SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU 5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS
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- Live authenticity with Life Adventures and connect with the true essence of the region!
- Explore the road less traveled and discover hidden treasures on an unforgettable adventure!
- Immerse yourself in the majesty of the glaciers, mountains and the lake of Humantay and Machu Picchu!
- in Salkantay Trek 5 days, live a unique experience that takes you beyond the touristy to embrace the cultural and natural authenticity of the region!
Overview
Salkantay Trek 5 days, Imagine waking up to the singing of birds in the middle of an incomparable natural environment. Every day will be a new adventure, full of discoveries and emotions. From walking ancient trails to enjoying spectacular sunsets over the horizon, every moment will be an opportunity to connect with yourself and the world around you. Nature exploration, discovery journeys, outdoor experiences, sustainable ecotourism, cultural immersion , jungle adventures, ecosystem exploration, encounter with biodiversity, authentic travel experiences.
On this Salkantay Trek 5 days trip, every detail is carefully designed to offer you an experience that goes beyond the ordinary. From the hospitality of local communities to exquisite regional cuisine, you will immerse yourself in a rich and diverse culture that will leave you in awe. Each encounter with local people will be an opportunity to learn and share, enriching your travel experience in a unique and meaningful way. Cultural interaction, local gastronomy, community hospitality, authentic encounters, enriching trips, local experiences, community connection, cultural immersion trips, cultural discovery.
- Day 1: CUSCO – MOLLEPATA – CHALLACANCHA – SORAYPAMPA – HUMANTAY LAGOON – LODGE DEL CIELO.
- Day 2: SORAYPAMPA – SALKANTAY PASS – WAYRACMACHAY -COLLPAPAMPA – SKY LODGE.
- Day 3: COLLPAPAMPA – THE BEACH – LUCMABAMBA – LODGE DEL CIELO.
- Day 4: LUCMABAMBA - LLACTAPATA - MACHU PICCHU VILLAGE - HYDROELECTRIC – AGUAS CALIENTES
- Day 5: THE BIG DAY! WONDER MACHU PICCHU
Day 1: CUSCO – MOLLEPATA – CHALLACANCHA – SORAYPAMPA – LAGUNA HUMANTAY – LODGE DEL CIELO.
Highlights: Humantay Lake Walk Acclimatization Day “Gentle Walking Day” Very early we left Cusco, passing through the towns of Izcuchaca and Limatambo. After a 3-hour journey from Cusco we arrived at Mollepata. After a light breakfast we continued the trip in our transport to Challacancha, where we will meet our muleteer and horses and then begin the walk, until we reach our Soraypampa camp, then After lunch we will ascend to visit the beautiful Humantay lagoon. After the visit, we will descend again towards Soraypampa until we reach our first camp, where we will have dinner and spend the first night.
About our Lodge del Cielo base in Soraypampa: Our camp is located 10 minutes walk from the town of Soraypampa, which gives us a great advantage of having a 360° panoramic view of the Humantay lagoon is also a perfect place to appreciate the beauty and landscape of the Andean valley and enjoy the company of our beautiful alpacas.
- Food: Lunch and dinner
- Difficulty: Moderate to challenging
- Overnight: Sky Del Cielo in Soraypampa
- Accommodation: Double (2 people of the same sex)
- Initial elevation: 3,800 m / 12,467 ft
- Maximum elevation: 4,200 m / 13,780 ft
- Altitude of our camp: 3,900 m / 12,795 feet
- Walking distance: 10 km / 6.21 miles
- Walking time: 5 to 6 hours approx.
- Weather: It can be quite cold and wintry or rainy in Humantay Lagoon
Day 2: SORAYPAMPA – SALKANTAY PASS – WAYRACMACHAY -COLLPAPAMPA – LODGE DEL CIELO.
After breakfast, we will begin the most difficult part of the hike, walking through the site known as Pampa Salkantay. Then we will take the left side of the Salkantay glacier. Around noon, we will reach the highest point of the imposing Salkantay snow-capped mountain located above 4,630 m (15,190 feet), we will be able to appreciate all the majesty of the area, its chain of mountains, glaciers and ravines, we will feel the magic of the Andes, after After a break we will begin the slow descent towards Wayracmachay, where we will have lunch and a well-deserved rest. We will continue descending and enter the edge of the jungle where we will have indescribable views of the place, and then continue to our second Heaven Lodge located in Collpapampa. Finally we will have dinner and spend the second night here.
- Food: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Difficulty: Challenging
- Overnight: Lodge Del Cielo in Collpapampa
- Accommodation: Double (2 people of the same sex)
- Initial elevation: 3,900 m / 12,795 ft
- Maximum elevation: 4,630 m / 15,190 ft
- Altitude of our camp: 2,900 m / 9,514 feet
- Walking distance: 22 km / 13.67 miles
- Walking time: 10 hours approx.
