SALKANTAY TREK 5D/4N

Today, nature will change drastically from dry landscapes to snowy peaks and tropical areas. After a nutritious breakfast, we will begin the most difficult part of the hike. We will begin the walk around 7:00 in the morning. We will walk to a place called Pampa Salkantay, then we will head towards the left side of the Umantay snow-capped mountains located next to the Apu Salkantay. At noon we will be at the highest point (4600 meters above sea level). Salkantay route tour to Machu Picchu We will appreciate spectacular views of the mountains and the imposing snow-capped peaks of Salkantay (6264 meters above sea level), which is known as the second highest point in the Cusco region. Around 1:00 p.m. m. We will have our lunch in the area called Huayracmachay. After a walk of approximately 3 hours, we will arrive at our camp in Challway (2920 meters above sea level). Around 7:00 p.m. m. m., we will recover from the walk and have dinner.

Around 7:00 am, we will start our hike. We will walk for about 6 hours towards Playa Sahuayaco and during this period; We will observe a town called Collpabamba, also called the "Cloudy Eyebrow Forest" where you can see waterfalls, fruit trees, varied flora and birds. If we are lucky, we will be able to observe the famous bird called “Gallito de las Rocas”. Here we will have lunch. At 14:00 a local bus will take us to Termas de Santa Teresa, where you can enjoy and relax in the thermal pools. You will have dinner and camp there.

Today is the final stretch of the hike before reaching Aguas Calientes at the base of Machu Picchu. After breakfast, we will begin to walk for approximately 3 hours along the river, surrounded by vegetation and impressive mountains towards the place called Hidroeléctrica. Here we will have lunch and after a break we will continue walking for the next approximately 3 hours to the town of Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, you will be accommodated at the hostel. You will enjoy dinner at a local restaurant around 7:00 p.m.

Today, it will start early around 4:30 am. And hike to Machu Picchu. At Machu Picchu, you will have a guided tour of approximately two hours and then you will be free to explore the Citadel and take photographs, if you wish, walk to the Puerta del Sol or ascend towards the Huaynapicchu mountain. At 18:45 (depending on availability), you will take a train to Ollantaytambo and from there; a bus will take you to Cusco.