Salkantay Trek with Short Inca Trail 5D/4N
“… The roads of the Incas were the most useful and stupendous works ever executed by man. ” – Alexander Von Humboldt
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, is the most famous hike in South America – perhaps the world. It is a must-do and one of the biggest highlights of your trip to Peru. The 5 day, 4 night Premium version of the Premium Inca Trail to Machu Picchu offers 5 days of trekking along original paved Inca pathways, a range of spectacular Inca ruins, an extensive Tour of Machu Picchu and the opportunity to climb Huayna Picchu mountain on the 5th day. The stunning scenery is breath taking. It spans through altitudes in the valley from 2,700 m (8,856 ft) to mountain passes of 4,215 m (13,825 ft). Finally it passes through the cloud forest to arrive at the majestic Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu itself.
Additionally our standard package includes the premium services on the fourth night of lodging in a bed and breakfast and dinner at the best restaurant in Aguas calientes. Your ticket to climb Huayna Picchu mountain after your Machu Picchu Tour is also included
Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is one of those things that everyone should do once in their life. Be you young or old, in good shape or not, the Inca Trail is for everyone!
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- Day 1: Cusco – Kilometer 82 – Hatunchaca
- Day 2: Hatunchaca – Llulluchapampa
- Day 3: Llulluchapampa – Phuyupatamarca
- Day 4: Phuyupatamarca – Wiñay Wayna – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
- Day 5: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
Total distance trekked: 45 km/ 28 miles
Maximum altitude: 4,215 m /13,825 ft
Beginning altitude: 2,720 m /8,922 ft
Overall trek difficulty: Moderate
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You will have an in-depth briefing with your guide 1 or 2 days before your trek. Your guide will meet you at our office in Cusco and you can take this opportunity to ask questions and make any final preparations.
What is Included?
- Professional licensed guide fluent in English, Spanish, and Quechua, plus an assistant guide for large groups.
- Pre-trek briefing 1 to 2 days before your trek
- Personal Porter for the premium Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
- Support staff including professional cooks and porters to carry all group gear.
- Porter to carry eight kg (15 pounds) of your own belongings.
- Four breakfasts, four lunches and four dinners
- Drinking water and snacks
- Daily hot water for washing
- Dining tent with table, stools, and all dining implements, toilet tent, and kitchen tent
- Sleeping tents and mattress – Four person tent for every two people
- One night lodging in a nice and confortable hotel in Aguas Calientes (double occupancy)
- Emergency supplies, including first aid kit, oxygen, and emergency radios
- All group fees, including Inca Trail permits and entrance to Machu Picchu
- Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo on Day 5
- All transfers, private van to trailhead at km 82, bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes, and private van from Aguas Calientes to your hotel in Cusco.
- Ticket to climb Huaynapicchu mountain
What is not included?
- Sleeping Bag – can be rented from us
- Breakfast on Day 1 and lunch on Day 5
- Tips for porters, chef, and guide
We recommend that you bring?
- Original passport (if you have acquired a new one after you made your booking, bring both)
- Down or synthetic feather sleeping bag (can be rented from us)
- Clothes (trekking boots, warm fleece jacket, a few t-shirts, socks, sun hat, warm underwear, light long pants, gloves, rain jacket)
- Toiletries (toilet paper, wet wipes, personal towel)
- Sunscreen SPF 35+ recommended
- Head lamp
- Sunglasses
- Camera with spare batteries (batteries run down faster at high altitudes)
- Binoculars
- Book to read (you will have some spare time at every camp to read your favorite book)
- Trekking poles (recommended especially for the steep descents, can be rented from us)
- Insect repellent
Optional
Rentals
- Hiking poles – US $20
- Sleeping bag – US$ 25
Upgrades
- Vistadome train – USD 50
- Hiram Bingham train– USD 380
- Belmond sanctuary lodge (5-star hotel) – USD 490 Per person
- Sumaq Machu Picchu hotel (5-star hotel) – USD 245 Per person
- Tierra viva Machu Picchu (3+ star hotel) – USD 50 Per person
- Private Tent – US$30.00
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Departure/Return Location
Lima, Perú -
Included
Professional licensed guide fluent in English -
Not Included
private van to trailhead at km 82
Tour Plan
Day 1: Cusco – Km82 – Hatunchaca
- Meals: Lunch/Dinner
- Distance Covered: 10 km/6 miles
- Approximate Walking Time: 5 -6 hours
- Lowest elevation: 2,600 m/ 8,525 ft
- Highest elevation: 2,950 m/9,676 ft
- Difficulty: moderate
Day 2: Hatunchaca – Llulluchapampa
- Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
- Distance Covered: 9 km/5 ½ miles
- Approximate Walking Time: 5 hours
- Lowest elevation: 2,950 m/9,676 ft
- Highest elevation: 3,800 m/12,460 ft
- Difficulty: Moderate
Day 3: Llulluchapampa – Phuyupatamarca
- Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
- Distance Covered: 15 km/9 ½ miles
- Approximate Walking Time: 8 hours
- Lowest elevation: 3,680 m/12,073 ft
- Highest elevation: 4,215 m/13,825 ft
- Difficulty: Challenging
Day 4: Phuyupatamarca – Wiñay Wayna – Machu Picchu
- Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
- Accommodations: Bed and breakfast
- Distance Covered: 11 km/7 miles
- Approximate Walking Time: 5 hours
- Time: 5 hours
- Lowest elevation: 2,040 m/6,691 ft
- Highest elevation: 3,680 m/12,073 ft
- Difficulty: Moderate
Day 5: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
- Meals: Breakfast
- Minimum altitude: 2,040 m/ 6,691 ft
- Maximum altitude: 2,440 m/ 8,052 ft
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