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CLASSIC SALKANTAY TREK 5 DAYS
Salkantay trekking to Machu Picchu
Discover the Salkantay treks to Machu Picchu, a paradise in the mountains. A magnificent trip through a magical land.
The Salkantay trek is an ancient and spectacular trail located in the Southern Region of Peru. It is considered one of the most exciting treks to Machu Picchu, with incredible views of snow-capped mountains, humantay lake, glaciers and flora and fauna unique to this region. The route takes hikers up to the Salkantay pass (6450m), where you will have breathtaking and unique views of the Salkantay mountain, before descending into lush tropical canyons and cloud forests.
Along the five-day Salkantay trek, travellers will have the opportunity to explore the Peruvian Andean mountain range, stroll through picturesque villages, sample regional gastronomic specialities such as coffee tours and Andean cuisine, as well as visit archaeological sites from the Inca period (Llactapata). Nature lovers will be mesmerised by the wild animals on the riverbanks during their trip to Machu Picchu: a breathtaking experience for all levels!
TRIP DETAILS
Day 1 Cuzco | Mollepata - Challacancha - Soraypampa - Humantay Lake
The great adventure towards Machu Picchu begins in Cusco.
This first day you will depart to the town of Mollepata, located about two and a half hours by car. The final destination of this first hike is the Soraypampa camp: there you must travel 12 km and reach an altitude of 3,920 meters. This first walk allows you to marvel at the natural landscape of the place. You will see the incredible Nevado del Salkantay among the distant mountains, while you approach the route you will also be able to observe the cultivation areas of the local people. The best thing about this trip is that it is almost flat, there are no steep slopes, so it will be like a warm-up for the crossing.
After about three hours of walking, you will get to Soraypampa where you can continue climbing another hour until you reach Lake Humantay. This is one of the natural wonders that you will have the privilege of knowing and that you will surely love from the first moment ypu get there.
It is a lake with turquoise waters surrounded by imposing glaciers that reflect in the water. If you dare, you can even bathe in its crystal clear waters, but you should keep in mind that they are very cold, so it’s only for the brave. In any case, being in this place will make you feel as if someone had taken you to a magical fairy tale. There are no words to describe the energy that you will feel along this way.
- Walking distance: 12 km
- Initial elevation point: 3,350 meters above sea level
- Camping site elevation: 3,920 meters above sea level
- Difficulty level of trekking: moderate
- Accommodation: camps
Day 2 | Soraypampa - Salkantay Pass - Wayra Punku - Chaullay
Day 3 | Chaullay - Collpapampa - La Playa - Lucmabamba
Day 4 | Lucmabamba - Llactapata - Hydroelectric Plant - Aguas Calientes
Day 5: No more trekking, let the adventure begin... Welcome to Machu Picchu!
$520.00/per
MAIN FEATURES
Tour TypeAdventure and nature
Duration5 Days / 4 Nights
GroupSmall group
DifficultyDifficult
AccommodationCamping and hotel
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
