SALKANTAY TREK - LLACTAPATA - MACHUPICCHU
5 Days & 4 Night
Group Size
Up to 8 people
Transportation
Van, Train, Bus
Max Altitude
4200 m.s.n.m
Difficulty
Challenging
Service
Group
Duration:
5 Days
SALKANTAY TREK VIA LLACTAPATA MACHUPICCHU
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5 Days 4 Nights is the most popular of the alternative treks to Machupicchu. The trek is located in the Vilcabamba mountain range and passes through stunning landscapes varying from the cloud forest to the high mountains.
The trek offers stunning views of Salkantay, the second-highest peak in the Cusco region, towering at (6,217m/ 20,396ft). This adventure is perfect for those seeking a true wilderness experience, passing through remote, less-visited areas. It blends rich cultural traditions with the remarkable biodiversity of Peru.
As you journey through the heart of the Andes, you’ll experience the region’s authentic spirit and immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes that define life in this extraordinary part of the world.
Take this alternative trek, 5 days from Salkantay to Machu Picchu, designed to take advantage of the unforgettable views of Humantay and Salkantay mountains. Follow a unique trekking route and pass incredible turquoise lakes of Humantay and Salkantay. Camp at a private campsite high in the Andes with spectacular, less crowded views. Visit the fascinating Llactapata ruins, where you will get your first spectacular view of Machu Picchu. Explore Machu Picchu and receive an interesting tour of the sacred Inca citadel.
5-DAYS SALKANTAY TREK VIA LLACTAPATA TRIP DETAILS
DAY 1: CUSCO - SORAYPAMPA - HUMANTAY LAGOON - SOYROCOCCHA.
This adventure to the Andean mountains starts at 4:30am, Machupicchu Condor Trek staff picks you up from your hotel, and we will transport in a private bus for 3 hours approximately to the beginning of the trek in Soraypampa. During the journey through the roads of the Andes, we have views of interesting towns such as Iscuchaca and Limatambo, the surrounding valleys and the famous snow-capped Salkantay. We will have a breakfast in Mollepata town (not included), at the start of our hike in Soraypampa, we will enjoy a cup of coca tea while enjoying the spectacular views of the glaciers of Humantay (5,900m/ 19,356ft) and Salkantay (6,217m/ 20,396ft). Later, we begin our round-trip hike of approximately 2.5 hours to visit the Humantay Lagoon, and enjoy the beautiful crystal-clear waters of the lagoon. Let yourself be enchanted by the beauty of such an amazing creation of nature, return to the starting point to continue the hike to Salkantay Pampa, here we enjoy a delicious lunch. At the camp, we will have afternoon tea to warm up, finally our dinner and camp. After a short siesta we head to our first camp Soyroccocha (4,400 m / 14,517 ft), located at the foot of the imposing Salkantay mountain. At camp, we will have afternoon tea to warm up, finally our dinner and resting.
Summary day 1: Salkantay to Machupicchu.
Difficulty level : Easy to difficult
Distance : 12 km / 7.45 miles approximately.
Hiking time : 5 to 6 hours approximately.
Meals included : Lunch, snacks, tea time and dinner.
DAY 2: SOYROCCOCHA - SALKANTAY PASS - COLPAPAMPA
Machupicchu Condor Trek staff will wake you up with a hot cup of tea to enjoy in the tent before getting up. After a delicious breakfast we continue hiking uphill for an hour, arriving at the Salkantay Pass (4,650m / 15,367ft), we feel truly astonished by the spectacular views of imposing snow-capped peak: Salkantay and spectacular jungle valley. This peak is considered sacred by the Andean people and the tour Guide explain you about the importance of this snow mountain (apu: Andean God) part of the traditional Andean beliefs. Time to take the best pictures and then start walking a downhill for 2 hours to Huayracmachay where a hot lunch will be waiting for us. Then we start descending for 4 hours to the rural community of Collpabamba. Along the way, you will be enchanted by the refreshing green valleys and spectacular views. Still we will feel the dry weather from the Andes. Here we will have dinner and camp.
Summary day 2: Salkantay to Machupicchu.
Difficulty level : Difficult to moderate.
Distance : 19 km / 11.8 miles approximately.
Hiking time : 7 to 8 hours approximately.
Meals included : Lunch, snacks, tea time and dinner.
