05 Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu – Group Service
Highlights
05 Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu – Group Service
The Tour 5 Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is an ancient and remote footpath located in the same region as the Inca Trail where massive snowcapped mountains mingle with lush tropical rain forests.
In this journey you will trek from 3,900m/12,800ft to 2,100m/6,900ft, traversing across magnificent mountain passes near enormous majestic snow-capped peaks, immersing in nature in its purest form and exploring more than 15 different ecosystems all within 5 days. This journey also offers opportunities for ethnic and cultural exchanges as we pass through communities and meet locals who are willing to share with open minds their rich cultural heritage they still honor and practice to this day.
Group Size: Small Groups not more than 10 people.
DAY 1: CUSCO – MOLLEPATA – SORAYPAMPA – HUMANTAY LAKE (L)(D)
- Walking Distance – 12 km / 7.45 mi
- Starting Elevation – 3,350 mt / 10,990 ft
- Highest Elevation – 4,600 mt / 15,091 ft
- Campsite Elevation – 3,920 mt / 12,861 ft
- Difficulty: Moderate
DAY 2: SORAYPAMPA – CHALLWAY (B)(L)(D)
- Walking Distance – 22 km / 13.7 mi
- Starting Elevation – 3,800 mt / 12,467 ft
- Campsite Elevation – 2,750 mt / 9,022 ft
- Maximum Altitude: 4,650 mt/ 15,255 ft
- Difficulty: Challenging
DAY 3: CHALLWAY – LA PLAYA – LUCMABAMBA (B)(L)(D)
- Walking Distance – 18km / 11.2 mi
- Starting Elevation – 2,750 mt / 9,022 ft
- Campsite Elevation – 2,400 mt / 7,874 ft
- Difficulty: Moderate
DAY 4: LUCMABAMBA – LLAPTAPATA -HIDROELECTRICA – AGUAS CALIENTES
- Walking Distance – 18 km / 11.2 mi
- Starting Elevation – 2,450 mt / 8,038 ft
- Campsite Elevation – 2,000 mt / 6,561 ft (Aguas Calientes hotel)
- Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
DAY 5: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO (B)
- Activity Overview: Private Tour in Machu Picchu with optional hike ” Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain
- Activity Level: Moderate to Difficult (with Huayna or Machu Picchu Mtn)
Itinerary
DAY 1: CUSCO – MOLLEPATA – SORAYPAMPA – HUMANTAY LAKE (L)(D)HUMANTAY LAKE (L)(D)
We will leave Cusco around 4:30 am by bus to the town of Mollepata (2,900 meters) where we will arrive about 8:00 am. Here we will stop for last minute supplies, a quick stretch and restroom break. Here we continue upwards by bus to our trek starting point at Challacancha.
At Challacancha we will meet with our support staff, load our equipment onto horses and mules, and by 9:00 am, we begin our walk towards Soraypampa (3,900 m). During this part of the trek we already can have (weather permitting) panoramic views of the majestic Salkantay and Humantay mountains. By mid day its time for a classic Peruvian lunch. After lunch our trail continues upwards toward Humantay Lake, turqoise waters right at the foot of the glacier. Upon descending back to our camp, our tents will be ready for you, as well as dinner.trek we already can have (weather permitting) panoramic views of the majestic Salkantay and Humantay mountains. By mid day its time for a classic Peruvian lunch. After lunch our trail continues upwards toward Humantay Lake, turqoise waters right at the foot of the glacier. Upon descending back to our camp, our tents will be ready for you, as well as dinner.
Lodging: Campsite
DAY 2: SORAYPAMPA – CHALLWAY (B)(L)(D)CHALLWAY (B)(L)(D)
Today, nature will change drastically from barren alpine 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 7:00 am. We will hike to a place called Salkantay Pampa, continuing left upwards towards the face of Salkantay. By midday we will reach the highest point of the trek (4,600 m).midday we will reach the highest point of the trek (4,600 m).
The views from here are literally breathtaking – not only Salkantay (6,264 m) but also the surrounding peaks and valleys below. Around 1:00 pm, we will have lunch in the area called Huayracmachay. After a trek of about 3 hours, we will arrive to our camp in Challway (2,920 m). Later in the evening we will rest from the trek and share dinner together.to our camp in Challway (2,920 m). Later in the evening we will rest from the trek and share dinner together.
Lodging: Campsite
DAY 3: CHALLWAY – LA PLAYA – LUCMABAMBA (B)(L)(D)
Early in the morning we will start our trek through the high jungles. After about 5 hours we will arrive to Playa Sahuayaco near the town of Collpabamba, traversing an altitude known as the “eyebrow of the Amazon,” where waterfalls, fruit-bearing trees, and diverse flora and fauna manifest in absolute abundance. If we are lucky, the famous Andean bird known as the “Cock of the Rocks’ may appear to bless us with its beauty. Once at Playa Sahuayaco we will rest and have lunch. In the afternoon, continuing downstream a few more hours, we arrive to the town of Lucmabamba, which is our last camp site and also the beginning of the Inca Trail to Llactapata.
