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- Cusco
- Mollepata
- Salkantay Pass
- Machu Picchu
With the 04 Day Salkantay trek is significantly less populated than the Inca Trail. It’s a tour full of adventure into the sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Also, the Salkantay hike is one of the most famous treks in Cusco with amazing landscapes
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04 Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu – Group Service
The 04 Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu – Salkantay trek 4 days is the second most visited place in being more visited after Machu Picchu. It has incredible typical landscapes of the Andes because such beauty must be enjoyed in a unique and exclusive way. Certainly, this route offers us different landscapes since on the way we will pass through snow-capped mountains, cloud forests and we will feel the climate changes of the altitudinal floors in the course. Likewise, as well as we will also pass through small Andean communities. It is aimed at those people who love nature, they will like to feel the tranquility and be in contact with it.
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DAY 1: CUSCO – SORAYPAMPA – SUYROCCOCHA
- Maximum Elevation: 4,400 meters / 14,435 ft.
- Distance: 12 km / 7.45 miles
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DAY 2: SUYROCCOCHA – SALKANTAY PASS – HUAYRACMACHAY – CHAULLAY
- Maximum Elevation: 4,650 meters / 20,574 feet
- Distance: 21 km / 13 miles
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DAY 3: COLLPAPAMPA – SAYAHUACO – HYDROELECTRIC – AGUAS CALIENTES
- Maximum elevation: 2,920 meters / 9,580 ft.
- Distance: 20 km / 12 miles
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DAY 4: MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO (B)
Itinerary
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DAY 1: CUSCO – SORAYPAMPA – SUYROCCOCHA
- Firstly, we will leave Cusco very early at 04:00 a.m., the trip will last approximately 03 hours to the town of Mollepata. On the way, we will pass through different microclimates and altitudes, such as the town of Limatambo, known for its avocados.
- After taking breakfast briefly, we will continue to the Community of Soraypampa, where we will begin our trek.
- So, we will continue approximately 03 hours to Salkantaypampa (4,000 meters / 13,123 ft.), we will have lunch under the massive Salkantay glacier.
- After resting, we continue our trip to our camp in Suyroccocha (4,400 meters / 14,435 ft.), we will settle for the night right at the foot of Salkantay.
- Finally, weather permitting, we will have a night constellation show with a show of constellations.
Accommodation: Campsite at Suyroccocha
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DAY 2: SUYROCCOCHA – SALKANTAY PASS – HUAYRACMACHAY – CHAULLAY
- A beautiful Andean sunrise will wake up. So, we will begin our ascent of approximately 1 hour to the Salkantay pass (4,650 meters / 15,255 ft.).
- Likewise, at this point the sights are spectacular, surrounded by glaciers and the view of the valley below. With some luck, we will observe local birds and mammals along the way.
- Our lunch will be in the community of Huayraqmachay, in the elevations near the glacier.
- After that, we will descend and feel the abrupt change in climate as we will enter the cloud forest.
- Consequently, after 4 hours, we will reach Collpapampa (2,920 meters / 9,580 ft.), the weather is more tropical and full of wildlife.
- We will camp near the river and in the forest.
Accommodation: Campsite at Challway
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DAY 3: COLLPAPAMPA – SAYAHUACO – HYDROELECTRIC – AGUAS CALIENTES
- Firstly, we will have a nutritious and delicious breakfast in the morning.
- Likewise, we continue our journey through the dense vegetation of the high Andean jungle and the fruit fields. The most common fruits are bananas, coffee, avocados, and cacao.
- We will stop for lunch in the community of Sayahuaco (2,000 meters / 6,462 feet).
- Next, we will make a short trip by car to the hydroelectric station.
- From Hidroelectrica, we will continue by foot to “Aguas Calientes” (2,040 meters / 6,692 ft.) around 03 hours.
- As a result, in “Aguas Calientes”, we will settle in our hotel and then go for dinner at a local restaurant.
NOTE: It is optional to take a short train ride here instead of walking for an additional cost of $31.
Accommodation: Golden Sunrise Machu Picchu Hotel*** or Similar
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DAY 4: MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO (B)
- This is the most important day, we will visit one of the wonders of the world, the imposing “Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu”.
- After our breakfast, we will board the bus that will take us to Machu Picchu, where we will receive the first rays of the sun at dawn while illuminates the magical city.
- So, the guided tour of the National Shrine will last approximately 02 hours.
- Likewise, in the afternoon, we will return to “Aguas Calientes” for lunch, before taking the train that will take us back to Ollantaytambo.
- In Ollantaytambo, our private transport will take us back to Cusco to drop you off at your respective hotel.
What's Included
SALKANTAY TREK TOURS INCLUDED:
- Professional English Speaking Tour Guide.
- Assistant Tour Guide for groups of 9+.
- Chef.
- Mules to carry cooking and camping equipment and 7kg of your personal items.
- Pick-up and transportation from your hotel to the start of the trail.
- Water (excluding the first 04 hours of the trek when you need to bring your own).
- 03 Breakfasts, 03 Lunches, 03 Afternoon Snacks and 03 Dinners. If you have a dietary request such as vegetarian food please let us know (food includes pancakes, omelettes, soups, fresh fruit, avocado, pasta, chicken, fish, meat, rice, all rich in carbohydrates and suitable for trekking, hot drinks including coca leaf tea which is excellent for the altitude. Teatime everyday (tea, coffee, biscuits, popcorn)
- Wake up tea: Every morning at the campsite, you will woken up with a cup of coca tea! Our staff will bring the tea to your tent so that you will be warmed from inside out before you start your day.
- Dining tent with tables and chairs.
- 4 man tent for every 2 trekkers.
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes (Golden Sunrise Machupicchu *** , Hatun Samay Hotel *** ) Day 04.
- Double thickness foam sleeping mattress.
- Oxygen bottle.
- First aid kit.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu.
- Transportation Ollantaytambo-Cusco.
- Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (round trip)
- Train ticket Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
NOT INCLUDED:
- Sleeping Bag (Can be hired from us). US$25.00
- Breakfast on Day 1 and lunch and dinner on Day 05.
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain US$35.00
- Tips.
- Travel Insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.
Prices
GROUP SERVICE****Daily Departure with at least 2 people**** |
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| NUMBER OF PAXS | PRICE PER PERSON | ACTION |
| 2 or More People | US$ 559.00 | Book Now |
OUR GROUP SIZE: We offer small Groups, not more than 10 people.
Discounts for Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu:
- Group of 05 or more: US$ 25.00 All of you need is to book the trek altogether at the same time.
- Under 18 years old: US$ 25.00 Please send us a copy of the passport at the booking time.
- Student Discount (Maximum Age 25 years old): US$ 25.00 Student discounts apply to anyone who has a valid UNIVERSITY STUDENT CARD at the time of the trek or who is 17-years-old or younger. For those using an university student card to receive the discount, we need to see a copy of the card at booking. For those booking children 17-years-old or younger, we need a copy of their passport at booking time. Please send all to info@wamanadventures.com. More Information about STUDENT CARD.
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Extra Services?
| SERVICE | PRICE |
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| Hire of sleeping bag 5 season | $25.00 |
| Walking stick highly recommended! | $15.00 |
| Single supplement | $60.00 |
| Additional night at 3 star hotel | $85.00 |
