Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days

Duration

4 Days

Type of tour

Trekking

Difficulty

Medium

Best Time

April - October

DAY 1 : WE GO UP TO THE SALKANTAY PASS (4655METERS)

Soraypampa – Chaullay

Breakfast and last tips from our guide for you.
From Soraypamapa to Salkantay Pass ( 4678 mts ) 7.5 km, the most difficult part of the day.
2 hours descent until lunch.
After lunch, 3 hours hike to Chaullay Camp (High Jungle).
Dinner and briefing for the next day.
DAY 2 : JUNGLE TREK – ENJOYING A TROPICAL CLIMATE

Chaullay – La Playa (Sahuayaco) (Cloud Forest) – Lucmabamba

Breakfast and time to use mosquito repellent before starting.
There are 16 km between Chaullay and the next camp.
We will pass through the lands of local farmers.
Hot day, good to wear shorts and t-shirts.
We have the afternoon free.
Coffee tour in the camp.
Optional visit to the hot springs.
Dinner and briefing for the next day.
DAY 3 : WAKE UP WITH A FRESH COFFEE AND WE WILL WALK ALONG THE NEW INKA TRAIL.

Lucmabamba – Llactapata – Hydroelectric – Aguas Calientes.

We have breakfast.
Start the trek to Llactapata . 3 hours approx.
Enjoy the panoramic views from Llactapata to Machu Picchu.
You will have lunch at Hidroelectrica.
You can take the train or walk for 3 hours to Aguas Calientes.
Rest at the hotel.
Dinner and briefing for the next day.
DAY 4 : OUR GOAL MACHU PICCHU WONDER OF THE WORLD

Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo – Cusco

In the morning you will go up to Machu Picchu.
Bus or hike 1 hour and 30 minutes from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
Enjoy the guided tour in Machu Picchu.
Optional hike to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu.
Return to Aguas Calientes walking or by bus.
Take the train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
Private transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.

¿Qué incluye?

Information prior to departure in Cusco.
Professional guide (bilingual) (2 guides for groups of more than 10 people).
Pick up from your hotel in the morning (we will pick you up from wherever you are).
Private transportation to Soraypampa (starting point of the trek).
Personal tents: 2 people in each 4-person-capacity tent, to allow for greater comfort and to be able to store backpacks.
Air mattress.
Camping equipment (kitchen tent, dining tent, chairs and tables).
Chef and cooking equipment.
Pack animals (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment) – day 1 to 3.
Pack animals to carry personal gear, up to a maximum of 9 kg per person (including sleeping bag and sleeping mat) – day 1 to 3.
1 night Hotel in Aguas Calientes (private room, hot water shower, tv, wi fi)
Entrance fee to Machu Picchu.
Tourist train back to Ollantaytambo (4:36 pm, 19:00 pm from Aguas Calientes).
Private transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
All meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 snacks (hot drinks, cookies, popcorn) and 3 dinners.
Others: hot water every morning and evening for hand washing / boiled water to fill your water bottle every morning and evening, and also at lunch time if requested in advance.
First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.
Vegetarian / special dietary options available.

No incluye

Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machupicchu on day 4.
Train tickets from Aobamba (Hydroelectric) to Aguas Calientes.
Entrance tickets to Huaynapicchu (if you take this entrance ticket, an additional 25 US dollars will be charged to the original price).
Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu Montana (if you take this entrance ticket you will be charged an additional 25 US dollars to the original price).
Sleeping bag
Breakfast on the first day and lunch on the last day in Aguas Calientes.
Entrance fees to the hot springs or transportation to get there.
Extra horse to ride or for any extra backpack.

Recomendaciones

SHARED SERVICE

02 Persons / $.490.00 AMERICAN DOLLARS PER PERSON.
03 Persons / $.480.00 AMERICAN DOLLARS PER PERSON.
04 Persons / $.460.00 U.S. DOLLARS PER PERSON.
05 Persons/ $.440.00 AMERICAN DOLLARS PER PERSON.
06 Persons/ $.420.00 AMERICAN DOLLARS PER PERSON.
08 or more Persons / $.400.00 AMERICAN DOLLARS PER PERSON.
DEPARTURE DAYS ACCORDING TO YOUR REQUEST.

PRIVATE SERVICE

GROUP SIZE ACCORDING TO YOUR REQUEST for people who want a personalized and exclusive service.

All inclusive + description here.

Private groups include additional services such as horses to ride and carry your personal luggage, nice train (Vistadome), Hotel *** in Aguas Calientes “La Cabaña”, bus up and down to Machu Picchu, walking sticks, extra food and water along the trek.

PRICE PER ADULT PERSON $ .660.00 AMERICAN DOLLARS. MINIMUM 2 PASSENGERS.

PRICE PER STUDENT $ .640.00 US DOLLARS. MINIMUM 2 PASSENGERS.

Preguntas frecuentes

From: $490.00 / person

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.