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Cusco – Package Premium Salkantay Trek 5d/4n from Cusco

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  • 5d/4n
  • Groups: Up to 12 People
  • Difficulty: 7
  • Available: All Year
  • Pick-up: Accommodation in Cusco
  • Min Age: 12+

Crossing the imposing Salkantay Pass is the heart of this journey, a unique transition from glaciers to rainforest that few achieve with this level of comfort. This premium package allows you to relax in exclusive glass domes and private glamping tents, enjoying the aroma of local coffee and the soothing hot springs of Cocalmayo after conquering the Salkantay Pass. Along authentic Inca Trail routes, you’ll discover the archaeological site of Llactapata with its unparalleled view of Machu Picchu, before your triumphant arrival at the citadel. It’s the perfect harmony between the challenge of the Andes and the superior comfort you deserve.

What will you know in this package?

  1. Mollepata town.
  2. Soraypampa Valley.
  3. Humantay Lake.
  4. Salkantay Abra.
  5. Collpapampa Valley.
  6. Santa Teresa Valley.
  7. Cocalmayo hot spring pools.
  8. Llactapata archaeological site.
  9. Hydroelectric Station.
  10. Town of Aguas Calientes.
  11. Machu Picchu Citadel.

Pick-up place

Hotel pick-up (valid only for hotels near the Main Square in Cusco).

See the route and distances here: Google Maps

Included

  • Transfers Cusco Airport/ Accommodation (Day 0).
  • Information meeting one day before the start of the tour about the use of mountain equipment and the route.
  • Shared transport Accommodation/Challacancha (Day 1).
  • 1 night's accommodation at Domos Sky Camp (Day 1).
  • Entrance ticket to the Salkantay Trail and Humantay Lakes.
  • 1 night's accommodation at the Mountain Sky View glamping site (Day 2).
  • 1 night's accommodation at Super Jungle Domes (Day 3).
  • Transport Lucambamba/La Playa/Cocalmayo hot springs.
  • Entrance ticket to the Cocalmayo Hot Springs (Day 3).
  • Train ticket from the Hydroelectric Station to Aguas Calientes (Includes one piece of luggage, maximum 8 kg per person - Day 4).
  • 1 night accommodation in a Hotel in Aguas Calientes (Day 4).
  • Round trip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (Day 5).
  • Entrance ticket to the archaeological site of Machu Picchu. Circuit 2 (Classic Circuit - Day 5).
  • Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (PeruRail Vistadome Observatory Service - Includes 1 piece of luggage up to 8 kg per person) (Day 5).
  • Shared transport from Ollantaytambo to Cusco (Day 5).
  • Transfer from your accommodation to the airport or bus station in Cusco (Return Day).
  • 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 4 dinners (vegetarian, vegan, or special diet menus available at no extra cost).
  • Water available along the trail and Happy Hour/Tea Time.
  • Sleeping bag and walking sticks.
  • Complimentary cloth bag for snacks and wraps (helps keep the environment clean) with daily snack refills each morning.
  • Use of long-range professional walkie-talkies during the expedition.
  • Professional Tour Guide.
  • Medical assistance, first aid kit and emergency oxygen.

Not Included

  • Entrance ticket to Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain (Day 5).
  • Lunch in Aguas Calientes (Day 5).
  • Personal equipment and hiking clothing.
  • Travel insurance and tips (optional).
  • Extra expenses due to unforeseen circumstances beyond the company's control (weather, strikes, health issues, or government changes).
  • Services not mentioned.

Price

US$ 1155

  • Price per person.
  • Prior to booking, group availability must be verified. If there are not enough groups of at least 4 people for your travel date, we will need to provide a quote. Contact us via Whatsapp to receive one.
  • If you are traveling in a group and would like to book, please email us at info@360explora.com.pe for a quote.
  • PLEASE NOTE: This package requires the purchase of Machu Picchu Circuit 2 entrance tickets. We recommend booking at least 3 to 4 months in advance, as these tickets sell out quickly.
A detail

Our package begins very early in the morning with the pick-up of passengers from their accommodations, located near the Main Square of Cusco, to head towards Mollepata, where they will enjoy a light breakfast before continuing to Challacancha, the starting point of their trek. They will then hike for about three hours to Soraypampa, at an altitude of 3,900 meters (12,795 feet), where they will settle into their exclusive glass domes at Sky Camp and enjoy a lunch prepared by the team. In the afternoon, they will ascend to Humantay Lake, at an altitude of 4,200 meters (13,780 feet), to take photos and see the glacier; Finally, they will return to the camp for dinner and rest in their glass igloos under the stars.

