Highlights
- landscapes of the mountains and glaciers of Salkantay
- the imposing Humantay Lagoon
- Llactapata viewpoint of Machu Picchu
Description
DAY 1:
CUSCO, EXPLORATION OF LAKE HUMANTAY AND CAMP IN QUISWARNIYOC
SUMMARY OF DAY 01:
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Accommodation: Mountain Sky Cabin
Difficulty level: moderate
Walking distance: 10 kilometers (about 6 miles)
Estimated trekking duration: 5 to 6 hours
Camping altitude: 4,000 meters above sea level
Weather forecast: Cold, windy nights are expected during the dry season (May to August), with temperatures potentially dropping to -5 degrees Celsius.
DAY 2:
QUISWARNIYOC, ASCENT TO THE HIGHEST POINT, SALKANTAY PASS AT 4700 METERS, AND THEN DESCENT TO CHAWLLAY CAMP
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mountain Sky Cabin
Difficulty level: challenging
Maximum altitude: 4,700 meters at the Salkantay Pass
Walking distance: 22 kilometers (approximately 14 miles)
Estimated trekking duration: 9 to 10 hours
Camping altitude: 2,900 meters
Weather forecast: warm and hot at lower elevations.
DAY 3:
EXPLORATION OF THE SANTA TERESA VALLEY AND COFFEE TOUR: HYDROELECTRIC TO THE VILLAGE OF AGUAS CALIENTES
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight in a hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Difficulty level: Long day hike
Walking distance: approximately 25 kilometers (approximately 15 miles)
Estimated trekking duration: 9 to 10 hours
Altitude of Aguas Calientes base town: 2,000 meters (6,562 feet)
Weather Forecast: Warm, hot and tropical weather conditions are expected.
DAY 4:
EXPLORE MACHU PICCHU AND TRAVEL TO CUSCO - AN UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE
DAY 03:
Machu Picchu – Cusco
To get to the main gate of Machu Picchu from Aguas Calientes, you have two options. You can embark on a 1.5-hour scenic hike or take a comfortable bus ride that costs $12.
Upon arriving at the main gate of Machu Picchu, you will meet your group and guide to enter the site and begin your unforgettable exploration of this ancient Inca citadel.
Our program includes a ticket to Machu Picchu, our experienced tour guide will guide you on a 2.5-hour guided exploration of the Inca city, following the circuit described on his ticket.
After immersing yourself in the wonders of Machu Picchu and exploring its surroundings, it is time to head back to Cusco.
Includes
Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
An informative meeting
Duffle Bag Service
Professional guides who speak English and Spanish
Guided tour of Machu Picchu
Accommodation
Team of muleteers and horses
Our tour offers a complete dining experience with 3 nutritious lunches, 3 delicious dinners, and 4 comforting breakfasts
accommodation
Transportation back to Cusco
Excludes
Entrance ticket to Humantay Lagoon
Sleeping bag
Trekking sticks
Travel insurance
Extra expenses
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
