Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5D/4N

Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5D/4N

5 Days Starting and ending in Cusco

Visiting: SORAYPAMPA, Colcapampa, Santa Teresa, Aguas Calientes, Cusco

Tour operator:

Bamba Travel

Tour code:

10190

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 16

Physical rating:

Low, Easy

Age range:

18-90

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Please contact Bamba Travel with any specific dietary requirements

Tour operated in:
English
Interests:

Cultural, History

Activities:

Sightseeing, Trekking

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Tour Overview

This challenging and scenic trail is a unique journey among the Salkantay snowy peaks. Hike through mountains, jungles, valleys and villages on your way to Machu Picchu. Discover the diverse landscapes of the Andes mountain range and get to know the Inca history and local culture. This alternative route to Machu Picchu is the perfect combination of a classic and adventurous visit to Peru.

Highlights

  • Enjoy incredible views of the Andean peaks

  • See Machu Picchu as it opens with the most expert guides

  • Reach the comfort of Aguas Calientes town

  • Cross through snowy high passes

  • A challenging yet worthwhile trek to Machu Picchu.

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Day 1: Soraypampa Camp, Peru
Location: SORAYPAMPA

Duration: 5 Days

Departure Time: 05:00

Cuzco to Mollepata to Challacancha, Trek to Soraypampa Camp (3,920m) (L/D)
Today we pick you up between 5:00 - 5:15 am and travel by tourist-class bus to Mollepata (2,900m) where you can stretch your legs and buy snacks. Continue by car to Challacancha where we will make final preparations and double check our equipment. Embark on a 3-hour walk that will take us to Soraypampa (3,920m) where we will have lunch with panoramic views of beautiful snow-capped mountains. Hike up to Laguna de Humantay (approx. 1.5 hours each way) for more incredible views of the Andes mountains and then return to camp for the night. Our first campsite is located at 3,920m and is the highest and coldest campsite of the trip. Take some time to rest up, and enjoy your first night immersed in nature. Have dinner and go to sleep early.

Day 2: Colcapampa Camp, Peru
Location: Colcapampa

Trek to Challhuay or Colcapampa Camp via High Pass (4,650m) (B/L/D)
We will have breakfast at around 6:00 am and begin our 4-hour walk to the highest pass on this trek (4,650m) located halfway between 2 huge mountains; Salkantay (6,267m) and Humantay (5,900m). (Optional horse rental available to reach high pass for approx. 100 - 120 soles). From the pass, the views of the 2 snow-capped mountains are incredible with a possibility of snow here. After a 2-hour downhill hike, a well-deserved lunch will be served at Huayracpampa, followed by another 3-hour trek to our campsite at Challhuay or Colcapampa as we near the beginning of the high jungle region at 2,900 meters.

Day 3: Santa Teresa Town, Peru
Location: Santa Teresa

Trek to La Playa & Transfer to Santa Teresa Town (1,700m) (B/L/D)
After breakfast at 6:30 am, we start trekking for the day through the upper jungle crossing the Santa Teresa River and a variety of little brooks. Today we will pass through valleys and have wonderful views of waterfalls, tropical fruits and plants. We will have lunch at La Playa (2,200m) and continue by car to Santa Teresa town (1,700 meters), our camp for the night, with a warmer climate. After a rest, we have the option to visit the hot springs in Santa Teresa town (extra cost) and enjoy the well-deserved soothing water, a real treat after 3 hard days of trekking!

Day 4: Aguas Calientes, Peru
Location: Aguas Calientes

Trek to Hydroelectric Station & Aguas Calientes (B/L/D)
After having breakfast at 8:00 am, our last day on the trail will take us from Santa Teresa (1,700m) along a relaxing path for 3 hours to reach the hydroelectric station (1,880m) where a box lunch will be served. From here Aguas Calientes (2,010m) is another 3 hour slight uphill walk where we will finally have time to relax, recharge our batteries and get ready for our visit to Machu Picchu. Dinner at a local traditional restaurant.
*Optional bus transfer from Santa Teresa to the Hydroelectric Station is available for an extra cost.
*Optional train transfer from Hydroelectric Station to Aguas Calientes is available for extra cost.

