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The Salkantay Trek & Short Inca Trail – 6 Days / 5 Nights

6 days
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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
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 10+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cusco to Soraypampa

    Start point
    Hauqaypata, Cusco, Cusco, Peru (Pickup from Cusco hotels 30 minutes before departure time., 05:00 - 05:30)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Energizing breakfast in Mollepata), Lunch (Lunch with mountain views at Soraypampa), Dinner (Dinner at Sky Camp)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Sky Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Trek from Challacancha to Soraypampa following ancient Inca canal (3 hours, 3,900m)
    • Hike to Humantay Lake (4,200m) with free time to enjoy turquoise waters
    • Overnight at Sky Camp with views of snow-capped mountains

    Optional Activities

    • Optional horseback ride from Soraypampa to Humantay Lake
    Landmarks
    Humantay Lake
    Salkantay
  2. Day 2

    Soraypampa to Collpapampa

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast with coca tea at Soraypampa), Lunch (Lunch at Huayracmachay with glacier views), Dinner (Dinner at Mountain Sky View Lodge)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Mountain Sky View)

    Included Activities

    • Trek to Abra Salkantay summit (4,630m) via 7 Serpents Trail (approximately 3 hours)
    • Descent to Huayracmachay (3,850m) with glacier views
    • Hike through cloud forest with endemic flora and fauna (approximately 3.5 hours) to Collpapampa
    • Overnight at Mountain Sky View Lodge

    Optional Activities

    • Optional horseback ride from Soraypampa to Abra Salkantay
    Landmarks
    Abra Salkantay
    Huayracmachay
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  3. Day 3

    Collpapampa to Lucmabamba

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast with sounds of nature), Lunch (Hearty lunch at La Playa), Dinner (Dinner at Super Jungle Domes)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Super Jungle Domes)

    Included Activities

    • Hike through Santa Teresa Valley with views of rivers, waterfalls, orchids, and tropical plantations (5 hours, 14.5km)
    • Visit to local coffee farm to learn about coffee production
    • Overnight at Super Jungle Domes in Lucmabamba
    Landmarks
    Santa Teresa Valley
    Lucmabamba
  4. Day 4

    Lucmabamba to Aguas Calientes

    Meals
    Breakfast (Energy-packed breakfast before climb to Llactapata), Lunch (Lunch at Aobamba), Dinner (Dinner at exclusive restaurant in Aguas Calientes)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel in Aguas Calientes)

    Included Activities

    • Climb to Llactapata archaeological site (2,700m) with views of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu (2 hours)
    • Descent to Aobamba for lunch (1.5 hours)
    • Visit Hidroeléctrica to view 250-meter artificial waterfall (1,800m)
    • Hike from Hidroeléctrica to Aguas Calientes along train tracks passing Intihuatana (3 hours) OR train ticket (optional, additional cost)

    Optional Activities

    • Train ticket Hidroeléctrica to Aguas Calientes. Additional cost: $41 per person.
    Landmarks
    Llactapata
    Machu Picchu
    Huayna Picchu
    Hidroeléctrica
    Intihuatana
  5. Day 5

    Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and return

    Meals
    Snack, Lunch (Box lunch past Classic Inca Trail camps), Dinner (Dinner at renowned restaurant in Aguas Calientes)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel in Aguas Calientes)

    Included Activities

    • Hike from Km 104 through Andean vegetation to Chachabamba archaeological site
    • Trek to Wiñay Wayna (2,650m) with exploration of temples and terraces (3 hours)
    • Hike to Sun Gate (Inti Punku) with first views of Machu Picchu
    • Descent to upper terraces of Machu Picchu for photos
    • Guided tour highlights of Machu Picchu citadel

    Optional Activities

    • Huayna Picchu Mountain: Approximately 2-hour hike (round trip). Additional cost: $60 per person.
    • Machu Picchu Mountain: Approximately 3-hour hike (round trip). Additional cost: $60 per person.
    • Huchuy Picchu Mountain: Approximately 2-hour hike (round trip). Additional cost: $50 per person.
    Landmarks
    Km 104
    Chachabamba
    Wiñay Wayna
    Inti Punku (Sun Gate)
    Machu Picchu
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  6. Day 6

    Aguas Calientes to Cusco

    End point
    Hauqaypata, Cusco, Cusco, Peru (Drop-off at Cusco City hotels)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Light breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • 2-hour guided tour of lower Machu Picchu citadel visiting temples, terraces, and Inca architecture
    • Free time at Machu Picchu for personal exploration and photos
    • Bus transfer from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
    • Train journey from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
    • Private vehicle transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
    Landmarks
    Machu Picchu
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