SALKANTAY 4 DAYS TREKKING TO MACHU PICCHU
ID: GYG747934-1208810
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
4 days
Description
Salkantay Trek 4 days to Machu Picchu: An efficient and memorable adventure. Embark on an impressive journey with our Salkantay Trek 4 days to Machu Picchu, the perfect adventure
DAY 1:
CUSCO, EXPLORATION OF LAKE HUMANTAY AND CAMP IN QUISWARNIYOC
SUMMARY OF DAY 01:
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Accommodation: Mountain Sky Cabin
Difficulty level: moderate
Walking distance: 10 kilometers (about 6 miles)
Estimated trekking duration: 5 to 6 hours
Camping altitude: 4,000 meters above sea level
Weather forecast: Cold, windy nights are expected during the dry season (May to August), with temperatures potentially dropping to -5 degrees Celsius.
DAY 2:
QUISWARNIYOC, ASCENT TO THE HIGHEST POINT, SALKANTAY PASS AT 4700 METERS, AND THEN DESCENT TO CHAWLLAY CAMP
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mountain Sky Cabin
Difficulty level: challenging
Maximum altitude: 4,700 meters at the Salkantay Pass
Walking distance: 22 kilometers (approximately 14 miles)
Estimated trekking duration: 9 to 10 hours
Camping altitude: 2,900 meters
Weather forecast: warm and hot at lower elevations.
DAY 3:
EXPLORATION OF THE SANTA TERESA VALLEY AND COFFEE TOUR: HYDROELECTRIC TO THE VILLAGE OF AGUAS CALIENTES
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight in a hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Difficulty level: Long day hike
Walking distance: approximately 25 kilometers (approximately 15 miles)
Estimated trekking duration: 9 to 10 hours
Altitude of Aguas Calientes base town: 2,000 meters (6,562 feet)
Weather Forecast: Warm, hot and tropical weather conditions are expected.
DAY 4:
EXPLORE MACHU PICCHU AND TRAVEL TO CUSCO - AN UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE
DAY 03:
Machu Picchu – Cusco
To get to the main gate of Machu Picchu from Aguas Calientes, you have two options. You can embark on a 1.5-hour scenic hike or take a comfortable bus ride that costs $12.
Upon arriving at the main gate of Machu Picchu, you will meet your group and guide to enter the site and begin your unforgettable exploration of this ancient Inca citadel.
Our program includes a ticket to Machu Picchu, our experienced tour guide will guide you on a 2.5-hour guided exploration of the Inca city, following the circuit described on his ticket.
After immersing yourself in the wonders of Machu Picchu and exploring its surroundings, it is time to head back to Cusco.
Highlights
- landscapes of the mountains and glaciers of Salkantay
- the imposing Humantay Lagoon
- Llactapata viewpoint of Machu Picchu
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
- An informative meeting
- Duffle Bag Service
- Professional guides who speak English and Spanish
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Accommodation
- Team of muleteers and horses
- Our tour offers a complete dining experience with 3 nutritious lunches, 3 delicious dinners, and 4 comforting breakfasts
- accommodation
- Transportation back to Cusco
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance ticket to Humantay Lagoon
- Sleeping bag
- Trekking sticks
- Travel insurance
- Extra expenses
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.