Experience the beauty of Salkantay Trek Peru to Machu Picchu in Peru. Also, Salkantay trek Machupicchu plus Humantay lake 5 days 4 nights is with camping on the famous Andes, mountain, and at the beginning of the real Amazon jungle with breathtaking views, surrounded by coffee plantations. Moreover, for Salkantay Trekking Peru, we have some fresh organic food cooked by our chef during the hiking days. Also, some campsites provide some facilities for the travelers like, Wi-Fi, some hot showers, and good bathrooms.
Salkantay trekking gives you the chance to visit 2 lagoons, along the route, like Humantay, then Soirococha. Also, these lagoons are considered sacred by the local people.
Trekking Salkantay Machu Picchu
Therefore, this trek is much better than the traditional Inca trail to Machupicchu, since on this hike a least the bathrooms are good, like being a flushing toilet at the campsites. Moreover the trek starts from the brown Andes and then ends up at the beginning of the Amazon jungle, where is Machupicchu located at 2,400 masl (7,874 ft).
Hiking Salkantay gives you unbeatable value and allows you the freedom to discover the most unforgettable Andes mountain views, so explore the spectacular natural beauty of the hiking route, and at the end of the trekking, immerse yourself in the ancient Inca fortress Machupicchu.
Machu Picchu Salkantay Trek
This trekking is a nice adventure for a couple of days to Machupicchu, with horses, camping, and Peruvian food, through the famous Andes mountains, and green Andes mountains.
Trekking Salkantay to Machu Picchu is through the Andes mountain range, which is part of the Vilcabamba range, and also watches the two beautiful snow-capped mountains, which are considered the key connections with mysticism, and still nowadays are well respected by the locals.
Moreover, this Salkantay adventure has better campsites with wi-fi options, than the traditional Inca trail.
The only recommendation is to be well acclimated to the altitude, at least 2 days of acclimation before starting your trip
Itinerary: For Trek Salkantay Machupicchu
Day 1: Cusco Mollepata Challcancha Soray Humantay Lake
Today we pick you up by 5.30 am then we ride our car to Mollepata village for 2 hours, then some breakfast, and afterward, we keep riding our car for an hour to the beginning of the Salkantay trek and then start hiking through the Andes mountains and the stunning views to some valleys and the two snow-capped mountains of Humantay and Salkantay.
So, this hike is gentle for 3 hours until the lunch place and then we get ready to go for the most beautiful lake of Humantay, being the hike uphill for an hour and then spend our afternoon time by the lake and then the way back down to the campsite for 45 minutes and camp.
Day 2: Soraypamapa Salkantay Pass Huayracmachay Chayhuay
Today we wake you up with the traditional coca tea and then some breakfast and afterward, we hike for 4 hours uphill to the pass which is located at 4600 masl (15,091ft), and then optional to go for the blue lagoon which is 45 minutes round trip.
Then, we just go downhill for 2 hour and a half for lunch, at the place named Huayracmachay, and afterward, we hike downhill for 3 hours to our campsite called Chayhuay, which is located at 2800 masl (9,186ft).
Here camp and tea, then dinner, the campsite has electricity and a chance for a hot shower and shop.
Day 3: Chayhuay Lucmabamba
We wake you up with the coca teas by 5: am and then some breakfast, thus today we start our hike through the beginning of the Amazon jungle for 6 hours until the campsite and see a nice waterfall along the trail and some wooden bridges, and also plenty native passion fruit and avocado trees then coffee bushes.
So, today after a delicious lunch you get the option to do some extra adventure like the famous zip line with canopy or hot spring, so the zip line is 5 long ropes and very safe with a professional team, and then back to the campsite and dinner.
Day 4: Lucmabamba Patallacta Inca Site And Machupicchu View Aguas Calientes Town
After some good breakfast is time to hike for 3 hours uphill to the lost city of the Incas, then some outstanding views of the Machupicchu mountains and the nice valleys, and then a 2-hour hike downhill then a 30-minute hike to the lunch place by the train station.
So, after lunch, we say goodbye to our cooking team, then we hike through the nice valley of Machupicchu for 3 hours, and some view of Machupicchu city, also the road is shaded by trees and aside from the train track, and arrive at Aguas Calientes town for the overnight in a hotel.
Day 5: Machupicchu City Then Ollantaytambo Cusco
Time to wake you up by 4: am, and then have some breakfast and afterward start hiking to Machupicchu city, first follow the bus road for 20 minutes and then start to hike uphill to Machupicchu with the stone steps for an hour and as soon as we arrive at Machupicchu control, we take you to the viewpoint from where you will be enjoying the magic view to this site.
Then, tour for a couple of hours, and afterward, have some free time, then the way back to Aguas Calientes town by bus, for your afternoon train the way back to Ollantaytambo for 2 hours, and then by car to Cusco city for another 2 hours.
Included: For Salkantay Trek Machupicchu Plus Humantay Lake 5 Days 4 Nights
- Privte tourist transport
- Experienced tour guide
- Some first aid kit
- We help you with 7 kilos of your personal belongings
- Horses to carry all the equipment
- Professional chef
- Hotel at Aguas Calientes town
Not Included For Salkantay Trek Machupicchu Plus Humantay Lake 5 Days 4 Nights
- The last dinner and lunch
- Some tips for your working team
Bring For: Salkantay Trek Machupicchu Plus Humantay Lake 5 Days 4 Nights
- Some good clothing for Cold and rain if you can come in the rainy season
- Mosquito repellent and some sunscreen
- Some money for extra things along the road
- Okey hiking shoes
- Good hiking sticks since the trail has downhills and loose stones
Price For: Salkantay Trek Machupicchu Plus Humantay Lake 5 Days 4 Nights
- From US$600 Per Person:
