Salkantay Trek – Luxury Glamping to Machu Picchu
from 4030 USD
Highlights
- Adjust to the altitude with soft adventure activities in the Sacred Valley
- Try SUP - Stand-Up-Paddling - at Huaypo Lake
- Hike part of the Salkantay Trek & stay at Pincopata Ecocamp (away from the crowds)
- Skip the crowds with a walk to Sacsayhuaman outside of the touristy peak time
- Explore the gastronomic delights of Lima with tastings and market visits
Our Additional Information & Travel Tips
Salkantay Trek – 3-Day vs 5-Day - All You Need To KnowUpon arrival in Cusco you will be transferred to your hotel in the Sacred Valley. En route, you make a stop in Pisaq. Originally a place where people from remote communities used to barter their products, Pisaq has evolved to one of South America’s most famous souvenir markets. Make sure to sample some empanadas baked in traditional clay ovens.
IMPORTANT
Difficulty: easy
Duration: 4 hours (09:00 – 13:00 hrs)
Your experience includes: SUP boards, safety gear, soft drinks, and snacks
Recommended: from March through November
Once in Chonta you will walk for approximately one hour along a narrow track with spectacular views of the Apurimac Canyon. There will likely be little to no other tourists as most tourists tend to visit the area later in the afternoon. At the viewing point, there will be time to relax and observe the condors soaring over the canyon, while enjoying a specially prepared boxed lunch. After lunch, you will return to the vehicle and continue to the final destination for the day, Pincopata Ecocamp. Upon arrival you will be greeted with a lovely refreshment made from seasonal fruits and taken to the domes to enjoy a hot shower and a well-deserved rest.
Alternatively, you may prefer walking around the camp or participating in the various additional activities available at the Ecocamp, such as horse-riding and biking (at an additional cost). You will end the day with a superb dinner consisting of fresh and locally sourced foods typical of the Peruvian-cuisine. Your 2-night stay includes accommodation at the Pincopata Ecocamp with meals and non-alcoholic drinks (water, tea) and excursions with English/Spanish speaking guides.
IMPORTANT
Min. altitude: 2,850 m (9,348 ft)
Max. altitude: 3,400 m (11,155 ft)
Duration (hike): 1 hour
Difficulty: moderate
IMPORTANT
Min. altitude: 2,850 m (9,348 ft)
Max. altitude: 3,790 m (12,431 ft)
Distance (hike): 10 km
Duration (hike): 4-5 hours
Difficulty level: challenging
IMPORTANT
Min. altitude: 2,850 m (9,348 ft)
Max. altitude: 4,200 m (13,780 ft)
Distance (hike): 6.4 km (4 miles)
Duration (hike): 3 hours
Difficulty: moderate
This afternoon you walk through the major sites of interest in Cusco. You visit the famous cathedral with its magnificently carved woodwork, ornate altar and many hundreds of canvases from the 17th-century Cusco Painting School. You continue exploring the cultural wealth of Cusco at the Temple of the Sun where we witness the incredible masonry of the Incas, an engineering feat that remains an enigma. Afterwards you walk along Hatunrumiyoc Street named after the 12-angled stone clearly visible in the remaining walls of what used to be Inca Roca’s Palace. You make a last stop in San Blas artisan quarter. Its steeped cobblestone alleys not only offer spectacular views of the city but are lined with workshops and galleries, a great way to soak in Cusco's artistic atmosphere.
Take a half-day hike from Cusco to Sacsayhuaman Fortress, one of the most magnificent masonry works left by the Incas. You start with a steep ascend through narrow cobblestone streets leading to Qolqampata terraces and a lookout point for views over Cusco’s historic center. From here it will only take a 4-minute walk to reach the entrance of Sacsayhuaman. Wander through the fortress with your guide before starting your way back to Cusco.
IMPORTANT
The hike duration varies according to your physical condition and altitude’s acclimatization (in average 40 minutes for the uphill hike).
At a proper time, you will be transferred to the airport to take your international flight back.
IMPORTANT
Huaca Pucllana’s museum is closed on TUE.
Upon arrival in Cusco you will be transferred to your hotel in the Sacred Valley. En route, you make a stop in Pisaq. Originally a place where people from remote communities used to barter their products, Pisaq has evolved to one of South America’s most famous souvenir markets. Make sure to sample some empanadas baked in traditional clay ovens.
