Hike along the famous Salkantay Trek on this 5-days group journey to Machu Picchu. Follow in the footsteps of the Incas, encountering rare orchids, waterfalls, lush greenery, and more, and arrive at their legendary “Lost City” to take a guided tour at your own leisure.
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4:00 am
5 Dias
Begin with a 3-hour early morning drive to the trailhead, passing the villages of Callacancha and Limatambo. You’ll have several stops to get some fresh air and admire the unique views of the Andean Mountain range and start walking alongside some unique and typical scenery of Peru. You’ll then follow an optional and scenic round-trip hike to the famous Humantay Glacier Lake, certainly not to be missed! Located just three hours ahead we’ll set up at the Camp Base of Salkantaypampa. Enjoy dinner with the first glimpses of Salkantay peak.
Caminarás hasta la cima del sendero en el Paso Salkantay para admirar las espectaculares vistas sobre la cordillera Sur, pudiendo divisar algunos de los picos nevados más importantes y, por supuesto, saludar al majestuoso Glaciar Salkantay, que se eleva sobre 6,271 metros, una de las más altas del Perú. Pasee por la nieve antes de la caminata cuesta abajo de 2 horas para llegar al campamento para almorzar.
La segunda parte del sendero presenta un cambio dramático en el escenario. Entrarás a la parte superior de la jungla mejor conocida como “Bosque Nuboso”. Al ritmo de un ambiente más cálido, busque algunas orquídeas y cascadas en el camino hacia el pueblo de Collpapampa, donde pasará la noche.
Después del desayuno, siga a nuestro guía en una caminata de aventura que lo llevará a través de increíbles vistas apreciando una variedad de cultivos, incluida la famosa hoja de coca, utilizada durante cientos de años como planta sagrada. Este último tramo será de bajada hasta La Playa. Aquí, tendrá un almuerzo típico preparado por un cocinero local.
In the afternoon, you will have the option to visit the Cocalmayo hot springs (at an extra cost of approx 50PEN) payable directly on-site, we highly recommend you take it.
Return to the campsite for dinner and rest.
Following an early start, you’ll continue walking through beautiful views of some waterfalls, stopping at a Natural lookout to spot Machu Picchu Mountain. Find more fields filled with coca and other plantations such as bananas, and coffee en route along with interesting facts and insights delivered by our expert guide.
For lunch, you’ll have a typical meal around Hidroelectrica, and from this point, we’ll continue strolling alongside the train rail toward Aguas Calientes. If you are feeling tired you have the option to continue this portion by train (own expense). By the afternoon we will arrive at Machupicchu town, encircled by giant rocky hills. Here, you’ll spend your last night in basic accommodation at the foot of the great Machupicchu.
*If you prefer, you can take transportation from La Playa to Hidroelectrica instead of walking, at an extra cost, payable directly on-site.
** If the group is interested in hiking up to Llactapata, there will be an extra charge of 20 PEN approx, to transfer your luggage, payable on-site.
A las 4.30 am nos dirigiremos a la ciudadela Inka de Machupicchu, a través de una caminata de 1 hora en medio de la selva, esto nos permitirá explorar Machu Picchu temprano en la mañana ante las multitudes.
Benefit from 2.5 hours guided tour on your arrival, and learn more about the temples, palaces, priest houses, and more. Get some short free time to explore at leisure, or use it to climb to the top of Huaynapicchu or the Machu Picchu mountains (extra cost, subject to availability), if booked in advance they will assure you get unparallel views over the Citadel.
Take the train to Ollantaytambo in the afternoon and then catch the bus back to Cusco for a drop-off at your hotel or hostel on arrival.
