fruit plantations.
Day 3: Chaullay – Hidroelectrica – Aguas Calientes
Early morning , you will start your trek and you will enjoy the beautiful sunrise. We will walk for about 5 hours toward Playa Sahuayaco and during this period; we will observe a town called Collpabamba, also called the “Forest Cloudy Brow” where waterfalls, fruit-bearing trees, varied flora, and birds can be observed.
If we are lucky, we will be able to observe the famous bird called the “Cock of the Rocks”. Once at Playa Sahuayaco you will enjoy your lunch then we will take a transport to drive us to hydroelectric train station . We will walk from hydroeletric to Aguas Calientes.Overnight in Aguas Calientes
Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco
Catch the first bus up to Machu Picchu to see the sunrise and beat the crowds! Nothing beats the feeling of walking through the gates of this wonder of the world for the first time. Spend the morning exploring the highlights of the awe-inspiring citadel. Those who still have the energy can hike up Huayna Picchu for breathtaking views of Machu Picchu itself, and of the surrounding mountains. Travel back to Cusco in the afternoon, full of wonderful memories of your Salkantay trekking adventure !
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Important Information
We recommend you book this tour at least 2 weeks in advance.If you have any extra question about this tour please contact us or chat with us via what’s app 00 51 974 944 016
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Travel Voucher & Contact Details:
You will receive an electronic voucher via e-mail once your booking is confirmed.
Zero Change Fees Policy
If after your booking has been confirmed , you wish reschedule your trip to an alternate departure date , you may do so subject to availability.If the change is requested 30 days or more prior to the original trip departure , no change fees will be charged. Zero change fees also do not apply for Classic Inca trail 4 days or Inca Trail 2 days.
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Day One : Cusco – Mollepata - Soraypampa Sky Lodge - Humantay Lake
- Accommodation: Your own cabin at Glass -Topped Salkantay sky camp lodge including sleeping bag (-15 degrees)
- Transfer of personal ítems by mule: to Huyraqmachay ( 70% of the day- maximum 7 kilos- We will provide a duffel bag ).
- Meals : Lunch, dinner and afternoon tea
- Walking time: 5-6 hours.
- Difficulty level: Moderate.
Day Two: Soraypampa - Salkantay Pass – Chaullay
- Meals : Breakfast, lunch, dinner and an afternoon tea.
- Basecamp - Chozas in Chaullay. including sleeping bag (-15 degrees)
- Walking time: 7 -8 hours.
- Transfer of personal ítems by mule: to Huyraqmachay ( 70% of the day- maximum 7 kilos- We will provide a duffel bag ).
- Difficulty level: Challenging – difficult.
Day Three: Chaullay – Hydroelectric train station - Aguas Calientes
- Distance Walked: 18 km / 11.2 miles.
- Elevation: 2,450 metres / 8,038 feet.
- Elevation in Aguas Calientes: 1900 metres /6233 feet.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Accommodation in a hotel in Aguas Calientes with private bathroom and hot water
- Difficulty level: Moderate
Day Four: Aguas Calientes -Machu Picchu –Ollantaytambo – Cusco
- Hiking Time: Approximately 3 hours
- Hiking Level: Easy
- Meals:B
- Entrances to Machu Picchu
- Bus up & down to Machu Picchu
- Professional tour guide in Machu Picchu
- Train service Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
- Transfer Ollantaytambo - Cusco
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