Project Description
Salcantay Trek to Machu Picchu
6Days / 5 Nights
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
[Places Visited] Salkantay & Machu Picchu
[Tour Length] 6 Days
SUMMARY
Day 1: CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY – SUIROCCOCHA
Private transportation from Sacred Valley to Mollepata.
Full day Trek.
Overnight at campsite.
Meals: L, D, Snacks
Day 2: SUIROCCOCHA – COLPAPAMPA
Full day trek.
Overnight at campsite.
Meals: B, L, D, Snacks
Day 3: COLPAPAMPA – PLAYA
Full day trek.
Overnight at campsite.
Meals: B, L, D, Snacks
Day 4: PLAYA – AGUAS CALIENTES
Full day trek.
Overnight at selected hotel.
Meals: B, L, D, Snacks
Day 5: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
Private excursion to Machu Picchu Citadel.
Train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco and private transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at your hotel in Cusco.
Meals: B
Day 6: CUSCO – LIMA – OUTBOUND
Private transfer from your hotel to Cusco Airport.
Assistance at Lima Airport for your international flight.
Meals: B
Note: Subject to availability and change without prior notice.
Your private guide will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning and you will be transferred by private transportation to a small village, located high above the Apurimac River, in a beautiful scenic journey of approximately 6 hours.
On the way you will appreciate spectacular views of the chains of snowcapped Vilcabamba, the colorful village of Mollepata and the lush Apurimac River Valley. Here, you will meet up with the mules, horses and wranglers that will carry your gear during the trek. You will begin this trek with a gentle climb for approximately 3 hours through more unspoiled Andean river valley of the Cordillera Vilcabamba, hiking steadily upwards to the high plateau. Here you will start trekking a moderate climb up the mountain, following a series of switchbacks called Siete Culebras. After 3 hours, your path leads up the side of a mountain and levels out beneath the shadows of the grandiose Mount Salkantay, which is the highest point of the trip at 15,134 feet.
Along the way, you will get your first incredible view of Humantay glacier. As we approach our campsite at Suiroccocha, the enormous Salkantay peak dominates our skyline. This first camp is located at 11,500 feet.
Altitude : 4,100 m. / 13,448 feet.
(B, L, D)
Day 2: SUIROCCOCHA – COLPAPAMPA
After an early breakfast you will start trekking a moderate climb up the mountain.
With Salkantay looming above, you come to a summit marked by small piles of stones, or apachetas, left by locals and travelers to honor the mountain gods. Here you will find yourself in the middle of two great mountains: Salkantay peak and Humantay.
Salkantay is the second highest mountain in the Cusco region, a large, steep peak, with a great vertical relief and you will be very close to it. From this high pass, you will make your way towards the valley below to camp for the night at Colpapampa.
Altitude : 4,116 m. / 13,500 feet.
(B, L, D)
Day 3: COLPAPAMPA – PLAYA
After breakfast, you will descend for an hour more to the eastern slope of the Andes into a sub-tropical valley, where the temperature is warmer and where you will see a variety of orchids, birds, flowers and hummingbirds. Here you will be able to enjoy the landscapes which offer an unparalleled natural beauty.
You will cross the river and as you are walking along the left hand side of the Alto Salkantay River. In comparison to the previous days of the trek, this is easy walking as you descend slowly for 3 hours to the ‘Eyebrow of the Jungle’. As we lose altitude you will encounter bright flowers, butterflies, parrots, and lush groves of tropical fruits, cocoa, and coffee plants. Finally, you will arrive to Playa (8,266 feet), a small village where we set up camp for the night.
Altitude : 2,050 m. / 6,724 feet.
(B, L, D)
Day 4: PLAYA – AGUAS CALIENTES
Early in the morning you will continue your trek through sub-tropical vegetation to the village of Lucmabamba, where an original Inca trail remains where you will be able to see coffee, banana and passion fruit plantations and a lovely view of the Santa Teresa Valley. A gradual uphill climb through lush sub-tropical forest brings you to Llactapata (9300 feet) from where you will enjoy a brilliant backside views of Machu Picchu Citadel and of the surrounding peaks from afar.
In the afternoon, 2 hours continuous downhill to the Hydroelectric Plant, where you will have the last lunch with our staff. Afterwards you will board the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo where you will spend the night.
Dinner and Overnight at your selected hotel in Machu Picchu Pueblo.
Altitude : 2,000 m. / 6,560 feet.
(B, L, D)
Day 5: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
Today after breakfast, you will take the early bus up to the stunning archaeological complex of Machu Picchu.
You will explore the enigmatic citadel of Machu Picchu accompanied by your expert guide, who will lead you through the site, providing archaeological and historical information on key areas of interest, including Intihuatana (the Sun Dial), the Sacred Plaza and the Temple of the Sun.
Machu Picchu is the most important site of the vast Inca Empire. This UNESCO World Heritage site is often referred to as “The Lost City of the Incas” and is one of the most famous and spectacular archaeological complexes in the world – a visit to Peru would not be complete without it. Machu Picchu is considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and recently awarded as the Most Ecological Destination in South America.
After the excursion, you will head to the train station where you will board the train towards Cusco.
Upon arrival at the train station, you will be met by our Guest Services Representative and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight at your selected hotel in Cusco.
(B)
Day 6: CUSCO – LIMA – OUTBOUND
After breakfast you will be transported to Cusco airport to board your flight to Lima. In Lima International Airport, our Guest Services Representative will assist you with your departure flight.
(B)
5 Stars US $ 2,616 |
4 Stars US $ 2,357 |
3 Stars US $ 2,257 |
SIC US $ 1,292 |
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Machu Picchu | INKATERRA Superior Deluxe Room |
EL MAPI Deluxe Room |
ANDINA Standard Room |
ANDINA Standard Room |
Cusco | CASONA INKATERRA Suite Patio |
ARANWA CUSCO Deluxe Room |
CASA ANDINA PLAZA Superior Room |
CASA ANDINA PLAZA Superior Room |
* Pricing per person based on double occupancy
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