Salkantay trek to Machu-Picchu 5D/4N
A new and amazing trek!!! Come and hike Salkantay ('the savage one'). Reach Machu Picchu in a different and spectacular way; trekking through valleys, grasslands, snowcarpets, cloud forests and steamy jungles!!
The famous Salkantay Trek, recently named among one of the best treks in the world by National Geographic Adventure Travel Magazine, is a trek connecting the city of Cusco with Machu Picchu.
The Trail Salkantay runs approximately 20 miles (32 kilometers) through high Andean peaks, cloud forest and steamy jungle.
Program Itinerary
Day 01: Cusco - Mollepata - Soraypampa
We will leave from Cusco approximately between 4:30a.m. and 5:00a.m. by bus which will take us to the town of Mollepata (2900 meters above sea level) where we will arrive approximately at 8:15 in the morning to have breakfast. During the trip we will have panoramic views of the majestic Salkantay Mountain, other snow carpet Mountains and the Valley of Apurimac River. We will meet with our support staff who will load the equipment on horses and mules. Around 9:00 a.m., we will begin our walk toward Sayllapata (3200 meters above sea level). About 1:00p.m., we will have a Peruvian lunch and after lunch we will continue hiking toward the Soraypampa villages (3850 meters above sea level). Around 5:30 in the afternoon we will arrive to our camp where the tents will be ready for you as well as your dinner.
Day 02: Soraypampa - Salkantay Pass - Huayracpunku - Chaullay
Today our adventure will take us through a totally different change in environment, from dry sceneries to snowy peaks and tropical areas. After breakfast, we will start the most difficult part of the trek. We will start to hike around 7:00 in the morning to a place called Pampas Salkantay and then follow the left side of the snowy peaks of Umantay located next to the Apu Salkantay. At midday, we will be on the highest point (4600 meters above sea level). Here we will appreciate spectacular views of the mountains and the imposing snowy peaks of the Salkantay (6264 meters above sea level) which is the second highest point of the Cusco region. Around 1:00 p.m., we will have our lunch, in the area called Huayracmachay. After a trek of approximately 3 hours, we will arrive at our camp in Challway (2920 meters above sea level). Around 7:00p.m., we will recuperate from the trek and eat dinner.
Day 03: Chaullay - Collpapampa - La Playa - Santa Teresa
Around 7:00 a.m., we will start our trek. We will walk for about 6 hours toward Playa Sahuayaco and during this period; we will observe a town called Collpapampa, also called the “Forest Cloudy Brow” where waterfalls, thermal hot springs, fruit-bearing trees, varied flora, and birds can be observed. If we are lucky, we will be able to observe the famous Peruvian national bird called the “Cock of the Rocks”. From Playa Sahuayaco, we will head to the campsite located at the hot springs of Santa Teresa (It is recommended to bring a bathing suit) where we will eat dinner.
Day 04 : Santa Teresa - Hidroelectryc - Aguas Calientes
After of our delicious breakfast we are going to walk at approximately 8:30 a.m. We begin our trek to the village Colpani, following this rising trail, from which we will see plantations of coffee, banana, passion fruit and a lovely view of the Santa Teresa Valley. We follow along the riverside of Vilcanota River until arrive to the Oroya (canopy brich). From here we have an option to hike to Hidroelectrica or to catch a small car which will take us as far as Hidroelectrica (25 minutes). From this place we can observe the back of Machu Picchu Sanctuary, where we have the last lunch with all staff. From here we will continue walking until arrive to Aguas Calientes around 4:30 p.m and then stay in a hostal for the last night.
Day 05: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu Sanctuary - Aguas Calientes - llantaytambo - Cusco
You will take our breakfast, very early in the morning. Then we start our last day by climbing up to the entrance of the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas.” Avoiding the crowds, you will be one of the first visitors of the day. Your bilingual tour guide will take you around the vast ruins for about 3hrs, comprehensively explaining its historical significance and place in the Inca Empire. After this you have some free time to wander around. Machu Picchu is the best known of the Inca ruins, as it is recognized worldwide yet it is not mentioned in any of the writings of the Spanish Conquistadors. It is believed to have been constructed around the mid-15th century and was “rediscovered” by American historian Hiram Bingham in 1911. The guided tour of this fascinating place is an unforgettable experience. Visit the Main Square, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Circular Towers, the Sacred Sun Dial and Burial Grounds. After the excursion you can hike up the mountain behind Machu Picchu “ Huayna Picchu “ where you will have stunning views over the whole complex! However there are only 400 persons per day allowed, therefore you must book in advance. This can be done when booking your tour and has a cost of $10 plus. Optional unguided walks include Inti Punko, the “SUN GATE” the traditional end of the Inca Trail, duration 45 mins and the Inca Bridge, duration 1 hr. Otherwise simply relax and take in the inspiring atmosphere. After your free time you can walk down to the town of Aguas Calientes for a late lunch or a dip in the hot springs (not included). In the afternoon you take the train back.
