The 7-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is often called “The Other Inca Trail” because is the alternative trekking route. Salkantay Trek offers a prime wilderness experience away from the crowds. The Salkantay Trail also pass through an astounding variety of flora in nine distinct ecosystems. Thats to say, you experience different altitudes as you approach the iconic monument of the incas.
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is a fifty-mile trail that takes 7 days with extraordinary views: a turquoise glacier-fed lake, expansive highland plains, snowy peaks, fruit orchards, coffee plantations, and the lush flora of the cloud forests. Additionally, the Salkantay Trail houses different mountain villages, which offers a good chance for local immersion.
The 7-day lodge to lodge Trek to Machu Picchu offers the most comfortable and scenic way to reach Machu Picchu in 7 days. With lodge stays at Salkantay trail, we conserve its natural surroundings and help the local communities. At the end of every day, trekkers can relax, and eat a delicious Peruvian food. Stretch out and get a good night’s sleep in a warm bed. That extra comfort makes this challenging Salkantay Trek all that more enjoyable.
Our Salkantay to Machu Ticchu Trek includes the hotel at Aguas Calientes, the base town for the famous historical monument. On the last day of Salkantay Trek, take a private tour of Machu Picchu. During which you visit all sectors of the historical site with your personal tour guide. Additionally, you have plenty of time to take photos and ask questions to learn more of the Inca history.
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Day 1.- Cusco – Challacancha – Salkantay Lodge
The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 7 days begin when your guide and private van pick you up at 7:00 am from your hotel in Cusco. The roomy van lets you stretch out in comfort for the two-hour drive to Challakancha. From here embark on a 3-hour hike to Salkantay lodge at 3,860m (12,000ft). Enjoy your lunch and dinner surrounded by andean mountains.
🛏 Salkantay Lodge
🍽 Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 2.- Humantay Lake Hike – Salkantay Lodge
Take a 2-hour hike to Humantay Lake (4 150m/ 13 612ft.) and after this visit return the same way for one hour to your lodge. Eat your lunch followed by a long nap and chill out the rest of the afternoon. Enjoy a delicious supper and get a good night’s sleep in a comfortable bed on your second night of the trek.
🛏 Salkantay Lodge
🍽 Breakfast,Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 3.- Soraypampa – Salkantay Pass – Wayraq Lodge
After breakfast, begin the trek to the stunning Salkantay Pass. Walk through the Salkantay pampa, circle around Mount Huamantay, and continue to the most challenging section and the highest altitude of the entire trek. A switchback trail comes that ascends to over 4,600m (15,000ft). You are rewarded with the astonishing views of the massive glacier of Salkantay. Participate in the ancient custom of stacking a rock to commemorate your presence in this magical place.
Then, trekkers descend enjoying the valley dotted with massive boulders and rock formations. Half way down, enjoy your picnic lunch and a well-deserved rest in a special spot with commanding views of the mountains and valleys. After lunch, continue your descent for one hour to the second lodge of Wayraq Machay at 3 900m/12 790ft.. Enjoy your free afternoon on your own or receive a relaxing massage after a long walk.
🛏 Wayraq Lodge
🍽 Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 4.- Wayraq lodge – Qollpa lodge
After eating your breakfast, experience the high jungle on the way down to Challway, your third lodge is at 2,800m (9,184ft). Your lodge keeps showing the best views of the green mountains and rivers. Clean up, rest in a comfy bed, and celebrate the day’s accomplishment with an Andean dinner.
🛏 Collpa Lodge
🍽 Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 5.- Qollpa lodge – Wayraqpunku – Lucma Lodge
After a hearty breakfast at the lodge, continue, walking along the Salkantay River. Feel the change of ecosystem from the dryer highlands to the higher cloud forest. Warm breezes rise up from the moist jungle below. After about three hours, you arrive at Wayraqpunku, the lunch spot. In the afternoon, there is still a two hour-hike, and from there a transportation picks you up for a short journey to reach the Lucma Lodge. The Lucma Lodge is at (2 150m/7 052ft). Enjoy another delicious dinner and spend the night in comfort.
🛏 Lucma Lodge
🍽 Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 6.- Llaqtapata Pass – Hidroelectric Train Station – Aguas Calientes
After your last breakfast, your last challenge is the ascent to Llactapata Pass at over (2 700m/8 900ft). Explore the Inca site of Llactapata. Admire a unique view that most visitors don’t see, the spectacular rear view of Machu Picchu at a distance. Satisfy your appetite from the ascent with the last delicious picnic lunch, while feasting your eyes on the view of Machu Picchu.
After lunch, descend through the Aobamba Valley on a switchback trail through verdant forest, more fruit orchards, and coffee plantations. Your final steps for the trek conclude with your arrival at the Hidroelectrica Train Station to take a short ride on a local train to Machu Picchu Village. Your Inka Terra hotel offers a private bathroom with hot showers, have dinner and rest early for the visit to Machu Picchu the next morning.
🛏 Hotel in Aguas Calientes
🍽 Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 7.- Machu Picchu Private Tour – Ollantaytambo – Cusco
After breakfast, your guide accompanies you on the 25-minute bus to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Your private tour is tailored to your interests: ancient lifestyles, science, mythology, religion, engineering, or other topics. Explore the most important places of the citadel: The Guardhouse, Sun temple, and Royalty group, Main Plaza, Three Windows Temple, and the Sacred Sun Dial. Wear proper hiking shoes for this 2-hour tour because you walk on narrow stone paths and steps. Later, take the bus down to Machu Picchu Village, and then relax on the Vistadome train service to the Ollantaytambo Train Station. From here, a private transport takes you back to your hotel in Cusco.
🍽 Breakfast
The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is perfect for friends, couples, and families because you can leave on any date you wish. During this 7-day adventure, you go at your own pace to maximize your experience. Our Salkantay Trek is organized in shared service, and is perfect to share your experience with other travelers like you.
Prices are based on a hotel double occupancy.
SALKANTAY TREK INCLUDES:
SALKANTAY TREK EXCLUDES:
For this trek, you need to pack a duffel bag that will be carrying the pack animal (horse/mule). Max. 7 Kilos /14 Pounds, and a daypack to carry essentials during the hike.
BRING FOR SALKANTAY TREK:
– Original Passport (the same you have used for booking your trek).
– Good daypack (25 to 30L).
– Water 1 to 2 liters of water.
– Comfortable hiking boots with ankle support.
– Fleece or jacket for early mornings and evenings.
– Rain jacket or rain poncho (Sept – Oct).
– Sun hat.
– Sunscreen and insect repellent.
– Camera.
– Toiletries kit.
– Extra money for souvenirs, drinks & tips.
– Personal Medication (we carry a basic first Aid kit).
DUFFEL BAG PACKING LIST:
– Swimming clothes.
– Pack your clothes and personal belongings for the next 7 days.
– Warm clothes.
– Comfortable shoes (to be used at the lodges)
– Toiletries kit.
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The selection of accommodations is listed below:
SALKANTAY LODGE – By Mlp.
Day 1
WAYRAC LODGE – By Mlp
Day 2
COLLPA LODGE – By Mlp
Day 4
LUCMA LODGE – By Mlp
Day 5
INKATERRA LODGE – AGUAS CALIENTES
Day 6
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Length: 7 days/ 6 nights
Tour Type: Private Service
USD $: 3700
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