SALKANTAY HIKING TO MACHU PICCHU 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS
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- Immerse yourself in the majesty of the glaciers, mountains and the Humantay lagoon on an incomparable hike to Machu Picchu!
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General description
The journey through Salkantay is an impressive experience that links us to Machu Picchu; The landscape is made up of glaciers, mountains and the beautiful Humantay lagoon, surrounded by lush vegetation, turning This makes this route one of the most attractive.
Peru Travel offers an innovative trip, being an authentic way to connect with adventure and nature. The purpose is to get away from conventional trails, avoiding superficial tourist activities, and instead, immerse yourself in an immersive cultural environment.
A physical, cultural and spiritual journey of a lifetime, which takes us through the impressive Salkantay Sacred Walk > to the iconic Machu Picchu.
We will cross the highest snow peak of the Vilcabamba mountain range until we reach Llactapata, located behind the majestic Mount Machu Picchu . Finally, this route will lead us to Aguas Calientes, located at the foot of the Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
In this way, we will conclude an unparalleled adventure that will allow us to connect with nature, culture and history.
- Day 1: CUSCO – MOLLEPATA – CHALLACANCHA – SORAYPAMPA – HUMANTAY LAGOON – LODGE DEL CIELO.
- Day 2: SORAYPAMPA – SALKANTAY PASS – WAYRACMACHAY-COLLPAPAMPA – LODGE DEL CIELO.
- Day 3: COLLPAPAMPA – THE BEACH – SANTA TERESA – HYDROELECTRIC – MACHU PICCHU VILLAGE.
- Day 4: THE BIG DAY! WONDER MACHU PICCHU
Day 1: CUSCO – MOLLEPATA – CHALLACANCHA – SORAYPAMPA – LAGUNA HUMANTAY – LODGE DEL CIELO.
Pick up from the hotel will be approximately 4:00 am, then we will take a trip in our private transportation of approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to Mollepata, after a light breakfast we will continue by car to Challacancha where we will meet our muleteer and horses. Then we will begin our walk until we reach our Heaven Lodge located in Soraypampa. In the afternoon after lunch we will ascend to visit the beautiful Humantay lagoon, after the visit, we will descend again towards Soraypampa, finally we will spend the first night under a starry sky in our Sky Lodge. About our Lodge del Cielo base in Soraypampa: Our camp is located 10 minutes walk from the town of Soraypampa, this gives us a great advantage of having a 360 degree panoramic view of the Humantay lagoon, it is also a perfect place, away from the crowd and where we can appreciate the beautiful landscapes of the Andean valley and enjoy the company of our beautiful alpacas.
Note: The afternoon before this day there will be a briefing with your guide in Cusco. After having an early breakfast, our pick-up will begin at 6:00 a.m. from his Cusco
- Alimentación: Almuerzo y cena
- Dificultad: Moderado a desafío
- Alojamiento: Campamento Glamping y duchas calientes.
- Pernocte: Sky Del Cielo en Soraypampa
- Acomodación: Doble (2 personas del mismo género)
- Elevación inicial: 3.800 m / 12.467 pies
- Elevación máxima: 4.200 m / 13.780 pies
- Altitud de nuestro campamento: 3,900 m / 12,795 pies
- Distancia caminando: 10 km / 6.21 millas
- Tiempo de caminata: 5 a 6 horas aprox.
- Clima: Puede ser bastante frío e invernal o lluvioso en el Abra Salkantay
Day 2: SORAYPAMPA – SALKANTAY PASS – WAIRACMACHAY -COLLPAPAMPA – SKY LODGE.
After breakfast, we will begin the most difficult part of the hike, walking 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 4,630 m (15,190 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 edge of the jungle where we will have indescribable views of the place, and then continue to our second Heaven Lodge located in Collpapampa. Finally we will have dinner and spend the second night here.
Hiking and Terrain: Mostly steep trails and some open slopes.
About our Heaven Lodge in Collpapampa: Our camp is located 10 minutes walk from the town of Chaullay; Chaullay is a very busy campsite however our camp in Collpapampa gives us a great advantage of having a 360 degree panoramic view of the Salkantay Valley, it is also a perfect place, away from the crowd and where we can get to know a little more from local families
- Food: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Difficulty: Challenging
- Overnight: Lodge Del Cielo in Collpapampa
- Accommodation: Camp
- Accommodation: Double (2 people of the same gender)
- Initial elevation: 3,900 m / 12,795 ft
- Maximum elevation: 4,630 m / 15,190 ft
- Altitude of our camp: 2,900 m / 9,514 feet
- Walking distance: 22 km / 13.67 miles
- Walking time: 9-10 hours approx.
- Climate: It can be quite cold and wintry or rainy in the Salkantay Pass
Day 3: COLLPAPAMPA – THE BEACH – SANTA TERESA – HYDROELECTRIC – HOT WATERS.
After a delicious breakfast, we will begin our walk at 06:00am along the Inca Trail Network. This day will be unforgettable, we will continue with the walk through the jungle, we appreciate the flora and fauna of this area, especially the coffee, tea, passion fruit, and tree plantations, the climate is temperate and humid in this area, so It has formed a favorable microclimate for the production of orchids that, due to their colors and varieties, have been classified by experts as the most beautiful in the world. Here we consider the problem of roads at the granadilla crossing in addition to considering a 5-hour walk to the beach. Sahuayaco, we will continue with the walk until we reach the hydroelectric station, where we will have lunch and after a short rest we will continue towards Sahuayaco beach, from this point take the car from Sahuayaco to Aguas Calientes. (with the walk along the side of the railway track until reaching the town of Aguas Calientes). Finally we will have dinner and accommodation at the lodging.
About our night in the town of Machu Picchu: The hotel in Aguas Calientes will vary according to your request and expectations
- Food: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Difficulty: Challenging
- Overnight: Accommodation
- Accommodation: Double (2 people of the same sex)
- Initial elevation: 2,900 m / 9,514 ft
- Maximum elevation: 2,900 m / 9,514 ft
- Accommodation altitude: 2,000 m / 6,562 feet
- Walking distance: 27 km / 16.78 miles
- Walking time: 7 to 8 hours.
- Climate: It can be hot or rainy in the jungle
Day 4: THE BIG DAY! WONDER MACHU PICCHU.
After a delicious breakfast, we will begin our walk at 06:00am along the Inca Trail Network. This day will be unforgettable, we will continue with the walk through the jungle, we appreciate the flora and fauna of this area, especially the coffee, tea, passion fruit, and tree plantations, the climate is temperate and humid in this area, so It has formed a favorable microclimate for the production of orchids that, due to their colors and varieties, have been classified by experts as the most beautiful in the world. Here we consider the problem of roads at the granadilla crossing in addition to considering a 5-hour walk to the beach. Sahuayaco, we will continue with the walk until we reach the hydroelectric station, where we will have lunch and after a short rest we will continue towards Sahuayaco beach, from this point take the car from Sahuayaco to Aguas Calientes. (with the walk along the side of the railway track until reaching the town of Aguas Calientes). Finally we will have
Very important 1: According to the regulations of Machu Picchu, once we enter the sacred city it is not allowed to return along the same roads "there are many signs about which route we should follow, we will only be able to stop at some places or simply our return to the place where we were before”, that is why we advise you to enjoy every minute that you can be in each Inca place.
Very important 2: According to the regulation of Machu Picchu, the tickets can be used only once, it means that once you leave the city of Inka, you will not be able to return, unless you get a new ticket .
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.
- Food: Breakfast
- Difficulty: Easy
- Initial elevation: 2000 m / 6562 ft
- Elevation at Machu Picchu: 2400 m / 7872 feet
- Elevation at Huaynapicchu: 2720 m / 8924 feet
- Elevation at Machu Picchu Mountain: 3000 m / 9843 feet
- Walking time: 2 hours exploring Machu Picchu
- Weather: It can be hot and rainy
- Briefing Session: The night before your hike, you will have a briefing session in our office with your guide and other hikers in your group. At this briefing, you will receive a duffle bag. If you will not be able to attend the information session, a virtual information session will be arranged.
