Salkantay trek,This trek perfectly combines cultural and natural beauty. We will enjoy the challenge of the ecosystem and the magnificent view of the snow-capped Salkantay (6264m/20551f), considered as

the most representative mountain of the mountain range of Vilcabamba. Salkantay trekking; The trek takes us back to the time of the Incas and makes us aware of the spirits of mountains such as the Tucarhuay or the Humantay which peak higher than 5000 meters (16404 feet).

Salkantay Trek Itinerary:

Altitude: 1950 - 4600m. / 6398 - 15092 f.
High Season: April - November
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Level of Difficulty: Moderate / Challenge
Route: Closed in February

*A minimum of 2 persons is needed for this trek

1st Day: Cusco - Mollepata (Marcoccasa) - Soraypampa
We will leave Cusco at 5:30 am and head torwards Marcoccasa (3400m/11154f), passing the village Mollepata (3000m/9843f). In Marcoccasa we will meet the horsemen and the rest of the group and start our trek. We start hiking within a magnificent valley, surrounded by the most important snow-capped mountains such as the Humantay (5217m/17116f) and the Salkantay (6264m/20551f). Our campsite will be at Soraypampa (3700m/12139f).

Climate: cold
Transport time: 4 hours
Hiking time: 6 hours 

2nd Day: Sorayapampa – Salkantay pass - Challway
After breakfast, we will set off towards the Salkantay Pass (4600m/15092f) which offers an exceptional view of the snow-capped Salkantay (6264m). Thereafter, we will descend again and will have time to enjoy the increasing vegetation of the ecosystem. Our camp site will be in Challway (3000m/9842f), amidst the tropical forest with warm climate and mosquitoes.

Climate: warm with mosquitoes

Hiking time: 8-9 hours

3rd Day: Challway – Wiñaypoco – La Playa

The third day is dedicated to the region’s flora and its plantations. After descending to a dimmed forest and enjoying the diversity of species of orchids, bromelains and many other plants, we will see coffee-, cacao- and fruit-plantations. Moreover, we will have the pleasure to meet local families of Wiñaypoco (2650m/8694f) and La Playa (2100m/6890f). Our camping site will be in La Playa.

Climate: warm during the day with mosquitoes
Hiking time: 6 hours

4th Day: La Playa – Llactapata – Aguas Calientes town

Early in the morning, our trail leads us to the archeological complex of Llactapata (2650m/8694f) located amidst an eclectic array of vegetation. From here, we will have a beautiful view of the mountain Machu Picchu. Afterwards, we will continue down to the hydroelectric station (1950m/6398f). Here we will take the train towards Aguas Calientes (2050m/6726f), where we will spend the night in a hotel.

Climate: warm with some insects
Hiking time: 6 hours

5th Day: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
We will leave our hotel after breakfast at 5:30 am and head for Machu Picchu (2400m/7874f) by tourist bus. We will arrive at the citadel around 6:00 am. After a guided tour around the archeological site, including information about life and culture of the Incas, you will have enough time to enjoy Machu Picchu and Wayna Picchu (2750m/9022f) on your own. We will leave Aguas Calientes by train either at 2:55 pm or at 6:10 pm. Until then, you will have time to have lunch in one of the nice restaurants. Moreover, you can visit the hot springs in Aguas Calientes to relax a bit.

Hiking time: 02 hours

Group Departures

Included:
• Transport
• Private transport from your hotel in Cusco to Mollepata.
• Transport from La Playa to the hydroelectric station (for the equipment and everyone’s bags).
• Tourist Train from the hydroelectric station to Aguas Calientes.
• Tourist Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
• Tourist train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco or tourist train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco.
• Hotel with Private Room and Bathroom in Aguas Calientes.
• Entrance to the National park of Salkantay & Machu Picchu.
• Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
• High quality camping equipment (Professional tent, Doite Cima 4, for 2 persons) Mattresses, eating tent with table and  chairs, bathroom tent).
• Meals during the excursion (Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and tea time/Optional vegetarian).
• Cook and assistant.
• Horseman and mules for up to 9kg of a customer's personal equipment (1).
• Emergency horse.
• First-aid kit and oxygen bottle.

Not included:
• Breakfast at the 1st day and lunch on the 5th day in Aguas Calientes.
• Hot Springs in Aguas Calientes (Optional: 10 Soles).
• Bus going downhill from the Machu Picchu ruins to Aguas Calientes where the train station is situated; you can either  pay the cost of $8.00 for the bus-Service or walk back to Aguas Calientes which will take about an hour.
• Sleeping bag (If you don't have a sleeping bag, there is the possiblity of renting one).

Salkantay Trek  to Machu Pichu 5 days (Private)

Included:

• Transport
• Private transport from your hotel to the village of Mollepata (Marcoccasa)
• Transport from la Playa to the village of Santa Teresa (the hot springs are optional)Transport from Santa Teresa to the hydroelectric station (hot springs are optional)Train from the hydroelectric station to Aguas Calientes.
• Tourist Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (2 ways)
• Tourist train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco or tourist train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco
• Hotel with private room and bathroom in Aguas Calientes
• Entrance to the National Park of Salkantay & Machu Picchu
• Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
• High quality camping equipment (We use professional tents, Doite, Model Kailas 3, extra light/4.5kgs and Doite, Model Himalaya, extra light/4.5kgs, both large enough for two people. Mattresses, eating tent with table and chairs, bathroom tent).
• Meals during the excursion (Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and tea time/Option vegetarian)
• Cook and assistant
• Horsemen and mules for up to 9kg of the customer's personal equipment)
• Emergency horse
• First-aid kit and oxygen bottle

Not included:

• Lunch in Aguas Calientes on the 5th day.
• Sleeping bag (if you don`t have a sleeping bag, there is the possibility of renting one).

Notes:

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