Day 5: Machu Picchu, Peru
Location: Cusco

Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cuzco(B)
We will catch one of the first buses (05:30 am) to Machu Picchu (25-minute ride) in order to appreciate the magnificent city in the early morning light as the mist dissipates. A walking tour (approximately 2 hours) is given by your guide and after this you can explore the mysterious city on your own. If you still have energy you can also climb the optional Huayna Picchu Peak inside the archaeological site (to be booked in advance at an extra cost). Take a bus back down to Aguas Calientes. Return by train to Ollantaytambo and take a bus to Cuzco. You will be dropped off late in the day at the Plaza San Francisco. Upon arrival you will need to make your own way to your accommodation. Arrival time in Cuzco 18:30 hrs approx.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    4 nights Accommodation Camping and 3-star hotel

  • Experiences

  • Guides

    Professional bilingual guide

  • Activities

    Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

  • Extras

    Machu Picchu Entrance Fee

  • Transport

    Cuzco Accommodation Pick-Up

  • Meals

    4 Breakfast(s), 4 Lunch(es), 4 Dinner(s)

What's Not Included

  • Guide for bus and train transfers (these portions are on your own

  • Airport Pick-Up/Drop-Off (please make your own way)

  • Sleeping bag

  • Day 1 Breakfast, Day 5 Lunch & Dinner

  • Bottled Water

  • Sleeping bag

  • Bottled Water

  • Guide for bus and train transfers (these portions are on your own

  • Day 1 Breakfast, Day 5 Lunch & Dinner

  • Airport Pick-Up/Drop-Off (please make your own way)

Reviews from Travellers on this Tour

Unforgettable experience!

43799

It's hard to pick a favourite moment from this hike - we all enjoyed it thoroughly. The food was really impressive and our entire 'support' team were so friendly and always smiling. Special thanks to our guide who was really patient with us during the trek. The changing scenery from mountains to jungle is really amazing.

United States

Sucessful Trek

43644

Once we started hiking it became apparent that we had an excellent guide (Vidal). My parents are 59 years old and in fairly good condition, compound that with the fact that we live at sea level, and they could be in for a rough trip. During the entire trek, Vidal made sure he paid attention to the people in the front of the group, while still making sure my parents were within their comfort zone and still able to have an enjoyable trip. Along the trek, we would make stops and Vidal would give us some local information or just a small history lesson about the spot where we stood. I honestly believe his personality and leadership helped make this trip a success for us.

United Kingdom

Salkantay to Machu Picchu

43117

This was a fantastic adventure.

United States

Just amazing

43712

I highly recommend this guide and tour company! The trek up the Salkantay route was super beautiful, though a few of us in the group struggled a little with the altitude. We couldn't have done it without our patient and hilarious guide. The food from our cook was actually amazing and we loved that we got to try some local fare. Very different from the camping food I'm used to.

Australia

Fantastic tour

43733

Our Salkantay hike was nothing short of amazing. I recommend you take hundreds of photos as the view is just spectacular! Huge thanks to our very patient and kind guide Anderson - what a great human being. Thank you to him and the rest of the Bamba team.

Australia

The highlight of the trek was machu picchu.

43578

The highlight of the trek was machu picchu, but not just because the inca city, I was litteraly the first up there!

United Kingdom

We learned so mucho from our guide.

42984

we learned so much from our guide.

United States

Highly recommendable!

43231

We are so thankful for having Edwin and Melquiades as they made it a great trip for the three of us. As we were only three friends doing the trip together we grew closely together and had an amazing experience with our guides. The Salkantay trek and the company and guides are highly recommendable!

United States

I'm recommending this to everyone!!

43598

What an amazing hike. I've already told a friend back home to do this, I can't wait for her to enjoy it too! Bamba was very communicative and professional.

United Kingdom

Such an amazing holiday experience.

43573

Such an amazing holiday experience. My husband and I had an issue with our checked luggage when we got to Cusco, before the trek, which held some essential items but Vidal advised us as to what Bamba could help with (renting trek poles, sleeping bag, etc), where to find other items in Cusco, and then he also went as far as to during the week help contact our hotel that we had stayed at previously to see if the airport had contacted them to say that our luggage was found.

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