Cusco: 5-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with Tickets

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This trek is the second most popular route to Machu Picchu - after the Inca Trail. Make your way through breathtaking snowcapped mountains and picturesque valleys, pass beautiful lakes and waterfalls to finally reach Machu Picchu.

Highlights

Visit the Humantay Lake and Llaqtapata
Get involved in coffee tours and Pachamanca demonstrations
Beat the crowds to Machu Picchu to see the sunrise
Support social projects

Description

The Salcantay Mountain is one of the most beautiful in Peru and is considered sacred by local villagers. Spend five unforgettable days hiking alongside the majestic mountains, taking time to enjoy each magical location and feel the energy through meditation, yoga and exercise. As a final treat, you will join the Inca Trail for a short section before arriving at Machu Picchu via the stunning Llaqtapata. On Day 1, after a delicious breakfast, you will embark on a 4-hour walk up to Soyrococha (4400 m / 14430 ft) where a chef will be waiting to serve you lunch. You will continue climbing for one more hour to reach Salkantay Pass (4650 m/ 15255 ft). From the top it will be another 3 hour downhill hike to the campsite at Wayracmachay (3800 m/ 12467 ft). Your tent, a snack and a hot drink will be waiting for you. You will then have some time to rest and have dinner before a well-earned nights sleep. On Day 2, you will be woken bright and early with a hot cup of coffee or cocoa. You will spend 9 hours on this trek. On Day 3, you will trek for 9 hours once more and arrive at Llaqtapata, an Inca ruin located in front of Machu Pichhu. On Day 4 you will trek for 6 hours to Aguas Calientes and spend a night in a hotel before finally spending Day 5 with a visit to Machu Picchu. Your guide will take you on a 2 to 3-hour comprehensive tour of the city before leaving you in Machu Picchu to explore on your own. Your guide will explain how to take the bus from Machu Picchu back to Aguas Calientes and then take the train and bus back to Cusco. The team will meet you off the train and return you safely to your hotel.

Includes

Pre-departure briefing the night before at 6:30 PM Pick up from your hotel Bus ride from Cusco to Soraypampa to start the trek Pick up from Ollantaytambo to Cusco on the last day Porters to carry food and equipment Horse, horsemen and emergency horse Chef to prepare all meals Professional English speaking local tour guides Second guide for groups of 8+ people All meals included except the final day's lunch in Machupicchu 4 man tents for every 2 people Sleeping pad One night hostel in Aguas Calientes Entrance ticket to all the places you visit Medical kit Drinking water Hot water for washing Hand towels Sheets Pillows Rain Poncho All Taxes included Train back to Cusco
Sleeping bag (can be rented) Inflatable mattress (can be rented) Trekking poles (can be rented) Huayna Picchu Mountain pass (needs to be booked in advance) Machu Picchu Mountain pass (needs to be booked in advance)

Important Information

Dietary options available please advise at time of booking.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Passport details needed at the time of booking.
It is recommended that you bring a lightweight and comfortable backpack no larger than 25L as larger backpacks cannot be taken into Machu Picchu.
Bring a hat and sunglasses, rain gear and warm layers, sun cream, bug spray, sanitiser, toilet paper, personal medication, band-aids, a camera, extra batteries and a head torch.