CONTÁCTENOS

SALKANTAY MACHU PICCHU TREK 6D/5 N

The tour to Salkantay with Machu Picchu Trek is a new alternative to the traditional Inca trail. Since, it is easy to reserve the Inca trail due to the limits of tourists who enter daily, but there is also the other alternative Inca trail through Salkantay to Machu Picchu, to get to know better and walk slowly and calmly there is the tour to Salkantay 6 D / 5 N, where you will observe landscapes with lots of vegetation and birds of different species. It will also go through varieties of cold, semi-warm, warm climates. Then you will arrive at the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu. Where, you will have the tour guided by our professional guide.

SALKANTAY MACHU PICCHU TREK

OVERVIEW

PROGRAM SALKANTAY AND MACHU PICCHU TREK 6D/5 N

DAY 1: CUSCO - MOLLEPATA - MARKOKASA - SORAYPAMPA

Pick up from your hotel at 04:30 a.m. We start our way in our tourist bus in the direction of the town of Mollepata for 4 hours, passing through several Andean towns, and we will observe farmland, of products typical of the place. Arrival at the town of Mollepata, where we will have a delicious American breakfast at the tourist restaurant "Casa Mollechayoq". Then we prepare to start the walk to Tres Cruces. Point where we will have lunch with a spectacular view of the Limatambo valley. We will continue the walk to Soraypampa. Place where we will have camping, dinner and overnight with an impressive view of the snowy Humantay and Salkantay

DAY 2: SORAYPAMPA - SALKANTAY PAMPA - SALKANTAY PASS - COLLPAMPA

Breakfast to start the trek, we will pass by the foot of the Apu Salkantay or the snowy Salkantay. We will stop as usual at the Salkantay pass for a “pay Pachamama” or “pay the earth” ceremony, for permission to pass and have a smooth ride as we will walk through it. We continue the walk to Huayrac. Where we will have lunch, we will continue to descend towards Challhuaypampa. In this place we will camp also have dinner and spend the night

DAY 3: COLLPAMPA - THE BEACH - LUCMABAMBA

Breakfast to continue the walk where the path is already more stable. Where we will have the opportunity to enjoy the landscape that this part hides, the high jungle of diversity of species of flora and fauna (flowers, between orchids and ferns, birds of different colors). We will arrive at a place, the Beach, where we will have lunch. Then we will continue the walk to Lucmabamba, where we will camp, we will also have dinner and spend the night.

DAY 4: LUCMABAMBA - CALLACTAPATA - HYDROELECTRIC - MACHU PICCHU PUEBLO

We will start with a good breakfast because we will make an ascent until we reach the Archaeological Ensemble of Llactapata, some recently discovered archaeological remains for about 3 hours (including the visit to the Archaeological Remains). Then we will continue with a descent to Hydroelectric, where we will have lunch. We will then take the local train for about 45 minutes to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you can enjoy a swim in the town's famous thermal baths and spend the night at your hotel. Our guide will organize everything for the next day to visit the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu.

DAY 05: CITY TOUR IN AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU

Buffet breakfast at the hotel, and you will have time to shop and walk in the town of Aguas Calientes because of the view of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. You will do the afternoon shift from 01:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. calmly, the bus ride at 12:00 p.m. with the tour guide for 20 minutes until the entrance control of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.

Then we will have our guided tour for approximately 2 hours when the guide will take us through the most important places of the Citadel (Temple of the Sun, The Temple of the Three Windows, The Intihuatana, Agricultural Platforms and other Religious Centers) after our visit, We will have a few hours free to take photos and tour the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu on our own. Return by bus to the town of Aguas Calientes, City tour at night in Aguas Calientes and spend the night at your hotel.

DAY 06: MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO

After breakfast, return train to Ollantaytambo. Expedition Service (to Ollantaytambo) and by bus to Cusco, we will be in Cusco at approximately 01:30 p.m. Finally, transfer to your hotel.

ITINERARY

ITINERARY SALKANTAY AND MACHU PICCHU TREK 6D/5 N

ONE : CUSCO - MOLLEPATA - MARKOKASA - SORAYPAMPA

  • First, I pick up from your hotel at 04:30 am. In our mobility.
  • Travel by bus Cusco - Mollepata for 4 hours.
  • Arrival to Mollepata at 09:30 a.m. approximate.
  • Breakfast in Mollepata at “Casa Salkantay”.
  • Start of the walk towards Tres Cruces.
  • Lunch at three crosses.
  • We will continue the walk to Soraypampa.
  • Camping in Soraypampa.
  • Then we will have dinner and the night.

TWO: SORAYPAMPA - SALKANTAY PAMPA - SALKANTAY PASS - COLLPAMPA

  • First, breakfast at 07:00 am. m.
  • Start of the walk at 08:00 a.m.
  • Stop at Salkantay pass for "Pago a la Pachamama"
  • We will continue the walk to Huayrac, where we will have lunch.
  • Then we will descend to Challhuaypampa.
  • Camping, dinner and overnight in Challhuaypampa.

