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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5 days is one of the most scenic and thrilling routes to reach Machu Picchu. With glacier mountains, picturesque lakes like Humantay and Salkantay Lake, and a trek through the Amazon jungle, this is one of the most beautiful and interesting treks in Peru.
The SALKANTAY TREK 5-day / 4-night trek through diverse landscapes culminating in a tour of the magical city of Machu Picchu on the 5th day. This trek boasts spectacular views of snow-capped mountains, glaciers, turquoise lakes, Andean plateaus, waterfalls, and a high jungle.
This tour can be enjoyed with us, with the best services provided at reasonable prices. We offer exclusive camps with newly-built Mountain Sky Huts, glass igloos, professional knowledgeable guides, and supporting staff, we have all-inclusive itinerary options to make sure you don’t miss a thing. We’ll pass by brilliantly-blue lakes, reach heights up to 4,630 meters, and pass by waterfalls, rivers, and hot springs.
We will also trek through the original Inca Trail to the Llactapata ruins, where you will have a fantastic view of Machu Picchu from a different angle, motivating you to finish the final stretch before you make it to the famous lost city of the Incas.
5 Day Salkantay Trek is listed by National Geographic as 1 of the 25 “World’s Best Treks.” Choose an experienced, highly-rated company for your Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu and make it an unforgettable experience.
Salkantay trek 5 days / 4 nights HIGHLIGHTS
Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu 5 days, The night before your tour, you will receive a short briefing on the hike from your trek leader.
In the morning, early pick-up (4:30 a.m.) We will drive for three hours until we reach the starting point of our BREAKFAST ”Mollepata ” (3,800 m), where you’ll link up and meet our porters and staff who will accompany you throughout your trek.
Then we will keep going by bus to Challacancha (starting point of our hiking ) basically the first section is 40 minutes up Hill then gonna be gradual until our base camp, once there Will have a delicious lunch ( vegetarian option) after lunch
When you arrive at the lagoon, you will have a couple of hours to explore, take photos, and listen to our guide explain the significance of the Humantay Lagoon.
After, we’ll hike downhill for 2 hours to get to our base camp, in the afternoon Will have tea time a dinner.
Day 2 of the tour to Salkantay trek 5 days to machu picchu we start with a hot fusion tea. We will have enough time to pack and enjoy a delicious breakfast as we watch the sunrise. Afterward, you will begin the longest day of your trip to reach ”CHAULLAY ”.
We’ll hike up gradually for about three hours towards the“Salkantay Mountain”. From here you’ll have a view of the “Huamantay Mountain” (5,900 m) and our precious Salkantay Valley. We will continue climbing for another hour until reaching the highest point of your walk (“Salkantay Pass” – 4,650 M Lagoon (Elev. 4,200 m),
We’ll pass alongside streams, and waterfalls on the slopes and have different views of the Mountains mentioned above. If we’re lucky, you might observe Condors soaring.
Then, we’ll descend for another two hours reaching our lunch spot (“Wayracammachay” – 3,800 m.). The downhill portion can be a bit slippery, which may require the use of trekking poles, after lunch Will keep going dawn to Chaullay base camp once there we have the option to take shower and wifi Upon arriving at camp, our guides and porters will welcome your arrival. Dinner will be served and you’ll have R & R time
DETAILS: SALKANTAY TREK 5 DAYS
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Hiking Distance: 23 km
Trail Condition: Rocky, dusty, and slippery
Weather: COULD to hot (mosquitoes)
We’ll start the day off with hot fusion tea. We will have enough time to pack and enjoy a delicious breakfast as we watch the sunrise. Afterward, you will begin the day of your trip to reach ”LUCMABAMBA ”.
we’ll continue to descend for approximately 5 hours, all the while, appreciating the orchids, ferns, begonias, and many other different florae. These variable climate changes are due to cloud forests merging with tropical forests. It’s at this zone where farmers grow coffee, passion fruit, papayas, oranges, avocados, and many more crops. There is a lot of wildlife along the way with scattered small waterfalls.
Upon arriving at our campsite “LUcMABAMBA ” a.k.a. (Elev. 2,000 m), we will enjoy some hot fusion tea and dinner. if you want you can go to a hot spring
DETAILS: SALKANTAY TREK 5 DAYS
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Hiking Distance: 16 km
Trail Condition: Rocky, dusty
Weather: Warm to hot (mosquitoes)
After breakfast, We gradually descend for 45 minutes until reaching the connection point of the Inca Trail, built-in 1,300 (from Vilcabamba to Machu Picchu). Here you’ll appreciate the stone path leading to the “Llactapata” Incan site. Just in front of you, you’ll have a Wonderful vista of Machu Picchu and along the way, you’ll see coffee and yucca plantations. Once you arrive in Llactapata, your guide will describe the geography and re-telling the Incan history of this zone.
