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7 daysDuration
Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining
10 peopleMaximum group size
2 peopleMinimum to book
12 - 60 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Challenging
Demands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.
Starts
Ends
Cusco, Peru
Cusco, Peru
Highlights
Experience this trek, a great option for those who want to hike more than the Inca Trail.
Salkantay and the Inca Trail treks are a perfect mixture of both nature and Inca history.
Enjoy this trek designed for those who love nature and want to explore the Andes.
Join the best team and do this hike with a professional English Speaking Tour Guide.
Itinerary
Experience the ultimate Andean adventure with the "Seven-day Salkantay Trek & Inca Trail to Machu Picchu." This challenging journey is perfect for young adults and experienced trekkers eager for a comprehensive exploration of Peru’s most iconic trails. Trek past turquoise Humantay Lake, snowcapped mountains, and cloud forests, traversing diverse microclimates that culminate at the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu. The tour’s unique advantage is its combination of the best sections of both the Salkantay and Inca Trail, guided by experts who reveal the region’s hidden charms and history. For those craving a once-in-a-lifetime trekking adventure, this package promises unforgettable vistas and cultural discovery.
day 1Cusco – Humantay Lake –Soraypampa
Today we will depart very early from Cusco (at around 5:00 am) and make a three-hour journey to the town of Mollepata, the gateway to the Salkantay valley. Along the way, you will experience many different micro-climates and altitudes, each with its unique agricultural essence, such as the town of Limatambo, known for its avocados. Here we will have a quick breakfast before continuing back up in elevation to the community of Soraypampa, where we begin our trek. After lunch, our first stop will be at the Humantay Lake, magical turquoise waters that lay right at the foot of this massive glacier. Returning to camp in Soraypampa, we will settle in for the night, and weather permitting, we will get to marvel at the spectacular night show of constellations and the possible shooting star.
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
day 2Soraypampa – Salkantaypampa – Pampa Japonesa
day 3Pampa Japonesa – Incachiriaska – Canal Inca
day 4Inca Aquaduct – Huayllabamba – Ayapata
day 5Ayapata – Warmiwañusqa – Chaquicocha
day 6Chaquicocha – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñay Wayna
day 7Wiñaywayna – Machupicchu – Cusco
What's Included
Pre-departure briefing: You will meet your guide and group in our office for an orientation before your trek and provide you the duffle bags which will be carried by our horses. Meeting at 6:00 PM
Transport: Collection from your hotel in the morning and transfer in private transportation to Challacancha (starting point of the trek).
Experienced Guide: English speaking professional and official tour guide.
Entrance fee to Machu Picchu.
Entrance fee to Inca Trail.
Personal tents: 2 people in each 4-person- capacity tent, to allow for higher comfort and a safe keeping of backpacks. Our tents are 3-season, highly maintained to ensure excellent performance in
Camping equipment: Dining and kitchen tents, tables, chairs.
Foam mats or sleeping pads: to put under your sleeping bag (carried by horses)
Accommodation: 6 nights in campings.
1 Duffle Bag: Where you can put your personal belongings (7 kilograms = 15 lbs), which includes your sleeping bag.
Porters: We include your porter, who is responsible for carrying your duffel with your personal items. There is no additional fee for this. We will give you your duffel bag at your briefing the ni
Trekking Cook: In charge of prepare all the meals along the journey, over six people cook assistant
Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 6 dinners and Snacks (Vegetarian, vegan or special menus are available at no extra cost)
Wake up tea: Every morning at the campsite we will wake you up with a cup of coca tea our support staff will bring the coca tea to your tent in order to wake you up.
Tea time = Happy Hour: Every afternoon one hour before dinner the cooks will let on the dining table pop-corn, biscuits, coffee, chocolate, different type of teas, hot water, etc. This is because
Daily snacks – Days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6: Our Snacks consist of local fruits, biscuits, chocolate, Caramels we will give this snack at the beginning of each day trek in a cloth bag to avoid enviro
One textile snack bag per person: to avoid the usage of plastic bags that contaminate our environment
Water grooming: Each morning warm water with towel
Medical kit: Our crew bring the First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
Train tickets: From Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (Expedition service at 18:20 hrs)
Transport: Transfer from Ollantaytambo Train Station to the hotel in Cusco(Day 7)
24-h guest service: please ask for the emergency number available during your time of visit
Entrance fee to Salkantay Trail
Optional Add-ons Available during check-out
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