TREE: COLLPAMPA - THE BEACH - LUCMABAMBA

  • First, breakfast at 07:30 am. m.
  • Start of the walk towards La Playa.
  • Lunch at the beach.
  • We will continue the walk to Lucmabamba.
  • Camp in Lucmabamba.
  • Dinner and overnight in Lucmabamba.

FOUR: LUCMABAMBA - CA LLACTAPATA - HYDROELECTRIC - MACHU PICCHU PUEBLO

  • First, we'll start with a good breakfast.
  • Then we will start the ascent walk to the Archaeological Ensemble of Llactapata
  • Guided tour in Llactapata.
  • Afterwards, we will continue the descent walk to Hydroelectric.
  • Arrival at Hydroelectric for lunch.
  • We will continue by local train to Aguas Calientes in 45 minutes
  • Likewise, arrival in Aguas Calientes and accommodation at your reserved hotel.
  • Dinner at the restaurant of your choice.
  • Finally, spend the night in your hotel to visit the citadel of Machu Picchu the next day.

FIVE: CITY TOUR IN AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU

  • First, buffet breakfast at your hotel.
  • Then, shopping and walk in the town of Aguas Calientes.
  • Boarding the bus with the tour guide at 12:30 p.m. to the entrance of the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu.
  • Entrance to the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu.
  • Guided tour for 3 hours in Machu Picchu.
  • Free time in Machu Picchu to take photos.
  • Return by bus to Aguas Calientes
  • Likewise, free dinner at the restaurant of your choice.
  • Finally, overnight at your hotel.

SIX: MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO

  • First, breakfast in Aguas Calientes.
  • Return by train to Ollantaytambo.
  • Later, arrival in Ollantaytambo where we will wait for you.
  • Return by bus from Cusco - Ollanytaytambo.
  • Arrival in the city of Cusco
  • Transfer to your hotel.
  • End of tour.

INCLUDED

WHAT IT INCLUDED:

  • Entrance and Exit Transfers.
  • Transport from Cusco to Mollepata (Start of the hike).
  • Professional Tour Guide (English and Spanish).
  • Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu.
  • Five breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners, and different snacks to eat throughout the day (does not include breakfast on 5th day).
  • Professional Chef.
  • First Aid Kit.
  • Oxygen cylinder.
  • Horses (who carry tents, food, and kitchen utensils).
  • Canvas bag (where you put 6 kilos of your personal belongings, including a sleeping bag).
  • Horses (to load the canvas bags).
  • Horsemen.
  • Waterproof and quadruple tents (02 people per tent).
  • One sleeping mat per person.
  • Tourist bus from Machu Picchu to “Aguas Calientes”.
  • Two nights at a basic hotel in “Aguas Calientes”.
  • Return train tickets (Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, and bus to Cusco).

NOT INCLUDED

IT DOES NOT INCLUDE:

  • First, breakfast in Mollepata.
  • The last lunch in Aguas Calientes.
  • Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (round trip).
  • Entrance ticket to Cocalmayo (Santa Teresa).
  • Drinks: mineral water, soft drinks, beers, chocolates.
  • Tourist ticket to Huayna Picchu (to reserve you must do it in advance, since there are only 400 places per day in two different times- 7:00 am and 10:00 am).
  • Extra horse to ride or for any extra backpack.
  • Sleeping bag.
  • Flashlight.
  • The tipping.

WHAT TO BRING

RECOMMENDATIONS TO TAKE TO THE TOUR SALKANTAY AND MACHU PICCHU TREK 6 D/5 N.

  • Original passport (and international student card - ISIC) if applied to this option
  • Sleeping bag (not included, but can be rented at our offices)
  • walking shoes
  • Waterproof jacket / rain poncho
  • Wool jacket to warm up, hat and gloves
  • Polo shirts or t-shirts
  • comfortable pants
  • Sun hat
  • Sun protection cream (recommended factor 35)
  • insect repellent
  • hygiene items
  • personal medications
  • camera and movies
  • Flashlight with spare battery (headlights are useful)

SOMETHING ELSE FOR THE TOUR TO SALKANTAY

  • Shorts
  • Cane (with rubber tip)
  • bandages
  • Flip-flops
  • Extra money
  • Also, swimsuit (for the hot springs in Aguas Calientes)

MORE INFORMATION

BASE INFORMATION OF THE TOUR TO SALKANTAY AND MACHU PICCHU TREK 6 D/5 N

Distance to travel: approximately 60 km
Walking time: From 30 to 40 hours including rest and stop for lunch.
Maximum Height: 4,540 m.a.s.l. Difficulty: Moderate and downhill.
Temperature: Cold with winds in the afternoon, semi-warm.
Tour duration: Tour 6 days and 4 nights.
Type of tour: Hike, adventure, archaeological and landscape.
Travel period: All the time.
Frequency of trips: Every day of the year.

PRICES

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