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Premium Salcantay Trek Plus Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

TRIP DETAILS

  • Level: Easy
  • Season: all year round*
  • Activities: Archeological, Camping, Family, Hiking

The Salkantay by IncachiriakaInca pass & Trail to Machu Picchu is an alternative trek to the classic Inca Trail when is this one is fully booked and for travelers who prefer to be away from the crowds. This trail runs next to Salcantay Mountain rated among the best trekking trips in the world because of the exquisite beauty of its natural surroundings. It includes different ecological areas from high deserts to the Andean sub tropical cloud forest passing throw the Salcantay glacier. Following this ancient Inca Trail, we will be walking past mysterious archaeological sites, after a night in Ollantaytambo we will hike the Inca Trail from kmn 104 of the railroad to get to Machu Picchu. Our journey is conducted by experienced guides that will make your trip pleasant and safe. Our service includes native “Quechua” wranglers from the community of Pampacahuana for your luggage and we will provide delicious meals during the trip.

Per person from:

US$ 1696

5 days / 4 nights
Salkantay - Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu

DEPARTURE DATES

Every tuesday from april to november

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DAY TO DAY SUMMARY

Meeting Point: Cusco City, Perú

Day 01: Salkantay Trek by Incachiriasca - Soraypampa – Ichupata::

We will leave Cusco by bus early today and drive over Tika-Tika pass with the first view of the Salcantay and Humantay peaks in the horizon. After this, we will arrive at Mollepata and continue by car until Soraypampa, here we will meet our horse crew; after resting and meeting the rest of the group where we will start to hike to Ichupata on the route we will have the lunch.

Day 02: Ichupata – Abra Incachiriasca – Pampacahua - Paucarcancha::

After early breakfast, we will start to hike. During this route the Salcantay peak dominates the sight. We will continue hiking towards the Incachiriasca pass, where we will enjoy a beautiful view of two glacier lakes. From here on, the trail goes down until our next camp in Paucarcancha.

Day 03: Paucarcancha – Km 82 – Ollantaytambo::

After breakfast, we will start going down along an Inca trail until reaching the community of Huayllabamba, where we will join the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. We will start the ascent close to the Patallaqta stream until reaching, and then we will continue to Km 82. Where we will take our transport that will take us to Ollantaytambo and we will spend the night in Hotel.

Day 04: Inca Trail Km 104 - Wiñay Wayna - Macchu Picchu – Hotel Aguas Calientes::

We will pick you from the hotel after the breakfast. Your train will go up to 104 km. At this point after checking our entrances and passports with Machu Picchu Park rangers, We will start trekking for approximately 3 hours, up to the well-preserved remains of Wiñaywayna (2900 msnm). On the way, we will see beautiful waterfalls, native flora and mountain birds. After lunch, we will have time to rest and enjoy exploring the site with its houses, terraces, towers as well as visiting the Inti Punku, the Inca Gate of the Sun, where we will get our first sight of Machupicchu. We finally cross the ridge that leads to our destination, and the full sight of the greatest archaeological discovery of modern times is reveled. After an overview and orientation about the city of Machupicchu, you will take the tourist bus that will take you down to Aguas Caliente, where we will spend the night.

Day 05: Tour Machupicchu:

Early in the morning your guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the bus station to take a 30 minutes bus ride to Machu Picchu Citadel, you will have a guided tour for this city visiting the main areas and we will learn more about the Inca culture. In the afternoon, we will return to Aguas Calientes to take the Vistadome train back to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival to Ollantaytambo Train station passengers will be transferred in a private vehicle back to their hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Cusco on your own.

Per person from:

US$ 1696

5 days / 4 nights
Salkantay - Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu

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