Salkantay Trek Tour 5 Days 4 Nights
Description
Live one of the most spectacular hikes in the world until you reach the citadel of Machu Picchu.
The Salkantay Trek 5 Days 4 Nights Tour is considered one of the best trekking routes in South America and one of the most impressive alternatives to reach Machu Picchu.
For five days you will cross different ecosystems, from snowy mountains that exceed 4,600 m s. n.m., to cloud forests and tropical areas near the Amazon. Along the way you will discover glacial lagoons, Andean valleys, coffee plantations, waterfalls and rural communities that preserve their ancestral traditions.
The protagonist of the tour is the imposing Nevado Salkantay (6,271 m s. n.m.), one of the most sacred mountains of the Andean worldview. Unlike the Inca Trail, this route offers more varied landscapes, lower concentration of visitors and a unique connection to nature.
Our service is designed for you to enjoy the experience with comfort and safety, including transportation, food, camping equipment, professional guide and guided tour of Machu Picchu.
Why choose the Salkantay Trek?
- One of the best trekking routes in the world.
- You arrive at Machu Picchu walking along a spectacular road.
- Cross the Abra Salkantay more than 4,600 meters.
- Discover glacial lagoons and snow-capped mountains.
- Watch the transition from the Andes to the high jungle.
- Get to know coffee plantations and tropical fruits.
- Small groups for a better experience.
- Specialized guides in high mountain trekking.
Overview Salkantay Trek Tour 5 Days 4 Nights
Cusco – Mollepata – Soraypampa – Laguna Humantay
- Walking Distance – 10 km
- Walking Time – 4–5 hours
- Highest Elevation – 4,200 m
Soraypampa – Abra Salkantay – Huayracmachay – Collpapampa
- Walking Distance – 22 km
- Walking Time – 8–9 horas
- Highest Elevation – 4,630 m
Collpapampa – La Playa – Lucmabamba
- Walking Distance – 16 km
- Walking Time – 5–6 horas
- Highest Elevation – 2,900 m
Lucmabamba – Llactapata – Hidroeléctrica – Aguas Calientes
- Walking Distance – 16 km
- Walking Time – 6–7 horas
- Highest Elevation – 2,800 m
Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco
Detailed Itinerary
- The tour starts early with pick-up from your hotel in Cusco. We will travel to Mollepata, where we will enjoy a breakfast before continuing to Soraypampa, the starting point of the walk.
- After settling in the camp we will make an acclimatization walk to the impressive Humantay Lagoon, famous for its turquoise waters and its location at the foot of the snowy Humantay.
- After enjoying the scenery we will return to the camp to dinner and rest under one of the clearest skies of the Andes.
- This is the most challenging day and, at the same time, the most spectacular of the tour.
- We will ascend to the Abra Salkantay (4,630 m), the highest point of the trekking, from where you will enjoy privileged views of the Nevado Salkantay.
- After a break we will start the descent towards Huayracmachay, where we will have lunch, and then continue to Collpapampa, gradually entering the cloud forest.
- The route continues to descend between vegetation-covered mountains, waterfalls, orchids and coffee plantations.
- During the tour you will meet local families dedicated to the cultivation of coffee, cocoa, fruits and other tropical products.
- In Lucmabamba you will have the opportunity to know the artisanal process of coffee and taste a cup prepared by local producers.
- After breakfast we will start the ascent to the archaeological site of Llactapata, one of the first natural viewpoints from where you can contemplate Machu Picchu in the distance.
- Then we will go down to the Hydroelectric station and continue walking next to the railway until we reach Aguas Calientes.
- In the evening we will have dinner and the guide will offer an informative talk about the next day’s visit.
- Very early we will board the first bus to Machu Picchu to enter when conditions allow and enjoy the morning atmosphere.
- We will take a guided tour of approximately two hours touring the main sectors enabled according to the assigned circuit.
- Then you will have free time to take photographs or, if you booked in advance, make the ascent to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (optional and subject to availability).
- Finally we will return by bus to Aguas Calientes to board the train to Ollantaytambo and continue by private transport to Cusco.
End of Service
- Approximate arrival in Cusco between 8:00 and 10:00 p.m.
Amenities & Inclusion
Included
- Pick up from the hotel.
- Tourist transportation.
- Certified professional guide.
- Specialized cook.
- Riero and horses to transport the equipment.
- Camping team.
- 3 nights of camp.
- 1 night hotel in Aguas Calientes.
- Food according to the itinerary.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu.
- Return tourist train.
- Bus Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes.
- First aid kit.
- Emergency oxygen.
- Permanent assistance.
Not Included
- sleeping bag.
- Trekking poles.
- Breakfast on the first day.
- Lunch and dinner on the last day.
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain.
- Travel insurance.
- Personal expenses.
- Tips.
Packing Check List
- Original passport.
- Trekking Backpack (30–40 L).
- Thermal clothes.
- Waterproof jacket.
- Waterproof trekking shoes.
- Sandals for camp.
- Front lantern.
- Sunscreen.
- Insect repellent.
- Hat and gloves.
- Reusable bottle.
- Energy snacks.
- Camera.
- Cash.
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