Salkantay Tour -Trek To Machu Picchu 5 days / 4 nights
The Cordillera Vilcanota is an impressive range of mountains which include the massive Salkantay snowcapped mountain (6,264 meters) and three others over 6000 meters that you will appreciate while on the Salkantay tour. Salkantay is an outstanding snow peak, located less than fifty miles northwest of the city of Cuzco in south central Peru. It is the highest mountain of the Cordillera Vilcabamba. Because of its proximity to the city, it is easily accessible and is climbed frequently. Join us on this incredible Salkantay Trekking Tour to Machu Picchu. Book early.
Salkantay Tour Package Details :
Starting point : Cusco
Ending point : Cusco
Duration : 5 days
Trip style : Active
Activities : Archaeological, Cultural, Ecological, Hiking and Camping
Salkantay Tour Itinerary day by day :
(B)=Breakfast ; (L)=Lunch ; (D)=Dinner
Day 01 : CUSCO SORAYPAMPA HUMANTAY LAKE SOYROCOCHA (L)(D)
We will leave Cusco approximately at 5:00 a.m. A bus will take us to the town of Mollepata (2900 meters above sea level) where we will arrive approximately at 7:30 in the morning, we will stop for last minute supplies, leg-stretching or to use the restrooms at a local restaurant. We will continue our journey to Soraypampa (3850 meters above sea level), our trek starting point. We will meet with our support staff, who will load the equipment on horses and mules. Around 9:00 a.m., we will begin our hike toward Humantay Lake, a marvelous lake in the mountains, (3 hours hike). We will have a panoramic view of the majestic Salkantay, other mountains covered with snow, and the Valley of Apurimac River. Around 1:00p.m., we will have a Peruvian lunch in Salkantaypampa. After lunch we will hike to Soyrococha, our first campsite, where the tents will be ready for you as well as your dinner.
Day 02 : SOYROCOCHA CHALLWAY (B)(L)(D)
Today, nature will change drastically from dry sceneries to snowy peaks and tropical areas. After a nutritious breakfast, we will start the most difficult part of the trek. We will start the hike around 8:00 in the morning. We will hike, gradually ascending, until reaching the highest point (4600 meters above sea level) at around 9.30 in the morning. We will appreciate spectacular views of the mountains and the imposing snowy peaks of the Salkantay (6264 meters above sea level) which is known as the second highest point of the Cusco region. On our way down we will visit the amazing intense blue Salkantay Lake. Around 12:30 p.m., we will have our lunch, in the area called Huayracmachay. After a trek of approximately 3 hours, we will arrive to our camp in Challway (2920 meters above sea level). Around 7:00p.m., we will recuperate from the trek and eat dinner.
Day 03 : CHALLWAY PLAYA SAHUAYACO SANTA TERESA HOT SPRINGS (B)(L)(D)
Around 7:00a.m., we will start our trek. 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". At 12:00 p.m. a local bus will take us to Santa Teresa Hot Springs, where we will have lunch. You will enjoy and relax at the hot pools in the afternoon. Around 7:00p.m., we will have dinner and camping in Santa Teresa.
Day 04 : SANTA TERESA LUCMABAMBA LLACTAPATA HYDROELECTRIC AGUAS CALIENTES (B)(L)(D)
After an early breakfast, we will take a local transportation to Lucmabamba (40 minutes ride) to our start hiking point. Once at the Llactapata entrance, you will start an ascent hike towards the ruins of Llactapata. On the way you will observe coffee plantations, beautiful landscapes as well as diverse flora and fauna. After three hours, you will arrive at Llactapata where you will have an amazing view of Machu Picchu. Here you will have time to rest and enjoy the scenery. A descending trail will take you to the Hydroelectric where you will eat lunch at a local restaurant. The last part of the trek, an approximately 2 hours walk, takes us to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, you will be accommodated at the hostel or hotel of your choice (included on this package). You will enjoy dinner at a local restaurant at about 7:00p.m.
Day 05: AGUAS CALIENTES MACHU PICCHU CUSCO (B)
Today, you will start early at around 4:30a.m. and walk up to Machu Picchu. In Machu Picchu, you will have a guided tour for about two hours and after that you will be free to explore the Citadel and take pictures, if you desire, walk up to the Sun Gate or ascent toward the Huaynapicchu Mountain. At 6:20p.m. (depending on availability), you will be taking a train to Ollantaytambo and from there, a bus will drive you to Cusco.
Tour inclusions :
- Hotel Night in Aguas Calientes
- Weight Allowance: 8 Kilograms per trekker (weights to be carried by horses)
- Transportation to head of Salkantay trail and to the hot springs.
- English/Spanish speaker professional guide
- Personal pad (double foam)
- Tents (Marmot Limestone)
- Cook and cooking equipment
- Horses (to carry the tents and cooking equipment)
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu and to Santa Teresa Hot Springs.
- Guided visit to Machu Picchu.
- Bus ticket Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
- Expedition train ticket Aguas Calientes/Ollantaytambo (VistaDome Train upgrade may be necessary in busy seasons based on availability)
- Transfer Ollantaytambo train station to downtown Cusco
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Vegetarian food available on request with no extra charge.
- First Aid equipment
- Complimentary transfer Airport/Hotel upon arrival in Cusco (please specify arrival time and flight number)
- Salkantay Survivor Certificate
- Personal Travel Advisor assigned for you to customize the rest of your Peru Trip
2017 Price per traveller :
Group Service
Private Service
PRICE INCLUDES TREK AND MACHU PICCHU TOWN ACCOMMODATION.
Machu Picchu town Hotel
Double
Single
NOTE: We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes. We will endeavour to confirm final hotel bookings as soon as possible.
† Vistadome train upgrade Aguas Calientes to Poroy:
* Not available from January to April
† Additional horse : (3 first days)
STUDENT DISCOUNT : off of group service price
To qualify for STUDENT Discount, you MUST email us a scanned copy or digital photo of your ISIC STUDENT card immediately after booking to info@incatrailreservations.com
Important: The Peruvian government has introduced a S/127.00 Nuevos Soles entrance fee for the Salkantay tour. This fee is not included in the price above and needs to be paid in cash at the beginning of the trek. Make sure to take the exact amount in Peruvian Nuevos Soles.
* Hotel Night in Aguas Calientes INCLUDED.
If any of the hotels specified are sold out we will accommodate you in a hotel of the same category with no extra charge.
OPTIONS and HOTEL PICTURES
Options you may need at the moment of Booking:
Aditional horse
:
USD 95.00
Single tent supplement
:
USD 25.00
Sleeping bag
:
USD 25.00
STUDENT DISCOUNT : USD 30.00 off of group service price
To qualify for STUDENT Discount, you MUST email us a scanned copy of your ISIC STUDENT card immediately to sales@incatrailreservations.com
Aguas Calientes Accommodation
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