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Salkantay Peru Inka Trail Private 7 Days Tour

7 days
Start and end in Cusco
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cusco to Humantay

    Start point
    Cusco, Peru (Cusco Central Hotel, 05:00)
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Home-stay

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Soraypampa (approximately 3 hours, 7 km)
    • Hike to Humantay Lagoon (3 km round-trip)
    • Equipment check at Challacancha

    Optional Activities

    • Breakfast in Mollepata (not included)
    Landmarks
    Humantay Lagoon
    Salkantay Mountain
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Salkantay Pass

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast with traditional coca tea), Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Camping Site)

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Salkantay Pass via 'Trail of the Seven Serpents' (approximately 7 km, 4 hours)
    • View Salkantay Mountain and surrounding peaks (Humantay, Tucarhuay, Pumasillo)
    Landmarks
    Salkantay Pass
    Salkantay Mountain
    Huayna Picchu Mountain
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Cloud Forest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Home-stay (Homestay)

    Included Activities

    • Downhill hike to Huayracmachay (approximately 3 hours)
    • Hike through Cloud Forest to Chaullay (approximately 8 km, 4 hours)
    Landmarks
    Cloud Forest (Gateway to Amazon Rainforest)
  4. Day 4

    Santa Teresa Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Home-stay (Homestay)

    Included Activities

    • Hike through Santa Teresa Valley (mostly downhill)
    • Coffee Experience with local family at La Playa (learn production process and prepare coffee)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Cocalmayo hot springs (approximately USD 17 per person, including transportation and entrance fee, about 50 minutes drive)
    Landmarks
    Cocalmayo Hot Springs
  5. Day 5

    Llactapata

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Camping Site)

    Included Activities

    • Hike along original Inca Trail to Llactapata (uphill, 3-4 hours)
    • Explore Llactapata Inca archaeological site
    • View Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu mountain from Llactapata
    Landmarks
    Llactapata
    Machu Picchu
    Huayna Picchu Mountain
  6. Day 6

    Aguas Calientes

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant at 7:00 p.m.)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MACHUPICCHU BOUTIQUE)

    Included Activities

    • Gentle descent from Llactapata (approximately 2 hours)
    • Walk along train tracks to Aguas Calientes (approximately 2 hours)

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes (approximately USD 34, not included)
    • Hike 3 hours from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes (if prefer not to take train)
    Landmarks
    Machu Picchu
    Urubamba River
  7. Day 7

    Machu Picchu

    End point
    Cusco, Peru (Main Square , 18:30)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Bus ride to Machu Picchu (approximately 30 minutes)
    • Guided tour of Machu Picchu (2 hours, circuits 2A or 2B, start times 6 a.m. or 7 a.m.)
    • Free time to explore Machu Picchu
    Landmarks
    Machu Picchu
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