The Salkantay Trek Private service to Machu Picchu is a magical pilgrimage and unique hiking experience recommended to spend special time with the family or frienships. We integrate, physical and mindful activities, so you get the most out of this life-changing adventure. During your special hiking trek to Machu Picchu, you will learn more about the ancient Inca culture, the local communities of the Andes Mountains, and embrace your inner connection to yourself. This special trekking adventure combines different activities such as yoga and Peruvian myths and legends. Learn more about yourself on a deeper level while exploring the Andean communities, fascinating mountain landscape and cloud forests of Peru! This special Salkantay Trek is guaranteed to operate with just two person. If you are interested in a private booking or customized modifications, please leave us a message.
The Salkantay Trek Private service 5D/4N is also recommended for older people (50+) who want to take their time and enjoy the trail at an esteady pace.
We will also trek through the original Inca Trail to the Llactapata ruins, where you will have a fantastic view of Machupicchu from a different angle, motivating you to finish the final stretch before you make it to the famous lost city of the Incas.
We will start picking you up from your hotels in the center of Cusco between 4:30 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. to take you to the town of Mollepata (2900 masl) where we will arrive approximately at 7:00 in the morning.
Today, nature will change drastically from dry sceneries to snowy peaks and tropical areas. It is truly magical! After a nutritious breakfast, we will start the most difficult part of the trek.
Around 7:00 a.m., we will start our trek. We will walk for about 5 to 6 hours toward Playa
Sahuayaco and during this period; we will observe a town called Collpabamba, also called the “Forest Cloudy Brow” where waterfalls, fruit-bearing trees, varied flora, and birds can be observed.
Today wel will go by bus to Lucmabamba and then we begin the walk for 2 hours to the Inca ruins of Llactapata.
Today, we will start early at around 4:30 a.m. to take the Inca Stairs up to Machu Picchu. In Machu Picchu, we will have a guided tour for about 2 hours.
We will leave from Cusco approximately between 4:00 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. Our bus will pick you up from your hotel in the centre of Cusco to take you to the town of Mollepata (2900 masl) where we will arrive approximately at 6:30 in the morning. On the way you have all the time to get to know your fellow travellers as we will stay in the same group during the full trek. At Mollepata we will stop for breakfast, last minute supplies, leg-stretching and to use the restrooms. We will continue to our trek starting point, Challacancha (3850 meters above sea level). We will meet with our support staff such as the cook and muleters. They will load the general equipment and our duffel bags on horses and mules. Around 8:30 a.m., we’ll begin hike for around 90 minutes to the famous Humantay Lake. On our way we will have a beautiful view of the majestic Apu Salkantay, other mountains covered with snow, and the beautiful Valley of the Apurimac River, after we will come back untill
Soraypampa then we are going to cotinues our hike untill Salkantay Pampa Camp, there we will have our restfull lunch. In the afternoon we will have tea time and dinner. You’ll sleep in the Eureka tent covered with a real Andean Huts a truly unique camping experience to permit you to enjoy the andean life.
Today, nature will change drastically from dry sceneries to snowy peaks and tropical areas. It is truly magical! After a nutritious breakfast, we will start the most difficult part of the trek. We’ll start the hike around 7:00 a.m. to walk for about 3 hours, gradually ascending, until reaching the highest point (4600 meters above sea level). We will appreciate spectacular views of the mountains and the imposing snowy peaks of the Salkantay (6264 masl) which is known as the second highest point of the Cusco region. After it goes all the way down for 3 hours and around 1:00 p.m., we will have our lunch in the local small community called Huayracmachay. After another walk of approximately 3 hours, we will arrive to our camp site in Chawllay (2900 masl). Around 5:00 p.m., we will have our tea time. You’ll also have the well-deserved time to recuperate from the trek, take a shower and eat dinner before going to our tents.
Around 7:00 a.m., we will start our trek. We will walk for about 5 to 6 hours toward Playa
Sahuayaco and during this period; we will observe a town called Collpabamba, also called the “Forest Cloudy Brow” where waterfalls, fruit-bearing trees, varied flora, and birds can be observed. If we are lucky, we will be able to observe the national Peruvian bird called the “Cock of the Rocks”. The flora and fauna in this area is breath-taking, and the guide will proudly give you more information if you are interested. Once we arrive a Playa Sayuayaco we have our buffet lunch and we take the bus to our campsite in Santa Teresa. In the
afternoon you will have the opportunity to go to the Hot Springs of Cocalmayo, one of the most beautiful hot springs in all of Peru. You will enjoy and relax at the medicinal hot pools in the afternoon. It is a real blessing for your muscles after all these days of hiking. Around 6:00p.m., we will return to our campsite for tea time and dinner.
Today wel will go by bus to Lucmabamba and then we begin the walk for 2 hours to the Inca ruins of Llactapata. Once at the entrance, we’ll start an ascent hike towards the
archaeological rests of Llactapata. On the way we will observe coffee plantations, banana plants and a diverse flora and fauna. After three hours, we’ll arrive at Llactapata where we will have an amazing first view of Machu Picchu. Here we’ll have time to rest and enjoy the scenery. A descending trail will take us to the Hydroelectric where we’ll eat lunch at a local restaurant. The last part of the trek, an approximately of 3 hours walking next to the train tracks, takes us to Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Town. Upon arrival, you will be accommodated at the hostel or hotel of your choice. You will enjoy a Peruvian dinner at a local restaurant at about 7:00p.m.
Today, we will start early at around 4:30 a.m. to take the Inca Stairs up to Machu Picchu. In Machu Picchu, we will have a guided tour for about 2 hours. After we’ll be free to explore the citadel further and take more pictures. If you have the energy, we can recommend the walk up to the Sun Gate or ascent toward Huayna Picchu Mountain (you will need a
previous reservation to access Huayna Picchu) before walking back down. Later today, around noon you will have to start walking back to Hydroelectrica to catch the 3 pm
transport back to Cusco where we arrive around 9 – 11 pm. For sure you will enjoy a great night’s rest after this amazing trekking experience!
Beautifull trail through the heart of the andean mountains. We had the hounour of being guided by Persy Cusi, whose knowledge about nature and Inca history and culture bewildered us through 4 days of walking. In adition, Persy made even the imposible for our confort and for us to have a nice trip (he has also amazing cooking habilities and knows the best spots for pictures where no other tourists went). Higly recomended trail, guide and touring company.
first of all machu picchu was amazing,but only can re-entry twice! wayna picchu was amazing too but there were only 2 slot of time 200 people can get inside each time, need to book the ticket before. My slot was 10-11 entry time, so we thought we could spend more time in machu picchu so we reached the entry gate at 11.
I recently visited Peru for a wedding in Lima…I took it upon myself to extend my trip by visiting Cusco so I could do some sightseeing and hiking. I researched and found Peru…reached out to them, told them when I would be there and what I wanted to do. They in return sent me a whole itinerary detailing each day. The trips were absolutely amazing, the tour guides were extremely knowledgeable, personable and fun.
What else to say about this beautiful, historic and amazing place. We hiked up the Wayna piccu to get an overlook on the maccu piccu and where lucky. It was absolutely breathtaking!
