5-Day Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu Sky Lodge Dome

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ID: GYG497908-880272
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Country: Peru

Duration: 03:00 hours


Description

The Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu tour 5-day, 4-night is an exciting trekking adventure that takes travelers through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Peruvian Andes, by local experts.
the second one famous trek Salkantay to Machupicchu by 5 days. where you will explore the originally path of the incas.
and you will get the best experience with Us.
Itinerary:
Cusco.- Challacancha - Soraypampa campsite in Domes
We pick you up from your hotel and travel by bus for approx. 2 hours to Mollepata, Breakfast here, After that, we take the private transport again to Challacancha for about 40 more minutes of travel, where our walk will begin.

Day 02.- Soraypampa - Salkantay - Chaullay campsite in Domes
We will have breakfast around 5:30 am. and we will start our trek towards the highest pass of this trek (4,650 m / 15,200 ft) located midway between 2 huge mountains, Salkantay on the right and Tucarhuay on the left. From this pass, the views of the 2 snow-capped mountains are incredible, there is a possibility of seeing snow here.

Day 03 Chaullay - La Playa (The Coffee Plantation) Campsite in Domes
After breakfast, at 6.30 am, we start the day’s hike through the high jungle crossing the Lluskamayo River and a variety of streams to reach Playa walking approx. 4 hours, where we will camp in Geodesic Domes in a coffee plantation where we will learn about the coffee process so we will harvest, roast and grind the coffee as part of this trek.

Day 04 La Playa - Llactapata / Santa Teresa - Hydroelectric - Aguas Calientes Hotel
After breakfast, at 6.30 am, we will try to arrive as early as possible in Llaqtapata, we walk a part of the original Inca trail and get some experience of the natives who live here in the area. Have the opportunity to harvest various fruits and have one of the best views of the Urubamba Valley. See the Salkantay mountain in the background and have your first glimpse of Machu Picchu, after arriving at Hidroelectrica where we will have lunch, then continue walking, passing a variety of crop plantations, coca, banana we will be walking approx. 2:30 minutes along the train track until we reach the town of Aguas Calientes where we will spend the night in a hostel in Aguas Calientes, you can take advantage of the hot springs of the town (entrance 10 soles) a real pleasure after finishing the walk.

Day 05 Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
We get up early in the morning around 5am. then to have breakfast and go to Machu Picchu, which takes the first bus that leaves at 5:30 am. towards Machu Picchu (it lasts 25 minutes) to appreciate the magnificent city as the sun rises.

Your guide will give you a 2-hour tour, and then you can explore the mysterious city on your own. If you still have energy, you can also climb Huayna Picchu (2,720m. / 8,890ft) It takes 1:45 minutes to reach the top (optional and see availability). Then you will take the train around 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm or 6:20 pm depending on the availability of the train, so you will arrive in Ollantaytambo after 2 hours of travel, so a private transport that will take you from return to Cusco.

Highlights

  • The Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu tour 5-day, 4-night is an exciting trekking
  • one of the seven wonders of the modern world.Travelers will have the opportunity
  • This tour is ideal for those looking for a challenging and rewarding trekking

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
It is recommended to arrive in Cusco at least 2 days before the trek, so you can acclimatize and get used to the altitude
Vegetarian and vegan food are available on request at no extra charge
Your duffel bag will be carried for you until the third day, but from day 4 you will have to carry your own bags
On Day 4 you will have the option to send your luggage by car from Playa to Hydroelectric and then to Aguas Calientes by Train, there is a cost of 20 soles approx. payable directly
Optionally climb to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain (if booked in advance)
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.