Explore the rarely visited local villages, glacier lakes, and Inca sites on the Salkantay Trek Luxury service. Travel along with the Vilcabamba mounatin range, camping with luxury equipment, ecological bathrooms, shower tents, massage, top-notch cuisine, and arrive at Machu Picchu at exclusive hours.
Salkantay Trek Luxury Tours 5 days takes you along the most popular alternative trek in Peru, glamping on a luxury expedition to Machu Picchu with the best equipment, professional Tour Guides, professional Chefs, massage service, hot showers, and everything needed to make this journey. This unforgettable experience will last for a lifetime. To book Salkantay Trek Luxury Tour, you need to make an initial payment of 400. USD per person, the remaining balance can be paid in Cusco upon arrival, online in full, or in installments. Day 1: Cusco – Soraypampa – Humantay Lake – Salkantay Basecamp.- Depart from your hotel in Cusco at 5:00 am, drive for 3 hours to Soraypampa, and have breakfast with your trekking team. After breakfast, start a half-day hike to the stunning Humantay lake. The campsite is at Salkantaypampa (3900 m / 12795 ft) Day 2: Basecamp – Salkantay Pass – Collpapampa.-Wake up early with a cup of coca tea served in your tent facing the Salkantay Mountain (6271 m / 20574 ft). After breakfast, start the day with a 2-hour ascent to Salkantay Pass (4620 m / 15190 ft). Then, descend for 6 hours through various ecological zones until you arrive at the Jungle village of Collpapampa (2827 m /9274 ft). Day 3: Collpapampa – Lucmabamba – Llaqtapata.- After breakfast in the village, begin hiking for 3 hours along the cloud forest to Lucmabamba. Stop for lunch along the way and then continue to the coffee plantations located in Lucmabamba (2009 m / 6591 ft). Lunch is a special Pachamanca barbecue. Then hike for 3 hours to the 3rd campsite Llaqtapata (2573 m / 88447 ft), here you’ll have the first glimpse of Machu Picchu. Day 4: Llaqtapata – Hidroelectica station – Aguas Calientes.- Wake up, open your tent, and you’ll see Machu Picchu from your luxury tent. The day starts with a 2 hour downhill to Hidroelctica station, and follow the trains track for 3 hours to Aguas Calientes (2040 m / 6692 ft). Along the way, you’ll visit the sundial rock and Mandor gardens, both of them visited by Hiram Bingham III. Spend the night in a 4-star hotel. Day 5: Explore Machu Picchu – Return To Cusco.- Explore early the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. The guided tour takes around 4Â hours. Optional, you can hike Huayna Picchu Mountain (must be requested in advance). Lunch is at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge and Vistadome Train to Return to Cusco. The Salkantay trek Luxury Tour will finish back at Your hotel In Cusco around 7.30 pm.
After being collected from your hotel in Cusco at 5:00 am, drive for 3 hours to Soraypampa (3848 m / 12624 ft), where you’ll enjoy the first breakfast prepared by your expert trekking chef. Afterward, start a gentle 2-hours climb to Humantay Lake (4257 m / 13966 ft). Explore the surroundings, take plenty of photos at the turquoise color lake, and then start descending for another 2 hours back to Soraypamapa, where teh chef will be waiting for you with lunch. After lunch, continue along the meandering stream up for 2 hours until you reach the campsite is at Salkantaypampa (3900 m / 12795 ft). Your trekking team will have ready your luxury and spacious tents that you’ll use as a dormitory, the dining tents with tables, chairs, the kitchen tent, and a warm tent where you can enjoy a relaxing Inca massage with a local therapist. Your trekking team will wake you up early with a nice cup of coca tea or coffee in your tent, start preparing for the day, pack your stuff, and enjoy breakfast with the Salkantay Mountain (6271 m / 20574 ft). This day is the longest and most challenging of the trek. Start the day with a 2-hour ascent to Salkantay Pass (4620 m / 15190 ft). When we reach, take some time to enjoy the fantastic vistas of the snowcapped mountain. Then, descend for 2 hours to Wayracmachay (3920 m / 12860 ft) for Lunch. The second part of the days is 4 hours and into the cloud forest, passing through various ecological zones until you arrive at the Jungle village of Collpapampa (2827 m /9274 ft). You’ll have available drinks, hot showers, and massage sessions. Wake up in the village of Collpapampa, have breakfast with the beautiful views of the mounatin you hiked the day before. After a nutritious breakfast, begin walking for 3 hours along the cloud forest to Lucmabamba. Along the way, you’ll see beautiful waterfalls, wild orchids, fruit-bearing trees. We’ll hike only for 3 hours, then take a van to Lucmabamba (2009 m / 6591 