Salkantay Trek Premium 5D/4N
Along the way passengers will have the chance to see snow capes close to the snowy summit of Salkantaypa, tropical fruit plants, farms, traditional Andean communities and the inheritance of Machu Picchu's ancient civilization. This tour is the perfect circuit to explore prestigious free-land and experience the essence of the Andes in a traditional non-touristic way.
ItineraryDay 1: Cusco – Humantay Lake – Basecamp SalkantayPampa (16km approx 7hrs)Stop At: Humantay Lake, Plaza de Armas, Cusco 08002 Peru
Early pick up in your hotel, enjoy a breakfast in Mollepata then start your trek in Soraypampa (3900 m.a.s.l.), where we will meet our horsemen and horses, who will carry all the camping equipment and begin our hike to the Humantay lake (4200 m.a.s.l.).
After the visit to the Humantay lake we will return to Soraypampa where our cook will be waiting for us with lunch, then you’ll go to our basecamp Salkantaypampa from where we can enjoy the beautiful views of the snowy peak of Salkantay, and enjoy an afternoon tea and a delicious dinner.
Duration: 10 hours
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Accommodation included: camping
Day 2: Base camp Salkantay Pampa - Chaullay (18km approx 7hrs)Stop At: Salkantay Trail, Peru
Wake up with a cup of coca tea and enjoy breakfast with fantastic views of the mountains, then reach the highest point Salkantay pass at 4600 m.a.s.l in 3 hours. From there, we will walk towards Wayrac Machaq, to have our lunch. Then, we will continue into the high jungle where we will observe large trees with their arms extended over the streams, all full of bromeliads and orchids. and downhill until the 2nd campsite.
Duration: 8 hours
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Accommodation included: camping
Day 3: Chaullay – Lucmabamba (16km approx 6hrs)Stop At: Lucmabamba Coffee Experience, Santa Teresa 08710, Peru
Early wake up and have breakfast; we start hiking along the cloud forest for 3 hours. Observe the fantastic landscape of rivers, and waterfalls; after lunch, 3 hours more arrive at Lucmabamba campsite where you have ziplining activity then back to the campsite where you can enjoy activities in coffee plantations and process.
* If you would like you can go to Cocalmayo hot springs that is located 30 min from our campsite (not including extra transportation and entrances) let as to to organize this extra activity.
Duration: 10 hours
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Accommodation included: camping
Day 4: Lucmabamba - Llactapata – Hydroelectric - Aguas Calientes (14km approx 6hrs)Stop At: Mirador de Llactapata, Santa Teresa, Indiana Peru
Wake up with a great breakfast and start hiking to Llactapata from where you can have a great view of the landscape and Machu Picchu then you’ll walk downhill to Hydroelectric for lunch and continue hiking another 3-hrs to Aguas Calientes. Tonight you’ll spend in a Hotel.
Duration: 10 hours
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Accommodation included: Hotel 3 stars
Day 5: Machu Picchu – Cusco Stop At: Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
After breakfast, we take the early buses up to Machu Picchu for the sunrise. Explore the best of Machu Picchu with your private tour guide. Once you finish, you will take the train and bus back to Cusco.
Duration: 5 hours
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"It is suggested to bring: strong walking shoes or tennis shoes, sweater and thick jacket, hat or cap, just one bottle of water, a good rain coat, long sleeve shirts, long and short pants, insect repellent, a sunblock with a UV factor of at least 40, toilet paper, lantern, sunglasses, plastic bags, medical or personal items, a lightweight backpack per person, camera and charger, some cash in change"
"Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants"
"Near public transportation"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
05:00 AM
Duration: 5 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from any hotel near to the main square
Cancellations and refunds:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.