SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU 5 DAYS

Trek OFF the beaten path, following our unique trekking route where you visit two incredible crystal clear glacial lakes, Humantay and Salkantay. Hike through the Andes Mountain range with its spectacular scenery and views of the colorful valley landscapes below and camp at our private campsite which is more remote, less crowded and off the beaten track.
Hike on through the unforgettable Peruvian cloud forest, and take the opportunity to taste the fresh fruit grown there such as bananas, oranges, avocados, pineapple and much more.

Experience the joy of touring a coffee bean plantation adjacent to your campsite. Browse the fields, learn about the different varieties of beans, pick, roast, and grind your beans. Then have the pleasure of brewing your own coffee, a truly unique experience.
For the ultimate pleasure take local transportation to the highlight of the day, the Hot Springs of Cocalmayo. Relax your body after the long hike in a bit of heaven! Enjoy from this viewpoint the best angles to see the great citadel of Machu Picchu from far away.

Following in the ancient footsteps of the Incas, explore the nooks and grannies of the Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, one of the 7 wonders of the world, with our expert guide.

Amazon trip Peru is your best choice if you truly want to enjoy your Salkantay trek in Peru. We are specialists in creating unique trekking routes, with our customized treks to Machu Picchu like the Salkantay trek which other tour operators are not offering. What that means for our clients is more enjoyable and exciting treks, personalized service, and small groups averaging 4 to 6 trekkers and with a maximum of 8 trekkers.

DAY 01: CUSCO – SORAYPAMPA – HUMANTAY LAKE.

We will leave Cusco at 04:00 by bus, and drive to Mollepata. By approximately 2 hours and a half hours drive. After breakfast we will start the ascent on foot towards Cruzpata (3100 masl) along a slight climb where we will appreciate various plants, native birds, the Apurimac river canyon (which is one of the deepest in Peru), and a communitarian irrigation canal. In Cruzpata we will have our lunch, we will depart at around 1:30 p.m in the direction of Soraypampa along a climbing trail with many level variations and along which we will see little groups of houses, flora, small wild birds and spectacular views of the Humantay snow peak (5902 masl). After approximately 4 hours of walking, we will arrive at our campsite in Soraypampa (3900 masl). From here we can appreciate the majestic Apu Salkantay (6271 masl).

DAY 02: SORAYPAMPA – SALKANTAY SNOW MOUNTAIN-CHAULLAY

After an early breakfast we start trekking from Soraypampa approx 6:30 a.m we continue our hiking the Peruvian highland. From this point we can appreciate the spectacular views of the Salkantay Mountain, a stunning snow capped mountain (6,274 m) the second highest peak in Cusco’s region, and also Humantay and Huayanay Mountains, white river, small lakes and moraines. At our lunch spot after a six-hours walk, Pass dowhill to lunch in Huayracmachay, and then a further 3 hours downhill walk to Camp at Chaullay 2,920 m. (B+L+D). 20 Km. approximately.

DAY 03: CHAULLAY – SANTA TERESA.

Wake up with a lovely mountain scenery and a good morning tea. We will start the trek 07:00 AM. 3 hours easy, where we will be introduced to a high Jungle niche called “Ceja de Selva”, we will see different kind of plants, fruits, flowers, birds ect. here banana trees coffee and others can be observed, take amazing pictures, at the end of the day we will see passion fruit farms. The hike will last approximately 5-6 hours; the lunch camp at the community named “La Playa “(2400 masl). from here we will take a small car by aproximately 45 minutes to Santa Teresa town where is the hot spring (optional hot spring bath) and also we will spend a night here. (B+L+D).
Walking distance approximately 15 Km.

DAY 04: SANTA TERESA – AGUAS CALIENTES.

After of our delicious breakfast we are going to walk for approximately around 8:30 a.m we begin our trek, we follow this rising trail, from which we will see coffee, banana, passion fruit plantations and a lovely view of the Santa Teresa Valley. We follow along the riverside of Vilcanota River until Hidroelectrica, we can observe the back of Machupicchu Santuary, where we have the last lunch with all staff. from here we will continuo walking until arrive to Aguas Calientes around 4:30 p.m then we will stay in a hostal the last night. (B+L+D).
Walking distance aproximately 10 Km.

DAY 05: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHUPICCHU.

We are going up to Machupicchu Archaeological site and we will explore the city and enjoy the ancient place in the tranquil morning hours, where we begin a complete guided tour of the Inca citadel that will take approximately two hours. In the afternoon, we meet in the town of Aguas Calientes where, if you like, you can visit and relax in its hot springs. From here we take the train back Ollantaytambo and Cusco, where we leave about 18:35 p.m. (B) .