Salkantay Trek to MachuPicchu – 4D

Itinerary:

1st Day Cusco – Soraypampa – Chaullay:

In the morning, we will pick up all passenger from their hotel in our private transportation to start our journey to Soraypampa (3800m above sea level), in this place we will know our journey team who will come with us during our trip: porters, cook, assistants with mules in order to carry our camping equipment and food. We start the trekking crossing a place called Papa of Salkantay; to arrive the highest point between Salkantay and Umantay (4600m above sea level), from here we will see the snow-covered glacial which has the same name. After 4 hours of trekking upwards, we will arrive to an adequate place to have lunch, after resting we will continue for about 3 more hours until we arrive to our first domo camping, known as Chaullay (2900m above sea level) (lunch / dinner).

2nd Day: Chaullay – La Playa – Santa Teresa.

After breakfast we fix our equipment and we continue passing by Arraniyuc community (2600m above sea level), we continue downhill across the local vegetation observing hot springs in a valley close to Santa Teresa River, here we will also see a great variety of Orchids and beautiful waterfalls, arriving to our domo camping called La Playa (2300m above sea level), it is until this point that our porters and horses will come with us. The option here is; that we continue in a local transportation until the community of Santa Teresa (1700m above sea level) in order to enjoy the hot springs with previous coordination with the group and guide (breakfast / lunch / dinner).

3rd Day La playa – Hidroelectrica – MachuPicchu

Breakfast and then we start our trekking to Aguas Calientes. This day will have a easy hike near the vilcanota river. We will have the lunch in a local restaurant. In hydroelectric we have the option to go by train till Aguas Calientes, or still continuum to hike for almost 3hrs till there. When we arrive to Machupicchu we will spend in a nice hotel to take a good shower before to have our dinner. We are going to rest early for our last day to visit Machupicchu the archeological zone (4200m above sea level) (breakfast / lunch / dinner).

4th Day: Aguas Calientes Machupicchu – Machu Picchu Tour – Cusco

Breakfast will be early in the morning and then we will start our journey to the citadel of Machu Picchu (2400m above sea level), we will go down and cross this magical place in a guided visit the most important areas for about 2 hours and a half. Finally, we will have some time to explore and then go down for lunch to Aguas Calientes (2000m above sea level) and then take the train back to city of Cusco arriving late at night (breakfast).

Our service includes in Salkantay Trek to MachuPicchu:

• Reception and transfer from airport to hotel
• Briefing one night prior about Salkantay – Machu Picchu by a professional guide.
• Private tour transportation from Cusco to the start point in Mollepata.
• Professional Bilingual guide (English / Spanish).
• Complete meals according to the program.
• Specialized cook.
• Domo camping for sleep
• Horses and porters to carry the camping equipment and food.
• Teatime every day.
• One night hotel in Aguas Calientes.
• Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu.
• Train tickets from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco.

Not included:

• Sleeping bag.
• 1st breakfast and last lunch.
• Round trip bus ticket to Machu Picchu.
• Extra drinks.
• Tip for support people porters, cook and guide.
• Train ticket Hydroelectric – Aguas Calientes. ($48.00 dollars)

 

What you should bring for Salkantay Trekking to MachuPicchu:

• Warn clothe.
• Poncho or raincoat.
• Comfortable clothe for trekking.
• Mountain shoes.
• Camera.
• Extra money.
• Passport.

Additional services:

• Feather Sleeping bag -10° ($7 per day).
• Walking steak ($3 per day).
• Horse for carrying or additional chair ($90 for 4 days).

 

 

 

Price: $500.00 dollars per person in Shared Group Services.

 

Dear Clients:

Salkantay trek to Machupicchu 4 days is one of the best option tours to Machu Picchu. To ensure that your experience is unforgettable, we suggest that you plan your trip in advance. If your trip is closer, don’t worry! We will do our best to assist you, although availability may be limited. Before booking, we invite you to check availability with our team of experts. Please contact us via WhatsApp +51 984 264 702 or email us at info@adventureperutours.com