SALKANTAY TREK
Cusco • Mollepata • Sayllapata • Salkantay Pampa • Andenes • Chaullay • La Playa • Lucmabamba • Llactapata • Hidroelectrica • Aguas Calients • Machu Picchu • Ollantaytambo • Cusco
6 D / 5 N
![]() | … / CUSCOWelcome to Peru! Services: Overnight. (–) | |
![]() | CUSCO – MOLLEPATA – SAYLLAPATA – SALKANTAY PAMPA – ANDENESEarly in the morning we will depart from Cusco to the town of Mollepata by private transportation, traveling for about 4 hours. The tour will take a northwest direction, crossing the Pampas or Yawar Anta Pampa (Pampa de la Sangre), known for the fierce battle developed between the Incas and Chancas for control of the city of Cusco. We will continue our journey to Mollepata, where we will stop for breakfast and take a short break. Then we will continue our journey through Cruz Pata at 3200 meters to finally reach Soraypampa 3,800 meters, the starting point of the trek, where we meet our wranglers and horses.
Services: Overnight Camping. (B, L, D) |
![]() | ANDENES – CHAULLAY – LA PLAYA – LUCMABAMBAToday we continue our hike with an easy downhill walk along the Salkantay River, enjoying the increasingly lush vegetation, passing waterfalls, passion fruit and coffee plantations. The arid highland landscape begins to transform into a cloud forest filled with trees and bromeliads. After 1:45 hours we arrive at Chaullay, and after another 45 minutes to the town of Collpapampa. From Collpapampa, the Salkantay River becomes the Santa Teresa River. After a rest, we continue our descent to the banks of the Totora River, then passing the waterfalls at Coripacchi, the settlement at Wiñaypoko, the bustling small town of La Playa and finally our second camp at Lucmabamba 2,100 meters. On the way we can see plantations of banana, coffee, and avocado, as well as exuberant local flora. We enter spectacled-bear territory and we will probably be accompanied by flocks of parrots as we descend. At dinner we can enjoy a glass of wine by the light of the camp-fire.
Services: Overnight Camping. (B, L, D) |
![]() | LUCMABAMBA – LLACTAPATA – HIDROELECTRICA – AGUAS CALIENTESAfter breakfast we will begin our walk, where we will see the remains of an Inca trail. Continuing east along an ascending path, with direction Llactapata, we will continue to see coffee plantations, banana, avocado, etc. and a beautiful view of the valley of Santa Teresa. After climbing for 3 -4 hours to the highest point of Llactapata at 2,700 meters, we will enjoy free time to relax and watch the mountain of Machu Picchu (Inca city) and some of these archaeological sites. Then we will descend for 2 hours to the Hydroelectric Power Station (1,870 m), where we will have the last lunch with all our staff. Later we will take our train to Aguas Calientes for a period of 45 minutes. In Aguas Calientes, our walkers will be staying in a hostel, and may set out to explore this picturesque town, which offers, apart from its hot springs, many bars, cafes, Internet kiosks, etc.
Services: Overnight Camping. (B, L) |
![]() | AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – OLLANTAYTAMBO – CUSCOEarly in the morning, at 5:30 am we will move to the bus station of Aguas Calientes, to take the touristic bus that leads to the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu. This short bus ride takes only 20 minutes and covers an unpaved track, very steep and winding through a jungle and mountain properties with breathtaking views. Finally we will arrive to Machu Picchu, where our guide will tour the most important sectors of this beautiful citadel. The walkers will have free time to explore the city on your own to your taste. Around 13 hours we will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes. In the afternoon we return to the station to catch the train to Ollantaytambo and then transferred to a tourist bus to return to the city of Cusco.
Services: Overnight Hotel in Cusco. (B) |
![]() | CUSCO / …Breakfast at hotel. Services: (B) |
Tour-ID
AVENTURA003
Duration
6 D / 5 N
Included
- Transfer in/out from/to Cusco.
- Lodging for 2 nights at camping + breakfast.
- Lodging for 3 nights at select hotels + breakfast.
- Visit Machu Picchu with guide in Spanish.
- Excursion Salkantay 4D/3N in regular service (SIC) + Full board.
- Meals mentioned in the program.
- Personalized assistance.
Not included
- Air tickets national and international.
- Travel insurance.
- Overweight in Luggage.
- Trips.
- Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks.
- Not specified meal.
- Personal charges.
- Other not specified.