Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5 Days





5 Days
Trekking
Medium
April - October
Highlights: Stellar scenery, coffee farm, glass cabins, lagoons and camp overlooking Machu Picchu.
Considerations: To include Hamantay Lagoon (Turquoise Lagoon) and Llacatapata (amazing camping spot with Machu Picchu in the distance) we have to leave the afternoon before the trek starts making this trek 5.5 days and 5 nights.
Season: March 1 to January 10.
Itinerary Summary:
- DAY 1: CUSCO – SORAYPAMPA
- DAY 2: SORAYMAPA -SALKANTAY- COLPAPAMPA
- DAY 3: COLPAPAMPA – SAHUAYACO BEACH – LUCMABAMBA
- DAY 4: LUCMABAMBA – HYDROELECTRIC – AGUAS CALIENTES
- DAY 5: AGUAS CALIENTES- MACHUPICCHU – CUSCO
¿Qué incluye?
BRIEFING.
We will have a pre-trip meeting with your guide at our office for a tour orientation. The meeting will be at 6:30 pm.
EXPERIENCE OF OUR GUIDES.
All our guides have a minimum experience of 3 years, our guides are: professional, responsible, nature and mountain lovers. They will make your trip safe and happy.
FIRST AID.
All our guides received first aid courses in high mountain, our guides always carry a basic first aid kit (pills for altitude, diarrhea, vomiting, cures, creams for muscle aches.) also oxygen in case of emergencies.
TRANSPORTATION
The following transportation services are included in the tour:
TOURIST TRANSPORT Cusco – Mollepata trip of approximately 02h and 30 minutes.
Transportation Mollepata – Challacancha, trip of approximately 45 minutes.
Transportation Sahuayaco Beach – Santa Teresa 1:30 minutes.
Tourist train Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
Tourist transport Ollantaytambo – Cusco Station (Plaza rejoicing).
ENTRANCE TICKETS
Entrance ticket to the Inca city of Machupicchu.
TRAIN TICKETS
Return train schedules – The schedules we work with are those of the 6:20 PM EXPEDITION TRAIN.
CAMP INFRASTRUCTURE
We have established campsites in each CAMP SITE, among which:
In Soraypampa: We have rustic cabins, with 13cm thick mattresses.
In Colpapampa: We have domes, with 13cm thick mattresses.
In Santa Teresa: We have rooms for two people.
ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation included in the package is a BASIC HOSTEL in the town of Aguas Calientes.
All rooms have private bathroom and private shower.
Hot shower.
WI – FI
Breakfast Snack to go (Includes Frugos, cheese sandwich, cookie and 01 fruit).
NOTE: If you want to book your own hotel let us know to organize it.
SUPPORT STAFF
Official Tourist Guide – Certified in DIRCETUR with a minimum experience of 3 years. Maximum groups of 10 people.
Cook specialized in high mountain cuisine. – UNIQUE STOCK OF CHIRINGUITOS.
Horsemen and horses to transport all camping and cooking equipment.
7 kilos of personal belongings of each passenger – The luggage of the passengers will also include the weight of their sleeping bags.
FOOD
All food needed during the tour is included.
All the food we offer is BUFFET SERVICE (Except the fourth lunch and the fourth dinner which are in tourist restaurants).
05 breakfasts
04 lunches
03 snacks (Soraypampa, Chaullay and Santa Teresa – Includes Chocolate – mate – coffee – milk – tea -Poc Corn – Biscuits)
04 dinners
We wake you up every morning with a cup of mate de coca.
SAFETY
Oxygen (Oxishot)
First aid kit (Only the generic ones, it is necessary that the passenger has his personal pills).
Communication radios.
No incluye
- Lunch on the last day.
- Entrance fee to Huaynapicchu or Machu Picchu Mountain 20 USD.
- Service and extra expenses.
- Sleeping bag 15 USD
- Trekking poles 15 USD.
Recomendaciones
Group tour
650 per person
A group tour means that you are open to other hikers joining you. This means that your group will have different hiking abilities and fitness levels. All of our guides are experts in how to keep the hike moving and happy no matter how fast you hike.
Private Tour
Private tours are available and are priced according to group size.
2 hikers: $980 per person
3 hikers: $925 per person
4 hikers: $870 per person
5 hikers: $815 per person
6 hikers: $760 per person
7 hikers: $705 per person
8 or more hikers: $650 per person
* All our tours are priced in US dollars.
EXCELENTE A base de 57 reseñas ingrid b2025-07-03Verificada Cusco mágico Gracias a Dios por darnos la oportunidad de conocer lugares tan maravillosos y mágicos. Cada sitio que visitamos nos regaló una alegría inolvidable.Gracias a la agencia Real Cusco Tour, quedamos encantados con la atención recibida, un agradecimiento muy especial a Roly, quien se ganó un lugar en nuestros corazones. ¡Gracias por hacer de esta experiencia algo único! Juliana S2025-07-02Verificada Experiencia mágica e inolvidable. Vivimos una experiencia maravillosa. Visitamos lugares mágicos y encantadores. Estuvimos rodeados de personas y guías amables, honestas, organizadas, puntuales y con una excelente calidad humana.Hoteles y restaurantes muy buenos. Gracias Rolly. doralba s2025-07-02Verificada Definitivamente si es una maravilla del mundo. Todo el conjunto logístico se destacó por su atención y compromiso. Ésto acompañado de unas espectaculares vistas, excelente ambiente, guías responsables y hospedajes increíbles. ERICK SAMIR B2025-07-02Verificada Si una buena experiencia quieres vivir, a Cusco debes ir. Una visita inolvidable. La mejor parte fue ir a la montaña de colores. Felicito a los guías por su servicio, ya que son muy amables y cumplidos. Juan Manuel Ibarra P2025-07-01Verificada Cusco, a dream space. The views, the landscapes, the guides, and the places visited made the stay immeasurable and rewarding. Climber216635913352025-07-01Verificada A wonderful journey The experience was very calm and beautiful, we were able to enjoy great views and very good food in the restaurants they took us to. WILLIAM F2025-07-01Verificada With Real Cusco you live a fantastic experience. We had a spectacular experience, feeling calm and secure with Roli's planning and company. Cusco is a fantastic destination and surprises you every day. We leave with the best memories. Thanks to all the guides of Real Cusco Tour. Graciela V2025-06-10Verificada Superb experience! Amazing experience Roly from start to finish was super kind to me when explaining everything about the tours, why I booked them long in advance, we went to Laguna Humantay and Palccoyo and all super professional, they explain super well how the dynamic will be and are open to answer all doubts, also many thanks to our guides Christian and Michael who made everything very enjoyable, fun and in the best way so that we felt comfortable and had the best experience!! Real Cusco Tour the best experience!! Nicole Antuane R2025-06-04Verificada Great tour, recommended! Well organized and punctual passages. Great tips for tours and tickets, the guide to Machupicchu was fantastic. Thanks to Roly and Jorge... kleber2025-05-24Verificada We made a trip by the Tour Real Cusco was very gratifying everything perfect from the beginning the tours super nice It was an incredible trip to the natural beauty of the Inca history and culture and dedication of the population to dismantle.Tour booking with very attentive tour agency in everything from reception to transfer for tours
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IMPORTANTE
To enjoy the full Machu Picchu experience, it is essential to book in advance, especially for Circuit 2, which is the most recommended. This tour offers the most comprehensive coverage of the citadel, combining breathtaking panoramic views with the most important archaeological sites.
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