Lodging: Campsite
DAY 4: LUCMABAMBA – LLACTAPATA – HIDROELECTRICA – AGUAS CALIENTES
This morning we will gradually hike upwards for about 2 hours to the archeological site of Llactapata, an impressive center with connections to Machu Picchu and Sayacmarka. We will have plenty of time to explore this beautiful Inca site before descending to the Hydro-Electrica (hydro station) which takes roughly 1.5 hours. From here, a gentle 3-hour walk will bring us to the town of Aguas Calientes where we will check in to a hotel for the night. After check in and freshing up, we will meet up again for dinner together at one of the many restaurants in town.freshing up, we will meet up again for dinner together at one of the many restaurants in town.
Lodging: Hatun Samay Hotel *** or similar
DAY 5: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO (B)
Our last day together starts very early – we will wake up at around 5:00 am for breakfast and catch one of the first buses up to Machu Picchu. It is important to start early today to avoid the main crowds and also see the citadel during the first rays of morning light. Our guide will start the day with a tour of the most important locations, altars and constructions around Machu Picchu. During this walk he will also share with you what we know about the history of this place and the people who lived here. If you still feel like you have energy after the previous days, now is the time to climb either Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain.
Once you feel complete with your visit of Machu Picchu, a bus will take you back to Aguas Calientes for lunch. After lunch we will board the train to Ollantaytambo and from there continue by bus to Cusco.of Machu Picchu, a bus will take you back to Aguas Calientes for lunch. After lunch we will board the train to Ollantaytambo and from there continue by bus to Cusco.
What´s Included
INCLUDED:
- Pre-departure briefing: You will meet your guide and group in our office for orientation. Here we provide you with duffle bags that will be on horse-back during the trekhorse-back during the trek
- Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
- Assistant Tour Guide for groups of 9+.
- Professional Cook
- Horses to carry all equipment and 7 kg of your personal items
- Pick-up and transportation from your hotel
- Water (excluding the first 4 hours of the trek when you need to bring your own).
- 4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Afternoon Snacks and 4 Dinners. If you have a dietary request (vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free, etc) or allergy please advise us upon booking and re-confirm the day of our briefing
- Wake up tea: Every morning our staff will bring tea to your tent
- Dining tent with tables and chairs
- 4 man tent for every 2 trekkers
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes (Golden Sunrise Machupicchu ****** ,
- Double thickness foam sleeping mattress
- Oxygen bottle
- First aid kit
- Entrance to Machu Picchu
- Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (round trip)round trip)
- Train ticket Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
- Transportation Ollantaytambo-Cusco.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Sleeping Bag (Can be hired from us). US$25.00
- Breakfast on Day 1 and lunch and dinner on Day 5.
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain US$35.00
- Tips.
- Travel Insurance (We highly recommend insurance for your entire trip)
WHAT TO BRING:
- Original Passport
- Current University Card (if you are a student and want to qualify for the discount)
- Walking boots
- Waterproof jacket / rain ponchojacket / rain poncho
- Warm jacket
- Hat and gloves
- T-shirts
- Comfortable Trousers
- Sun hat
- Sun cream (factor 35 or higher)
- Insect repellant
- Toiletries and hand sanitisersanitiser
- Personal medication
- Camera and film
- Torch with spare batteries or Head lamps.Head lamps.
Prices
GROUP SERVICE.****Daily Departure with at least 2 people**** |
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| NUMBER OF PAXSPAXS | PRICE PER PERSON | ACTION |
| 2 or More People | US$ 585.00 |
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OUR GROUP SIZE:
Discounts:
- Group of 5 or more: US$25.00 All of you need is to book the trek altogether at the same time.
- Under 18 years old: US$25.00 Please send us a copy of the passport upon booking
- Student Discount (Maximum Age 25 years): US$25.00 Student discounts apply to anyone who has a valid UNIVERSITY STUDENT CARD at the time of the trek or who is 17-years-old or younger. For those using an university student card to receive the discount, we need to see a copy of the card when booking. For those booking children who are 17-years-old or younger, we need a copy of their passport at booking time. Please send all to an university student card to receive the discount, we need to see a copy of the card when booking. For those booking children who are 17-years-old or younger, we need a copy of their passport at booking time. Please send all to info@inkayniperutours.com. More Information here: STUDENT CARD
Extra Services?
| SERVICE | PRICE |
|---|---|
| Hire of sleeping bag 5 season | $25.00 |
| Walking stick highly recommended! | $15.00 |
| Single supplement | $70.00 |
| Additional night at 3 star hotel3 star hotel | $85.00 |
