5-day salkantay trek to machu picchu
The Salkantay Trek takes you on an incredibly diverse route through Andean valleys and grasslands, snow carpets, lagoons, cloud forests and steamy jungles before leading you to the world wonder of Machu Picchu.
On this trip you'll take in the most spectacular views of the snowy peaks of the Salkantay and camp beneath the stars before joining up with the recently discovered Inca Jungle Trail, which was the most important trade route with jungle tribes during the Inca era. Along the way you'll visit ancient ruins before reaching the greatest Inca site of all, Machu Picchu. Your expert guide will be there every step of the way to share the history of everything you find.
There's no more rewarding way of seeing Machu Picchu than by trekking there just like the Incas once did, so get ready to experience the journey of a lifetime with True Peru Travel.
Itinerary:
Day 1
4.30am pick-up from Cusco
8.30am arrival in Mollepata for breakfast
Transport to Sayllapata
10am 3 hour trek to Soraypampa
1pm lunch at Soraypampa base camp
3 hour trek to Humantay Lagoon
5.30pm arrival at campsite for dinner
Night camping
Day 2
6am breakfast at base camp
Trek to village of Salkantay Pampa
10am arrival
Trek to Huayracmachay for rest and lunch
3 hour hike to campsite in Chaullay Valley, gateway to cloud forest
7pm dinner
Night camping
Day 3
6.30pm breakfast
6 hour trek through Forest Brow jungle to Playa Sahuayaco
Trek though Forest Brow jungle
1pm rest and lunch in Playa Sahuayaco
Bus to Cocalmayo hot springs in Santa Teresa
7pm dinner at campsite by hot springs
Night camping
Day 4
Breakfast and bathing in hot springs
Bus to Lucmabamba to join Inca Jungle Trail
Trek to archaeological site of Lactapata with first views of Machu Picchu
Trek to Hidroelectrica for lunch
3 hour trek to Aguas Calientes
Dinner and sleep in Aguas Calientes hotel
Day 5
Morning trek to Machu Picchu
3 hour tour of Machu Picchu
Optional hike up Huayna Picchu ($20 per person)
Optional 3 hour trek to Inti Punku ($20 per person)
Bus to Aguas Calientes
2.30pm train to Ollantaytambo
Transport to Cusco
Food and accommodation included