Luxury Salkantay Trek 5D/4N

Our Luxury Salkantay Trek  to Machu Picchu includes all the services than the others and our Extra Fine Services at an Incredible Price, What does all of this mean? It means you simply get more for your money. The Apu Salkantay (6,271m / 20551ft) is a sacred mountain in the Vilcabamba range, located to the south of the Sacred Citadel of Machu Picchu. 

DAY 1 CUSCO/ SORAYPAMPA/ SOYROCOCHA

The transfer will pick you up early in the morning from the hotel in a private van and will take you to the start of your trek at Soraypampa; travel time to this location is around 4 hrs. During the trip, we will see some quaint Andean towns until we get to Killarumiyuc known as “The Incan Astronomy Birthplace” and where the Agricultural Calendar stands out. Later we will enjoy a delicious breakfast and will continue to Mollepata “Little Town”, where we will make a brief stop to explore the streets and purchase some things that we will need for the trek. After 1 ½ hours of more valleys surrounded by majestic mountains and icy mountain tops we will arrive to Soraypampa, where we will see in the distance the Apu Salkantay. Once here, we will decide the route to take for our trek based on the physical fitness of our participants.

First Option: Ascend the mountain through the left side with a chance to see the beauty of the Andean lake and other mountains that surround it. Finally, we will descend using the same route and take our usual path to our campsite.
Second Option: To skip the ascension of the mountain and follow the traditional route that will take us directly to our campsite.
On the way to our campsite we will see local people and learn about their traditional lifestyle where the livestock and agriculture has great importance and the reason why it is still practiced nowadays. As we continue we will get closer and closer to one of the most important mountains in the south of Peru, the Grand Salkantay, known as “The Andes Guardian”. Afterwards, we will keep ascending through a winding trail until the Soyrococha Lake, the place where we will stay for the night. (L / D)

Maximum Altitude: 4485 masl / 14715 ft

Minimum Altitude: 3268 masl / 10722 ft

Distance Travelled: 5 km / 3.10 ml

Approximate Walking Time: 3 hrs

Day 2: Soyroqocha – Colpapampa - Wañaypoqo

We can have a bit of a lie in this morning to avoid the freezing cold early morning air. We will climb uphill for about 45 minutes to the Salkantay pass, where we can build apachetas (stone towers), to later begin our descent towards Wayrajmachay (3932m / 12900ft). We then continue towards the Humantay valley and arrive at our campsite at Colpapampa about 5 hours later. The gradient is moderate. (B / L / D)

Maximum Altitude: 4650 masl / 15,340 ft

Minimum Altitude: 2840 masl / 9372 ft

Distance Travelled: 11 km / 6.83 ml

Approximate Walking Time: 7 hrs

Day 3: Wiñaypoqo - Lucmabamba - Llactapata

After a healthy breakfast, we will continue down the valley into the forest that contains groves of bamboo and great bird watching opportunities. Flocks of colorful tropical birds roam the forest and waterfalls cascade down cliffs with water warm enough for you to bathe in. This stretch is also home to begonias, purple orchids and strawberries. We will then walk to our camp site, 3 hours through the beginnings of the rainforest, enjoying a myriad of flora and fauna including orchids, birds, coffee, cacao and fruit plantations. We arrive at La Playa (2,060m) for lunch, with free time to rest before climbing uphill for 3 hours through the Andean cloud forest to the Puncuyoc pass and then onto Llactapata which is located at 2,700m / 8,907ft (an Inca site located straight in front of the citadel of Machu Picchu), which is our third evening's campsite.The panoramic view from our campsite is breathtaking; you can enjoy the view of Machu Picchu from a unique angle, the Huayna Picchu mountain, the citadel of Machu Picchu and the Aobamba canyon, where another Inca trail can be seen as well. We trek off the beaten track exploring places no one else does and we are the ONLY ones camping at Llactapata. (B / L / D)

