Itinerary: Cusco & Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
Day 1: Lima - Cusco (In)
When you arrival in the City of Cusco our staff Peruvian Paths and Adventures will be waiting for you at the airport and then take you to your chosen hotel. At the hotel, you will be greeted with the typical coca tea for acclimatization. Our staff will help you check in and give you all the information and recommendations such as: Banks, Restaurants, Exchange Houses and others. Finally have a free afternoon to rest and acclimatize.
Optional: Presentation of typical Andean music and dances at the Qosqo Native Art Centre (6:30pm to 8.00pm) The entrance ticket is included in the package.
Overnight in Cusco
Accommodations: Hotel 3 ⭐⭐⭐ Economic (Hotel San Francisco Plaza, Rojas Inn, and others in the same category)
Accommodations: Hotel 3 ⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel San Agustin Internacional, Hotel Siete Ventanas, and others in the same category)
Accommodations: Hotel 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel San Agustin El Dorado, Hotel Jose Antonio Cusco, and others in the same category)
Day 2: City Tour in Cusco
Breakfast at the Hotel
Overnight in Cusco
Accommodations: Hotel 3 ⭐⭐⭐ Economic (Hotel San Francisco Plaza, Rojas Inn, and others in the same category)
Accommodations: Hotel 3 ⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel San Agustin Internacional, Hotel Siete Ventanas, and others in the same category)
Accommodations: Hotel 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel San Agustin El Dorado, Hotel Jose Antonio Cusco, and others in the same category)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Tour to Maras Moray & Salt Mine And Chinchero
Breakfast at the Hotel
Overnight in Cusco
Accommodations: Hotel 3 ⭐⭐⭐ Economic (Hotel San Francisco Plaza, Rojas Inn, and others in the same category)
Accommodations: Hotel 3 ⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel San Agustin Internacional, Hotel Siete Ventanas, and others in the same category)
Accommodations: Hotel 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel San Agustin El Dorado, Hotel Jose Antonio Cusco, and others in the same category)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Cusco - Sacred Valley - Cusco
Breakfast at the Hotel
Overnight in Cusco
Accommodations: Hotel 3 ⭐⭐⭐ Economic (Hotel San Francisco Plaza, Rojas Inn, and others in the same category)
Accommodations: Hotel 3 ⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel San Agustin Internacional, Hotel Siete Ventanas, and others in the same category)
Accommodations: Hotel 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel San Agustin El Dorado, Hotel Jose Antonio Cusco, and others in the same category)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: (1st Day Salkantay Trek) Cusco - Mollepata - Soraypampa - Soyrococha
Breakfast at the Hotel
Early in the morning we will pick you up from your Cusco hotel at 5:00 a.m. and will drive 4 hours to the start of the hike. We will stop to stretch our legs in Mollepata and then will continue to the starting point of the trail, called Soraypampa at 3,883 meters or 12,740 feet.
After a short rest we will have the opportunity to walk to the Humantay lake that lasts approximately 2 hours. In total we will walk around 10 km (6.2 miles) to our camp. Once we arrive at the turquoise lagoon, we will be able to enjoy its beautiful waters. Then we will continue walking for about an hour to our lunch spot called Salkantay Pampa. After enjoying a good lunch and getting some rest, we will hike for about 2 more hours to our camp. Going up slowly we will arrive at Soyrococha which is located at 4,400 meters or 14,435 feet, being one of the highest camps in the Cusco region. Here, it is essential to have warm clothing, thermal clothing and a sleeping bag that can withstand at least -20°C (-4°F) as the temperature can drop below freezing and sometimes it can even snow.
Overnight in Soyrococha
Camp site
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: (2nd Day Salkantay Trek) Soyrococha - Rayanniyoc - Collpapampa
Breakfast at the Hotel
Overnight in Collpapampa
Camp site
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: (3rd Day Salkantay Trek) Collpapampa - Lucmabamba
Breakfast at the Hotel
Overnight in Lucmabamba
Camp site
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: (4th Day Salkantay Trek) Lucmabamba - Llactapata - Hidroelectrica - Aguas Calientes
Breakfast at the Hotel
Overnight in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu)
Accommodations: Hotels 3 ⭐⭐⭐ standard (Hotel Hatun Samay, Flower House and others the same category)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9: (5th Day Salkantay Trek) Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Breakfast at the Hotel
A professional English-speaking guide will help us understand the sophisticated ideas and technology of this highly advanced culture. The suggested time to descend from Machu Picchu to the town of Aguas Calientes is 13:00 p.m depending on the departure time of the train to be always 30 minutes before the departure of train.