- Tourist transportation (round trip)
- Return tourist train
- Consettur bus to the sanctuary of Machu Picchu (up and down)
- Professional guide on the Salkantay route, speaking English and Spanish.
- Professional guide in Machu Picchu who speaks English and Spanish.
- Entrance ticket to Humantay lagoon.
- Entrance ticket to the sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
- Private camping equipment: We have accommodations in our camps. Additionally, all our equipment such as tables, chairs, kitchen equipment, etc. They are transported by our muleteers.
- Night 1: Sky lodge at Soraypampa camp under the watchful eye of Apus, the sacred mountains of Humantay and Salkantay. Spend as many hours as you want looking at the stars through your elegant glass roof!
- Night 2: Enjoy our second night in our Sky Lodge at Camp Collpapampa. You will find a comfortable bed and a thick camping mattress free of charge. The campsite is surrounded by the sacred mountains.
- Night 3: The third night at the hotel is included, it is located in the town of Aguas Calientes; Casa de Luz is an accommodation that has private bathroom services, hot water, Wi-Fi, breakfast. It is also known as the town of Machu Picchu; Hotel prices will vary depending on your expectations and budget.
- Camping equipment: Dining and kitchen tents, tables, chairs and cooking equipment (all carried by our horses and riders).
- 1 duffel bag: You can put your personal luggage, up to (7 kgs / 14.02 lbs.). Including your sleeping bag; This bag will be carried by our horses.
- Loading mules / horses. On days 1 and 2, our mules/horses carry all camping equipment and your personal luggage allowance (7 kg/14.02 lb). On day 3, your luggage will be transported by car or train to your destination until we arrive at Machu Picchu.
- Professional trekking chef: A professional chef specialized in cooking on the road, with an assistant, will prepare all your delicious meals throughout our journey on the road to replenish your energy every day.
- Food: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners.
Note: It is not common for camps, cabins or hotels to change after confirmation. However, it may vary according to government regulations and authorizations, also due to adverse weather conditions and perhaps due to the physical condition of our visitors: any change in this matter Peru Travel will inform you in advance and as soon as possible.
Does not include
- Sleeping bag.
- Canes.
- Feed:
- Day 1 – Breakfast in Mollepata.
- Day 4-Lunch and Dinner in Cusco
- Additional income (Huayna Picchu – Machu Picchu Mountain).
- Huayna Picchu walking time (45 min)
- Walking time Machu Picchu Mountain (1.5 h)
- Additional costs or delays beyond our control such as: Natural disasters, bad weather conditions, itinerary modifications due to passenger health problems (suffering from an illness or health problem), pandemic, changes in government policies, instability politics, strikes, etc.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
- Trek Poles (PAIR) - $15 (Includes rubber tips)
- Sleeping bag - $25
- Breakfast in Mollepata - $10
- Cheap lunch in Aguas Calientes - $15
- Package horse (weight 20kg) - $90 (Advance confirmation required)
- Saddle horse (for one person) - $150 (Advance confirmation required)
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu - $60 (Subject to availability)
- Times: 07:00 am / 08:00 am / 09:00 am (private service), 10:00 am (group service)
PRECIOS
- Transfer from the hotel to Challacancha.
- 3-day trek.
- Entrance tickets to Salkantay and Machu Picchu.
- Tour guide.
- Meals with vegetarian option.
- Consettur bus transportation.
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
- Expedition return train, etc.
Essential elements
- Original passport.
- Sleeping bag.
- Trekking shoes.
- Waterproof jacket / rain poncho.
- Coat, hat and gloves.
- Polos or t-shirts.
- Comfortable pants.
- Sun hat and sunglasses.
- Sun protection cream.
- Reusable bottles, canteens.
- Water (only for the first hours of walking).
- Insect repellent.
- Personal hygiene items.
- Personal bandages and medications.
- Camera.
- Flashlight with spare batteries.
- Shorts.
- Trekking poles.
- Sandals.
- Extra money.
- Swimsuit for the hot springs in Aguas Calientes and Cocalmayo (optional).
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