Maximum Altitude: 2840m / 9372ft

Minimum Altitude: 2088m / 6850ft

Distance Travelled: 12km / 6.21ml

Approximate Walking Time: 7 hrs

Day 4: Llactapata - Aguas Calientes

Early in the morning we will have a typical breakfast and promptly catch a local bus to the pueblo Santa Teresa (1,500m). From Santa Teresa, we will drive in the direction of the hydro-electric plant. On the way, we will pass various local plantations such as coffee, banana, and passionfruit. We will also get our first views of the Sacred Lost City of the Incas on the way as well. Upon our arrival to the hydro-electric plant, we will have a break. Afterwards we will continue hiking 3 hours through the Machu Picchu Sanctuary until we arrive at Aguas Calientes, en route we will visit Mandor water falls where we will have chance to see lots of different bird species. (B / L / D)

Optional:
Beyond the forest, the trail passes through the old Mandorpampa coffee plantation before entering the cloud forest. The route then follows the river for another one and a half hours as far as the waterfalls. These beautiful falls are about twelve metres high and are fed by the clear melt waters from the sacred mountain of Yanantin, which can be seen from Machu Picchu. Beyond the falls the trail climbs to the ridge before becoming disappearing in the thick vegetation. This is a dramatic, green landscape of coffee, banana and avocado plantations cut from the forest, interspersed with areas of untouched forest which form the habitat of mammals such as the Andean bear, as well as literally hundreds of species of birds and butterflies, many of which are endemic. This forest is also home to many species of bromeliads and orchids, some of which have only recently been identified and named by botanists.

Maximum Altitude: 2800m / 9240ft

Minimum Altitude: 1900m / 6233ft

Distance Travelled: 9km / 5.59ml

Approximate Walking Time: 7 hrs

Day 5: Machu Picchu – Cusco

Early in the morning we take the bus from the town of Aguas Calientes to the archaeological site of Machu Picchu. We have the opportunity to climb the difficult path to the top of the Huayna Picchu mountain, which offers spectacular and different views, it is even possible to see the Apu Salkantay.

The tour of Machu Picchu allows us to appreciate the high level of development achieved by Andean civilization through the Incas. A supremely religious site, Machu Picchu demonstrates the superior knowledge achieved in astronomy and astrology. This knowledge of measuring the rainy and dry seasons through the solstices is indispensable for the development of agriculture: the life-source of the Andes. We will try to spend as long as possible in the archaeological complex, depending on what time our train back to the city of Cusco leaves. (B / L)

Maximum Altitude: 2437m / 7995ft

Minimum Altitude: 2070m / 6791ft

Distance Travelled: 1.50km / 0.93ml

Approximate Walking Time: 3 hrs

Services Included:
Bilingual English speaking Photographer Tour Guide
Pre-Departure Briefing at your hotel 1 or 2 days before your trek
Pick up from your hotel and transportation to the Bogging of the Hike
Four person tent for each 2 persons.
Inflatable Mattress
Kitchen tent
Dining tent with tables and chairs
Toilet tent
Professional chef and assistant chef
Duffle bag for your personal gear
Emergency horse for each of you
Daily morning boiled and cold water to fill the water bottles.
Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
Private van transportation from Ollantaytambo to your hotel in Cusco
Emergency oxygen bottle, medical kit and emergency
Entrance to Machu Picchu
Round Trip Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu on Day 4
Lodging in Aguas Calientes on night 3 of the trek (double occupancy)
Dinner in Aguas Calientes on Night 3 Indio Feliz Restaurant
Day 5 Lunch in Santuary lodge Hotel Located by Machupicchu
1 night in Aguas Calientes at trusted 5 star hotel including breakfast and private bathroom
3 nights camping.
Hiram Bingham train tickets.
Air bed for camping
sleeping bags
walking sticks
duffle bags
Wine, Pisco, beer, water.
Hotel crockery.
All entrance fees and permits
Meals indicated on itinerary (B, L, D)
All overland private transfers indicated
Private porter during the trail.
Massage Session during 3 nights on the trail.
Hot Shower during the Inca trail
Bath and hand Towels per person
A private, hand-crafted and fully personalized Deluxe from start to finish.
Modern trekking and camping equipment.
All meals cooked on the spot with fresh ingredients by our trained chef.
Fully Trained porters hailing from local communities.
All meals throughout the itinerary.
All transfers and excursions as per itinerary in private service,Meals during the Trek (4 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners)..
Porters to carry the main luggage (all the equipment and cooking stock).
Oxygen bottle and first-aid kits
Bus ticket from Machu Picchu ruins to Aguas Calientes round trip
Services Not Included:
Tips for the crew (guides, porters, cooks, wranglers)
What to bring:
Original passport (if you have acquired a new one after you made your booking, bring both)
Clothes (trekking boots, warm fleece jacket, a few t-shirts, socks, sun hat, warm underwear, light long pants, gloves, rain jacket)
Toiletries (toilet paper, wet wipes, personal towel)
Sunscreen SPF 35+ recommended
Head lamp
Sunglasses
Camera with spare batteries (batteries run down faster at high altitudes)
Binoculars
Insect repellant (minimum 30% DEET)

