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This service is not refundable. If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be provided.
Salkantay Trek takes you off the beaten path. Spend 5 days exploring glacier mountains, picturesque lakes such as Humantay and Salcantay Lake, and passes through the Amazon jungle, making this one of the most beautiful and interesting treks in all of Peru.
ITINERARY
First day: CUSCO - SORAYPAMPA - LAGUNA HUMANTAY - QUISWARNIYOC
Pick up from your hotel in Cusco around 5:00am to drive you until Soraypampa where the 2-hour walk to the Humantay lagoon begins. Once arrived at the lake, free time to visit and explore the place, NEXT descend for 2 hours to the Quiswarniyoc camp to enjoy a lunch.
In the afternoon, you will take a walk to the Salkantay viewpoint, from where you can appreciate the sunset.
Then back to the camp, where you will have a dinner and spend the night in the MOUNTAIN SKY HUT, exclusive camp.
Second day: QUISWARNIYOC - ABRA SALKANTAY - CHAWLLAY
Wake up at 5am with a coca tea and breakfast, it is time to start hiking up to the highest point of the trek 4630 m.
This will take 3 to 4 hours of uphill hiking at a regular to slow pace.
After a long break, you will go down 2 hours to Wayracmachay for lunch and continue for 3 hours of downhill hiking to the camp, Chaullayto. which is located at 2,900 meters and marks the beginning of the Peruvian Amazon.
Third day: CHAULLAY - LA PLAYA - SANTA TERESA
On the third day, you will wake up around 6am in the beautiful and warm jungle, with a delicious breakfast.
We’ll begin our 5-hour hike along the Santa Teresa Valley which is formed by the Salkantay River, after 5 hours of hiking we arrive at La Playa Sahuayaco.
After the last walk you will have a relaxing time in our campsite.
Fourth day: SANTA TERESA - HIDROELECTRICA - AGUAS CALIENTES
This day start by a walk to Lucmabamba where we start the 3-hour uphill hike along the original Inca trail until the Inca ruins of Llactapata and enjoy a view of Machu Picchu.
Afterward, we’ll hike downhill for 2 hours, arriving in Hidroelectrical, where you will have a lunch with much-earned rest.
The final part of the hike is a 3-hour hike along the train tracks to Aguas Calientes.
Once you arrive in the small town, we’ll take you to your hotel where you can shower and rest before our final supper at 7:00 pm in a local restaurant.
Fiveth day: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
Last early wake up, to get ready for the hike to Machu Picchu.
After passing the first checkpoint, we will climb the stairs for about one hour to reach Machu Picchu’s main gate, and begin our 2.5-hour guided tour in the famous Inca site, where you will learn everything about The Lost City of The Incas.
Then explore Machu Picchu on your own and climb one of the mountains if you booked the extra ticket.
Then you will start the long return to Cusco, by train or by car, depends on the option you have chosen.
Reservations can be made up to 5 days before departure.
In AFFAIR of protest or strike (which is not uncommon in Cusco), it may be necessary to leave a day or even two days earlier or later than scheduled so that we can fulfill other services. Depending on the season, some campsites ask to pay a little extra for hot water.
Specific Policies
- The availability of tickets to enter Machu Picchu may affect the availability of this tour.
- The entrance time to Machu Picchu will depend on availability.
- The number of circuits depends on availability.
- Please note that a guide is included only for Circuit No. 2 in Machu Picchu. If Circuit #2 is not available on the desired dates, you have the option of hiring a private guide directly in Machu Picchu.
- Depending on the progress or the weather, the order of the activities may change to optimize the smooth running of the day.
- Depending on the season, some campsites ask to pay a little extra for hot water.
- When booking an activity to visit Machu Picchu, we strongly recommend you to book your tour in advance to make sure you buy your tickets online and avoid any inconvenience. The availability of tickets to enter Machu Picchu may affect the availability of this tour.
Machu Picchu Booking conditions:
For reservations made less than 3 months in advance, there is a high probability that the entrance tickets to Machu Picchu are no longer available in pre-sale online.
In these cases, the ticket is included in the price, but must be purchased by the passenger in person in Aguas Calientes the day before the entrance by presenting the physical passport of the passenger.
Please note that these tickets are limited in quantity and entrance times are randomly assigned.
Associated risks:
- Sold out: There is a possibility that all tickets may be sold out before your arrival. In this case, you may have to consider staying an additional night in Aguas Calientes (not included) since the passenger must go in person to the ticket office in Aguas Calientes one day before the date selected for the activity, to try to buy a ticket (the provider will give you a sealed envelope with the exact amount of money) early the next morning, you must bring your physical passport.
- Visit and return time: If the scheduled visit time does not allow you to return by bus on the same day, you have two options:
o Return by train: You can choose to return to Cusco by train the same day (not included).
o Additional night: You can choose to stay an additional night in Aguas Calientes and take the bus the next day (Not included).
We recommend planning your visit to Machu Picchu well in advance to minimize these risks and ensure a pleasant and stress-free experience.
What do you need to bring?
- Original passport
- Hat
- Hiking shoes
- Shorts
- Swimming suit
- Sunglasses
- Water bottle
- Backpack (to carry water, snacks, camera, sunscreen, valuables, jacket, rain gear, etc.)
- Water bottle
- Toothbrush and other personal hygiene items
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Snacks (such as chocolate, cereal bars, candy, nuts, energy bars, etc.)
- Cash in soles
This service is not refundable. If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be provided.
Salkantay Trek: Epic Hike to Machu Picchu in Cusco
