From Salkantay to Machu Picchu

Salkantay Trek

5 Days

5 Days

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Camp at the base of the sacred mountain of Salktanty and walk through an astonishing diversity of landscapes on this trekking adventure to Machu Picchu.

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Salkantay

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Machu Picchu Iconic Inca citadel

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itinerary

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After breakfast, you will be met at your hotel in Cusco and taken on the scenic drive into the beautiful Andean mountains. The drive will last approximately 4 hours and you will pass through Mollepata and to Soraypampa, where you will be able to have lunch and prepare for the trek. You will meet your trek team and load the horses with your equipment before setting off on your first hiking day.
A three-hour hike will take you through Salkantaypampa from where you will catch your first glimpses of the magnificent Salkantay Mountain. The highest and most impressive peak of the Cordillera Vilcambamba, Salkantay truly lives up to its name, which comes from the Quechua word sallqa, meaning savage or invincible.
You will continue on a steep hike up to 13,710 feet (4,180 m) until you reach Soyroqocha, where you will find your campsite for the night. Enjoy a tasty and filling dinner prepared by the trek chef and take in the beauty of your surroundings as you prepare to spend your first night in the Vilcabamba.

Distance: 4.5 mi (7 km)
Minimum Altitude: 13,780 ft (4,200 m)
Maximum Altitude: 14,700 ft (4,480 m)
Approximate Time: 4 to 5 hrs
Gradient: Moderate

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Zero postponement fees up to 30 days before arrival, transferable travel credit, and only a 30% deposit required to secure your trip.

We had a wonderful experience with your company. The transport, tour guides, hotels and trains were wonderful. Diana was a great guide for us on the first day. Our Machu Picchu guide was great as well. I would definitely recommend them again. Your team did a wonderful job in all areas.

Sanjana Landry
Texas, USA
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