A frequent bus service takes visitors back to Aguas Calientes, where you will catch the train to Hidroelectrica or Ollantaytambo (sometimes subject to Peru Rail availability) and then the tourist bus on to Cusco.
Please note:
* Times cited in this itinerary are aproximate. Walking times depend on the group, the guide can change the lunch and camping spots depending on the group´s progress.
The guide can have their own preference for which route to take and this might not correspond exactly to the route described.
* An extra night in Aguas Calientes can be easily arranged if you let us know in advance, so we can change the date of your your trail ticket for the following day.
The cost of the Hotel will be dependent according to your request.
*The Salkantay trek (also spelled Salcantay trek) is one of the most spectacular and varied hikes around Cusco. Given the new restrictions of the Inca trail, Salkantay is the second most popular hike in the region.
What is Included:
* Pre-departure orientation briefing
* Collection from your hotel in the morning and transfer to Mollepata (starting point of the trek)
* Personal tents: 2 people in each 4-person-capacity tent, to allow for higher comfort and safe keeping of backpacks.
* English speaking professional and official tourist guide (2 guides for groups of over 8
people)
* Chef and cooking equipment
* Accommodation in Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu town.
* Pack animals (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment) – days 1 to 4
* Pack animals to carry personal gear up to a maximum of 6kg per person (including sleeping pad and sleeping bag) – days 1 to 4
* 1 emergency horse every 8 persons – days 1 to 4
* Meals (04B, 04L, 04D + daily morning snack + daily tea service except last day). Vegetarian or special dietary menus are available at no extra cost, please advise when booking
* One textile snack bag per person, to avoid the usage of plastic bags that contaminate our
environment
* Filtered boiled water from lunch time on 1st day onwards
* Bio-degradable personal hand soaps
* Bio-degradable dishwashing detergents used by our kitchen staff
* Others:
hot water every morning and evening for washing / boiled water to fill your water bottle every morning and night, and at lunch time if requested with enough time ahead
* First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
* 1D Machu Picchu entrance fee
* Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantyatambo(Expedition Service) then tranfer by bus to Cusco.
What is not Included:
* Sleeping bag.
* Breakfast on the first day
* Bus ticket Machu Picchu –Aguas Calientes(One Way) (day 5)
* Lunch and dinner on the last day: after the guided tour at Machupicchu,
* Visit to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes, e
* Tips: please note that our agency staff is well paid so please feel free to tip or not as you prefer.
We recommend that you bring:
· Daypack to carry personal items
. Sleeping bag (optional rental from us)
· Warm clothes layers for variable temperatures specially at night
· Flash light with extra batteries
· Camera & batteries
· Sun protection
· Insect repellent
· Rain poncho and good rain jacket.
· Toiletries
· Bathing clothes for the hot springs
· Water bottle, water purifying tablets
· Personal medical kit
· Original passport and ISIC student card if applicable
· Extra money for souvenirs, drinks & tips.
What we need when you make a reservation
* Full name as it is written in your passport (please include a copy of your passport)
* Passport number
* Nationality
* Date of birth
* Scan copy of your ISIC student card (if you have one its $18 US less )
* Departing date for the trail
* 60% deposit of the tour´s price by western union, PayPal, ABN AMRO bank in Holland and Bank of American in USA, the remind balance is paid at our office in Cusco
Price US$ 450.00 Group price
Private service.
1 pax 2 Paxs 3 to 4 5 to more max. 8
US$1,150 US$ 890 P.P. 650 P.P US$ 500.PP
Departure dates and Availability
Terms and Condition
With any tour booked with Green Peru Adventures, we will provide a free walking tour round the enigmatic city of Cusco, with our professional multi lingual tour guide.
The famous Salkantay Trek, recently named among one of the best treks in the world by National Geographic Adventure Travel Magazine, is a trek connecting the city of Cusco with Machu Picchu.
