Salkantay to Machu Picchu Trek

Day 1 Cuzco/Challacancha/Sorayapampa
Early morning transfer from Cuzco to Mollepata (a small town located 2 hours from Cuzco) which is the start of your trek. Start your walk to Challacancha and after lunch continue as far as Sorayapampa, your first camp (Altitude: 3,900 mts). (L,D)

Day 2 Sorayapampa / Salkantay / Qolcapampa
Early start making your way towards the high snow mountain of Salkantay where you will have the opportunity to enjoy fantastic views of this mountain. Then descend towards the cloud forest as you begin to enter this area where the vegetation and wildlife will become abundant. Reach Qolcapampa, your second camp (Altitude:3,300 mts). (B,L,D)

Day 3 Qolcapampa / Lucmabamba
After breakfast there will be time to bath in the local hot springs and the on to La Playa where it is possible to fish before continuing to Lucmabamba. Camp and overnight.(B,L,D)

Day 4 Lucmabamba / San Miguel Valley
After breakfast trek to an area well known for its special eco-system. In the afternoon continue your trek to arrive close to the back of Machu Picchu and the San Miguel Valley. Camp and overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 5 San Miguel Valley/ Machu Picchu / Cuzco
Early morning bus to the Inca Citadel for your guided visit. There will be time to walk up the Huayna Picchu trail before transferring back to Cuzco by train (Backpacker class). (B)

Prices per person/ in British Pounds/£	Group departure	Base 1 person	Base 2 people	Base 3/4 people	Base 5/10 people	Base 11/15 people	Single Supplement
Salkantay Trek 2007	340	720	540	482	444	380	On request

Prices include meals as per itinerary, camping equipment except for sleeping bags which can be rented locally, cook in charge of meals preparations, mules & mule attendant for carrying all equipment, first aid kit, bilingual tour guide and entrances are included during the trek)
B: Breakfast/L: Lunch/D: Dinner

Please enquire for optional overnight stay in Machu Picchu or Aguas Calientes.

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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

An alternative and softer option to the famous Inca Trail Trek, this trek is available throughout the year and recommended for the whole family.