08 Days Salkantay Trekking to Machu Picchu

08 Day Salkantay Trekking Machu Picchu

We have created Salkantay Trekking Machu Picchu  – Qoricancha Cusco Tour Package an adventure in which you will be able to experience Peru at its best and like never before. Certainly, Salcantay Trail is an ancient and remote footpath located in the same region as the Inca Trail where massive snowcapped mountains collide with lush tropical rain forests.

In this journey you will trek from 3,900m/12,800ft to 2,100m/6,900ft, traversing across magnificent mountain passes, enjoying enormous and mystical snow-capped peaks, seeing nature in its purest form. Above all, you’ll explore more than 15 different ecosystems that we have in this area from beginning to end. Moreover, the chances for ethnic and cultural exchange are ever-present with local natives who still remain closely attached to their heritage and are very willing to share it.

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DAY 1: CUSCO NAVEL OF THE WORLD – MUSEO INKA Y QORICANCHA

• This morning will be reserved for resting or free time. So, in the afternoon we will visit the Inka Museum, home of thousands of years of Andean culture.
• Continuing, we will move onto the temple of Qoricancha Cusco, the famous Sun Temple of Qosqo, which was and still remains the pinnacle of organization, architecture, and religion of Inka civilization.
• During, its construction they had already achieved the greatest advances of their time,
• Also, this temple may have been the exact representation of the center, or “Navel of the World” and therefore the center of the world, as dictated by the pre-hispanic Andean cosmovision.

1. Accommodation in Cusco

DAY 2: FREE DAY (OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES)

OPTION 1. – HALF DAY CITY TOUR (EXTRA US$25)

We will pick you up around 2:00 pm at the start of the tour.

The places to visit are:

• Qoricancha Cusco.
• Sacsayhuaman.
• Qenqo.
• Pukapukara.
• Tambomachay.

OPTION 2. – FULL DAY SACRED VALLEY  (EXTRA US$50)

We will pick you up around 8:00 am

The places we will visit are:

• Pisaq
• Pisaq Market.
• Ollantaytambo.
• Chinchero.

1. Accommodation in Cusco

DAY 3: FIRST DAY TREK: CUSCO – MOLLEPATA – SORAYPAMPA (L)(D)

• Firstly, we will leave from Cusco approximately between 4:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
• So, a bus will take us to the town of Mollepata (2900 meters above sea level) where we will arrive approximately at 8:00.
• Then, we will stop for last-minute supplies, leg-stretching or to use the restrooms. We will continue to our trek starting point, Sayapata.
• We will meet with our support staff, and they will load the equipment on horses and mules.
• Later, around 9:00 a.m., we will begin our walk toward Soraypampa (3850 meters above sea level).
• During the trip, we will have panoramic views of the majestic Salcantay trail, other mountains covered with snow, and the Valley of Apurimac River.
• About 1:00 p.m., we will have a Peruvian lunch. After that, we will continue hiking toward Humantay Lake for 3 hours approximately, this is a beautiful lake in the mountains.
• Finally, we will come back to our camp where the tents will be ready for you as well as your dinner.

1. Lodging: Campside at Soraypampa

DAY 4: SECOND DAY TREK: SORAYPAMPA – CHALLWAY (B)(L)(D)

• Today, nature will change drastically from dry sceneries to snowy peaks and tropical areas.
• So, after a nutritious breakfast, we will start the most difficult part of the trek. We will start the hike around 7:00 in the morning.
• Later, we will hike to a place called the Pampa Salcantay trail. Then, go toward the left side of the snowy peaks of Umantay located next to the Apu Salkantay. At midday, we will be on the highest point ( 4600 meters above sea level).
• Consequently, we will appreciate spectacular views of the mountains and the imposing snowy peaks of the Salkantay (6264 meters above sea level) which is known as the second-highest point of the Cusco region.
• Around 1:00 p.m., we will have our lunch, in the area called Huayracmachay.
• As a result, after a trek of approximately 3 hours, we will arrive to our camp in Challway (2920 meters above sea level). Finally, around 7:00 p.m., we will recuperate from the trek and eat dinner.

1. Lodging: Campside at Challway

DAY 5: THIRD DAY TREK: CHALLWAY – LA PLAYA – LUCMABAMBA (B)(L)(D)

• Likewise, around 7:00 a.m., we will start our trek and we will enjoy the beautiful sunrise.
• So, we will walk for about 5 hours toward Playa Sahuayaco and during this period; we will observe a town called Collpabamba.
• Certainly, if we are lucky, we will be able to observe the famous bird called the “Cock of the Rocks’.the national bird of Peru Once at Playa Sahuayaco lunch.
• After that, we are going to hike couple of hours more to get to Lucmabamba which is our last campsite also the beginning of the Inca trail of Llactapata.

