Salkantay Trek & Inca Trail 6 Days
Salkantay Trek & Inca Trail 6 Days
Overview
Join with us an extraordinary journey that seamlessly combines the challenging Salkantay trek + Short Inca Trail 6 Day , With the majestic and historic in the way you can appreciate the view of the amazing Landscape and wild animals. Can walk through the heart of the Andes of Cusco. Expedition promises a captivating combination of breathtaking scenery, cultural immersion and majestic iconic Machu Picchu.
This trek is a good alternative because have a good combination of the Andes Mountains, jungle and a lot of history. You have this alternative if you do not have the space for the classic Inca Trail 4 days.
Highlights
- Salkantay’s Majestic Peaks: Stand in awe before the towering peaks of Mount Salkantay, a sacred Andean mountain that sets the stage for the Salkantay Trek.
- Humantay Lake’s Turquoise Waters: Discover the stunning beauty of Humantay Lake, a jewel nestled amid snow-capped mountains, reflecting the azure sky.
- Inca Trail + Salkantay 6 Days: Trek along the legendary Inca Trail, passing ancient ruins, terraced landscapes, and diverse ecosystems, immersing yourself in the history of the Inca civilization.
- Sun Gate Revelation: Experience the breathtaking moment at the Sun Gate as Machu Picchu unveils itself, surrounded by mist-covered mountains.
- Machu Picchu’s Enigmatic Aura: Explore the enigmatic Machu Picchu with a guided tour, gaining insights into its history, architecture, and spiritual significance.
Trip Details
Starting Altitude: 3600 m / 11,808 feet
Hightes altitude:4,700m /15,420 feet
Type Tour: Hiking, Adventure
Walking Distance: 75 km / 46.60 miles
Difficulty Level: Challenging
Weather: cold, Wendy, rainy, wet, hot. Sometimes temperatura go bellow -10°C
Day 1: Cusco – Mollepata – Soraypampa – Salkantay pampa
Day 2 : Salkantay pampa – Salkantay pass – Sisay Pampa
Day 3: Sisay pampa – Canal of the Inca – Wayllabamba
Day 4: Wayllabamba – Warmiwañusca – Pacaymayu
Day 5: Pacaymayu – Runkurakay – Chaquicocha – Wiñayhuayna
Day 6: Wiñayhuayna – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes – Cusco
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Mollepata – Soraypampa – Salkantay pampa
We’ll leave Cusco at 5:45am.aprox. After passing the town Mollepata (3000m/9843f) where we will pay the entrance then we’ll head for Cruz Pata (3400m/11155f), where we’ll meet the rest of our trekking team, and begin hiking into a magnificent valley surrounded by impressive snow-capped mountains, such as the Humantay (5217m/17116f) and the Salkantay (6264m/20551f).
Our campsite will be at Salkantay pampa (3900m/12795f).
- Transport time: 4 hours
- Hiking time: 7 hours
- Climate: Moderate and cold during the night
Optional: On the way to Soray Pampa, we strongly recommend making a 2-hour detour to see Humantay Lake and the snow-covered peak of Humantay. You’ll have to ascend from Soray Pampa (3900m/12800F) to Humantay (4220m/12800f).
Day 2 : Salkantay pampa – Salkantay pass – Sisay Pampa
After breakfast, we’ll continue our journey around midmorning and head for the highest mountain pass in the park of Machu Picchu: the Salkantay pass (5200m/17060f).
From there, we’ll have an exceptional view of the snow-capped Salkantay (6264m/20551). Afterwards, we’ll descend to the next campsite, Sisay pampa (3700m/12139f).
- Hiking time: 7 -8 hours.
- Climate: Moderate and cold during the night
Day 3: Sisay pampa – Canal of the Inca – Wayllabamba
At dawn. our trek leads us to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We’ll pass little creeks and visit several small archeological sites. Our trek today ends at Wayllabamba (3000m/9843f), both our camping site and the starting point for the Classic Inca Trail the next morning.
- Climate: Moderate and cold during the night
- Hiking time: 5 hours
Day 4: Wayllabamba – Warmiwañusca – Pacaymayu
To maximize your enjoyment of the beautiful panorama and mystical atmosphere, our day starts early in the morning. Our trek takes us to the valleys of Yuncachimpa (3300m/10827f) and Lulluchapampa (3850/12631f) and finally to Warmiwañusca pass (4200m/13780f), which offers an impressive view of the snow-capped Verónica mountain.
After a short break at the summit, we’ll continue hiking down to our campsite Pacaymayu (3500m/11483f).
Hiking time: 7 -8 hours.
Climate: Cold
Day 5: Pacaymayu – Runkurakay – Chaquicocha – Wiñayhuayna
We begin hiking after a delicious breakfast, and the anticipation of enjoying the most beautiful day of the trek. First, we’ll arrive at the archeological site of Runkurakay (3050m/10000f). Perched on a rocky outcrop, this site was supposed to be a “tambo,” a place for storing food and for messengers to rest.
We ascend to a pass at an altitude of 3950m/12960f, before descending to the ruins of Sayacmarca (3600m/11810f), a small city composed of a maze of narrow streets, houses, terraces, and fountains.
The path continues as we go by an Inca tunnel and then walk through a forest, before reaching the last pass, at an altitude of 3700m/12140f. Below, we’ll see the ruin of Phuyupatamarca, “City Above the Clouds”, which includes an Inca relay station, impressive circular walls.