DAY 3: COLLPAPAMPA – PLAYA – HOT SPRINGS – LUCMABAMBA
This day shows us the halfway point of our adventure. We start walking to our next destination, Lucmabamba. On this morning’s hike, you will see a variety of native plants such as orchids, flowers, ferns, bromeliads, hummingbirds, toucans, cock of the rocks, fruit plantations, cocoa and coffee trees. We will arrive to Playa to take the local transportation to Lucmabamba for lunch and time to relax.
After lunch and a well-deserved siesta, later we will take the local transport for 40 minutes to Cocalmayo (hot springs), where you can relax and bathe in the natural and crystalline hot springs to regain energy. Then we return to the camp, before tea time we will visit coffee plantations near the camp. Here we will take a tour where we will learn about the origin of Peruvian coffee, which is becoming more and more popular around the world. We will begin by touring the fields, learning about the different types of coffee beans and picking our own. Next, we will do the roasting process ourselves and grind them into coffee. Finally, we prepare and drink our own delicious coffee. It is a unique experience, after having concluded the preparation of coffee we have tea time and dinner.
Summary day 3: Salkantay to Machupicchu.
Difficulty level : Moderate to easy.
Distance : 14 km / 8.7 miles approximately.
Hiking time : 5 to 6 hours approximately.
Meals included : Lunch, snacks, tea time and dinner.
DAY 4: LUCMABAMBA - LLACTAPATA - MACHUPICCHU VANTAGE POINT - AGUAS CALIENTES
We start our journey, hiking the ancient Inca Trail for three hours to Puncuyoc Pass. During this tour, you will see the spectacular views of fruit plantations and different valleys. Our next destination is the archaeological site of Llactapata, a spectacular viewpoint to enjoy Machu Picchu archeological site lied at the other side of the valley, surrounded Aobamba Canyon and mountains such as Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu.
The next two-hours hike we will get to the hydroelectric plant of Machupicchu, main Cusco´s source of energy. Near this place we have lunch, where we enjoy another hearty and delicious meal before taking the train to Aguas Calientes, where we have dinner and spend the night at our hotel.
Summary day 4: Salkantay to Machupicchu.
Difficulty level : Difficult to moderate.
Distance : 15 km / 9 miles approximately.
Hiking time : 5 to 6 hours approximately.
Meals included : Lunch, snacks, tea time and dinner.
DAY 5: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU – OLLANTAYTAMBO - CUSCO
Definitely this day you will enjoy Machupicchu with our tour Guide, from the hotel we go to Aguas Calientes bus station to board the bus that will take us to the Inca site of Machupicchu. Upon arrival, you will appreciate the sunrise over this great Inca city. Then we begin our guided tour inside Machupicchu for approximately 2 hours, our tour Guide will give you a detailed explanation, as well as visit the most important places within the place, at this time you can also take advantage of taking pictures.
You will also have time to enjoy some activities, if you wish (not included in the price), these free activities are:
- Climb Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain and enjoy the beauty and the magnificent Llaqta of Machu Picchu from the top (request reservation together with the Inca Trail reservation and has an additional cost).
- Other optional activities in Aguas Calientes include a visit to the local museum or a visit to the thermal baths.
After the tour in Machu Picchu, we will go down by bus (included) to the town of Machu Picchu, also called Aguas Calientes, where you will have time for lunch (not included).
In the afternoon we will return by Expedition or Voyager train, which will take us to Ollantaytambo station. Here our private transportation will be waiting to take you to your hotel in Cusco.
Summary day 5: Salkantay to Machupicchu.
Machupicchu: Very exciting day of achievement, visiting Machu Picchu.
Area: Subtropical forest.
Weather: Varied.
Meals included: Breakfast.
INCLUYE
- Traslado del aeropuerto al hotel en Cusco
- Recojo de su hotel en la mañana a la salida de la caminata
- Transporte privado de Cusco a Soraypampa (punto de partida de la caminata)
- Tiendas o carpas confortables (para dormir 2 personas en una carpa de 4 personas)
- Todo el equipo de campamento como: carpa comedor, mesa, sillas, carpa cocina.
- Botiquín de primeros auxilios incluyendo botella de oxígeno de emergencia
- Mulas y caballos (para el equipo de campamento y Caballo de carga para 7 kgs de sus artículos personales como ropa extra, bolsa de dormir, etc.
- Provisión de un caballo en caso de emergencia para el grupo, para asegurar que la caminata pueda ser completada por todos los participantes
- Carpa baño sólo para nuestro grupo
- Colchoneta de espuma cómodo
- Agua hervida para beber y lavarse.
