Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu – 9 Days / 8 Nights
Tour Overview
- Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
- Service Type: Private or Group
- Activities: Cultural, Archaeological & Adventure
- Destinations: Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Salkantay Trek, Machu Picchu
- Max Altitude: 4,630 m / 15,190 ft
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Lima (154 m / 505 ft)
Arrival in Lima, Peru. Meet & greet at the airport and private transfer to your hotel in Miraflores. Rest and get ready for your adventure.
Day 2: Flight Lima – Cusco (3,400 m / 11,155 ft) | City Tour
Morning flight to Cusco. In the afternoon (2:00 PM), enjoy a guided city tour:
- Koricancha (Temple of the Sun)
- Cusco Cathedral
- Sacsayhuamán (3,700 m / 12,139 ft)
- Qenqo (3,580 m / 11,745 ft)
- Pucapucara (3,700 m / 12,139 ft)
- Tambomachay (3,760 m / 12,336 ft)
Return to hotel in Cusco. (Breakfast included)
Day 3: Sacred Valley Tour (2,800 – 2,970 m / 9,186 – 9,744 ft)
Explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas:
- Corao artisan market
- Taray viewpoint
- Pisac ruins (2,972 m / 9,751 ft) & local market
- Lunch in Urubamba (2,871 m / 9,419 ft)
- Ollantaytambo fortress (2,792 m / 9,160 ft)
- Chinchero village (3,762 m / 12,342 ft)
Return to Cusco. (Breakfast included)
Day 4: Cusco – Mollepata – Soraypampa (4,000 m / 13,123 ft)
Early departure to Mollepata (2,900 m / 9,514 ft). Meet the trekking team and begin the hike to Soraypampa campsite.
Enjoy stunning views of Humantay Mountain.
- Hiking time: 5–6 hours
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)
Day 5: Soraypampa – Salkantay Pass – Chaullay (2,900 m / 9,514 ft)
The most challenging and rewarding day. Trek to the highest point:
- Salkantay Pass (4,630 m / 15,190 ft)
- Spectacular views of Salkantay Mountain
Descend into the cloud forest to Chaullay campsite.
- Hiking time: 6–7 hours
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)
Day 6: Chaullay – La Playa (2,060 m / 6,758 ft)
Descend into the tropical jungle:
- Coffee plantations
- Tropical fruits
- Optional hot springs visit
- Hiking time: 6 hours
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)
Day 7: La Playa – Santa Teresa – Aguas Calientes (2,050 m / 6,726 ft)
Travel through lush jungle landscapes to Santa Teresa. Continue to Hydroelectric and hike to Aguas Calientes.
Overnight in hotel.
- Hiking time: 5–6 hours
(Breakfast, Lunch included)
Day 8: Machu Picchu (2,430 m / 7,972 ft) – Cusco
Early morning visit to Machu Picchu.
Guided tour includes:
- Temples, terraces, and sacred fountains
- Agricultural and urban sectors
Optional hike:
- Huayna Picchu (2,667 m / 8,750 ft)
Return to Aguas Calientes (2,050 m / 6,726 ft), then train back to Cusco.
(Breakfast included)
Day 9: Cusco – Lima
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Lima.
(Breakfast included)
Why Choose This Trek?
- Less crowded alternative to the Inca Trail
- Stunning contrast: snow-capped mountains to tropical jungle
- Unique cultural and natural experience
- Comfortable combination of camping and hotel stay
Includes:
- Hotel DBL Room
- Flitght Lima to Cuzco to Lima
- Professional trekking guide (English-spanish) (1)
- Cook Staff trained to prepare a variety of dishes (1)
- Donkey Driver Staff who carry the gear and all the equipment with the mules (1)
- Private tourist transportation to the starting and end point of the trek
- Meals during the expedition (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) Optional vegetarian meal
- Camping equipment (2 person sleeping per tent, dining tent, kitchen and bathroom tent)
- Kitchen logistics equipment (cooking utensils, pots, plates, cutlery, chairs, tables, gas)
- Donkeys for transporting luggage and food (6 kilos of personal equipment for the donkey)
- Emergency horse (1) in case of evacuation during the expedition
- Hot water in the morning for washing hands and face every day
- Boiled water for your bottle every day
- First-aid kit, two-way radio, and personalized assistance
- Entrance tickets for tours and treks
- Round-trip bus transportation in Aguas Calientes
- Train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco
- Mattress
- Your duffel bag should contain.- your sleeping bag and personal belongings, with a maximum weight of 6 kg, and will be carried by donkeys. During the day, you will only carry your small backpack with personal items.
Not Included:
- Personal clothes for Trekking
- Extra meals and drinks in the cities
- Travel Insurance, accident and evacuation
- Transfer in/out Airport / hotel / train station / Hotel / Cusco
- Sleeping bag (if you don’t have we can to rent)($ 8.00 for Day)
- Tips (driver, guide, cook, muleteer)
Booking: To secure your place, you only need to make a deposit of 30% of the total price per person once we confirm your payment, we will send you the booking ticket or contract.
The remaining balance can be paid in cusco during the pre-trip briefing, either at our office or directly at your hotel, in cash, before the start of the adventure.
Cancellation Policy:
You can change your booking date free of charge or cancel with a 100% refund up to 72 hours before the start of the trek. After this time, changes and cancellations will not be possible.
