Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5 Days

ITINERARY

Day 1. CUSCO - MOLLEPATA - SORAYPAMPA - HUMANTAY LAKE- SOYROCOCHA    

Early in the morning we pick you up from your hotel and transfer you in a private bus to Mollepata passing picturesque and traditional towns like Iscuchaca, Ancahuasi and Limatambo, as well as highland plateaus and landscapes with great views of snow capped mountains that belong to the cordillera Vilcabamba. The bus trip will last 3 hours and the hike will be 6 hours. 

DAY 2. SOYROCOCHA - PASS SALCANTAY - COLLPAPAMPA

After breakfast, we will continue ascending to the high pass and enjoy of the beauty of the nature. After approximately 1.5 hours, we will reach the highest pass at 14,989 ft asl (4,600 masl). Here, we will have a stunning view of the sacred mountains of Salkantay and Humantay mountains and lakes. We will also be able to see a pile of stones that grows daily and this is due to each traveler adding one as he or she passes. When a tourist adds to this pile, he or she thanks the Apus (mountain spirits) for a safe trip. We will then descend to a site called Andenes at 12,500 ft asl (3,800 masl) before continuing to Umantay (pyramid-shaped peak). We will then arrive to Huayracpampa, where we will have lunch. After re-energizing, we will enter the tropical cloud forest and discover its lush vegetation of wild orchids, bromeliads and other flowers, as well as hummingbirds. We will then continue our descent through the bamboo groves and after 4 hours heading downhill, we will arrive to the village of Collpapampa where we will have dinner and camp for the night.

DAY 3. COLLPAPAMPA – PLAYA - SANTA TERESA ´HOT SPRING´

After a healthy breakfast, we will continue down the valley into the forest that contains groves of bamboo and great bird watching opportunities. Flocks of colorful tropical birds roam the forest and waterfalls cascade down cliffs with water warm enough for you to bathe in. The trail is filled with begonias, purple orchids and strawberries. We will then walk to our lunch camp site, the beach village. after lunch we drive to santa teresa town and we have the afternoon for going to Santa Teresa the place is located one of most beautiful hot springs we chilling all afternoon in the pools there we spend the night. 
Distance: 15 km
Walking hours: 6-7 hours
Low altitude: 1,850 masl / 6,068 ft asl
High altitude: 2,950 masl / 9,676 ft asl
Campsite altitude: 1,850 masl / 6,068 ft asl

DAY 4  SANTA TERESA - ZIP LINE – HIDROELÉCTRICA – AGUAS CALIENTES

OPTIONAL ZIP LINE INCLUDED 

In the early morning, we have the option to visit the COLA DE MONO CANOPY PARK 

• The tour takes approximately 2 hours and starts at the Cola de Mono base camp with an orientation from our guides.
• After this, a 20 min walk will take you to the beginning of the circuit, which consists of a total of 2500m of cables divided into 7 sections.
• After the third cable, there is a rockclimb up a vertical ladder (Via Ferrata) more than 150m above the Rio Sacsara.
• Finally, there’s a short walk back down to Cola de Mono base camp, where equipment is returned.
• The Canopy Tour includes all equipment (harness, helmet and gloves) as well as the guided and supervised tour of the canopy.

After this adventure we take a transport to the hidroelectrica and then hike to Aguas Calientes. From there, you will be able to see the lower part of Machu Picchu citadel and part of the ancient Inca trail.  
Distance: 12 km
Walking hours: 4-6 hours.
Low altitude: 1,850 masl / 6,068 ft asl
High altitude: 2,700 masl / 8,900 ft asl
Aguas Calientes: 2,050 masl / 6,724 ft asl

DAY 5  AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHUPICCHU – CUSCO

After an early morning breakfast at 5:00 am, we will take the first bus to Machu Picchu, arriving early to the Citadel. We will be among the first visitors, before the other tourists arrive from the classic Inca trail and before tourists arriving by train. Our visit will be without many people and we will get to enjoy the magic and beauty of its buildings and its landscape surrounded by mountains, valleys, rivers, etc. Your tour guide will guide you through the most important places in Macchu Picchu for about 2 hours, then you will have a free time to explore around the Citadel or have the opportunity to climb Huayna Picchu. We will then take the bus to Aguas Calientes to board the train back to Cusco in the afternoon.

INCLUDED

With the Salkantay Trek package you will receive:

Transportation and Tickets

• Private transport from your Cusco hotel to the start of the trek
• Bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machupicchu
• Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco
• Transfer from Cusco train station back to your Cusco hotel
• Entrance tickets to Machupicchu
• tikets for ZIPLINE at Santa teresa

Camping Equipment

• We use four-season Eureka tents with two entrances and a capacity for four people (for comfort, only two people per tent)
• Foam mattresses, tables, and seat for each tent
• Food and drink utensils
• Dinner tent and kitchen tent for the group
• First aid kit and emergency oxygen bottle

Team 

• Professional, knowledgeable bilingual guide
• A cook to prepare your meals
• Porters to carry provided equipment and food (additional porters can be hired to carry your personal belongings)
• Our guides are professional and multilingual. Not only do they possess an excellent knowledge of the Inca Trail, but they’re also wholly familiar with all of the intricate archaeological, historical, and cultural Inca traditions. All of our tour personnel are also highly qualified in tour group management and in first

Food 

• High quality meals to provide the necessary energy for this challenging trek
• In addition to three meals daily, you will be given revitalizing snacks
• Hot drinks such as tea and coffee, as well as enough water for your canteens, water bottles, or hydration packs (collected from local streams and boiled while on the trek)

PRICE

Price per person $690.00 (Minimum 2 persons; departures all year except February)

* We include duffle bags 8kls and a horse that will carry your personal belongings in all of our treks at no additional cost.

*Emergency horse available throughout the trek, in the event someone is not feeling well.

* We include First- aid kit/Emergency Portable Oxygen Tank. 

Discounts

• Student Discount (with valid ISIC card) – $25
• Under 15 Discount – $25
• Under 7 Discount – $35.

Rentals

• Hiking poles - US$15.00 (pair)
• Sleeping bag - 4 season - US$30.00
• Private Tent - US$30.00
• air mattress -$15

horses- Our service includes 8kg carried by our horses per person, but if you would like an upgrade:

Upgrades

Train upgrade to Vistadome: US$50.00 one way (Departing from Aguas Calientes) Train will be according to availability and Peru Rail schedules, if train route ends at Ollantaytambo, we will be there waiting for you in order to go to Cusco City. (Our service ends once you are at your accommodation at Cusco City)

Extras

Would you also like to hike Huayna Picchu? Sure you we can make it! Its price is US$65.00 per person and there are 2 turns (at 7am and 10am),   Only 400 people can hike Huayna Picchu per day. You will climb it on your own after the tour in Machu Picchu, starting around 10:00 a.m. We recommend that you book your tickets in advance to let us know  of your interest in Huayna Picchu. Machu Picchu Mountain is an alternative climbing mountain, which also offers fantastic views of Machupicchu. We recommend it if Huayna Picchu Mountain is full.

CANCELLATION:

• 1. Because of the strict regulations of the Machupicchu Park, once you have made your reservation, you cannot cancel the space that you have reserved. You also may not alter the name or date of the reservation. If you are unable to come on the date you have reserved, we cannot reimburse you.
• 2. The $200 deposit is non-refundable. We cannot reimburse the entrance fee to the Inca Trail because the permits are non-refundable and EXPLORE ADVENTURES purchases the tickets from Machupicchu Park when you reserve your spot.
• 3. If you cancel between 30 and 10 days before your trek, you must pay 50% of the total cost.
• 4. If you cancel between 10 and 3 days before your trek, you must pay 80% of the total cost.
• 5. If you cancel one or two days before your trek, you must pay 100% of the total cost.
• 6. In the exceptional case that you decide to head back once you have started the trail, you must pay extra expenses such as food and transportation. You may join the group in Machupicchu for the walking tour and use all of the services onward.

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UPGRADES

Upgrades - HOTELS

Belmond Sanctuary Lodge($460 USD), Belmond Sanctuary Lodge is a luxury hotel in the Sacred Valley,  Machupicchu Peru.

Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel 5-star hotel($335 USD) , hotel Privileged located at the Urubamba River and only 20 minutes from the famous Machu Picchu archeological site, this 5- star hotel offers comfort, elegance and relaxation, in Andean Design.

Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo 3,5-star hotel ($445USD) , Hotel is a colonial-style property that features massage sessions and an Andean sauna. The spacious rooms feature tile floors and sitting areas.

Tierra Viva Machu Picchu 3-star hotel($110 USD) , hotel Offering impressive views of the surrounding hills, Tierra Viva Cusco Machu Picchu.

Andina Luxury hotel ($100 USD),This hotel is located in Aguas Caliente (Machu Picchu town), a few meters from the railway station en route to the hot springs with a breathtaking view of the surrounding vegetation.

Casa Andina Machu Picchu hotel ($150 USD),Casa Andina Classic Machu Picchu is a cozy and comfortable hotel strategically located in Aguas Calientes, the access point to the Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.

Upgrades - Restaurants

Indio Feliz Dinner at the Restaurant, Bistro, Bar, Crêperie in MachuPicchu. on Day 1-($35 USD)
Tinkuy Buffet Lunch at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge on Day 2 – US $45

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