- Climate: It can be quite cold and wintry or rainy in the Abra Salkantay
Day 3: COLLPAPAMPA – LA PLAYA – LUCMABAMBA – COCALMAYO – LODGE DEL CIELO.
After a delicious breakfast, we will begin our walk along the Inca Trail Network. This day will be unforgettable, we will continue with the walk through the jungle, we will appreciate the flora and fauna of this area, especially the plantations of coffee, tea, passion fruit, trees, the climate is temperate and humid in this area, so It has formed a favorable microclimate for the production of orchids that, due to their colors and varieties, have been classified by experts as the most beautiful in the world. Our departure from Loreta to Lucmabamba is advisable to take a car to avoid the dust of the road. We continue from Lucmabamba. towards Cocalmayo approximately 1 hour and a half away, we will continue with the walk until we reach the hydroelectric station, where we will have lunch and after a brief rest we will continue with the walk along the side of the railway until we reach the Town of Aguas Calientes. Finally we will have dinner and accommodation at the lodging.
OPTIONAL: COFFEE TOUR
About our Lodge del Cielo base in Lucmabamba: Our camp is located in Lucmabamba, a perfect place, away from crowded groups and where we will be in contact with local families.
Right now, their economic activity is based on coffee plantations and it is our responsibility to help them and we can also learn a little more about coffee. Optional: If you request a private service, we can have a local coffee experience.
- Food: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Overnight: Lodge Del Cielo in Lucmabamba
- Accommodation: Double (2 people of the same sex)
- Initial elevation: 2,900 m / 9,514 ft
- Maximum elevation: 2900 m / 9,514 ft
- Altitude of our camp: 2,000 m / 6,562 feet
- Walking distance: 18 km / 11.18 miles
- Walking time: 5 to 6 hours approx.
- Weather: It can be hot and rainy
Day 4: LUCMABAMBA - LLACTAPATA - AGUAS CALIENTES - HYDROELECTRIC – AGUAS CALIENTES.
Very early, immediately after breakfast at the Lodging we will go by bus to the citadel of Machu Picchu through a mountain range of Machu Picchu for a period of half an hour, we continue from Lucmabamba to hydroelectric for 6 hours where we will have lunch and the restaurant will take care of send the suitcases to the 16:00 pm train, we continue to the access point and entry control Machu Picchu
Note: Those who prefer not to walk from the Hydroelectric Village to Aguas Calientes can take the train experience, the 40-minute trip "price is not included." They will meet the rest of the group at the Aguas Calientes train station. (The guide confirms your preferences the night before).
- Food: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Difficulty: Challenging
- Overnight: Lodging in Aguas Calientes
- Accommodation: Double (2 people of the same sex)
- Initial elevation: 2,000 m / 6,562 ft
- Maximum elevation: 2,800 m / 9,186 ft
- Altitude of Machu Picchu citadel: 2,040 m / 6,693 feet
- Walking distance: 25 km / 15.53 miles
- Walking time: 8 to 9 hours
- Weather: It can be hot and rainy
Day 5: THE BIG DAY! WONDER MACHU PICCHU.
Very early, immediately after breakfast at the Lodging, we will go by bus to t he citadel of Machu Picchu ascending for the average period, until we reach the access point and entry control of Machu Picchu where we will have a guided tour of the urban area. and agricultural, as well as the towers, ceremonial plazas, sacred fountain, the Intihuatana or sundial and terraces from where you can contemplate the Inca's domains. After a guide of approximately 2 hours, we will have free time to take photos and in coordination with the guide we will descend to the town of Aguas Calientes.
We will board the return train to Ollantaytambo where transportation awaits us to take us back to Cusco, finally we will drop you off at your respective hotel.
Very important 1: According to the regulations of Machu Picchu, once we enter the sacred city it is not allowed to return along the same roads "there are many signs about which route we should follow, we will only be able to stop at some places or simply our return to the place where we were before”, that is why we advise you to enjoy every minute that you can be in each Inca place.
Very important 2: According to the regulation of Machu Picchu, the tickets can be used only once, it means that once you leave the city of Inka, you will not be able to return, unless you get a new ticket
- Food: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Difficulty: Challenging
- Overnight: Lodging in Aguas Calientes
- Accommodation: Double (2 people of the same sex)
- Initial elevation: 2,000 m / 6,562 ft
- Maximum elevation: 2,800 m / 9,186 ft
- Altitude of Machu Picchu citadel: 2,040 m / 6,693 feet
- Walking distance: 25 km / 15.53 miles
- Walking time: 8 to 9 hours
- Weather: It can be hot and rainy
- Briefing Session: The night before your hike, you will have a briefing in our office with your guide and other hikers in your group. At this briefing, you will receive a duffle bag. If you are unable to attend, a virtual information session will be arranged.
