Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N

04:00 to 4:30 a.m. Transfer of the hotels.

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$495

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Follow the path of the Incas on a trek through Peru’s beautiful Vilcabamba range and admire the majestic and sacred Salkantay Mountain as you make your way to Machu Picchu.

This breathtaking adventure in the heart of the Vilcabamba range will take you through astonishing landscapes dominated by snow-capped mountains, crossed by mighty rivers, and see traditional villages until you reach the mountaintop citadel of Machu Picchu itself.

The Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu is challenging yet immensely rewarding and ranks high among Peru’s most spectacular trekking routes.

Day 1
Cusco, Mollepata - Challacancha - Humantay - Soraypampa

04:00 to 4:30 am. Transfer of the hotels.
05:00 am. Departure Cusco - Mollepata.
08:30 am. Breakfast (NOT INCLUDED).
09:00 am. Transfer from Mollepata - Challacancha.
10:00 am. Walk from Challacancha to Soraypampa (Approximately - 3 hours).
1:00 pm. Lunch.
2:00 pm. Walk Soraypampa - Humantay Lagoon. Approx - 02 hours of walking.
5.00 pm. Camp and Tea Time.
7.00 pm. Dinner and overnight. Camp.

Day 2
Soraypampa - Salkantay Pass - Huayracmachay - Challway

06:00 am. Breakfast.
07:00 am. Walk Soraypampa to Salkantay Pass (Free Time) -Huayracmachay. Approx. 4 to 5 hours
1:30 am. Lunch.
2:00 pm. Huayracmachay walk - Challway.
5.00 pm. Camp and Tea Time.
7.00 pm. Dinner and overnight camp.

Day 3
Lucmubamba- Llactapata - Aguas Calientes

We begin the hike along the ancient Inca trail for about 3 hours. We cross the Puncuyoc pass. We continue to the archaeological site of Llactapata located at 2700 masl. From there we enjoy the unique perspective of the Inka citadel of Machu Picchu. We begin our descent to the hydroelectric plant where we can rest and have lunch. Then we continue our way along the railroad line admiring the flora and fauna that surrounds Machu Picchu. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes we will spend the night and enjoy the beautiful sunset of the town adorned with beautiful Inca statues.

Day 4
Machu Picchu Pueblo - Cusco

04:30 am Ascent on foot to Machu Picchu Ruins (1 hour and a half Approximate).
06.00 am Guided tour for 2 hours.
09.00 am Free time. It is recommended: Climb Huaynapicchu mountain, visit the Temple of the Moon, the Inca Bridge, etc.
Return to Machu Picchu town. Schedule to coordinate with the guide.
Return by Train: From Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ollantaytambo (According to availability).
Transfer: Train station to Cusco.

Included:

  • Bus Cusco - Mollepata.
  • Guide service.
  • Cook plus Kitchen assistant.
  • Food: 03 Breakfasts, 03 Lunches, and 03 Dinners.
  • Cargo horses and muleteers: For three days. (5 kilos per person).
  • Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
  • Accommodation in Hostel.
  • Return train.
  • Transfer Ollantaytambo train station to Cusco.
  • Camping equipment, Dining tent, kitchen tent, quadruple bedroom tent for double use, mat, table, chairs, oxygen bottle, and first aid kit.

Does not include:

  • Breakfast of the 1st day, lunch of the 4th, and sleeping bag.
  • Bus Up and down at Machu Picchu. Entrance to Mollepata s / 10.00 soles.

Recommendations:

Passengers must personally carry the following: Toilet implements, a Small kit containing a couple of bandages, muscle pain cream, pills for altitude sickness, fever, stomach upset, water purification pills, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, bottled water, flashlight, plastic ponchos for rain, dark glasses, binoculars, camera, cane, trekking shoes, thermal clothes for the night, light clothes for the day, money at personal discretion and the original passport. Students must carry the valid ISIC card.

Others:

We offer sleeping bags for rent for 04 days: Fiber $10.00. Also, for passengers carrying extra cargo horses for rent during the 03 days US $90.00 each.

Notes:

1 .-  In the case of students with an ISIC card and Children up to 7 years, the rates are reduced in the following amounts: Students: US $ 20.00, and Children: US $ 60.00. 2.- To climb Huaynapicchu mountain, the cost of admission is US $20.00 and must be purchased in advance. The spaces are limited, per day a maximum of 400 people enters at different times: from 06:00, 07:00 am and then to 08:00 am 200 people each hour. From 10:00 to 11:00 am another 200. See availability on the web: WWW.MACHUPICCHU.GOB.PE  3.- Rates are subject to any increase or readjustment that the Ministry of Culture of Peru, Peru Raíl SA or Inca Rail may determine. 4 .- In the pool system, the group consists of a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 16 passengers.  

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