Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu 5 days and 4 nights

We will pick you up at 5:00am from your hotel and travel by private van to the village of Mollepata in the verdant Apurimac valley. Then we will continue our journey towards Soraypamapa (4000m/12750ft). We will start hiking up a moderate climb for one hour until we reach the beautifull Humantay lagoon After soaking up the spectacular views, we will walk back to SorayPampa in order to get the path to reach Salkantay Pampa Where we stop for lunch . After that we will continue hiking up a moderate climb for two hours until we reach Soyrococha our first campsite 4400m/14520ft This campsite is the highest and coldest campsite of the whole trip
• Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Tea Time – Dinner
• Accommodation: Camping facilities
• Distance: 10 km/6 miles
• Time: 6h approximately
• Difficulty: Moderate

After breakfast, we will continue walking up for one more hour until we get to the Salkantay Pass (4600m/15200ft). From this point, we can soak up the spectacular views of Salkantay. At the pass you can leave a piece of rock carried from the bottom as a present for the mountain spirit.We will continue a downhill trek for two hours to Huayracmachay 3800m/ 12540ft .Where will stop for lunch , After a quick rest, we will continue our hike for three and a half hours through the rain forest (do not forget your bugspray!). We will reach our second campsite, Colcapampa (2900m/9800ft) and have dinner. Depending on how quickly the group hikes, other possible campsites is Challwayp.
• Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Tea Time – Dinner
• Accomodation: Camping facilities
• Distance: 16 km /10 miles
• Time: 8h approximately
• Difficulty: Challenge

This day we will walk for only 5 hours through the tropical jungle. We will cross the Lluskamayo River and a variety of small streams so waterproof shoes are a good idea. We will pass through gorgeous valleys and have wonderful views of waterfalls. Your guide will show you naturally growing tropical fruits and native plants and flowers.Then will spend the night in campsite of Lucmabamba (2500m/8250ft).
• Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Tea Time – Dinner
• Accommodation: Camping facilities
• Distance: 20km / 12.5 miles
• Time: 9h approximately
• Difficulty: Difficult

In the morning, we will leave Lucmabamba and start a three hour climb to reach Llactapata (2.700m/8910ft), an incredible Inca fort from which we will enjoy our first view of MachuPicchu! After some pictures and rest we will descend for two hours to the Hydroelectric Plant, where we will have our final lunch . After a quick rest, we will continue our hike for three hours until reach Aguas Calientes where we will spend the night. In Aguas Calientes, we will enjoy a celebratory dinner and enjoy the comfort of beds and hot showers at a local hostel. You will also have the option to take advantage of the thermal springs in the evening (10 soles).
• Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
• Accomodation: Hotel
• Distance: 15km / 9 miles
• Time: 9h approximately
• Difficulty: Moderate

We will have two options to arrive to MachuPicchu: 1) we can hike for one and a half hours from Aguas Calientes to MachuPicchu, or 2) we can take a bus to MachuPicchu. By waking up early, you will witness the magnificent sunrise at this ancient Inca city. At MachuPicchu, you will have a guided tour for approximately 2 hours. After the tour, you will have free time to explore this mysterious city by yourself. When you finish at MachuPicchu, you will meet your guide in Aguas Calientes for lunch where he/she will give you your train ticket back to Cusco. You will take train until ollantaytambo after that our van pick you up and you will arrive to cusco.
• Meal: Meal
• Difficulty: Difficulty