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Description
Embark on this 4-day trek to Machu Picchu that passes under the magnificent Salkantay Mountain, and see the beautiful ever-changing landscapes of Peru. Visit the Humantay lagoon at Challacancha, cross the Santa Teresa Valley and see a wide variety of wildlife, medicinal plants, and several flower species. Finally, explore the highlights of Machu Picchu Sanctuary, like the Inca Citadel.
Highlights
- Observe the Inca Citadel and Intihuatana at Machu Picchu.
- Take in the beautiful views of Salkantay Mountain.
- Explore the Humantay lagoon at Challacancha.
- Spot various wildlife and plant species in Santa Teresa Valley.
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Soraypampa expand_more
- At 4:30 am, we will pick you up from your hotel to start our trip to Mollepata, where we will have breakfast.
- Then we continue by the same transport to Challacancha. Here we can have lunch and have 3 hours to explore the Humantay lagoon.
- On the way back to the camp, we will have dinner and rest for the second day.
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Day 2: Soraypampa- Challhuay expand_more
- After having breakfast at 5:00 am, we start the walk towards the Salkantay pass for 4 hours approx.
- Later, we descend for 2 hours to Arayanniyoq, where lunch awaits us. After lunch rest for a few minutes.
- Then, continue to the camp for 3 hours to the town of Challhuay.
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Day 3: Santa Teresa Hydroelectric - Aguas Calientes expand_more
- The next day starts at 6:00 am after breakfast. We continue our journey to Santa Teresa and will have lunch there.
- Then, continue to hydroelectric.
- In the afternoon, we continue our 3-hour walk along the side of the railway to the town of Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu).
- Upon reaching the town of Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu), we will move to our hostel where we will spend the third night there.
- In the evening we are having dinner in a tourist restaurant. Here, our guide will give you directions for the next day’s tour to Machu Picchu.
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Day 4: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco expand_more
- At dawn at 4:30 am, you will have breakfast at your respective lodges, then you will begin the hike of approximately 2 hours until you reach the control point at 6:00 am
- Here we will begin the tour for 2 hours with the guide inside the historic center of Machu Picchu.
- Then we continue with our 1-hour hike to Machu Picchu mountain (entrance time from 8:00 am to 9:00 am).
- Afterwards (1:00 pm or 2:00 pm), we will descend to the village of Machu Picchu to take the train back (Inca Rail) to Ollantaytambo.
- Take the bus to the city of Cusco.
What's Included
- Pick up from your hotel in Cusco.
- Transportation From Cusco to Mollepata – Challacancha.
- Professional bilingual Peruvian guide.
- Cook.
- Horseman and Horse for the transport of Camping Equipment.
- 3 Breakfast / 3 Lunch / 3 Dinners.
- Sleeping tents.
- 01 night in Aguas Calientes.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu.
- Return train Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo (at available times).
What's Excluded
- Saddle Horse.
- The first breakfast.
- Last lunch and last dinner.
- Sleeping bag.
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu.
- Round Trip Bus (US$ 24 Up and Down).
- Entrance fee to Salkantay (10 soles per person).
- Extra porter or horses.
What to bring
- Bring a small backpack for the Salkantay – Machu Picchu trek.
- Flashlight for the Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu.
- Mosquito repellent for travel.
- Sunscreen for travel.
- Sunglasses for travel to Machu Picchu.
- Passport and student card if you have one.
- Extra money for travel.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 100 Per Person |
| Student | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 100 Per Person |
| Child | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 100 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |
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USD 100 / person