Salcantay Trek to Machu Picchu in 5 Days

Hike Mount Salcantay and experience one of the holiest of the sacred peaks for the Incas on a 5-day trek to Machu Picchu. Admire a landscape of towering mountains and imposing glaciers. Watch the sunrise from the Machu Picchu citadel and more.

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco – Mollepata - Soraypampa - Humantay lake

Stop At: Agencia Humantay Lake, maruri, cc. ima sumaq oficina 115, Cusco 08002, Peru
04:30 - 05:00 Pick up each passengers from their respective hotels around of the historic center of cusco.

05:00 - 07:30 From Cusco to Mollepata by bus.

07:30 - 08:00 Breakfast in Mollepata.

08:30 - 09:30 From Mollepata to Cha'llacancha.

09:30 - 13.00 Start trekking to Saraypampa.

13:00 - 14:00 Lunch / rest or free time.

14:00 - 15:30 Trekking to Humantay Lake.

15:30 - 16:00 Apacheta ritual for the Pachamama and free time.

16:00 - 17:30 Return to base camp (Soraypampa).

17:30 - 18:30 Rest and free time.

18:30 - 19:30 Dinner / rest for the next day.
Duration: 14 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Soraypampa Camp

Day 2: Soraypampa - Huayracpampa - Chaullay

Stop At: Salkantay Trail, Peru
05:00 - 05:30 Wake up the passengers and coca tea, to each one.

05:30 - 06:00 Breakfast.

06:00 - 13.00 Start trekking from Soraypampa to Huayra Pampa.

13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and rest in Huayra Pampa.

14:00 - 17:00 Start Trekking from Huayra Pampa to Chaullay.

17:00 - 18:00 Free time and rest.

18:00 - 19:30 Dinner / rest for the next day.
Duration: 14 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Chaullay camp

Day 3: Chaullay - La Playa - Santa Teresa

Stop At: Banos Termales de Cocalmayo, 4 Km from Santa Teresa, Santa Teresa Peru
06:00 - 06:30 Wake up the passengers.

06:30 - 07:00 Breakfast.

07:00 - 11:30 Start trekking from Chaullay to La Playa.

11:30 - 13:00 Lunch / Rest and free time.

13:00 - 15:00 by bus from La Playa to santa Teresa.

15:00 - 17:30 Hot Springs.

17:30 - 18:30 Return to Santa Teresa.

18:30 - 19:30 Dinner / rest for the next day
Duration: 14 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Santa Teresa camp

Day 4: Santa Teresa - Hydroelectric - Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town)

Stop At: Salkantay Trail, Peru
06:30 - 07:00 Waking up.

07:00 - 07:30 Breakfast.

07:30 - 10:30 Zipline activity (optional) .

10:30 - 11:30 private transportation to hydroelectric.

11:30 - 13:00 Lunch and rest in the hamacas or free time .

13:00 - 16:00 Start trekking to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Village).

18:00 - 18:00 Meeting with the guide in the plaza for briefing for the next day.

18:00 - 19:30 Dinner / rest for the next day.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Aguas Calientes town

Day 5: Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town) - Machu Picchu - Cusco

Stop At: Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu Peru
04:00 - 04:20 Wake up all passengers for the last day.

04:20 - 06:00 Start Trekking to see the spectacular sunrise in the citadel of Machu Picchu.

06:00 - 08:30 Tour in the Inca citadel of machupicchu.

08:30 - 12:00 Free time to enjoy Machu Picchu on their own (Maximum 4 hours stay in Machu Picchu citadel)

12:00 - 12:30 The group will descend walking to Aguas Calientes.

12:30 - 15:40 free time in aguas calientes.

15:40 - 16:00 walk to the train station for the departure time to Ollantaytambo.

16:00 - 17:40 returning from aguas calientes by train to Ollantaytambo (depending on the departure of your train).

17:55 - 20:00 transfer from ollantaytambo station by private bus to the Plaza San Francisco in CUSCO where it will be the bus last stop (the arriving time will be depending the traffic in cusco).
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"You will have a brief a day before the trek start in your hotel at 19:00 hrs."
"You can pay extra directly to our guides for:"
"sleeping bags"
"Walking sticks"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Hora de Inicio: null
Duración: 5 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Cuzco Main Square, Del Medio 123, Cusco 08000, Peru
Traveler pickup is offered
Plaza de Armas of Cusco or from your hotel , as long as you are in the center of the city and surroundings.
For places outside those limits, you must coordinate with the Operator the feasibility of your pick-up or Meeting Point.

Cancelaciones y devoluciones: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Incluye

• Roomy dining tent and kitchen.
• Chairs and dining tables.
• Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
• Transfer from Cusco to Mollepata.
• Entrance fees to Machu Picchu.
• Transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
• Professional bilingual guide, cook and assistants.
• 1 night of lodging in 2 stars Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
• 3x Breakfast
• 4x Dinner
• 4x Lunch
• Accommodation included: 4 nights

No Incluye

• Pick up from hotels not in Downtown (Extra charge)
• Gratuities
• Termal baths
• Meals not mentioned
• Bus service in Machupicchu (up/down)
• Sleeping bag
• Service and extra expense
• Transportation from Santa Teresa to Cocalmayo thermal baths
• The Down Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.

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