- Tourist transportation: Round trip
- Return tourist train: Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
- Bus Consettur: Up and down to the sanctuary of Machu Picchu
- Professional guide on the Salkantay route: Speaks English and Spanish
- Professional guide in Machu Picchu: Speaks English and Spanish
- Entrance ticket to Humantay lagoon
- Entrance ticket to the Machu Picchu sanctuary
- Private camps: Each camp is carefully chosen for a personalized experience.
- Night 1: Relax on your soft bed in our Sky Lodge at Soraypampa Camp under the watchful eye of Apus, the sacred mountains of Humantay and Salkantay.
- Night 2: Enjoy your second night in our Sky Lodge at the Collpapampa camp. You will find a comfortable bed and a thick camping mattress free of charge. The campsite is surrounded by the sacred mountains.
- Night 3: Experience your third night at our "Lodge del Cielo" Lucmabamba, you will find a comfortable, double bed (according to your set preferences). Cloud forest landscape. We are going to be very close to the local families, they are heirs of the Inka culture and they are very happy to share their lands with us.
- Night 4: The fourth night at the hotel is included, which is located in the town of Aguas Calientes; It is also known as the town of Machu Picchu; Hotel prices will vary depending on your expectations and budget. However, we can offer you the option of joining us at our local accommodation Hotel Casa de Luz Aguas Calientes has double or triple rooms, private bathroom, hot shower, Wi-Fi, breakfast and luggage storage while you visit Machu Picchu.
- Private camping equipment: We have accommodations in our camps. Additionally, all our equipment such as tables, chairs, kitchen equipment, etc. They are transported by our muleteers.
- Canvas bag: We will give you a canvas bag prior to your departure (1 day before). The permitted luggage that we can carry is 7kg / 14.02. (per person).
- Overnight:
- Lodge Del Cielo in Soraypampa
- Lodge Del Cielo in Collpapampa
- Lodge Del Cielo in Lucmabamba
- Lodging in Aguas Calientes
- Professional walking chef:
- Mule/Horse Loading: We will deliver a canvas bag to you at your meeting the night before; so you can prepare the things you will need for the following nights and days. You will not have access to your duffel bag until you arrive at your overnight camp. On days 1 and 2, our mules/horses carry all camping equipment and your personal luggage allowance (7 kg/14.02 lb). On days 3 and 4, your luggage will be transported by car or train to your destination until we arrive at Machu Picchu.
- Wake up with tea: Every morning at camp, you'll wake up to a cup of coca tea! Our staff will bring the tea to your tent to warm from the inside out before you start your day.
- First Aid Kit: Our team will bring a first aid kit, which includes an emergency oxygen bottle.
Does not include
- Sleeping bag.
- Canes.
- Feed:
- Day 1 – Breakfast in Mollepata.
- Day 4-Lunch and Dinner in Cusco
- Additional income (Huayna Picchu – Machu Picchu Mountain).
- Huayna Picchu walking time (45 min)
- Walking time Machu Picchu Mountain (1.5 h)
- Additional costs or delays beyond our control such as: Natural disasters, bad weather conditions, itinerary modifications due to passenger health problems (suffering from an illness or health problem), pandemic, changes in government policies, instability politics, strikes, etc.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
- Trek Poles (PAIR) 15 Includes rubber tips.
- Sleeping bag 25
- Breakfast at Mollepata 10
- Cheap lunch in Aguas Calientes 15
- Load horse (weight 20kg) 90 Advance confirmation required.
- Saddle horse (for one person) 150 Advance confirmation required.
- Entry to Machu Picchu Mountain 60 Subject to availability. Schedule: 7:00 am / 8:00 am (private service).
PRICES
- Transfer from Hotel to Challacancha
- 04 days trek
- Entrance fees Salkantay
- Entrance fees Machupicchu
- Tour guide
- Meals "Opt.Vegetarian"
- TR bus Consettur
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes
- Expedition train back
Essential elements
- Original passport.
- Sleeping bag
- Trekking shoes
- Waterproof jacket / rain poncho
- Coat, hat and gloves
- Polos or t-shirts
- Comfortable pants
- Sun hat and sunglasses
- Sun protection cream
- Reusable bottles, canteens
- Water (only for the first hours of walking)
- Insect repellent
- Personal hygiene items
- Personal bandages and medications
- Camera
- Flashlight with spare batteries
- Shorts
- Trekking poles
- Sandals
- Extra money
- Swimsuit for the hot springs in Aguas Calientes and Cocalmayo (optional)
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