On the second day, after breakfast, you’ll begin the ascent to Abra Salkantay, the highest point of the trip at 4,630 meters (15,190 feet), where you’ll have time to take photos of the snow-capped landscape. After reaching the summit, you’ll start your descent through the cloud forest to your lunch spot in Wuayracmachay, noticing how the climate changes to a warm, green rainforest. You’ll end the day in Collpapampa, at 2,900 meters (9,514 feet), where you’ll stay at the Mountain Sky View glamping lodge, a place surrounded by mountains and rivers designed for relaxation in nature.

On the third day, you’ll hike through the Santa Teresa Valley, seeing waterfalls and coffee, avocado, and passion fruit plantations. You’ll arrive at La Playa, an area of ​​farms where you’ll learn about organic coffee cultivation, explore the plantations, and discover the local agricultural traditions. We will depart for the Sacred Jungle Lodges in Lucmabamba, an exclusive camp at an altitude of 1,900 meters (6,233 feet). After lunch, in the afternoon, you will go to the Cocalmayo hot springs to relax in its mineral-rich natural pools. Your day will culminate with a delicious dinner and rest amidst nature.

On the fourth day, you will hike a section of the original Inca Trail to the archaeological site of Llactapata, a center for the production and storage of food (corn, potatoes, and quinoa) that supplied travelers and priests heading to Machu Picchu. From here, you will see Machu Picchu in the distance for the first time. After lunch in the Aobamba area, you will go to the Hydroelectric Station to take the train to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you will have dinner and check into a hotel for a restful night’s sleep.

Finally, on the fifth day, you will visit the citadel of Machu Picchu via Circuit 2 (Classic Route). This is the most comprehensive tour, allowing you to thoroughly explore the urban and religious sectors, including temples and main squares, and ensuring you get the classic photo from the upper terraces. During the visit, an expert guide will share the history and secrets of this world wonder. You will also have the option to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (prior arrangement required/not included). Afterward, you will return to the town of Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included) before taking the train to Ollantaytambo and then your transfer back to your hotel in Cusco. End of our services.

  • Location: Northwest of Cusco, Cusco Department, Peru.
  • Distance from Lima to Cusco by plane: 42 minutes. By bus: approx. 22 hours.
  • Maximum altitude in Cusco: 3399 meters (11,152 feet).
  • IMPORTANT: Have good acclimatization to the altitude.
  • Climate: Cold temperate. Average annual temperature 11ºC (51.8 °F).
  • Low season: December to February (rainy season).
  • High season: April to November (including June, July and August).
  • Departure time: 04:00. Hotel pick-up (Day 1 - valid only for hotels near the Main Square of Cusco).
  • Return time: 16:30 (Day 5- departure towards the city of Cusco, approximate arrival 18:30).
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Itinerary

DAY 01CUSCO – MOLLEPATA – HUMANTAY LAKE – SKY CAMP (TOTAL HIKE 10 KM)

  • 4:30: Pick-up of passengers from their accommodations near the Plaza de Armas in Cusco.
  • 5:00: Departure from the city towards the town of Mollepata.
  • 8:00: Arrival in Mollepata for a light breakfast and to begin the journey.
  • 9:30: Start of the hike from Challacancha towards the Soraypampa Valley.
  • 12:30: Arrival at Sky Camp to settle into the glass domes and have lunch.
  • 15:00: Hike along a winding trail to Humantay Lake (4200 meters above sea level / 13,780 feet) to see its turquoise waters and the glacier.
  • 16:30: Free time on the shore of the lake to enjoy the scenery and take photos.
  • 17:30: Return to camp to rest and watch the sunset over the mountains.
  • 19:00: Dinner at camp and rest in the glass igloos under the stars.

DAY 02SORAYPAMPA – ABRA SALKANTAY – COLLPAPAMPA (TOTAL HIKE 23.5 KM)

  • 5:30: Breakfast with the first rays of sunlight facing the snow-capped mountains.
  • 6:30: Start of the four-hour ascent to Abra Salkantay (4,630 meters / 15,190 feet), the highest and most exciting part of the trek.
  • 10:30: Arrival at the highest point to admire the snow-capped mountains and take photos.
  • 11:00: Start of the descent into the forest, where the climate becomes warmer and the landscape greener.
  • 13:00: Lunch in the Huayracmachay area to regain energy.
  • 14:30: Continue the three-hour downhill hike into the jungle.
  • 17:30: Arrive at Collpapampa (2,900 meters/9,514 feet) to rest at the Mountain Sky View glamping site by the river.
  • 19:00: Dinner featuring local products and rest in the luxury domes.

