5 Day Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu - Private Service

The Salkantay Trek To

Machu Picchu 5 Days is the most spectacular alternative trek to Machu Picchu and unlike the Classic Inca Trail, there are no permit limitations. 

National Geographic Adventure Magazine rated the

Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu 5 Days as one for the 25 Best Treks in the World. Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu 5 Days, through incredible landscapes where lowland jungle gives way to highland alpine settings and glaciated mountains, the most impressive of which is the snow peak Salkantay. 

If you have missed to sign up on time for the Inca trail, the Salkantay Trek To

Machu Picchu 5 Days, is your best option

to get to Machu Picchu. There are also excellent

hot springs at the end of your trek.

Itinerary

Day 1: Salkantay Trek – Soraypampa Camp

Pass By: Mollepata, Mollepata, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
On day one, we pick you up at 5am and travel by bus to Mollepata. Then, we take a 3 hours hike to Cruzpata, where we have lunch with panoramic views of the beautiful snow-capped mountains of Humantay (4120m/13500ft) and Salkantay (6271m/20575ft). We begin our trek by heading towards our first campsite Soraypampa, taking in the beautiful landscape along the way.

Stop At: Soraypampa Camping, Soraypampa s/n, Mollepata 08645, Peru
First campsite
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: camping night

Day 2: Salkantay Trek – Mighty SALKANTAY!!

Pass By: Salkantay Trail, Peru
We will have breakfast at around 5:30am and begin our hike to the highest pass on this trek. It is located at 4650m/15200ft and halfway between two huge mountains; Salkantay on the right and Tucarhuay on the left. From the pass, the views of the two snow-capped mountains are incredible. There is a possibility of snow here.

Pass By: Colcapampa 08710, Peru
After a rest, we will continue our walk downhill through a dramatic cloud forest towards Huayracpunku, also known as Huayracmachay, where we will have lunch. After lunch, we will hike for approximately three hours towards the jungle until we reach our second campsite, Colcapampa (3000m/9800ft). We may reach the other campsites of Challway or Andenes depending on the pace of the group.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: camping night

Day 3: Salkantay Trek – Cloud Forest

Pass By: Santa Teresa, Santa Teresa, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
After breakfast, at 6:30am, we start trekking through the upper jungle crossing the Lluskamayo River through a series of small brooks and creeks. We pass through valleys and have wonderful views of waterfalls, tropical fruits and plants. We will set up camp in the warm climate of La Playa (2500m/8202ft). After a rest, we will go to the hot springs and enjoy a well-deserved soak in soothing the waters. A real treat after finishing the trek! (Optional).

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: camping night

Day 4: Salkantay Trek – Llactapata – Aguas Calientes

Pass By: Mirador de Llactapata, Santa Teresa Peru
On day four, we will have breakfast at 6:30am and then head for Llactapata, a three-hour steady climb. Llactapata is an incredible Incan fort from which we will see Machu Picchu! After some photos and rest, we will continue on a two-hour downhill hike passing a variety of plantations that produce coca, bananas, and more until we reach the Hydroelectric dam for lunch.

Pass By: Aguas Calientes, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
Then, we will walk a couple of hours more until Aguas Calientes, where we will spend the night.
Optional: In Aguas Calientes, you can take advantage of the hot springs in the town. Entrance is 10 soles.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3-star hotel

Day 5: Salkantay Trek – Machu Picchu

Stop At: Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
Wake up early for breakfast before our guide will pick you up from your hotel at 5:40am to begin the short bus journey to the gates of Machu Picchu where you will watch the sunrise. After entering the Citadel begin a guided walking tour (approximately two hours) of the citadel complex. After this experience, enjoy some free time to explore the mysterious city as you please.
Then, you will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes for lunch later we will board the train back to Poroy. Upon your arrival to the train station, we will pick you up and take you back to your hotel in Cusco.

Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.