Salkantay Base Camp to Machu Picchu Trek
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Overview
Highlights
- Enjoy the lesser-trekked route to Mount Salkantay before walking the last day of the classic Inca Trail
- Explore the iconic ‘lost city’ of Machu Picchu at the best time of day
- Trek among the lush valleys, alpine lakes and rugged snow-capped peaks of the Peruvian Andes
- Experience historic Cusco along with world class restaurants, museums and galleries in the bustling capital of Lima
- Be immersed in stunning landscapes and cultural encounters providing endless photo opportunities
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- 14 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 6 dinners
- Airport transfers if arriving/departing on first or last day
- Entrance to Machu Picchu
- Expert bilingual guide
- Group medical kit
- Comfortable and central hotels primarily Casa Andina Classic hotels
- Private internal transportation
- The use of a gear pack including sleeping bag, fibre filled jacket, thermarest and headtorch
- Group camping equipment & porters to carry personal gear
- Sightseeing and site entrance fees as listed (including Machu Picchu entrance fee)
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Itinerary
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel where you are free to rest in the hotel or just wander around Miraflores, the area of Lima where our hotel is located. Some of Lima’s best galleries and shops and restaurants are located in this area. Founded...
Transfer to Lima airport and fly to Cusco (if you organise your own flights, please ask us for the group flight details before you book flights, otherwise additional airport transfer costs will apply). Try to get a seat on the left side of the aircraft for the best vi...
Today we have a guided tour of Cusco and its nearby ruins. The city, once capital of the extensive Inca Empire, has seen many changes since Francisco Pizarro's men took the city with such apparent ease in November 1533. The tour starts with a visit to Santo Domingo Co...
We leave Cusco and head to the Chinchero Plateau to explore Chinchero, an important town in Inca times. The most striking remnant of this period is the massive stone wall in the main plaza which has ten trapezoidal niches. There are beautiful views overlooking the Sac...
Today we enjoy another day in this beautiful place. The valley actually follows the course of the famous Urubamba River, one of the main tributaries of the Amazon River. During our time in Ollantaytambo we visit its remarkable temple/fortress set high on a ridge above...
Today we have an early start as we begin our scenic 5-hour drive north to our trailhead at Challacancha, where we will meet up with our team of muleskinners and their pack animals to start our 7-day trek towards Salkantay and Machu Picchu! After a picnic lunch we star...
This morning we’ll be woken early with hot tea brought to our tents and after breakfast we’ll get an early start on our day’s hiking. Depending on weather conditions and the group's preference, we'll hike up to beautiful Humantay Lake early in the morning (4,221m). We...
After a hearty cooked breakfast we set off to hike across one of Salkantay’s ridges and over the mountain pass of Incachiriasca. At an elevation of 4,870 m / 15,970, Incachiriasca is the highest pass of our trek, offering us spectacular views of our dramatic surroundi...
From Acobamba we descend into the scenic Pampacahuana valley, passing simple shepherd’s homes and scattered communities, and stopping to visit the extensive Incan ruins of Paucarcancha (3,350 m / 11,000 ft). From here we trek up the valley towards the Ancascocha Pass....
Another early morning today as we begin our climb up to the second high mountain pass of our trek, the Ancascocha Pass (4,695 m / 15,400 ft). From here we begin a steady descent, hiking through dramatic mountain scenery and passing two pretty alpine lakes known for their large trout. Tonight we camp near the small farming village of Ancascocha. Overnight: Campsite.
meals : B,L,D
From Ancascocha we head down a narrow valley whose rivers run right down into the mighty Amazon. As we descend, the sparse alpine vegetation begins to change and we start to encounter larger trees—a good chance to spot some of the most common Andean birds in this regi...
After an early breakfast we hike down to the railway at Chilca (4km) for a short drive to Ollantaytambo train station where you'll embark on a journey to KM 104 the start of our trek. Upon crossing the suspension bridge over the Urubamba River, we visit the archaeolog...
Today we start early to explore these remarkable and truly enigmatic ruins. We will enjoy a guided tour of the sanctuary. In the afternoon or early evening we depart from Machu Picchu for the train ride back to Ollantaytambo where we transfer to our vehicle for the dr...
Today we have a free day in Cusco to relax and repack after our trek, or to enjoy a spot of souvenir shopping, choosing from a huge variety of expertly made Peruvian craft work—including alpaca sweaters and hats, vibrant textiles and weavings, ceramics and traditional Andean instruments. Overnight: Casa Andina Cathedral Hotel or similar.
meals : B
After breakfast we are transferred to the airport in Cusco where our trip concludes.
meals : B
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International flights and taxes
- Internal flights Flights Lima/Cusco/Lima are not included. The domestic flights in Peru will be quoted separately as they can often change considerably and depends on the international airline that you fly with to Peru. Certain airlines flying to Peru offer special discounted fares for domestic flights if booked in conjunction with the international ticket. Domestic flights have become increasingly expensive, and rather than charge everyone a set amount, our intention is to find you the best possible domestic flight deal in conjunction with your international ticket. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more details and a flight quote. If you are booking the internal flights yourself, please contact us so we can advise which flights are suitable.
- Travel Insurance (compulsory)
- Visas
- Items of a personal nature
- Excess baggage costs
- Medical treatment
- Cost of laundry and alcoholic beverages (except wine on last trek day)
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- 8 nights hotel
- 6 nights camping
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