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Home5-Day Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu From Cusco
Description
Sign up for this 5-day impressive trek to Machu Picchu that passes under the magnificent Salkantay Mountain visiting the beautiful ever-changing landscapes of Peru. Cross the Santa Teresa Valley and see a wide variety of wildlife, medicinal plants, and several flower species before taking the train to Machu Picchu. 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.
- 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
- Get picked up at your hotel (05:00 am) and start the trip towards the Apurímac river valley. The road is paved to Limatambo and move on a trail on which we travel for an hour arriving at Mollepata.
- From this point, we start our walk for 5 hours towards the valley of the Blanco River that comes from the snowmelt of Salkantay and Humantay, and then we will camp in the place called Soraypampa.
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Day 2: Soraypampa - Challhuay expand_more
- Ascend the Humantay pass through large zigzags and a 45-minute walk. From this point, we can see the Santa Teresa valley, the peaks of the mountains and their lagoons.
- Then, we descend to Challhuay, where we will camp.
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Day 3: Chaullay - Santa Teresa expand_more
- Walk to Santa Teresa, which is a small and tropical town located on the banks of the Vilcanota River. This town was affected by a large landslide from the snowy Salkantay that resulted in the destruction of the railroad that linked them with Cusco and Quilla bamba.
- Spend the night in the town of Santa Teresa (camp or basic lodging), in the town's vicinity. There are fruit farms such as oranges, bananas and other species.
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Day 4: Santa Teresa - Aguas Calientes expand_more
- Walk through the valley of the Vilcanota River towards the Machu Picchu Hydroelectric Plant. But, by the old basket train, it lasts approximately 4 hours.
- We will take the local train that leaves at 4 in the afternoon from Cusco and takes us to the town from Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu; there we will check in a nice and clean two-star hotel.
- In the evening we will visit the thermal baths.
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Day 5: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco expand_more
- We will travel by bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu itself to explore the Machu Picchu Sanctuary in the morning. The guided tour lasts approximately 2 hours; the passengers can stay on their own for another two hours in the Sanctuary.
- After the visit we will return to Aguas Caliente.
- In the afternoon, we return to the city of Cusco when boarding the train at the Aguas Calientes station.
- In Cusco, a bus awaits you to take you back to your hotel.
What's Included
- Transfer from Cusco – Mollepata.
- Professional Guide.
- Kitchen, cook and dining room equipment.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu.
- 01 night in Aguas Calientes.
- Meals ( 04 Breakfast – 04 Lunch – 04 Dinner) vegetarian options.
- Packhorse for camping equipment and passenger luggage.
- Kitchen, dining room and bathroom tents.
- First aid kit, including oxygen cylinder.
- 2-person tents and mats.
- Return train ticket Aguas Calientes – Cusco.
What's Excluded
- First breakfast and last lunch and dinner.
- Sleeping bag, luggage bag.
- Water, flashlight, thermal clothing.
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu.
- CONSETTUR Bus service in Machu Picchu.
- Other expenses and services not detailed.
What to bring
- Backpack.
- Warm clothing at night.
- Rain gear.
- Flashlight.
- Cap.
- Several Tshirts.
- Insect repellent.
- Plastic rain poncho.
- Purifying tablets.
- Medication equipment.
- Water bottle.
- Original passport.
- Extra money in Soles & dollars.
- Walking sticks.
Meeting Point
Plaza de Armas, Cusco, Perú
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 | |
Starting From
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USD 100 / person