Train Expedition from Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo or Poroy (Cusco)
Upon arrival at the station you will be waiting for a staff of the company to transfer to their respective hotels in Cusco
Overnight in Cusco
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10: Cusco - Lima
Breakfast at the Hotel
Transfer from the hotel to the airport in Cusco
Flyht from Cusco to Lima
Meals: Breakfast
IMPORTANT: Please Allow 2 - 3 Days for Acclimatization
The Package include
- City tour in Cusco - (Group service maximum 16 people per group)
- Tour to Maras Moray & Sald Mine And Chinchero - (Group service maximum 16 people per group)
- Tour to Sacred Valley of the Incas with Buffet Lunch - (Group service maximum 16 people per group)
- Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu - Private Tour Guide speaking English/Spanish - (Private Service)
- Entrance Ticket for all Archaeological complexes
- Entrance Ticket to Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu.
Transportations
- Return transfer from airport - Private service
- Tourist Bus from Cusco to Mollepata Town (Starting point of hike to Salkantay Trek)
- Return bus ticket to Machu Picchu
- Transfer from train station to Hotel in Cusco – Private service
- Expedition train from Águas Calientes to Ollantaytambo/Poroy
- All transport is included according to the itinerary
Accommodations
- Cusco: 05 nights
- Camp Site: 03 nights
- Aguas Calientes: 01 night
Meals
- 06 Breakast at the Hotel / 03 Tipical Breakfas
- 01 Buffet Lunch / 04 Tipical Lunch
- 04 Tipical Dinner
Prices: Cusco & Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
Hotels
Category
Valid
Cusco
Hotel San Francisco Plaza, Rojas Inn, and others in the same category + Buffet Breakfast
Aguas Calientes Town
Hotel Hatun Samay, Flower House and others in the same category + Buffet Breakfast
Economic
Single room price
USD 1248.00
per person
Double room price
USD 1140.00
per person
Triple room price
USD 1100.00
per person
Cusco
Hotel San Agustín Internacional, Siete ventanas, and others in the same category + Buffet Breakfast
Aguas Calientes Town
Hotel La Cabaña, Waman and others in the same category + Buffet Breakfast
Single room price
USD 1372.00
per person
Double room price
USD 1172.00
per person
Triple room price
USD 1148.00
per person
Cusco
Hotel San Agustín El Dorado, José Antonio Cusco, and others in the same category + Buffet Breakfast
Aguas Calientes Town
Hotel El Mapi By Inkaterra, Taypikala Machu Picchu and others in the same category + Buffet Breakfast
Single room price
USD 1420.00
per person
Double room price
USD 1288.00
per person
Triple room price
USD 1210.00
per person
* Note: Please note that all hotels and room types are subject to availability, and that we will confirm them once your reservation is made. Prices may be modified during holidays or the peak tourism season. Also, we work with many hotels in Cusco and Aguas Calientes, so if there is a specific hotel not listed that you prefer, please let us know and we can provide you with a price, or you can also reserve your hotels directly.
Discount
Children 0-2 years old - Free
Children 10-17 years old - $40 USD off
* To receive the child discount you must send us a copy of the child’s passport.
Additional Options: Cusco & Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
Vistadome Train
Our price includes train tickets in the Expedition train, however, if you would like to upgrade your return train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco to the Vistadome train the price is an additional $45 USD per person. Please note that because of the train schedule this option is only available for your return train, and not for the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.
Entrance Ticket to Huayna Picchu Mountain
If you are interested in climbing Huayna Picchu Mountain, the mountain overlooking Machu Picchu inca city, there is an additional fee of USD $70.00 per person for us to buy your entrance ticket. Spaces are limited, so please let us know when booking whether you would like to hike Huayna Picchu mountain and we will reserve it for you.
Entrance Ticket to Machu Picchu Mountain
If you are interested in climbing Machu Picchu Mountain, the mountain overlooking Machu Picchu, there is an additional fee of USD $70.00 per person for us to buy your entrance ticket. Spaces are limited, so please let us know when booking whether you would like to hike Machu Picchu Mountain, and we will reserve it for you.
Buffet lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge Restaurant
It is located in the luxurious Sanctuary Lodge hotel (former Orient Express); It is the only one that is located, very close to the entrance to the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu. The price is an additional USD $45.00 per person.
What to bring to: Cusco & Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
- Small backpack
- Camera - Extra batteries as they run out faster under cold conditions
- Suncream, moisturiser
- Insect repellant - Min 20% DEET
- Toilet paper
- Personal first aid kit
- Snacks - Biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc
- Water Bottle
- Cash in Soles/$USD
- YOU MUST BRING YOUR ORIGINAL PASSPORT
How to book: Cusco & Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
To book the tour, please send us an email peruvianpathsandadventures@gmail.com with the information of each person: full name, nationality, date of birth and gender (Copy of your passport) Please include the tour you want to do, the date start, and how many people are in your group.