We continue our trek for another two and a half hours, all downhill, until reaching an organic coffee farm and an orange/avocado farm.
You will see will appreciate breathtaking views of the Santa Teresa valley, up to the Llactapata Inca site, just in front of Machu Picchu. This will be the first site you see, of the Lost City of the Incas. We will appreciate the ruins of Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu from this place. You will explore and learn about the Inca site with your tour guide
We will start our two-hour hike downhill, with breathtaking views of Machu Picchu, until we reach the hydroelectric station. The impressive part of this area is the natural waterfall, 300 meters high, which generates electricity for the region of Cusco. HERE Will have a lunch
Then, we will arrive at the famous “Intiwatana” (solar clock). According to history, this Inca stone worked together with the famous “Sun Rock” in Machu Picchu. After passing this small Inca site, you’ll come to the nice flat road for the last stretch.
This stretch of the Inca Trail was used by American Professor Hiram Bingham, who rediscovered Machu Picchu after centuries of being lost. He walked through this valley looking for the lost city of Vilcabamba. It’s here where he met the farmer Melchor Arteaga, who guided him to Machu Picchu. We will pass by the estate of Melchor Arteaga, where we will see many species of flora and fauna, as well as, our famous Peruvian national bird called “gallito de las Roccas”, toucans and parrots.
Finally, upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, (3 hours). Afterward, we will go to your hotel so you can enjoy a hot shower and a visit to the famous hot springs (10 soles, not included) of Aguas Calientes. In the evening, you can enjoy your final dinner at the restaurant.
DETAILS: SALKANTAY TREK 5 DAYS
Lowest Elevation: 2,000 m
Trail Condition: possibly slippery
On our Final day, we will start off early (wake up at 4:30 a.m.). Followed by breakfast (5:00 a.m.) at the hotel. After, board the bus to Machu Picchu, which will take approx. 25 minutes to reach (door open at 6:00 a.m.). Please be sure to bring your original passport to show the Rangers (you can get a Machu Picchu seal on your passport).
Your guide will take you to the best places in Machu Picchu while enjoying the sunrise (depending on the weather).
Then you will have a two-hour guided tour. Following this, you’ll have an opportunity to explore Machu Picchu on your own.
• If you have reserved a visit to “HUAYNAPICHHU” (tickets $ 75.00 per person/limited to 400 per day – NOT INCLUDED), you’ll begin your hike at 7:00 – 10:00 a.m., please coordinate with the Trek Leader for your visit depending on Municipality’s programmed time.
There are many more activities that you can do. These activities are optional (not included with the package) for example The “Puerta del Sol” (2-hour hike up and down), where you will appreciate the Inca city from a different viewpoint.
In the afternoon, you’ll catch the train to reach the City of Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival to Ollantaytambo, we will have transportation waiting to drive you back to your hotel in Cusco.
DETAILS:
Meals: Breakfast
Lowest Altitude: 2,040 m / 6.691 ft
Highest Altitude: 2,440 m / 8,052 ft
Note: If you want to stay an extra night, just lets us know and we can help book a hotel in Aguas Calientes, as well as your train ticket for the next day
Rangers don’t allow people to carry bags bigger than 25 liters when entering Machu Picchu
No trekking poles are allowed in Machu Picchu
Snacks and water are allowed – in bags.
We show you a list of what is included in a 5 day Salkantay trekking.
We show you a list of what is not included in a 5 day salkantay trekking.
We have two prices For the Salkantay trek 5D-4N. The cost depends. How you like to return to Cusco after visiting Machu Picchu.
Salkantay Trek 5 days: Return by TRAIN:
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE STUDENT PRICE:
The student price applies to all students from over the world. You just need to meet the requirements that the Peruvian government has for students since we get a discount when we buy Machu Picchu tickets from the Peruvian government.
FOR STUDENT PRICE YOU MUST COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
Here is your packing list, and go over what is helpful, and what is a waste of money and backpack space. To help our trekkers on the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu.
Now we show you the packaging list you need for Salkantay Trek 5 days.
IMPORTANT: Remember that we will provide you with a duffle bag on the briefing day which you can use to pack 7 kilos of your personal belongings that you will take to the trek which are going to be carried by horse during the entire trek. It means that you will do the trek carrying your small backpack with things you need for the day hike and you will have access to the duffle bag at each camping place.
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