SalKantay Trek

Salkantay Trekking Tour from Cuzco 8 Days - 7 nights

This tour and trek is full of beautiful landscapes and visits to the Humantay lake, Salkantay, Santa Teresa, Colcalmayo (thermal baths), Machu Picchu town (Aguas Calientes), Machu Picchu archeological site (wonder of the modern world) and Huayna Picchu or Mountain (optional).

Is a trek that takes you through diverse landscapes and altitudes as we trek around the skirts of Mount Salkantay (6271m/20,568ft) and camp within clear sight of the snow capped peak. Ascending to reach the famous Apacheta Pass at 4,600m/15,088ft) and then descent into a more tropical area passing Andenes and Chaullay on the far side of the mountain. This path is well-known as the Salkantay Trek. After the Inca Trail, the Salkantay Trek is the most beautiful and popular one. Indeed, the magazine National Geographic Adventure rated the Salkantay Trek as one of the best 25 treks all over the world

DAY 1 CUZCO

Transfer to Hotel.

DAY 2 CUZCO

City tour half day

Day 3 CUZCO - MOLLEPATA - SORAYPAMPA - HUMANTAY LAKE

We will begin our adventure by picking up each passenger from their respective hotels before embarking on a 4 hour bus ride. Halfway through the ride, we will stop in Mollepata at an altitude of 2,900m for 20 or 30 minutes break, then continue with our journey directly to the last bus stop in Challacancha where we will meet our porters and horses who will carry the equipment. and were we start our hiking tour to begin our walk toward Soraypampa at 3,900m. When we arrive in Soraypampa, we will set-up base camp from where we can enjoy the beautiful views of Salkantay´s snow peak. and where will have break for lunch. After lunch, we will visit Humantay Lake at 3,459m before beginning our return to base camp in Soraypampa around 5:00pm. where our camping team will be waiting for our travelers with a delicious dinner

04:30 - 05:00 Pick up each passengers from their respective hotels around of the historic center of cusco.

05:00 - 07:30 From Cusco to Mollepata by bus.

07:30 - 08:00 Breakfast in Mollepata.

08:30 - 09:30 From Mollepata to Cha'llacancha.

09:30 - 13.00 Start trekking to Saraypampa.

13:00 - 14:00 Lunch / rest or free time.

14:00 - 15:30 Trekking to Humantay Lake.

15:30 - 16:00 Apacheta ritual for the Pachamama and free time.

16:00 - 17:30 Return to base camp (Soraypampa).

17:30 - 18:30 Rest and free time.

18:30 - 19:30 Dinner / rest for the next day.

DAY 4 - SORAYPAMPA - HUAYRAPAMPA - CHAULLAY

Early in the morning we will take our breakfast and then we will start a 3 hour hike until we reach the highest point of our expedition, the Salkantay Pass (4,600 m.a.). From there, we walk towards Wayracpunku (Huayra Pampa), for our next meal. Afterwards, the trip will continue going to the high jungle where we will observe large trees with their arms extended over the streams, all full of bromeliads and orchids. This walk will last around 5 hours to reach our camp in Chaullay (2,900 m.a.s l.) Where we will have dinner and rest

05:00 - 05:30 Wake up the passengers and coca tea, to each one.

05:30 - 06:00 Breakfast.

06:00 - 13.00 Start trekking from Soraypampa to Huayra Pampa.

13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and rest in Huayra Pampa.

14:00 - 17:00 Start Trekking from Huayra Pampa to Chaullay.

17:00 - 18:00 Free time and rest.

18:00 - 19:30 Dinner / rest for the next day.

DAY 5 - CHAULLAY - LA PLAYA - SANTA TERESA

After having breakfast around 6:30 am, we will head towards Sahuyaco (La Playa 2,080 masl). We will have lunch in this place. Then we continue our trip in our transport to Santa Teresa (1,550 masl) where we will set up our base camp. Then we will have a traditional Peruvian dinner and rest well to prepare for the next day.

Note: After installing the camp with an additional cost you can access the hot springs of Cocalmayo.

