SALKANTAY SHORT INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU 6D/5N

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Duration

6 days / 5 nights

Group size

2 / 16

Activity level

Moderate / Challenging


Overview

This journey through the Salkantay and short Inca trail to Machu Picchu is a truly extraordinary experience that links us to Machu Picchu, offering panoramas dominated by majestic glaciers, imposing mountains and the serene lagoon of Humantay, surrounded by lush vegetation, which makes our tour one of the most impressive.
Life Adventures offers us a unique trip, a genuine opportunity to merge adventure with the natural environment. We aim to stray from the traditional tourist routes, leaving superficial activities behind to immerse ourselves in an authentic cultural experience. Rest peacefully under the starry mantle of the firmament. Contemplate in amazement the splendid grandeur of Salkantay Peak, sharing experiences and traditions with the beloved local Andean families, guardians of ancestral legacies. Challenge your limits as you traverse nine distinct ecological zones, facing changes in altitude and diverse terrain.
Enjoy the comfort of our service, the innovative cuisine and the hospitality of our people to rejuvenate mind and body. Our route will take us through the highest snow-capped mountain in the Vilcabamba mountain range until we reach Llactapata, located behind the majestic mountain of Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, concluding finally in Aguas Calientes, at the foot of the Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Thus, we will close this unforgettable adventure, an incomparable experience that will allow us to connect with nature, culture and history.

Day 1: CUSCO – MOLLEPATA – CHALLACANCHA – SORAYPAMPA – LAGUNA HUMANTAY – LODGE DEL CIELO.

Very early we left Cusco. After a 3-hour journey from Cusco we arrived at Mollepata. After a light breakfast we continued the trip in our transport to Challacancha to begin the 2-hour walk, until we reached our Soraypampa camp (lunch point). After lunch we will ascend. to visit the beautiful Humantay lagoon (3 hrs round trip), after the visit, we will descend again to our camp, where we will have tea time and spend the first night.

About our Lodge del Cielo base in Soraypampa: Our camp is located 10 minutes walk from the town of Soraypampa, which gives us a great advantage of having a 360° panoramic view of the lagoon of Humantay is also a perfect place to appreciate the beauty and landscape of the Andean valley and enjoy the company of our beautiful alpacas.

Day 2: SORAYPAMPA – SALKANTAY PASS – WAYRACMACHAY -COLLPAPAMPA – LODGE DEL CIELO.

After breakfast, we will begin the most difficult part of the hike, passing through the site known as Pampa Salkantay. Then we will take the left side of the Salkantay glacier. Around noon, we will reach the highest point of the imposing Salkantay snow-capped mountain located above 4,650 m (15,255 feet), we will be able to appreciate all the majesty of the area, its chain of mountains, glaciers and ravines, we will feel the magic of the Andes, after After a break we will begin the slow descent towards Wayracmachay, where we will have lunch and a well-deserved rest. We will continue descending and enter the cloud forest where we will have indescribable views of the place, and then continue to our second Heaven Lodge located in Collpapampa. Finally we will have tea time and spend the second night here.

About our Lodge del Cielo base in Collpapampa: Our camp is located 10 minutes walk from the town of Chaullay, a very busy camp. However, our camp in Collpapampa gives us a great advantage of having a 360-degree panoramic view of the Sakantay Valley, it is a perfect place away from the crowd where we can meet a bit of the Local Family

Day 3: COLLPAPAMPA –LA PLAYA - LUCMABAMBA – LODGE DEL CIELO.

After a delicious breakfast we will begin this day that will be unforgettable, we will continue with the walk through the cloud forest, we will appreciate the flora and fauna of this area, especially the coffee, banana and avocado plantations, the climate is temperate and humid in this area , so a favorable microclimate has been formed for the production of orchids that, due to their colors and varieties, have been cataloged by experts as the most beautiful in the world, arriving at the beach where we will have lunch and then take direct transportation to the hydroelectric station, we will continue with the walk along the side of the railway until we reach the Town of Aguas Calientes. Finally we will have dinner and accommodation at the lodging.

About our Lodge del Cielo base in Lucbabamba: Our camp is located in Lucmabamba, it is a perfect place away from the crowded groups where you can see the customs of the peasants. where its main economy is growing coffee plantations. It is our responsibility to give them the opportunity to show themselves.

Optional: If you request a private service: We can have a local coffee experience.

Day 4: LUCMABAMBA - LLACTAPATA - AGUAS CALIENTES - HYDROELECTRIC – AGUAS CALIENTES.

After a hearty breakfast, we will continue with the last day of our trek. We will walk for 2-3 hours to the Llactapata Pass (2,700 m / 8,858 ft), where we will have a spectacular view of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary where the southeast has a view that few travelers have the opportunity to admire. Here we take a short break to explore the Llactapata complex and then we will have lunch at this panoramic viewpoint overlooking Machu Picchu. After seeing the incredible landscapes, we will begin our final part of the hike towards the Aobamba River and through lush bamboo forests, orchards and coffee plantations. We will arrive at the hydroelectric station, to continue walking along the railroad tracks to the town of Machu Picchu or also known as Aguas Calientes (approx. 3 hours). After this gentle walk, we will go to our hotel and then have a celebration dinner with our guide and a final briefing for our experience the next day.


About our night in Machu Picchu city: The hotel in Machu Picchu will depend on your request and expectations before starting the entire Trek.

Note: Those who prefer not to walk from the hydroelectric station to the city of Machu Picchu, can take the train in 40 minutes of travel, but remember that the price is not included in your package or tickets. You will meet the rest of the group at the train station in the town of Machu Picchu. (The guide confirms your preferences the night before).
Day 5: AGUAS CALIENTES – KM 104 –CHACHABAMBA – SUN GATE / INTI PUNKU – MACHU PICCHU – AGUAS CALIENTES.

We leave very early from Aguas Calientes towards Km. 104 along the train track, approximately 2 hours, where we will pass through the checkpoint and begin our walk. Immediately we will visit the archaeological remains of Chachabamba. Here all agricultural products were stored to be taken to Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. We will continue our walk in the middle of the dense vegetation of the cloud forest, passing through the archaeological center of Wiñaywayna, then we will have lunch to continue towards the Puerta del Sol or Inti Punku, from where we will have a formidable panoramic view of the Citadel of Machu Picchu, then we will go down where Find the classic view of Machu Picchu there we will take some beautiful photos and appreciate the sunset and then take the bus to Machu Picchu town with a duration of 30 minutes, upon arrival we will have dinner and spend the night at the lodging

In the evening we will have dinner and spend the night at the lodge. Free time to enjoy the sunset in Machu Picchu after passing the Puerta del Sol, We will continue along the short Inca trail to Machu Picchu, where we check into our hotel.

Day 6: THE BIG DAY! WONDER MACHU PICCHU.

Very early, immediately after breakfast at the Lodging, we will go by bus to the citadel of Machu Picchu (30 min), until we reach the access point and entry control of Machu Picchu where we will have a guided tour of the urban and agricultural area, as well as such as the towers, ceremonial plazas, sacred fountain, the Intihuatana and terraces. After a guide of approximately 2 hours, if you have access to Huayna Picchu, coordinate with the guide and then descend to the town of Aguas Calientes.
We will board the return train to Ollantaytambo where transportation awaits us to take us back to Cusco, finally we will drop you off at your respective hotel.

Very important 1: According to the regulations of Machu Picchu, once we enter the sacred city we are not allowed to return along the same paths "there are many signs on which route we should follow and stopping is prohibited in some places", for this reason we recommend that you enjoy every minute that you will be in each Inca place.

Very important 2: According to Machu Picchu regulations, entrance fees only have one payment; It means that once you leave the Inca city you will not be able to return, unless you obtain a new ticket.

Please Note: Camps may change (be different from this itinerary) depending on the weather and availability of the reservation, weather conditions or restrictions adopted for security reasons by the Peruvian government.

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SALKANTAY SHORT INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU 6D/5N - 2024

$ 719.00 USD (CLASSIC)

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5.0 (More than 840 reviews)

Perfect

10th of September, 2024
(5 out of 5 stars)

Perfect. Everything well organized, very good treatment by everyone.Los portadores Muy Buenos e esfuerzados. El guia Percy es muy muy bueno.

María Caridad A

Experiencia inolvidable

8th of September, 2024
(5 out of 5 stars)

Unforgettable experience. The guide, Santiago, is a professional from head to toe. Very attentive, very knowledgeable and a great person. The group of porters and cook have also been wonderful. They have looked after us very well, always with a smile and the cook is a spectacle. Without a doubt, I would highly recommend this team to the next brave people who venture on the Inca Trail.

jamasvi

SALKANTAY TREK

7th of September, 2024
(5 out of 5 stars)

It is a magical journey that pushes your body to the max but with rewards around every corner. Nature is incredible, Machu Picchu is a dream and the energy of the place is beautiful.Nuestros guías (Iza y Percy) fueron muy cálidos y sus relatos son atrapantes ! Se genera un vínculo muy lindo con ellos y el resto del grupo.

Antonella L

Highly recommended agency!!!!

31st of August, 2024
(5 out of 5 stars)

We were delighted with the organization of our trip to Peru. Everyone at the Inka Trail Expeditions agency was very kind and helpful at all times. They gave us very good advice and we enjoyed the visits and tours planned. We are looking forward to seeing more of this wonderful country.

juan b

It was a great experience of nature and its history Encounters with nature and its stories

6th of August, 2024
(5 out of 5 stars)

The activities were varied and very appropriate for the tour that was carried out with a great guide who instructs on the history of this beautiful place. I just think that it should be more specific with brochures or pamphlets to better enjoy the experience.

Alfredo L

An experience of adventure and delicious food!!

5th of August, 2024
(5 out of 5 stars)

The landscapes were incredible and the explanations of the guide Percy, who was always explaining to us and always paying close attention to all the members of the group so that we arrived safely at our destinations, not to mention the delicious food provided by our cook, the Chinese (Victorian), a real chef! He took care of feeding us with the appropriate meals for the activities! Highly recommended!!

erika m

Great experience on the Inca Trail

29th of July, 2024
(5 out of 5 stars)

Increíble experiencia de la mano de nuestro guía Elio. Muy informado y atento a nuestras necesidades en todo momento. Siempre estuvo a la altura de lo que esperábamos y más. Muy buena la comida y el staff que nos acompañó que siempre nos cuidaron.

Lautaro M

Excellent

24th of July, 2024
(5 out of 5 stars)

Las vistas increíbles! Experiencia única! Staff impecable! Sin palabras. Súper recomendable realizarlo con la empresa COLIBRI. Quedamos muy conformes.

Sofia P

Agency with great treatment and good group management

14th of June, 2024
(5 out of 5 stars)

I loved the tour provided by the agency. It was a wonderful experience with people who explained to us about each of the places visited.

María teresa M

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