8 Day - Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu - Private Service

This breathtaking Salkantay trek takes you through diverse landscapes and altitudes, as we trek around the skirts of Mount Salkantay (6271m/20,568ft) and camp within sight of the snowcapped peaks. We ascend to reach the famous Apacheta Pass at (4,600m/15,088ft) and descend into a tropical area passing Andenes and Chaullay on the far side of the mountain.

This Salkantay trek includes: a train ride from the Hydroelectric Dam.  Afterwards, you will spend the rest of the 4th evening relaxing in town and the hot springs of Aguas Calientes. Early on the 5th morning, you will take the bus (or walk if desired) up to Machu Picchu and enjoy the amazing views. Although there are breathtaking views throughout the entire journey to the top, hiking Machu Picchu is an experience of a lifetime. Then, we will take a late afternoon train and catch a bus back to Cusco towards the evening.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Cusco

Pass By: Cusco, Cusco, Cusco Region
After your arrival, you will then spend the remainder of the day at your leisure while exploring Cusco's nightlife or sampling some of its many restaurants.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Jose Antonio 4-star hotel

Day 2: Open day

Pass By: Cusco, Cusco, Cusco Region
After breakfast, enjoy a free day to explore Cusco at your ease. The capital city of the Inca Empire is now the undisputed archaeological capital of the Americas, as well as the continent’s oldest continuously inhabited city.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Jose Antonio 4-star hotel

Day 3: Salkantay Trek – Soraypampa Camp

Pass By: Mollepata, Mollepata, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
On day one, we pick you up at 5 am and travel by bus to Mollepata.

Stop At: Cruzpata, 05305, Peru
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).
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Soraypampa Camping, Mollepata District, Anta 08645, Peru
We begin our trek by heading towards our first campsite Soraypampa, taking in the beautiful landscape along the way.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a campsite

Day 4: Salkantay Trek – Mighty SALKANTAY!!

Stop At: Huayracpunco, Cusco 08003, 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. 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.
Duration: 7 hours

Stop At: Colcapampa 08710, Peru
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.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a campsite

Day 5: Salkantay Trek – Cloud Forest

Stop At: 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).
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a campsite.

Day 6: Salkantay Trek – Llactapata – Aguas Calientes

Stop At: 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.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: 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.

Duration: 2 hours

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

Day 7: 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 5:40 am 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.
Duration: 4 hours

Pass By: Cusco, Cusco, Cusco Region
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.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Jose Antonio 4-star hotel

Day 8: Bye Bye Cusco

Pass By: Cusco, Cusco, Cusco Region
You will be provided with breakfast in the hotel and we will pick you up and take you to the airport for your flight home.

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