06:00 - 06:30 Wake up the passengers.

06:30 - 07:00 Breakfast.

07:00 - 11:30 Start trekking from Chaullay to La Playa.

11:30 - 13:00 Lunch / Rest and free time.

13:00 - 15:00 by bus from La Playa to santa Teresa.

15:00 - 17:30 Hot Springs.

17:30 - 18:30 Return to Santa Teresa.

18:30 - 19:30 Dinner / rest for the next day.

DAY 6 - SANTA TERESA - HYDROELECTRIC - AGUAS CALLENTES (MACHU PICCHU TOWN)

The next morning, after a good breakfast, the bus waits for us. Those who booked in advance will do zip-lining. The rest of the group will go to the Hidroelectrica meeting point where the entire group will join for lunch after the activities. After a bit of relaxation in this place, we will continue walking along the railway that leads through this great jungle that the Inca knew by heart to our final destination: Aguas Calientes. We walk for about 3 hours and you will find beautiful waterfalls, different ecological farms and possibly the curious wildlife of your arrival in the region (arrival fixed around 4:00 p.m.). Here the group will spend the night in a hostel. At night we will all meet at a local restaurant to enjoy a great dinner and have an informative session about our next excursion to Machu Picchu. Then you can visit the city, which is wonderful after sunset.

06:30 - 07:00 Waking up.

07:00 - 07:30 Breakfast.

07:30 - 10:30 Zipline activity (optional) .

10:30 - 11:30 private transportation to hydroelectric.

11:30 - 13:00 Lunch and rest in the hamacas or free time .

13:00 - 16:00 Start trekking to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Village).

18:00 - 18:00 Meeting with the guide in the plaza for briefing for the next day.

18:00 - 19:30 Dinner / rest for the next day.

DAY 7 - AGUAS CALIENTES (MACHU PICCHU TOWN) - MACHU PICCHU - CUZCO

We get ready around 4:00 am to climb to Machu Picchu, the trek will follow an ascending path crossing the high jungle, just in time to see the spectacular sunrise. After passing the control entrance around 6:00am our group will have a guided tour for like about 2 hours in the Inca citadel, later after that the passengers will be continue for him self and keep follow the line and also can take some pictures during the free time untill the exit, after visiting Machu Picchu citadel, our passenger will be return to Aguas Calientes, it will descend walking to Aguas Calientes for about 40 minutes, and then walk back to Hydroelectric to catch our private transportation at 3pm, and transfer you to cusco city the transportation will arrive to Cusco around 10pm. Transfer to Hotel

04:00 - 04:20 Wake up all passengers for the last day.

04:20 - 06:00 Start Trekking to see the spectacular sunrise in the citadel of Machu Picchu.

06:00 - 08:30 Our group will have a private guided tour in the Inca citadel of machupicchu.

08:30 - 10:00 Free time to enjoy Machu Picchu on their own (also passengers who booked for an additional, can climb to the Mountain or Huayna Picchu at 9am with the second group).

10:00 - 11:30 The group will descend walking to Aguas Calientes.

11:30 - 13:00 walk to the Hidroelectrica for the departure time to Cusco.

15:00 - 20:40 returning from Hidroelectrica by bus to Cusco.

DAY 8 - CUZCO

Transfer to airport.

TREK INCLUDES

  • Transfer from Cusco to Mollepata.

  • Entrance fees to Machu Picchu.

  • Roomy dining tent and kitchen.

  • Chairs and dining tables.

  • First aid kit.

  • Transportation from Hydro-electric to Cusco.

  • Professional bilingual guide, cook and assistants.

  • The following meals: 4 x lunch, 4 x dinner, 3 x breakfast (optional vegeterian).

  • 1 night of lodging in a hostel 2* in Aguas Calientes.

DOES NOT INCLUDE

  • Personal care items.

  • Cocalmayo Hot springs(Payable at the place).

  • Breakfast on the first day, lunch and dinner on the last day.

  • Sleeping bags.

OPTIONAL

  • Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (USD 80.00).

  • The Up or Down Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (USD $26.00)*.