Salkantay Trek

Enjoy one of the most famous treks in the world and the best alternative trek to Machu Picchu. During this unique trek you will have amazing views of snow-capped Mountains, valleys and friendly Quechua villages.
Do not miss this opportunity to have this lifetime adventure, contact us now and check availability. You will have personalized service, English-speaking guides, quality tours, and 24-hour assistance during your entire tour in Peru.
Notice all our tours are fully customizable.
Please look over the itinerary below to see all details and contact us to arrange your once in a life time experience.

Suitable for children of 12 years and over

Itinerary

Day 1: Lima

Upon arrival at Lima international airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your Hotel located in Miraflores, the safest and nicest area of Lima.
Overnight in Lima – Casa Andina Classic Miraflores Centro *** (Traditional Room)

Day 2: Flight Lima - Cusco (11,150 ft)

After breakfast, you will be will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the airport to board your early morning flight to Cusco.
Upon arrival at Cusco airport you will be transferred to your hotel located in the center of Cusco.  You will have time to rest and adjust to the altitude. In the evening, you will have your briefing meeting before starting the Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu!
Overnight in Cusco – Best Western Andes de America *** (Standard Room)
(B)

Day 3: Guided tour of Cusco and nearby Inca Ruins

14:00: this afternoon your guide will pick you up from your hotel and show you the highlights of Cusco, the colonial cathedral, the great temple of Korikancha and the 4 impressive Inca ruins around Cusco: Sacsayhuaman, with its massive walls, Qenko, site of carved living rock, Puca Pucara, an Inca lodging Site and Tambo Machay, known as the Baths of the Inca. You will learn more about the Incas’ secrets!  
Overnight in Cusco – Best Western Andes de America *** (Standard Room)
(B)

Day 4: Cusco - Mollepata - Soraypampa

4:30 AM, this morning we will pick you up from your hotel and drive for approx 3 hours to Mollepata village, situated in the Apurimac river valley and over 9000 feet above sea level; here we will have breakfast and meet our Quechua folks who will have the horses (to carry the equipment) ready to start our adventure!
After some rest, we start our trek heading to Sayallapata (11,000 feet above sea level), it will take approx 4 hours to arrive at this Andean community where will have an Andean lunch! 
After lunch, we continue our trek to Soraypampa (13000 feet above sea level) for about 2 hours where we will camp our first night and have dinner.
(B, L, D)

Day 5: Soraypampa - Qollpapampa Salkantay

After having breakfast, we start our second day of adventure toward the Salkantay Mountain Pass (15,255 ft/4,650 m above sea level) for about 2 hours from where we will enjoy the most amazing views of the snow-capped Salkantay Mountain, then we will start descending towards our second camp site at Qollpapampa (9482 feet above sea level), a beautiful place with natural hot springs.
(B, L, D)

Day 6: Qollpapampa La Playa

Today, we will have an easy trek along the Santa Teresa River, enjoying beautiful scenery through this forest, passing a beautiful water fall, observing banana trees and coffee plantations. After a stop to have lunch and rest, we will pass by the passion fruit fields. In the afternoon we arrive at our next camp site located in the village of La Playa (7,068 feet above sea level). 
(B, L, D)

Day 7: La Playa – Aguas Calientes

After having breakfast, we cross the river and continue to the village of Lucmabamba, a gradual uphill climb through lush sub-tropical forest leads us to Llactapata (8,700 feet above sea level), from where we will enjoy a back - side view of Machu Picchu and have time to rest. A descending trail will bring us to the Hydroelectric of Santa Teresa where we will have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon we will take the local train to Aguas Calientes (45 minutes). Upon arrival, you will be accommodated at the hostel or hotel of your choice (included on this package).
Overnight in Aguas Calientes – Andina Luxury *** (Standard Room)
(B, L, D) 

Day 8: Guided tour of Machu Picchu. Train journey back to Cusco (11,150 ft)

Early morning: short bus journey to Machu Picchu. In many ways today is the climax to your holiday. You will have a guided tour of the most amazing & mysterious of all Inca Sites. You will learn about the history of this site, who lived there, how it was discovered in modern times and why the Spaniards never found it.   You will have some insight into the various features of the city and after that you will have some free time to really enjoy yourself alone in this spectacularly located site. This is an unforgettable experience that will stay with you forever. 
Afternoon: Train journey back to Cusco.
On arrival in Cusco, you will be transferred to your Hotel.
Overnight in Cusco – Best Western Andes de America *** (Standard Room)
(B)

Day 9: Flight Cusco – Lima

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the airport to board your morning flight to Lima.
Upon arrival at Lima airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to Miraflores, the bustling, cosmopolitan area of the city from where you will start your afternoon Lima tour.
Afternoon: Lima Tour
After lunch, you will be driven to the city of the Kings where you will see beautiful monuments Colonial Palaces, Colonial houses adorned with Moorish-style balconies, Plaza San Martin, Plaza de Armas, the baroque cathedral, Palacio de Gobierno (Governors Palace), the Archbishop's Palace with its big carved wooden balconies, and the convent of San Francisco which houses the largest collection of religious art in the Americas. Underneath the convent lie extensive catacombs that served as the cemetery during the colonial period!
Evening flight back home
You will be picked up from Miraflores center and transferred to the airport to board your flight back home.
(B)

 

Price inclusive:

$1,390 per person in double occupancy

Single Supplement: additional $290.

Tour price inclusions:

• English-speaking tour guides.
• 24/7 Assistance during your entire trip in Peru.
• Five nights of accommodation at selected hotels with breakfasts and three nights in four season Tents (The North Face VE 25 Tent).
• Half day guided tour of Cusco and the four nearby Inca ruins (Guide, entrance fee and transport).
• Five day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu including:
  Professional English speaking guide, pre-departure information meeting, four-season tents, sleeping pad, duffel bag, first aid kit, oxygen tank, cooking equipment, meals during the trek, transfers, RT bus tickets (Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu), Expedition train ticket Aguas Calientes-Cusco, cook, horses support (to carry all tents, cooking equipment and food), and Machu Picchu entrance fees.
• Half day guided tour of Lima city (Guide, entrance fee, and transport).
• Plane tickets Lima Cusco Lima (Taca Airline).
• All airport/train station-Hotel transfers in Lima and Cusco.
• Confirmation of Domestic and International flights.    

Price does not include:

International air fares to Peru, airport taxes, meals other than those specified in your itinerary, personal expenses, personal insurance, and tips.

If you wish to upgrade the hotels please contact us.