The Trail Salkantay runs approximately 20 miles (32 kilometers) through high Andean peaks, cloud forest and steamy jungle.
Program Itinerary
Day 01: Cusco - Mollepata - Soraypampa
We will leave from Cusco approximately between 4:30a.m. and 5:00a.m. by bus which will take us to the town of Mollepata (2900 meters above sea level) where we will arrive approximately at 8:15 in the morning to have breakfast. During the trip we will have panoramic views of the majestic Salkantay Mountain, other snow carpet Mountains and the Valley of Apurimac River. We will meet with our support staff who will load the equipment on horses and mules. Around 9:00 a.m., we will begin our walk toward Sayllapata (3200 meters above sea level). About 1:00p.m., we will have a Peruvian lunch and after lunch we will continue hiking toward the Soraypampa villages (3850 meters above sea level). Around 5:30 in the afternoon we will arrive to our camp where the tents will be ready for you as well as your dinner.
Day 02: Soraypampa - Salkantay Pass - Huayracpunku - Chaullay
Today our adventure will take us through a totally different change in environment, from dry sceneries to snowy peaks and tropical areas. After breakfast, we will start the most difficult part of the trek. We will start to hike around 7:00 in the morning to a place called Pampas Salkantay and then follow the left side of the snowy peaks of Umantay located next to the Apu Salkantay. At midday, we will be on the highest point (4600 meters above sea level). Here we will appreciate spectacular views of the mountains and the imposing snowy peaks of the Salkantay (6264 meters above sea level) which is the second highest point of the Cusco region. Around 1:00 p.m., we will have our lunch, in the area called Huayracmachay. After a trek of approximately 3 hours, we will arrive at our camp in Challway (2920 meters above sea level). Around 7:00p.m., we will recuperate from the trek and eat dinner.
Day 03: Chaullay - Collpapampa - La Playa - Santa Teresa
Around 7:00 a.m., we will start our trek. We will walk for about 6 hours toward Playa Sahuayaco and during this period; we will observe a town called Collpapampa, also called the “Forest Cloudy Brow” where waterfalls, thermal hot springs, fruit-bearing trees, varied flora, and birds can be observed. If we are lucky, we will be able to observe the famous Peruvian national bird called the “Cock of the Rocks”. From Playa Sahuayaco, we will head to the campsite located at the hot springs of Santa Teresa (It is recommended to bring a bathing suit) where we will eat dinner.
Day 04 : Santa Teresa - Hidroelectryc - Aguas Calientes
After of our delicious breakfast we are going to walk at approximately 8:30 a.m. We begin our trek to the village Colpani, following this rising trail, from which we will see plantations of coffee, banana, passion fruit and a lovely view of the Santa Teresa Valley. We follow along the riverside of Vilcanota River until arrive to the Oroya (canopy brich). From here we have an option to hike to Hidroelectrica or to catch a small car which will take us as far as Hidroelectrica (25 minutes). From this place we can observe the back of Machu Picchu Sanctuary, where we have the last lunch with all staff. From here we will continue walking until arrive to Aguas Calientes around 4:30 p.m and then stay in a hostal for the last night.
Day 05: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu Sanctuary - Aguas Calientes - llantaytambo - Cusco
You will take our breakfast, very early in the morning. Then we start our last day by climbing up to the entrance of the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas.” Avoiding the crowds, you will be one of the first visitors of the day. Your bilingual tour guide will take you around the vast ruins for about 3hrs, comprehensively explaining its historical significance and place in the Inca Empire. After this you have some free time to wander around. Machu Picchu is the best known of the Inca ruins, as it is recognized worldwide yet it is not mentioned in any of the writings of the Spanish Conquistadors. It is believed to have been constructed around the mid-15th century and was “rediscovered” by American historian Hiram Bingham in 1911. The guided tour of this fascinating place is an unforgettable experience. Visit the Main Square, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Circular Towers, the Sacred Sun Dial and Burial Grounds. After the excursion you can hike up the mountain behind Machu Picchu “ Huayna Picchu “ where you will have stunning views over the whole complex! However there are only 400 persons per day allowed, therefore you must book in advance. This can be done when booking your tour and has a cost of $10 plus. Optional unguided walks include Inti Punko, the “SUN GATE” the traditional end of the Inca Trail, duration 45 mins and the Inca Bridge, duration 1 hr. Otherwise simply relax and take in the inspiring atmosphere. After your free time you can walk down to the town of Aguas Calientes for a late lunch or a dip in the hot springs (not included). In the afternoon you take the train back.