ft) for lunch and rest for the second part of the day. Lunch is a typical Pachamanca, an underground barbecue with hot stones; you’ll participate actively in the preparation, visit an organic coffee farm, and learn the harvesting process. After the special lunch, join and ancient Inca Trail and hike up for 3-hours to the third and best campsite, Llaqtapata (2573 m / 88447 ft); this spectacular place is located on a mountain ridge in front of Machu Picchu, where you’ll have the first glimpse of Machu Picchu. The campsite is situated in a strategic spot where you’ll have the best view of Machu Picchu. After a long night’s sleep, wake up, open your tent, and you’ll see Machu Picchu from your luxury tent while you enjoy your morning tea. After spending the morning walking around with the beautiful views, start the hike with a 2 hour downhill to Hidroelectrica station, here you’ll have a light brunch and visit the Sundial that is perfectly aligned with the sundial at Machu Picchu during the winter solstice. Afterward, follow the trains track for 3 hours to Aguas Calientes (2040 m / 6692 ft). Along the way, You’ll visit the Mandor gardens, visited by Hiram Bingham III during the 1911 expedition that led to the discovery of Machu Picchu. Upon arrival at the hotel, check-in, enjoy a relaxing shower and rest early for the next and most significant day of the Salkantay Trek Luxury Tour. On the final and most important day of the Salkantay Trek Luxury Tour, wake up in your hotel, have breakfast, and take the first buses to Machu Picchu. Once you arrive, start exploring the 15th century Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. The guided tour takes around 4 hours visiting the Sungate or Inca Bridge, the stones, temples, palaces, and homes. Optional, you can hike Huayna Picchu Mountain for 2 hours (must be requested in advance, subject to availability at the time of booking). After you finish exploring, have some free time to enjoy Machu Picchu by yourself. Then, have lunch at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge to later take the bus down to Aguas Calientes, collect the bags, and take the Vistadome panoramic train Ollantaytambo, where our private transportation will collect you and return to Cusco. The Salkantay trek Luxury Tour will finish back at your hotel in Cusco around 7.30 pm.
WHAT TO DO IN CUSCO? Upon arrival to Cusco (3033 m / 11154ft), you need to take some time to acclimatize to the high altitude of the city. We recommend taking tours around the city like the city tour of Cusco, Sacred Valley Tour before taking the long trip to Machu Picchu. This way you’ll reduce the risk of getting altitude sickness. If you have on Schedule tours like Rainbow Mountain or Humantay Lake, please try to plan after the Machu Picchu Tour. WEATHER IN CUSCO? Cusco has two seasons: The rainy season from November to March and the dry season from April to October. However, weather in the Andes is unpredictable so it doesn’t matter when you come just bring good rain gear, also prepare for sunny days. Together with our 4 seasons equipment, we will make sure you have an experience of a lifetime despite any adversity. The only one thing you can say about the weather in Peru is that it is difficult to accurately predict. You can Have beautifully clear hot days in the middle of the wet season and hail storms in the dry season – it’s one of the beauties of Peru. Since Cusco city is the main destination in South America, it should not be an issue finding flights and places to stay. However, during high season you must book in advance. If you are having trouble with your bookings don’t hesitate to contact one of our travel representatives. We will be more than happy to assist you in finding the best deals and places for you. VACCINES NEEDED PRIOR TO COME TO PERU If you’re headed to Peru, you need to make sure to consult a clinic or your doctor at least four weeks prior to the trip. Vaccines for Peru vary based on your specific itinerary. A passport health travel specialist will help you decide which vaccines are best for you. Yellow fever (this vaccine may be required based on your travel itinerary), typhoid, hepatitis a, hepatitis b, rabies, routine vaccines. Visit this Page DIFFICULTY OF THE TREKS All of our treks are moderately difficult and challenging but nothing that you cannot do it. So please before you come to Peru make sure you exercise regularly and also acclimatize to the altitude. For this, we highly recommend you arrive at least two days ahead of your tour. BOOKING WITH ULTIMATE TREKKING PERU Booking with us was never easier. We only need to submit the info required below, and a 200 dollars deposit to book your entrance, train, and bus tickets. You can pay