SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU CUSCO 5D/4N

DAY 1: CUSCO – SORAYPAMPA

The beginning of this unique experience will start with the pick up between 04:30 am to 05:00 am. from your hotel in Cusco, to depart towards Mollepata, upon arrival we will see the beautiful landscape of the Salkantay snow-capped mountain that is located at 6,200 meters above sea level, there we will have breakfast (optional) and then continue to Challacancha, from where we will start a walk towards Soraypampa, during the journey we will appreciate the jungle vegetation, we will have lunch and we will stay in the sky camps.

In the afternoon, we will visit the Humantay lagoon, once you arrive at the snow-capped peak you can leave a small stone as a gift for the spirit of the mountain as a sign of respect and gratitude,  in this place you can take beautifull pictures of the turquoise lagoon; then we will return to our camp to have dinner and rest.

DAY 2: SORAYPAMPA – CHAULLAY

This day, the trek will be longer, after breakfast we will begin our trek uphill until we reach the Abra or "Paso del Salkantay" (4,600 m asl / 9800ft). From this point, we can enjoy an amazing view of the second highest peak in Cusco and can take beautiful pictures of the landscape.

Later, we will descend through the cloud forest until we reach Huayracmachay, where we will have delicious lunch, after a quick rest, we will continue our walk downhill towards the jungle, passing through an exotic landscape, we will arrive at Chaullay, where we will spend the night.

DAY 3: CHAULLAY - SAHUAYACO BEACH - SANTA TERESA.

After breakfast and around of 06:30 am. We will start walking through the high jungle in the Santa Teresa valley, on our way we will observe wonderful waterfalls, rivers, tropical fruits, orchids, avocado and coffee plantations; finally, we will arrive at the Jungle domes camp to enjoy a repairing lunch and rest.

This afternoon, you will have free time to explore and visit an organic coffee farm and rest in the camp accompanied by the relaxing sounds of nature.

DAY 4: SANTA TERESA - AGUAS CALIENTE

We will start with the most exciting tour. Early in the morning around 04:30 am, we will ascend to the majestic Inca City of Machu Picchu, where we will enjoy a guided tour (approximately 2 hours) through the temples, enclosures, terraces, among others. During the tour you will be able to take pictures and admire the Inca engineering, characterized by the use of huge stone blocks and a system of aqueducts for crops in the agricultural area of Machu Picchu.

Then, you will have free time to visit Huayna Picchu (optional), Inti Punku (optional payment), temple of the moon or meditate in the energetic places of Machu Picchu.

In the afternoon, we return to Aguas Calientes (MachuPicchu Pueblo) and according to the train schedule (Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo), you can board the train; Once you arrive in Ollantaytambo we will transfer you to the imperial city of Cusco and drop off in your hotel.

-Optional Include the visit to Huayna Picchu (USD 25.00)

If you are interested in including the ascent of Huayna Picchu during your visit to Machu Picchu, please note that there are new regulations and entrances tickets have to be purchased in advance. The additional cost of  Huayna Picchu ticket is USD 25.00 extra.