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Inca Trail alternative - Salkantay to Machu Picchu
Trek up close to the shimmering flanks of Salkantay before descending through orchid-rich cloudforest to the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu.
Salkantay is a beautiful, though at times tough walk, with the awesome, glaciated backdrop of the Salkantay massif, the range's highest mountain, for the first two days.
Along the breathtaking route we experience an impressive sweep of altitudes; from the 4,600m pass over Salkantay down through puna grassland; from cloud forest to sub-tropical jungle buzzing with humming birds, at just 2,000 metres above sea level.
The trek culminates with a guided tour of the Machu Picchu ruins. This is a great way to trek to the lost Inca City and experience a wide variety of Andean micro-climates and culture.
Please note: You must be well acclimatised before starting this trek - ie a minimum of 3 nights in Cusco (or higher).
Off the beaten track
As we near Machu Picchu, the group can choose to visit the stunning ruins of Llactapacta, trekking an old Inca Trail, or head to the beautifully built hot springs at Santa Theresa. From here, it's on to Aguas Calientes and the foot of the Machu Picchu ruins.
A true Andean odyssey, this trek through the dramatic Cordillera Vilcabamba offers a wonderful alternative for those who want to take a less-traveled and exceptionally beautiful route to Machu Picchu.
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Itinerary |
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Day 1 |
Cusco-Mollepata, trek to Soray. Camp |
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Day 2 |
Hike Soray to Chaullhuay, first pass at 4,830m. Camp |
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Day 3 |
Chaullhuay to Playa, camp |
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Day 4 |
Trek from Playa to Aguas Calientes, hostel |
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Day 5 |
Machu Picchu guided tour. Train / bus to Cusco |
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Included
Transfer to trek, large dome tents for 2 people, basic camping mat, dining tent with tables and chairs, kitchen tent, basic toilet facilities & a tap at each camp, English speaking guide, cook and equipment, horsemen and horses (to carry tents, food, cooking equipment and 10kg of personal luggage), meals whilst on trek, first-aid kit, entry and guided tour of Machu Picchu, bus to and from site, train ticket back to Ollantaytambo/ Cusco. |
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Not included
First breakfast, last lunch and dinner, sleeping bag, tips, items of a personal nature, hot spring entry (usd 3). |
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