1. Lodging: Campsite at lucmabamba

DAY 6: FOURTH DAY TREK: LUCMABAMBA – LLACTAPATA -HIDROELECTRICA – AGUAS CALIENTES (17KM , HOURS 9)

• Around 8.00 am. we will gradually hike up for about 2 hours to finally get to LlactaPata a beautiful archeological site that has connections to the Inca sites Machupicchu and Sayacmarka.
• Then, we will have plenty of time to explore this nice Inca site and will then start our descent to Hydro-Electrica (power plant) which will take us about 1 ½ hour.
• So, a pleasant 3 hours walk will bring us to Aguas Calientes where we will stay in a hostel for the night.
• After having stored our baggage we will go out and have dinner together in one of the many restaurants.

1. Accommodation in Aguas Calientes

DAY 7: FIFTH DAY TREK: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO (B)

• Firstly, we will wake you up at around 5:00 am have to breakfast, and then take one of the first buses to Machu Picchu.
• So, our guide will give you a tour around Machu Picchu telling you about the history of Machu Picchu and the most important temples and altars.
• After that, you will have free time to explore the site on your own again or if you still have plenty of energy you should climb Huayna Picchu Mountain.
• Once you feel that you have seen every corner of Machupicchu you will take a bus down to the village of Aguas Calientes to have lunch.
• Usually, we take the bus at around 1:00 pm. The bus ride takes around 25 minutes and your guides will give you the ticket.
• Finally, you will get your train and bus tickets back to Cusco in the restaurant in Aguas Calientes.

1. Accommodation in Cusco

DAY 8: FREE WALKING TOUR -FLY TO LIMA

Free morning to relax or free walking tour. The walking tour will visit the following places:

• Plaza de Armas / Main Plaza, which is home to the main cathedral and colonial houses
• Plaza Nazarenas
• San Blas neighborhood
• The twelve angle stone
• San Pedro local market

This afternoon transfer to the airport for your departure to Lima

INCLUDES THE SALKANTAY TREKKING MACHU PICCHU PACKAGE

• All transfers.
• Transportation.
• All tours.
• Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
• Entrances
• 03 night’s accommodations in 3 stars hotels.
• All breakfast included in the accommodations

INCLUDES FOR THE SALCANTAY TRAIL:

• Professional English Speaking Tour Guide.
• Assistant Tour Guide for groups of 9+.
• Chef.
• Mules to carry cooking,camping equipment and 6 kg of your personal items.
• Pick-up and transportation from your hotel to the start of the trail.
• Water (excluding the first 4 hours of the trek when you need to bring your own).
• 4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Afternoon Snacks and 4 Dinners.
• Dining tent with tables and chairs.
• 4 man tent for every 2 trekkers.
• Hotel in Aguas Calientes, Day 4.
• Inflatable mattress .
• Oxygen bottle.
• First aid kit.
• Entrance to Machu Picchu.
• Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (round trip)
• Train ticket Aguas Calientes-Ollantaytambo
• transportation Ollantaytambo-Cusco.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Sleeping Bag (Can be hired from us).
• Travel Insurance – it is recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of the trip.
• FLIGHTS (International and Internal).
• Meals (only those mentioned).
• Entrance to Huayna Picchu or Machupicchu mountain: Additional US $ 85.00 per traveler.
• Change of train category to Vistadome (Peru Rail company): Additional US $ 40.00 (only return) per traveler.
• Entrance ticket to the hot springs
• First breakfast and last lunch at Aguas Calientes.
• Gratitude or tips for your crew (cooks, horse herders, guides)

PACKING LIST (Salkantay Trekking Machu Picchu):

• Original Passport
• ISIC card (if you are a student and want to qualify for the discount)
• Walking boots
• A waterproof jacket / rain poncho
• Warm jacket
• Hat and gloves
• T-shirts
• Comfortable Trousers
• Sun hat
• Sun cream (factor 35 or higher)
• Insect repellant
• Toiletries and hand sanitiser
• Personal medication
• Camera and film widgetkit id=15
• Torch with spare batteries

IN CUSCO:

1.-Ayni Cuso***
 

IN AGUAS CALIENTES

1.-Golden Sunrise Machu Picchu ****
 

WHY CHOOSE WAMAN ADVENTURES?

Certainly, Waman Adventures is working continuously to become one of Peru’s most responsible tour operators. Ideally, we try to keep our groups to a limit of 8 people. Therefore, Since we entirely operate all of our treks, we have complete control over the quality of our service. So, We want to make sure that you have a great experience in all of our treks and tours like Rainbow Mountain Trail.

Above all, It is also crucial that everyone involved in the operation of our services is appropriately treated and cared for, and that the benefits brought by tourism are shared throughout the Peruvian communities.

DEPARTURE:

To clarify, any day that is best for you as long as we have a minimum of 02 trekkers for the 08 Days Salkantay Trekking To Machu Picchu.

GROUP SIZE:

Above all, small Groups anywhere between 2 – 8 people, to keep your experience unique and assure personalized attention.

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