5 days tour

Salkantay Trek Premiumm 5D/4N

Salkantay Trek Premiumm 5D/4N

This tour includes:

Accommodation

3 nights campsite 1 night accommodation in Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes).

Meals

Food as mentioned in the itinerary

Guide

Professional bilingual guide

Others

Bus up/down to Machu Picchu citadel Sleeping bag Entrance ticket for the route. Spacious dining tent and kitchen. Dining tables and chairs Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.

Transport

Transfer from Cusco to Mollepata Train service from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo Transportation back to Cusco

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services are not included. Huayna Picchu Mountain โ€“ additional cost US$70 per person. Book it in advance at least 3 months before; climbing takes 2 hours round trip. Machu Picchu Montaรฑa โ€“ additional cost US$70 per person. Book it in advance at least 3 months before; climbing takes 3 hours round trip.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Others

Personal care items Additional horse Tips for the guide and the horsemen Breakfast on the first day, lunch and dinner on the last day Cocalmayo hot spring

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Itinerary of your trip Salkantay Trek Premiumm 5D/4N

  • Day 1 Cusco โ€“ Humantay Lake โ€“ Basecamp Salkantaypampa (16Km Approx 7Hrs)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Cusco โ€“ Humantay Lake โ€“ Basecamp Salkantaypampa (16Km Approx 7Hrs)

      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 youโ€™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.


  • Day 2 Base Camp Salkantay Pampa - Chaullay (18Km Approx 7Hrs)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Base Camp Salkantay Pampa - Chaullay (18Km Approx 7Hrs)

      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.

  • Day 3 Chaullay โ€“ Lucmabamba (16Km Approx 6Hrs)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Chaullay โ€“ Lucmabamba (16Km Approx 6Hrs)

      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 can enjoy activities in coffee plantations and process. 

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      * 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.

  • Day 4 Lucmabamba - Llactapata โ€“ Hydroelectric - Aguas Calientes (14Km Approx 6Hrs)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Lucmabamba - Llactapata โ€“ Hydroelectric - Aguas Calientes (14Km Approx 6Hrs)

      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 youโ€™ll walk downhill to Hydroelectric for lunch and continue hiking another 3-hrs to Aguas Calientes. Tonight youโ€™ll spend in a Hotel.

  • Day 5 Machu Picchu - Cusco
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Machu Picchu - Cusco

      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.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 66

Age range allowed for this experience.

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