the balance once you arrive at our office. Personal information (your full name, exactly as on your passport), Gender, Passport number, date of birth, and Nationality HOW CAN I PAY MY DEPOSIT? PayPal: (For alternative treks and Inca Trail tour reservations a $200 deposit is needed, and $400 for the deluxe tours). The remaining balance you can pay upon arrival to Cusco city directly at our office. ALTITUDE SICKNESS OR “SOROCHE†At high altitude, the air is thinner and each body starts to react differently for the changes in oxygen levels. So basically there is less oxygen going into your body than you’re used to. To counteract you need to breathe faster and deeper and pump blood more rapidly in order to take the same amount of oxygen. This could be shocking to your body manifesting in various symptoms such as headache, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, poor appetite, lack of sleep. Cusco is at 11,152 feet (3,399 meters) so you may experience some symptoms, on the other hand, Machu Picchu is significantly lower at 7,972 ft (2,430 m). So Machupicchu isn’t really the potential problem. The best way to deal with the altitude is: Breathing exercise. Deep breaths will help you get more oxygen in your body. The best way to acclimatize faster is drinking water, resting, having normal activities. Drink lots of water. This will really help you, but lots of water and try to go to the toilet often. Coca tea. It is in every corner in Cusco city, this plant used through centuries in Cusco to reduce altitude problems. Avoid alcohol and drugs. Alcohol is a big no at high altitude, so avoid the first days to your trek. The celebration is at the end. Use Diamox or the equivalent in Peru to help you adapt to the altitude faster Supplementary oxygen. If needed you can ask in your hotel for free or you can contact us. We will deliver to you at no cost. NUMBER OF VISITORS TO INCA TRAIL AND MACHU PICCHU? The number of visitors to the Inca trail has a limit of 500 per day and 2500 to Machu Picchu, according to UNESCO recommendations. Therefore, it is recommended to book in advance, especially during the high season. The trains are usually full so make your reservations in advance. You can book your visit to Machupicchu only or a ticket including the Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountains. As long as the name is the same we can update any passport number needed. If you have an old passport and a new one, please send us a photocopy of both. If you don’t have the old you can send any ID with your name. Remember to bring both passports when you travel.  DO I NEED TO CARRY MY PERSONAL STUFF? We provide a porter for your belongings (7kg), so you can go carrying only your daypack.  WHO GETS DISCOUNT?  If you have a valid UNIVERSITY STUDENT CARD at the time or you are under 17. you are entitled to a discount. In order to claim this discount, you have to send us a photocopy of this card. TOILETS DURING OUR TOURS Almost all the treks in Cusco are government regulated, therefore, is possible to find public toilets. Since past experiences with our guests showing discomfort with public toilets in the trails, we introduced our latest Alternative Porta-potty toilets and hot showers on all our tours to maximize your trekking experience. WHEN TO START PACKING? Start packing in advance all necessary equipment for trekking. if you need any assistance you can contact us anytime and come to Peru all prepared just to have fun and enjoy. DO WE HAVE A CHEF WHILE HIKING IN THE MOUNTAINS? We have highly trained CHEFS and PORTERS in our tours, capable of handling any special request or diet you may require on our tours Breakfast – Snack – Lunch – tea time – Dinner – wake up tea every day WHERE DO WE GET WATER? We will provide you drinkable water throughout the tours from the beginning until your last day with Ultimate Trekking. This is taken from the natural spring in the mountains and boiled, filtered and then cooled. To refill you must bring your Camelbak or bottle for at least 2 liters each day.
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Overview of Salkantay Trek Luxury Tour
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Price per person:Â From 1590.USD
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 2980.USD
2
 1980.USD
3
 1920.USD
4
 1860.USD
5
1800.USD
6
 1740.USD
7
 1680.USD
8+
 1590.USD
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Day 1: Cusco – Soraypampa – Humantay Lake – Salkantay Basecamp
Day 2: Basecamp – Salkantay Pass – Collpapampa
Day 3: Collpapampa – Lucmabamba – Llaqtapata
Day 4: Llaqtapata – Hidroelectica station – Aguas Calientes
Day 5: Explore Machu Picchu – Return To Cusco
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