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SALKANTAY TREK

5 Days / 4 Nights

Camps

ACCOMMODATION

Up to 10 people

GROUP SIZE

4,215m/13,829 pies

MAXIMUM ALTITUDE

Moderate Challenging

DIFFICULTY

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE IN THE MOUNTAINS!

Salcantay Inka trail is considered done of the most wonderful routes of the world on the route you will cross wonder landscapes such as the imposing Salcantay snowcapped mountain at a height of 6,721 meters above sea level. Tourist cross at 4,772 meters above sea level

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Itinerary

Day 1 :
Cusco to Soraypampa

  • Early Morning:

    • Pick-Up: Depart from your hotel in Cusco (around 4:30 AM).
    • Transport: Drive to Mollepata (approximately 2-3 hours) with a breakfast stop along the way.

  • Trekking:

    • Start your hike from Mollepata to Soraypampa (approximately 4-5 hours).
    • Enjoy stunning views of the Salkantay Mountain.

  • Evening:

    • Set up camp in Soraypampa.
    • Dinner: Enjoy a meal prepared by your trekking team.

Day 2 :
Soraypampa to Colcapampa

  • Early Morning:

    • Breakfast: Start with a hearty meal.
    • Trek to Salkantay Pass: Hike to the Salkantay Pass (4,600 meters / 15,000 feet) for breathtaking views (approximately 3-4 hours).

  • Descent:

    • Descend to Colcapampa (approximately 6-7 hours), passing through diverse landscapes and lush vegetation.

  • Evening:

    • Camp in Colcapampa.
    • Dinner: Enjoy a meal and share stories around the campfire.

Day 3 :
Colcapampa to La Playa

  • Early Morning:

    • Breakfast: Fuel up for the day.
    • Trek to La Playa: Hike through cloud forests, waterfalls, and coffee plantations (approximately 6-7 hours).

  • Afternoon:

    • Arrive at La Playa and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

  • Evening:

    • Stay in a local lodge or campsite.
    • Dinner: Experience local cuisine in a nearby restaurant.

Day 4 :
La Playa to Aguas Calientes

  • Early Morning:

    • Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your lodge.
    • Trek to Hydroelectric Station: Hike to the hydroelectric station (approximately 4-5 hours).

  • Train Ride:

    • Take a scenic train ride from the hydroelectric station to Aguas Calientes.

  • Evening:

    • Check into your hotel in Aguas Calientes.
    • Dinner: Relax and dine in town, preparing for the next day’s adventure.

Day 5 :
Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu

  • Early Morning:

    • Breakfast: Have breakfast at your hotel.
    • Visit Machu Picchu: Take an early bus to Machu Picchu for sunrise. Explore the site with a guide.

  • Exploration:

    • Spend the day discovering the ruins, visiting significant sites like the Temple of the Sun and the Intihuatana stone.

  • Afternoon:

    • Return to Aguas Calientes for lunch, then take the train back to Cusco.

  • Evening:

    • Arrive in Cusco and transfer back to your hotel.

Includes

  • Professional trekking guide.
  • Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the trek).
  • Camping equipment and tents.
  • Entrance fees to Machu Picchu.
  • Train tickets from Aguas Calientes to Cusco.

Recommendations:

  • Wear appropriate clothing for climatic variations.
  • Wear comfortable trekking shoes, carry a reusable water bottle, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
  • Acclimatize in Cusco before starting the trek.
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