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The Salkantay Trek 5 Days 4 Nights is one of the most scenic and rewarding hiking adventures in Peru, offering an unforgettable alternative route to Machu Picchu. This spectacular trek combines snow-capped mountains, turquoise glacial lakes, high-altitude mountain passes, cloud forests, and tropical valleys, creating a diverse and immersive experience through some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the Andes.
During this adventure, you will visit iconic destinations such as the stunning Humantay Lake, famous for its crystal-clear turquoise waters, and the impressive Salkantay Pass, the highest point of the trek at 4630 m / 15,190 ft. As you descend from the high Andes into the edge of the Amazon rainforest, you will discover waterfalls, lush vegetation, coffee plantations, and the warm valleys of Santa Teresa, where travelers can optionally relax in the renowned Cocalmayo Hot Springs.
With a duration of 5 days and 4 nights, this trek is recommended for travelers with good physical condition who are looking for a challenging and authentic trekking experience. The journey concludes with a guided visit to the magnificent Machu Picchu Citadel, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and the ultimate reward after an incredible adventure through the Peruvian Andes.
Important:
We recommend arriving in Cusco at least 2 days before the trek begins to properly acclimatize to the altitude.
We will pick you up from your hotel at 04:30 am. We will travel in our mobility 2 hours to the town of Mollepata where we will have our light breakfast. Then we will continue with our trip to the Cruzpata community where the cook, the mules will be waiting for us to take our camping equipment. We will walk 2 and a half hours to Soraypampa town, where we will spend the first night of the expedition and from this area it is already possible to appreciate the spectacular landscape of the Humantay lake. At the end of the lunch we will take a short walk to the Humantay lagoon (1 hour and 30 minutes uphill) which is on the Salkantay trek circuit and today is one of the very famous attractions in Cusco. Today’s food: lunch and dinner.Día01Cusco - Soraypampa
Places to visit
Humantay LakeSalkantay ViewpointDay details
05:00 hrsDeparture time
Approximately 4 hoursHiking time
Lunch and dinnerMeals
Mountain Sky HutAccommodation
ModerateDifficulty
4000 m / 13,123 ftCamp altitude
06:00 a.m we will have our breakfast, then we will start walking up the hill until we reach the highest point of the trek(salkantay pass), also from here you can already see the Amazon high jungle full of flora and fauna of this ecological floor. From the Salkantay pass we will start to descent towards Wayracpunku where we will have a small break for lunch. Then, our trip will continue entering the high jungle, where we will observe the typical tropical forest vegetation full of different types of trees and finally we will arrive at our next Chaullay camp. Today’s food: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Note: Día02Soraypamapa - Chaullay
Places to visit
Salkantay PassWayracmachayChaullayDay details
05:00 hrsDeparture time
Approximately 8 hoursHiking time
4630 m / 15,190 ftMaximum altitude
Breakfast, lunch and dinnerMeals
Andean campsiteAccommodation
DifficultDifficulty
This is the most demanding day of the entire trek due to the altitude.
After breakfast we will start our downhill walk into the high jungle. Here we will be lucky enough to see different types of wild vegetation such as orchids, begonias, teas, timber trees and also domestic coffee, banana, orange and more plantations. After 5 hours of long walk we will arrive at the small town of Playa, where we will have a short rest (lunch), later we will continue with our walk towards the town of Santa Teresa to have our next night of camping. In this town we will have enough time to explore and go to the thermal medicinal waters of Cocalmayo, an excellent place to relax. Today’s food: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you want to see a different option of the Salkantay trek 5 days click hereDía03Chaullay - Santa Teresa
Places to visit
La PlayaSanta TeresaCocalmayo Hot SpringsDay details
06:30 hrsDeparture time
Approximately 5 hoursHiking time
Breakfast, lunch and dinnerMeals
Tourist campsiteAccommodation
ModerateDifficulty
There our breakfast will be waiting for us ready to taste and then we will continue our journey towards Machu Picchu town. Arriving at Machu Picchu town, it will take us approximately 7 hours walk, over the railroad, passing by the Hydroelectric power station. We will spend the night in a hotel in Machu Picchu Pueblo. Today’s food: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.Día04Santa Teresa - Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes)
Places to visit
Hydroelectric StationAguas CalientesDay details
08:00 hrsDeparture time
Approximately 6 hoursHiking time
Breakfast, box lunch and dinnerMeals
Hotel in Aguas CalientesAccommodation
ModerateDifficulty
Today we will start at 04:30 am to go up to the Inca city of Machupicchu. It will take us 30 minutes ascending by bus until reach Machupicchu citadel. Our guided tour will last 2 hours visiting the most important points of this wonder. Then, we will have free time to explore more on our own or to climb the Huaynapicchu. After all, we will begin to descend to the town of Aguas Calientes to go to the train station that will take us back to Ollantaytambo and there, outside the train station, our staff will be waiting to take you to the city of Cusco. End of the Salkantay trek 5 days and our service.Día05Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes) - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Places to visit
Machu PicchuAguas CalientesOllantaytamboDay details
Early in the morningDeparture time
BreakfastMeals
ModerateDifficulty
Passport
Medications
Extra money
Water bottle
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Personal hygiene
Sleeping bag
Thermal jacket
Trekking pants
Rain poncho
Hiking boots
Wool hat
Shorts
Long sleeve shirts
Thermal pants
Sun hatRain jacket
Gloves
Scarf
Light shoes
UV sunglasses
Hiking socks
Day backpack
Trekking polesSleeping bag
Snacks / energy bars
Power bank
Flashlight
Towel
Swimsuit
CameraExclusive mountain lodge in Quiswarniyoc with sunset views from the Salkantay viewpoint.
Overnight stay in traditional Andean huts after crossing the Salkantay Pass.
Warm-weather campsite with an optional visit to the Cocalmayo hot springs.
Comfortable stay in Aguas Calientes before visiting Machu Picchu.
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