A frequent bus service takes visitors back to Aguas Calientes, where you will catch the train to Hidroelectrica or Ollantaytambo (sometimes subject to Peru Rail availability) and then the tourist bus on to Cusco.
Please note:
* Times cited in this itinerary are aproximate. Walking times depend on the group, the guide can change the lunch and camping spots depending on the group´s progress.
The guide can have their own preference for which route to take and this might not correspond exactly to the route described.
* An extra night in Aguas Calientes can be easily arranged if you let us know in advance, so we can change the date of your your trail ticket for the following day.
The cost of the Hotel will be dependent according to your request.
*The Salkantay trek (also spelled Salcantay trek) is one of the most spectacular and varied hikes around Cusco. Given the new restrictions of the Inca trail, Salkantay is the second most popular hike in the region.
What is Included:
* Pre-departure orientation briefing
* Collection from your hotel in the morning and transfer to Mollepata (starting point of the trek)
* Personal tents: 2 people in each 4-person-capacity tent, to allow for higher comfort and safe keeping of backpacks.
* English speaking professional and official tourist guide (2 guides for groups of over 8
people)
* Chef and cooking equipment
* Accommodation in Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu town.
* Pack animals (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment) – days 1 to 4
* Pack animals to carry personal gear up to a maximum of 6kg per person (including sleeping pad and sleeping bag) – days 1 to 4
* 1 emergency horse every 8 persons – days 1 to 4
* Meals (04B, 04L, 04D + daily morning snack + daily tea service except last day). Vegetarian or special dietary menus are available at no extra cost, please advise when booking
* One textile snack bag per person, to avoid the usage of plastic bags that contaminate our
environment
* Filtered boiled water from lunch time on 1st day onwards
* Bio-degradable personal hand soaps
* Bio-degradable dishwashing detergents used by our kitchen staff
* Others:
hot water every morning and evening for washing / boiled water to fill your water bottle every morning and night, and at lunch time if requested with enough time ahead
* First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
* 1D Machu Picchu entrance fee
* Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantyatambo(Expedition Service) then tranfer by bus to Cusco.
What is not Included:
* Sleeping bag.
* Breakfast on the first day
* Bus ticket Machu Picchu –Aguas Calientes(One Way) (day 5)
* Lunch and dinner on the last day: after the guided tour at Machupicchu,
* Visit to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes, e
* Tips: please note that our agency staff is well paid so please feel free to tip or not as you prefer.
We recommend that you bring:
· Daypack to carry personal items
. Sleeping bag (optional rental from us)
· Warm clothes layers for variable temperatures specially at night
· Flash light with extra batteries
· Camera & batteries
· Sun protection
· Insect repellent
· Rain poncho and good rain jacket.
· Toiletries
· Bathing clothes for the hot springs
· Water bottle, water purifying tablets
· Personal medical kit
· Original passport and ISIC student card if applicable
· Extra money for souvenirs, drinks & tips.
What we need when you make a reservation
* Full name as it is written in your passport (please include a copy of your passport)
* Passport number
* Nationality
* Date of birth
* Scan copy of your ISIC student card (if you have one its $18 US less )
* Departing date for the trail
* 60% deposit of the tour´s price by western union, PayPal, ABN AMRO bank in Holland and Bank of American in USA, the remind balance is paid at our office in Cusco
Price US$ 450.00 Group price
Private service.
1 pax 2 Paxs 3 to 4 5 to more max. 8
US$1,150 US$ 890 P.P. 650 P.P US$ 500.PP
Departure dates and Availability
Terms and Condition
With any tour booked with Green Peru Adventures, we will provide a free walking tour round the enigmatic city of Cusco, with our professional multi lingual tour guide.
We look forward to making your journey an unforgettable experience
Calle Tambo de Montero 222 Cusco
at El Balcón Hostal ⋆⋆⋆
Skype: greenperuadventures / roland13581
Phone: 0051 84 236738
Cell Roland (Leo) (0051)993365936 / 976 158788
Emergency phone 0051 84 255684
E-mail: info@greenperuadventures.com
For more information please Contact Us
at El Balcón Hostal ⋆⋆⋆
Skype: greenperuadventures / roland13581
Phone: 0051 84 236738
Cell Roland (Leo) (0051)993365936 / 976 158788
Emergency phone 0051 84 255684
E-mail: info@greenperuadventures.com
For more information please Contact Us
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