Salkantay Trek a Machupicchu 5D/4N

DAY 1: CUSCO – MOLLEPATA – SORAYPAMPA (L) (D)

We leave Cusco early morning passing beautiful andes villages such as Izcuchaca and Limatambo along the way, arriving at approximately 9 AM to Mollepata.  Then  we will continue in our transport to Cruzpata where we meet with our horsemen and mules to organize for our start to this hiking adventure.  We head off on foot to Soraypampa, stopping along the way for lunch with an impressive panoramic view of the Mountains and Valleys.  After Luncht, we continue on in the longest part of this route where we can appreciate the snow-capped Umantay mountain (its top at 5460 meters above sea level).  Finally we arrive to our first campsite known as Soraypampa which is located at 3850 m.a.s.l. at the base of Umantay Mountain.

DAY 2: SORAYPAMPA – CHAULLAY- CCOLPAPAMPA (B) (L) (D)

After a good breakfast prepared by our expert chefs, we start our hike around 6:30 a.m. on the most import part of the route to Machu Picchu.  We will have great views of the Salkantay and Umantay mountains as we ascend to the highest point of our trek located at Salkantay Humantay Pass, 4500 m.  Here we can observe the glaciers of Salkantay and take a good rest before continuing in descent until the zone of Huayrac Pampa where we will have lunch.  Continuing on, there are beautiful waterfalls to be seen, a variety of birds, and animals such as lamas and alpacas.  The vegetation changes to be full of bamboo, and later different fruit trees near the area of Chaullay.  We continue to our second campsite called Collpapampa (2800 meters).

DAY 3: COLLPAPAMPA – LA  PLAYA (SAWAYACO) – SANTA TERESA (B)(L)(D)

After breakfast we start our trek in a cloudy jungle area full of small waterfalls and fruit trees such as orange, mandarin, banana, passion fruit, etc, and a variety of fauna and flora such as certain types of orchids.  We will arrive to Sawayaco Playa where we will have lunch and a rest before continuing in transport for about 1 hour to Santa Teresa (located at 1900 m).  This will be our last campsite location.  Later, you will have the option to visit the Cocalmayo Hot Springs.

DAY 4: SANTA TERESA – HIDROELECTRICA – AGUAS CALIENTES (B) (L)

After breakfast and some time to get to know the village of Santa Teresa, we will transfer to Hidroelectrica, where we will have our last lunch as a group prepared by our chef and a well deserved rest.  We then continue our adventure hiking to the town of Aguas Calientes seeing even more variety of flora and fauna, as well as Incan constructions and terraces that were very important in the conservation of Machu Picchu located at the base of this Incan citadel.  Once arriving to Aguas Calientes town, each will check-in to their respective hotels with time to later visit the hot springs located on the edge of town if desired.

DAY 5: AGUAS CALIENTES-MACHUPICCHU-CUSCO (B)

After breakfast provided in-hotel, we walk together to the bus station where we can take the 30 minute bus ride up the hill to the entrance of Machu Picchu (2400 meters).  We will have the opportunity to watch the sunrise and appreciate few other tourists at this time.  The guided tour of the famous citadel includes passing through the principal plaza, Circular Tower, Sacred Sun Dial, living quarters, Temple of the Three Windows, and cemeteries.  Later there is free time to do more exploring and take more photos before catching the bus back downhill and then the return train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco city.

NOTE:  There is option to climb Waynapicchu Mountain if booked in advance due to limited spaces.

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• Complete information given prior to tour
• Tourist transport to the trail-head (Mollepata – Cruzpata or Marcoq’asa)
• Professional Spanish / English guide
• Meals according to the itinerary
• Vegetarian or allergy related requests at no extra charge
• Chef and assistant chef
• Horse men and assistants, pack mules (to carry food, tents, and other camping equipment)
• Camping equipment (Tents, mattresses, kitchen and dining tents)
• Transport to Playa – Santa Teresa
• One night hostel in Aguas Calientes
• Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
• Bus Ticket Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu / Aguas Calientes
• First Aid kit including emergency oxygen tank
• Return ticket in Tourist class Aguas Calientes / Ollantaytambo / Poroy
• Final transfer to hotel

NOT INCLUDED:

• 1st Day breakfast
• Last day dinner and Lunch
• Sleeping bags (we can rent quality down sleeping bags)
• Extra horses (extras are available to carry up to 20 kilos)
• Entrance to Waynapicchu Mountain (book in advance if interested due to limited spaces)
• Walking Stick (we can rent if needed)
• Entrance tickets to hot springs, tips.

What You Should Bring!

• Original Passport (for check-in to the points)
• Day backpack
• Plastic bag to cover backpack
• Sleeping bag (we can rent)
• Clothing for both cold and warm weather
• Warm clothing and rainproof
• Waterproof and warm jackets and/or rain poncho
• Hiking shoes or boots
• Hiking pants
• Shirts
• Mosquito repellant or insect repellent
• Walking stick (we can rent)
• Sunhat,
• Sun block,
• Disinfectant hand gel
• Towel + toilet paper
• Water bottle and sterilizing water tablets
• Personal medication
• Camera with extra batteries
• Plastic bag to cover camera
• Flashlight or head-lamp
• Small personal snacks (chocolate bars, candies, granola bars, dried fruits and nuts)
• Extra spending money in Soles (for Hot Springs, drinks, tips, etc).

GROUP SERVICE PRICE:

Sale $ 640.00 USD

PRIVATE SERVICE:

STUDENT DISCOUNT:

$20 off per person

Discounts:

1. Students: Those who have the ISIC card valid, in the event that you book under a student rate with this benefit, you will need to bring the original card (not a copy) to show it at the control points throughout the route.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS:

As you see in our Additional Items under Trip Overview, there are several optional upgrades you can include in this trip. Below is a quick list of prices, but check our Overview section for more details.

Upgrades

Huaynapicchu: $20 per person
Vistadome Train (Round Trip): $65 per person

HOTEL INCLUDED:

Waman Hotel or Hatun Inti Classic (or similar)

This is a 3 star hotel and is based on sharing a room – either double, matrimonial or triple. There is a single room surcharge if you are booking alone of $30 US per person. Rooms all include private bathrooms with hot showers and wifi. We can also upgrade your hotel if you prefer something a little fancier. Please remember that the service you receive in Aguas Calientes will not be quite as good as Cusco. Below is a list of possible upgrade options, but we can work with most hotels in Aguas Calientes.

Casa Andina: $40 US pp shared ($110 for a single)
Casa del Sol: $60 US pp shared ($150 for a single)
Tierra Viva: +$60 US pp shared (+$150 for a single)
El Mapi: +$80 US pp shared (+$180 for a single)

HOW TO BOOK

It’s always a good idea to contact us directly and confirm with our team before your booking. Once you are ready, please fill in our Booking Form and pay the Deposit according your Invoice.. Our office will email you back that day with your confirmation. We always send out confirmations, so if you don’t hear from us, check your spam or contact our office and we will resend.

Rentals

• Hiking poles pare – US$20.00
• Bag Pack – US$35.00
• Sleeping bag – US$35.00
• Extra Horse USD160.00