DAY 03COLLPAPAMPA – SANTA TERESA VALLEY – LUCMABAMBA (TOTAL HIKE 17 KM)

  • 6:00: Enjoy breakfast outdoors surrounded by the valley’s natural beauty.
  • 7:00: Begin the hike through the Santa Teresa Valley, observing waterfalls and coffee, avocado, and passion fruit plantations.
  • 10:00: Arrive at La Playa. Tour local farms to learn about organic coffee cultivation and the area’s agricultural traditions.
  • 11:30: Continue the journey to Lucmabamba.
  • 12:00: Arrival at the Sacred Jungle Lodges for check-in to the domes and room assignment.
  • 13:00: Lunch at the camp featuring organic products from the region.
  • 15:00: Departure by transport to the Cocalmayo hot springs to relax in its mineral-rich natural pools.
  • 17:30: Return to the camp in Lucmabamba.
  • 19:00: Dinner at the camp and rest amidst the sounds of nature.

DAY 04LUCMABAMBA – LLACTAPATA – HYDROELECTRIC PLANT – AGUAS CALIENTES (TOTAL HIKE 25 KM)

  • 6:00: Breakfast at the lodge before hiking along a section of the ancient Inca Trail.
  • 7:30: Start of the hike towards Llactapata, hidden in the vegetation.
  • 11:00: Arrival to explore and see Machu Picchu for the first time in the distance.
  • 12:30: Descent to the Aobamba Valley for the last lunch of the trek.
  • 14:30: Transfer to the Hydroelectric Plant to take the train to Aguas Calientes.
  • 17:30: Arrival in town, check-in at the hotel.
  • 19:00: Dinner at a local restaurant, free time to stroll around town and relax.

DAY 05MACHU PICCHU – OLLANTAYTAMBO – CUSCO (TOTAL HIKE 3 KM)

  • 05:00: Breakfast at the hotel and early check-out (luggage can be left in the hotel’s storage).
  • 06:00: Entrance to the Machu Picchu citadel and start of the guided tour of Circuit 2 (Classic Route). This is the most comprehensive tour, as it allows you to visit both the urban and religious sectors, and includes access to the upper area for the classic photo.
  • 8:30: Time to walk around the site and take additional photos. The option to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain is available (requires prior arrangement/not included).
  • 11:30: Return by bus to Aguas Calientes to collect your luggage, which was stored at the hotel, and free time for lunch (not included).
  • 14:30: Departure by train from Aguas Calientes Station to Ollantaytambo.
  • 16:30: Arrival at Ollantaytambo Station and transfer back to Cusco.
  • 18:30: Arrival in Cusco and final transfer to your hotel. End of our services.
FAQs

What is the best time to go to Cusco?

Cusco can be visited throughout the year, but if you want to travel during the best time, we recommend going between the months of April and October, as the probability of rain during those months is low, making the mountains look more majestic and with lots of sunlight.

What important details should I know about this 5D/4N Tour?

To avoid altitude sickness, it is necessary to acclimatize by arriving in Cusco 2 or 3 days before the trek. If you are coming from a high-altitude area, you should dedicate at least one full day in the city to rest and recover from the journey before starting the expedition. The tour is offered as a shared service, so the groups are made up of people of different ages and physical conditions who walk at their own pace. In the event of any proposed changes to the itinerary, the guide will make the final decision after consulting with all participants.

Regarding the van, please note:

– In order to adhere to the itinerary, the maximum grace period for starting the trip will be 15 minutes.

– Seats in the van will be assigned according to the order of arrival, and you must return in the same seat you occupied at the beginning of the tour.

How far in advance can I make a reservation?

At least 3 months before the scheduled travel date and/or subject to availability of tickets for Circuit 2 of Machu Picchu, or 4 months in advance if your arrival date falls during peak season in Cusco (April to November).

Do I need to bring any identification documents during the tour?

Yes, it is essential that all participants carry a valid ID, Foreigner’s Card or Passport during all the tours included in the package.

Don’t forget to review all the complete T&C here Terms and Conditions.

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