And an ingenious system of aqueducts that still supplies the baths with water , We’ll enjoy a superb view of snow-capped peaks and the Urubamba Valley. Your descent to the other side is under a thick canopy of bamboo.
You’ll also see the extraordinary ruins of Wiñay Wayna (2650m/8694f) on a rocky spur in the heart of the forest and overlooking the Urubamba Valley.
This is our campsite for the night.
Hiking time: 7 -8 hours.
Climate: Moderately cold, warm with mosquitoes
Day 6: Wiñayhuayna – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes – Cusco
After our breakfast around 5:00 am, we’ll head – equipped with our flashlights – to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) to watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu and Wayna Picchu.
Around 8:00 am, we’ll visit the citadel of Machu Picchu (2400m//7874f) and enjoy its spiritual charm during a guided tour of about two hours. Afterwards, you’ll have time to explore the archeological site on your own.
We’ll leave Aguas Calientes in the afternoon.
Climate: Warm with mosquitoes
Hiking time: 2 hours
Notes Itinerario
- Climb to Wayna Picchu; for the most adventurous people, we suggest to go up the Wayna Picchu from where you can appreciate the immensity of Machu Picchu, even more amazing being high and distant.
- Climb Machupicchu Mountaña: is the hights point in Machupicchu where you have the amazing view.
- Train back to Cusco: In the afternoon you’ll return to the train station in Aguas Calientes for the trip back to Cusco – train departure to Cusco.
Included
- meeting with the Guide before to start the trek 1 or 2 days in advance.
Private transport from the hotel to Mollepata (Cruz Pata). - Bus down from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes town.
- Train from Aguas Calientes – Cusco/to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco.
- Entrance fees to the National Park of Salkantay, the Inca Trail and the Machu Picchu Sanctuary.
- Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English).
- Camping equipment (professional two-persons tent
s: Doite, model Cima 4, extra light/4kg, Doite, model Kailas 3, extra light/4.5kg and Doite, model Himalaya, extra light/4.5kg; sleeping mats, dining tent equipped with a table and chairs, a sanitary tent). - Meals during the excursion (breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks/ vegetarian option available on request).
- Chef and assistant cook.
Horseman, mules and porters for up to 7kg/15lb of personal equipment per person.
Emergency horse during the hike from Salkantay to Wayllabamba.
First-aid kit and oxygen bottle. - Hot water every morning for washing purposes and boiled water to fill your water bottle every day in morning, lunch and dinner time.
No Included
- Sleeping bag (If you don’t have a sleeping bag, you can rent a warm sleeping bag for $25.00 USD per whole tour).
- Last lunch in Aguas Calientes on 6 Day.
- Extras not mentionet in the Program.
- Entrance fee to Wayna Picchu Mountain; add US$ 25
- Sleeping bag rental for the trek add US$ 18
- Walking stick rental for the trek add US$15
- Hotel night after or before trek in Cusco dependo on your request
Recommendations:
Plan ahead:
The Inca Trail is one of the busiest adventure tours in the world, and quotas are limited to 500 people per day, of which only 200 are for tourists and the remaining 300 are for people accompanying travelers (guides , cooks, porters, etc.), so it is very important to plan this tour a few months in advance (between 3 and 6 months in advance). It must also be taken into account that during the month of February the Inca Trail is closed for maintenance work that is carried out there.
Pack your backpack well.
Depending on the path you choose, it can be 2 or 4 days of walking, so every gram counts. Carry only what is strictly necessary and make sure that the backpack you carry is suitable for this type of excursion, because as you go, everything becomes heavier. Watch this video so you know what you should take to the Inca Trail
Wear the correct footwear
For the Inca Trail, or similar treks, it is recommended to wear hiking shoes that have good grip or hiking boots, it is not convenient to wear new shoes, since these cause blisters on the feet. It is also advisable to bring a pair of sandals to rest your feet at night.
Altitude Sickeness
The city of Cusco is located at an altitude of 3,250 meters above sea level, and the height on the Inca Trail reaches up to 4,200 meters above sea level. It is important to acclimatize to the altitude before doing this excursion in order to avoid possible discomfort along the way. Preferably stay in the city of Cusco 2 or 3 days before the excursion
- The combination of the Salkantay trek and the classic Inca trail is important to book months in advance, especially for the high season from May to September. This is due to the legal limit of 500 people permitted per day to start the Inca Trail, including trekkers, guides, cooks and porters.
- from Day 1 – Day 2 (from Cruz Pata to Wayllabamba), we are accompanied by horsemen and mules to carry all camping equipment and one piece of personal luggage of up to 7 kg/15lb per person. From Day 4 – Day 6 (from Wayllabamba to Aguas Calientes), all equipment including the customer’s personal luggage will be carried by porters.
What To Bring
- Backpack with rain cover (30- or 40-liter capacity is sufficient).
- Clothing for both warm and cold climates.
- Trekking shoes/boots.
- Slippers or sandals (for showers and hot springs).
- Woolen/synthetic socks and a sweater.
- Long- and short-sleeved T-shirts.
- Rain poncho/waterproof jacket and a hat.
- Bathing suit (for the hot springs in Aguas Calientes).
- Sunscreen, insect repellent, toilet paper, hand cleaner/disinfecting alcohol gel and personal toiletries.
- Camera (with rain protection), a flash light/headlamp and extra batteries.
- Snacks (e.g. chocolate bars and dried fruit)
- Original passport, original ISIC student card (to receive the student discount) and extra money in soles.
- The climate can be very cold and wet, so your wet clothes won’t have enough time to dry. Take extra clothes.
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