IMPORTANT
Difficulty: easy
Duration: 4 hours (09:00 – 13:00 hrs)
Your experience includes: SUP boards, safety gear, soft drinks, and snacks
Recommended: from March through November
Once in Chonta you will walk for approximately one hour along a narrow track with spectacular views of the Apurimac Canyon. There will likely be little to no other tourists as most tourists tend to visit the area later in the afternoon. At the viewing point, there will be time to relax and observe the condors soaring over the canyon, while enjoying a specially prepared boxed lunch. After lunch, you will return to the vehicle and continue to the final destination for the day, Pincopata Ecocamp. Upon arrival you will be greeted with a lovely refreshment made from seasonal fruits and taken to the domes to enjoy a hot shower and a well-deserved rest.
Alternatively, you may prefer walking around the camp or participating in the various additional activities available at the Ecocamp, such as horse-riding and biking (at an additional cost). You will end the day with a superb dinner consisting of fresh and locally sourced foods typical of the Peruvian-cuisine. Your 2-night stay includes accommodation at the Pincopata Ecocamp with meals and non-alcoholic drinks (water, tea) and excursions with English/Spanish speaking guides.
IMPORTANT
Min. altitude: 2,850 m (9,348 ft)
Max. altitude: 3,400 m (11,155 ft)
Duration (hike): 1 hour
Difficulty: moderate
IMPORTANT
Min. altitude: 2,850 m (9,348 ft)
Max. altitude: 3,790 m (12,431 ft)
Distance (hike): 10 km
Duration (hike): 4-5 hours
Difficulty level: challenging
IMPORTANT
Min. altitude: 2,850 m (9,348 ft)
Max. altitude: 4,200 m (13,780 ft)
Distance (hike): 6.4 km (4 miles)
Duration (hike): 3 hours
Difficulty: moderate
This afternoon you walk through the major sites of interest in Cusco. You visit the famous cathedral with its magnificently carved woodwork, ornate altar and many hundreds of canvases from the 17th-century Cusco Painting School. You continue exploring the cultural wealth of Cusco at the Temple of the Sun where we witness the incredible masonry of the Incas, an engineering feat that remains an enigma. Afterwards you walk along Hatunrumiyoc Street named after the 12-angled stone clearly visible in the remaining walls of what used to be Inca Roca’s Palace. You make a last stop in San Blas artisan quarter. Its steeped cobblestone alleys not only offer spectacular views of the city but are lined with workshops and galleries, a great way to soak in Cusco's artistic atmosphere.
Take a half-day hike from Cusco to Sacsayhuaman Fortress, one of the most magnificent masonry works left by the Incas. You start with a steep ascend through narrow cobblestone streets leading to Qolqampata terraces and a lookout point for views over Cusco’s historic center. From here it will only take a 4-minute walk to reach the entrance of Sacsayhuaman. Wander through the fortress with your guide before starting your way back to Cusco.
IMPORTANT
The hike duration varies according to your physical condition and altitude’s acclimatization (in average 40 minutes for the uphill hike).
At a proper time, you will be transferred to the airport to take your international flight back.
IMPORTANT
Huaca Pucllana’s museum is closed on TUE.
Based on two people sharing TWIN or double room (except for international & domestic flights)
Alternative 1 USD 4,030 per person
Arawi Prime, La Casona de Yucay, Luxury Ecocamp Pincopata, Antigua Casona San Blas
Alternative 2 USD 4,570 per person
Aloft (Breeze), Tambo del Inka A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa (Deluxe), Palacio del Inka A Luxury Collection Hotel (Classic)
- Transfers from/to the airport, bus or train station
- Accommodation based on TWIN in the selected hotel category
- Private services with local English-speaking guides, except:
- Pincopata Ecocamp Trekking days 4 – 6 (excursions shared with other travelers, with local English/Spanish speaking guide)
- Train ticket Ollanta – Machu Picchu – Ollanta in Vistadome Class (Superior Class)
- Entrance fees to the sites noted in the itinerary (important: the chronological order of visits in the itinerary may change to ensure the best operation)
- Meals as noted (B: breakfast, BoxedL: boxed lunch, L: lunch, D: dinner)
- Permanent assistance by our Guest Experience Department