Salkantay Trek and Short Inca Trail 6 Days - 5 Nights

Cusco, Peru

6 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Entrance to Machu Picchu (circuit 1-C and 3-B)
3 nights camping accommodation (Sky Camp, Mountain Sky View, Super Jungle Domes)
All private transport and transfers during the tour
Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo tourist train
Entry fees to Salkantay Trek and Humantay lake
Cultural immersion at a local coffee farm.
Transportation of personal belongings.
Return bus tickets (Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes).
One-way bus tickets (Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu).
Experienced Mountain Guide
Private Camping Facilities & Equipment
2 nights in a superior 3-star hotel at Aguas Calientes
Expert chef, porters, and horsemen
Personal duffel bag (up to 5 kg / 11 lb) for your travel gear.
Water, Tea Time, and daily snacks on the trail
Safety: First aid kit, Walkie-talkies, oxygen, and emergency satellite phones
Basic hiking equipment: Sleeping bag, trekking poles, rain poncho, backpack cover, and hand towel.
Pre-departure briefing
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch (5)

Lunch
Dinner (5)

Dinner
Breakfast (5)

Breakfast

Clothing and personal hiking equipment
Travel Insurance (Recommended)
Gratuities for the staff (Optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We recommend booking hotels in the center of Cusco. We pick up all travelers from their hotels between 04:30 and 05:00 am.

Operating hours
.5:00 am

Itinerary

Day 1

Cusco - Mollepata - Challacancha - Soraypampa - Humatay Lake - Sky Camp

5 Stops

Cusco

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Mollepata

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

SORAYPAMPA

5 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Humantay Lake

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Salkantay Sky Lodge

10 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight at the Sky Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

Soraypampa - Abra Salkantay - Huayracmachay - Collpapampa

4 Stops

Salkantay Sky Lodge

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Abra Salkantay

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Colcapampa

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Mountain Sky View

10 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight at Mountain Sky View Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

Collpapampa - La Playa - Lucmabamba - Super Jungle Domes

4 Stops

Mountain Sky View

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Santa Teresa

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Lucmabamba Coffee Experience

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Super Jungle Domes

10 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight at the Super Jungle Domes

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

Lucmabamba - Llactapata - Hydroelectric Plant - Aguas Calientes

4 Stops

Mirador de Llactapata

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Ahobamba

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Hidroeléctrica

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Aguas Calientes

10 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Hotel in Aguas Calientes

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

Aguas Calientes - KM 104 - Inti Punku - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes

6 Stops

Km 104 Station

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Chachabamba

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Winay Wayna

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Inti Punku Sungate

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Aguas Calientes

10 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Hotel in Aguas Calientes

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 6

Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo - Cusco

4 Stops

Aguas Calientes

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Ollantaytambo

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Cusco (Pass By)

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
It's recommended to arrive in Cusco at least 2 days before the trek to adjust to the altitude.

Spots at Machu Picchu sell out quickly. Book this trip at least three months in advance to secure spaces.
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Please ensure your passport is up to date and ready for use on your travel day
Children aged 12 and over may participate and must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
Keep in mind this hike is a challenging trek. travellers have to be in good health and physical shape to fully enjoy every moment of this adventure.
Vegetarian or, vegan options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.