Peru is a mega diverse country, we also have a variety of mountainous terrain and the Andes, and a complex system of roads that were built by the Incas, Salkantay trek, is an ancient road, through the Andes towards the city of Machu Picchu. . Many of these trails rise from the coast, through snow-capped mountains into the dense Amazon jungle. The traditional Inca trail is the most valued and visited by people and currently it is necessary to book well in advance.
The Salkantay Trek is now the best hiking option to reach the Inca city of Machu Picchu. On this trail you will be able to observe a variety of landscapes and microclimates, typical of the place. Don’t miss this adventure! Come and enjoy this trail to the wonder of the world Machu Picchu and the Wild Mountain of Salkantay! (Wild Mountain). salkantay trek, offers a variety of impressive landscapes, turquoise lagoons, cloud forests, tropical valleys, where you can see coffee plantations, coca, and a wide variety of tropical fruits. Enjoy the Salkantay Trek.
Overview
Salkantay Trek 5 Days to Machu Picchu:
is a picturesque and exciting trail to reach Machu Picchu. With a wide variety of mountains and glaciers, picturesque lakes like Humantay and Salkantay, and a hike through the Amazon rainforest, this is one of the most beautiful and interesting hikes in Peru. For this activity you do not need a permit like the classic Inca trail. But, if you need to book in advance due to the availability of spaces to enter the Inca city of Machu Picchu.
Book this tour with us, and you will enjoy an unforgettable experience, we offer you a personalized service, our camps are exclusive, we have Andean huts along the route, our guides are professionals and experts in this type of trips, we have a highly qualified service staff. Live your experience and don’t let them tell you…
Useful Information
- Starting Altitude: 2900m / 9515ft.
- Highest Altitude: 4650m / 15,200ft
- Walking Distance: 60.5 km / 37.5 miles
- Longest Day: Day 2, approx 21 km/13 miles
- Coldest Night: Day 1 around 0º Celsius
- Meals – Breakfast / Lunch / Dinners
- Accommodation: Camping facilities
- Overall Difficulty: Moderate
Overview Day to Day
- DAY 01: MOLLEPATA – SORAYPAMPA
- DAY 02: SALKANTAY MOUNTAIN – CHAULLAY
- DAY 03: CHAULLAY – CLOUD FOREST – LUCMABAMBA
- DAY 04: LLACTAPATA – HIDROELÉCTRICA – AGUAS CALIENTES
- DAY 05: MACHU PICCHU CITY – CUSCO.
Itinerary
DAY 01: MOLLEPATA – SORAYPAMPA.
salkantay trek 5 days, We pick you up from your hotel and will travel by bus about 03 hours to Mollepata (2.700.msnm) where we have a technique for breakfast and to use the toilets and do the last shopping this place where we will continue to Challacanca begin our walk, about 3 hours by a beautiful path that will lead us to Soraypampa (3.800.msnm camp).
Here we have our lunch, with panoramic views of snow-capped mountains (Humantay; 4120 m and Salkantay; 6271.msnm) in the afternoon we will visit the lagoon Humantay closed to camp. Overnight.
- Meals: Lunch – tea – dinner
- Accommodation: Camping facilities
- Minimum altitude: 2700 m
- Maximum altitude: 3850 m
- Distance: 11km / 9miles
- Time: 5h approximately
- Difficulty: Moderate
DAY 02: SALKANTAY MOUNTAIN – CHAULLAY.
This wake up very early as it is the most difficult day of this trip will be our breakfast at 5.30 am and start our hike at 06.00. Am, about 3 hours walk uphill to reach the pass of Salkantay (4650 m / 15,200 ft) located halfway between two huge mountains; Salkantay Tucarhuay right and left. From the pass, they are amazing views of the snow capped mountains. Snow is possible here.
After a break, we will continue our walk (downhill) through the mountains of rock to Huayracpampa (4.000msnm) for lunch. After lunch we continue to walk through cloud forest area with diverse flora and fauna, where the guide will explain it to reach our second camp, Chaullay (3000m / 9800 ft)
- Meals: Breakfast – lunch – tea – dinner
- Accommodation: Camping facilities
- Minimum altitude: 2920 m
- Maximum altitude: 4650 m
- Distance: 21km / 13.5 miles
- Time: 9h about
- Difficult: challenge
DAY 03: CHAULLAY – CLOUD FOREST – LUCMABAMBA
After breakfast, at 6:30 am, we begin the walk and continue, along a stretch of road, until we reach the town of Colpapampa, we begin the walk through the upper forest crossing the Lluskamayo river and a variety of small streams, with a great variety of vegetation in the area, until we reach the beach, here we will have a small demonstration of the coffee tour, then we continue to Lucmabamba, place of lunch and camp, the afternoon is free at the client’s expense, we have different options, such as visiting the hot springs of Santa Teresa (1500m / 4905ft) and the Zipline, sports activity.
- Meals: Breakfast – lunch – tea – dinner
- Accommodation: Camping facilities
- Minimum altitude: 1500 m
- Maximum altitude: 3000m
- Distance: 16km / 10 miles
- Time: 7h about
- Difficulty: Moderate
DAY 04: LLACTAPATA – AGUAS CALIENTES TOWN
We get up very early (05:00 a.m.) to have a super nutritious breakfast, then we will leave our camp and follow an ascending route through the mountain, along the Inca trail, for approximately 2 hours, to reach Llactapata, (small Inca construction) This is a viewpoint with an excellent location, from where you can observe the Inca city of Machu Picchu.