- Tren de Hidroeléctrica a Aguas Calientes
- Ultima Cena en Aguas Calientes (restaurante turistico)
- Hotel en Aguas Calientes con habitación y baño privado
- Boletos de autobús de ida y retorno
- Entrada a Machu Picchu y Salkantay
- Guía profesional en inglés y español experimentado en caminata.
- Visita guiada privada a Machu Picchu
- Tren de Aguas Calientes a Ollantaytambo
- Transporte privado de Ollantaytambo a su hotel en Cusco.
NO INCLUYE
- Primer Desayuno
- Último almuerzo en Aguas Calientes
- Ingreso a las aguas termales
- Carpa personal (costo adicional)
- Bolsa de dormir (se puede rentar en la empresa)
- Ingreso a las montañas Huayna Picchu y MachuPicchu
- Ingreso al Puente Inca y Puerta del Sol.
NO OLVIDE LLEVAR
– Pasaporte original (el mismo que utilizó para reservar su viaje)
– Carné universitario válido (si has reservado como estudiante)
– Una buena mochila (30L o 35L)
– Botella de agua: 2-3 L (se recomienda Camelbaks)
– Zapatos de caminata bien cómodo con soporte para los tobillos.
– Bolsa de dormir (se puede alquilar en Machupicchu Condor Trek)
– Papel higiénico
– Toallitas húmedas
– Toallas higiénicas (damas)
QUÉ LLEVAR EN SU BOLSA DE LONA (Lo llevará el caballo)
Somos operadores de turismo directos, le proporcionamos una bolsa de lona en el momento de información para el Camino a Salkantay, se le dará más información acerca del caballo, que llevará hasta (7 kilos), incluyendo su saco de dormir, Colchoneta aislante para campamento y ropa adicional.
Recomendamos llevar:
– Pasta y cepillo dental
– 4 camisetas.
– 2 pantalones de montaña.
– 4 interiores(truzas, boxers, etc).
– 4 pares de calcetines.
– Chaqueta térmica y de lluvia.
– Poncho de plástico (temporada de lluvias).
– Ropa de abrigo.
– Guantes impermeables (temporada de lluvias)
– Calzado cómodo para el campamento(sandalias, zapatillas, etc).
– Cargador solar si es necesario.
– Bolsa de dormir: al menos -15ºC. Réntalo con nosotros por $30 UD
QUE LLEVAR EN SU MOCHILA PERSONAL
Te recomendamos una pequeña mochila de caminata de 35 L para el día, en la que podrás llevar las siguientes cosas:
– Desinfectante de manos.
– Toallitas húmedas.
– Medicamentos personales.
– Gorro para el sol.
– Protector solar.
– Gorro de lana.
– Ropa de lluvia (temporada de lluvias)
– Snack como chocolates, barritas de cereales o cualquier fruto seco.
– Hojas de coca.
– Poncho de plástico para la lluvia(todo el año).
– Guantes
– Cámara
PRECIO SALKANTAY TREK A MACHU PICCHU VIA LLACTAPATA
Esta hermosa y única aventura a Salkantay y Machu Picchu, se puede hacer en cualquier fecha del año y que mejor cuando desee usted, siempre y cuando tengamos un mínimo de 2 participantes.
PRECIO DE GRUPO $557 USD por persona PRECIOS DE SERVICIO PRIVADO:
- 2 – 3 Caminantes: $697 USD por persona
- 4 – 5 excursionistas: $657 USD por persona
- 6 – 8 excursionistas: $617 USD por persona
Estos precios incluye el caballo de carga que llevará sus pertenencias hasta 7 kgs, nosotros le proporcionaremos una bolsa de lona en la que podrá poner sus pertenencias.
PROPORCIONAMOS CARPAS GRANDES DE 4 PERSONAS POR CADA 2 CAMINANTES.
DESCUENTOS
- 18 a 25 años: $30 USD Información requerida en el carnet de estudiante: nombre de la universidad, nombre del estudiante, foto del estudiante, fecha de expiración, etc. Se requiere una copia del carnet de estudiante en el momento de la reserva para que el gobierno Peruano apruebe el descuento.
- Menores de 18 años: 30 USD Envíenos una copia de su pasaporte en el momento de efectuar la reserva.
- Menores de 11 años: 40 USD Envíenos una copia de su pasaporte en el momento de efectuar la reserva.
- Grupos de 5 o más: $30 USD – Basta con reservar el trekking juntos al mismo tiempo.
Classic Inca Trail
4Days
Price
$
500
USD
Per Person
Group Size
Up to 16
Activity Level
Moderate
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