Luxury Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5 D/4 N
Price 2023

1 people: US$4950.00 per person
2 people: US$3650.00 per person
3 people: US$3150.00 per person
4 people: US$2900.00 per person
5 people: US$2650.00 per person
6 people: US$2350.00 per person
7+ people: US$2050.00 per person.

DISCOUNTS
18 to 25 years old: $30 USD Information required on student card: name of university, student name, photo of student, expiration date etc. A copy of the card is required at booking for government approval for discount.
Under 18 years old: $30 USD Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
Under 11 years old: $40 USD Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
Group of 5 or more: $30 USD – All you need is to book the trek together at the same time.
EXTRAS
Sleeping Bag –$20 USD per person per trek (It will be clean and warm)
Air Mattress –$20 USD per person per trek (Therm-a-rest mattresses)
Walking Poles -$20 USD per pair per trek (Professional poles that can be extended)
Personal tent- $35 USD – (Tent is for single trekkers only)
Vistadome Train Upgrade –$75 USD per person (Return Only)
Huayna Picchu Mountain –$75 USD per person (Please request when you book your Trek)
Machu Picchu Mountain – $75 USD per person (Please request when you book your Trek)
Single supplement-$35 USD per night (for solo travellers with single room)
**Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain are optional treks within Machu Picchu Citadel which do not include a guide. The climb is usually done on your own after your tour of Machu Picchu Citadel. If you would like the extra hike to be guided, please request in advance. There is an extra cost for this extra guided tour.
ADDED VALUES FOR FREE
TRANSFER – from the Airport to Hotel (Cusco Only)
DUFFEL BAG AND LINER BAGS – included in the trekking price!
BOILED WATER is included along the Inca Trail
OXYGEN TANK will be available along the trek
EMERGENCY HORSE is included in the price which can be ridden if you get tired or sick
PLASTIC RAIN poncho made by Inca Land Adventures is included.

TIPS FOR OUR PORTERS
IMPORTANT: Some of the reasons that our price may be higher than that of other agencies are the following:

We ALWAYS book the maximum number of porters possible (according to Inca Trail regulations) so that our porters are not overloaded.

Also, We are the only travel operator in Peru that supplies porters with proper tents, sleeping pads and adequate food for this type of activity.
We always we take care our hosremans and horses during our alternative treks so tiping it will be the seim as for the porters

Beware of this when booking they might be cheaper because of this!

2 people (minimum group size) should have a maximum of 7 porters and 16 people (max group size) should have 22 porters.
** Tips for porters, cooks or guides are optional and are NOT included in our price. However our advice is that you tip our staff based on their performance, service and knowledge. Our guidelines for tipping our staff is the following:
Each porter gets 100 Soles, each assistant cook 150 Soles, the Main Chef gets 300 Soles.make sure to tip more if your trip it is more than 5 days or if it is luxury treks
Assistant Tour guides can be tipped collectively by the members of the group, we suggest a 5% of the total cost of the tour.
Main guides are tipped on a one on one basis and based on their performance. Tour guides are professional people who spend a lot of time training in different other fields such archaelogy, history and WFA. We suggest people to consider tipping our guide a 10% to 15% of the value of your tour.
Train included in all tours is the Expedition train (to Ollanta). Train times will only be confirmed once full amount of tour is paid. The earliest train you could take is the 2:55 PM and the 9:20 PM being the last train (high season June to September). We will organize the transport back to Cusco (by taxi or by bus).