We will descend along a zigzagging path for 02 hours to reach the Aobamba River and then we will continue to the hydroelectric plant, here we will have our lunch, then there are 02 options to continue to the town of Aguas Calientes, walk for 02 more hours on an easy path. and beautiful trail or board the train for 45 minutes (optional).
In the town of Aguas Calientes, we have accommodation included, with the basic and necessary services of a hot shower, private bathroom and wifi, we return to civilization, this is the closest town to the Inca city of Machu Picchu, here we will have dinner in a tourist restaurant.
- Meals: Breakfast – lunch – tea – dinner
- Lodging: Hotel
- Minimum altitude: 2000 m
- Maximum altitude: 2600 m
- Distance: 20km / 12 miles
- Time: about 7h
- Difficulty: Moderate
DAY 05: MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
We will have breakfast at the hotel and then go to the bus station and can board the first bus in the direction of the city, approximately 25 minutes by a zigzag path to reach the Inca citadel Machu Picchu. The guide will offer a visit (about 2 hours) and after that, you have free time to explore the city and if you still have energy, you can also climb Huayna Picchu mountain (2720m). It takes 45 minutes to reach the top. To return to Aguas Calientes have 2 options, walking or bus (optional) where you will meet your guide back for lunch and receive his train ticket to return to the city of Cusco.
The train service that includes all the tours (the Expedition to Ollanta) and bus to Cusco. * If you want to stay an extra night in Aguas Calientes you have to tell us in advance to arrange your hotel and change the return train service,
- Meals: Breakfast
- Maximum height: 2,440m
- Difficulty: Easy.
CONDITIONS FOR THE MOUNTAIN MACHUPICCHU AND WAYNAPICCHU.
Inclusions
OUR SERVICE INCLUDES:
- Professional guide, bilingual
- Collection hotel
- Return transportation (bus to the start of the route and tourist train to Ollanta)
- Entrance to Machu Picchu – Waynapicchu / Machu Picchu (optional U$: 60)
- * 4 snacks (hot drinks, biscuits and popcorn), 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners (breakfast on day 1 and dinner and lunch in Aguas Calientes are not included)
- Dining tent with tables and chairs
- Cook
- Huts for 2 people
- Sleeping mats
- Horsemen and mules (they carry cooking and camping equipment and up to 07 kilos of belongings of the tourists)
- 1 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes
- Oxygen bottle.
- First aid box
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Breakfast the first day
- Sleeping bag
- Last day lunch
- Expenses extras.(tips)
* Vegetarian diet available.
** Train included in all tours is (Expedition Ollanta service) will only be confirmed once full amount of tour is paid. The earlier train you could take is the 14: 55.pm and being the last train at 18: 30. Salkantay Expeditions, arrange transportation to Cusco (by taxi or bus).
Should Bring
WHAT YOU NEED TO TAKE:
- Original passport and student card
- Insurance card is essential
- Sleeping bag.
- Hiking boots
- Waterproof jacket / rain poncho
- Coat
- Hat and gloves comfortable pants shirts
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen factor 70
- Insect repellent
- Water
- Water purification tablets (Micropur recommended)
- Personal Medication
- Camera and battery.
- Flashlight with extra batteries
OPTIONAL TO TAKE:
- Shorts
- Cane
- Plasters and bandages
- Flips flops
- Extra money
- Swimsuit for hot springs in Santa Teresa / Aguas Calientes – not included in price.
OPTIONAL SERVICES (NOT INCLUDED)
- Hiking Poles (U$:20)
- Small day backpack (U$.15)
Essential Clothing.
Accommodation
SORAYPAMPA – CAMP
Our first camp, at the foot of the Salkantay mountain, where the landscape is very beautiful, these Andean cabins, which are in harmony with nature and the landscape, also very close to the Humantay lagoon, we have all the conditions to host our clients, and can enjoy this unique experience in the Andes.
Price
Prices: Season: 2024
Group Service.
- U$. 500. Per Person (Up to 10 People)
Private Service
- U$. 670 per Person (Private Service 02 People Mínimum )
Discounts
- Student Discount (only with active card): U$:20
- Under 18 years Discount: U$:35
Group versus Private Treks: What’s the difference?
- Depending on the number of people in your booking, additional people may join the trek to make a full group.
- If you choose “private”, no additional people will be joining your group, no matter the size.
- Minimum booking size is two people; one person may book a group trek if Salkantay Expeditions, is able to join that person with additional groups.
Rentals
- Hiking poles – U$: 20 (pair)
- Sleeping Bag – U$: 25 (whole trip)
Upgrades
- Entrance Tickets to Wayna Picchu Mountain – U$:60 per person (according to availability)
- Return Vistadome train – U$: 50 per person
- Return Hiram Bingham train– U$: 380 per person
- Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel (5 star hotel) – U$: 245 Per person
- Tierra viva Machu Picchu (3 star hotel) – U$: 50 Per person
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