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"Embark on unforgettable trekking adventure through Salkantay and Inca Trail Classic"
Best 6 Day Salkantay Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu. It is an amazing, wonderful and unique trek in the world. It combines 2 best trekking routes to Machu Picchu; the classic Salkantay trek and the famous Inca Trail.
With our Best 6 Day Salkantay Inca Trail Trek, which has a distance of 60 km and 6 days of duration. Conquer the less explored route that crosses the Vilcabamba mountain range until you reach the rainforest. From the beginning to the end of the trek; enjoy the exuberant biodiversity, scenic beauty, incredible ancient Inca constructions, exquisite history and millenary culture. In addition, travel in a short time through infinite microclimates and the 4 seasons of the year.
Venture out with our professionals’ team exceptionally prepared to exceed all your expectations. Walk with our multilingual and extensively trained guide on this route. Also, with our local muleteers and porters who will transport all the camping equipment and let yourself be surprised by the exquisite food prepared by our local Chef and there will be no dish you will not like.
Together with our professionals’ team and the incomparable route will make your trip incredible, unique and unforgettable.
If you plan to hike through the Salkantay mountain and Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, do not hesitate to choose us. “Machupicchu Andes Tours – Matours” will take care of the whole process and make your dreams come true.
Begin your adventure by traveling 3 hours from your hotel in Cusco to Soraypampa, explore the beautiful Humantay Lagoon and spend the night among the impressive snow-capped peaks.
Today you will wake up amidst the breathtaking scenic beauty of the Vilcabamba mountain range glaciers. You will also pass the highest point of the trek and spend the night near the Inca Trail checkpoint.
Today will be a relaxed day because you will walk for only 3 to 4 hours. Pass the checkpoint of the famous Inca Trail at Wayllabamba and hike up to the Llulluchapampa or Ayapata campsite.
Today you will wake up and walk among beautiful mountains full of inter-Andean biodiversity. You will also pass the second and third highest points of the trek and discover beautiful ancient Inca ruins.
Today you will get up and walk through the high jungle biodiversity and if you are lucky you may see the Andean bear or spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus). You will also continue to discover beautiful ancient Inca ruins and steep stone stairways.
Today is the most exciting day, because you will arrive at your main destination and visit one of the wonders of the world and cultural and natural heritage of humanity. You will also have the first breathtaking view from the Sun Gate.
At 4:00 a.m., begin your 6 Day Salkantay Inca Trail hike traveling 2 hours by private minibus from your hotel in Cusco to the Mollepata Town and visit a local homestay to enjoy your energetic breakfast (6:00 a.m.). Then continue your journey to Soraypampa (3,900 m/12,795ft), the start of the trek. Start the hike to the Humantay Lagoon (4200m/13779ft) and marvel at its scenic beauty and take excellent photographs.
After everything, start descending towards Soraypampa, where our local chef will be waiting for you with a delicious lunch.
After lunch (at 1:00 p.m.), you will continue your 3-hour uphill hike to the Ichupata campsite, located in a privileged place with an impressive panoramic view of the Salkantay and Humantay snow-capped peaks, and spend your first night camping among the slopes of the Apu Salkantay (Apu = Andean God / Salkantay = Wild).
Before dinner (6:30 p.m.), while marveling at the beauty of nature, enjoy a satisfying hot coffee and coca leaves infusions to avoid altitude sickness.
L & D
2, Moderate
9Km/5.6miles
6-hour
3350 m/10991ft, Cusco
3900m/12795ft
4350m/14272ft, Ichupata
Before breakfast, admire the majestic views of the Andes Mountains. Then begin to ascend very slowly to the Incachiriaska pass (frozen Inca pass), the highest point of the trek. From here, marvel at the scenic beauty; snow-capped mountains, phenomenal inter-Andean valleys, colorful glacial lakes and, if you are lucky, you may see the Andean condor (vultur Gryphus).
After your rewarding rest, start the descent through a zigzagging and sandy road until you reach Sisaypampa. Here our cook will be waiting for you with a succulent lunch. Then continue descending through a charming valley to Paucarcancha (2,750 meters), where you will spend your second camping night and also where you will say goodbye to the muleteers and horses.
B, L & D
2, Moderate
15Km/9.3miles
7 to 8-hour
4350m/14272ft, Ichupata
2750m/9,022FT, Paucarcancha
4800m/15,748ft, Incachiriasqa
In the morning, while waiting for the Inca Trail porters, take your time to recover your energy.
Take your breakfast at 7:00 a.m. with total patience. After your delicious lunch, meet the group of porters who will accompany you on the rest of the Salkantay Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu. Then, pass the Classic Inca Trail checkpoint and begin the short and gentle hike to the Llulluchapampa/Ayapata camp. In this part of the trail, be amazed with beautiful details of nature; rainforest full of small waterfalls and magnificent mountains. At 5:30 pm. Pour yourself a hot coffee and enjoy a succulent dinner.
B, L & D
1, Easy
6Km/3.7miles
4-hour
2750m/9,022FT, Paucarcancha
3,300m/10,828ft, Llulluchapampa/Ayapata
Today your hike will be the longest, but it will be something unforgettable and unique because you will walk through ancient Inca ruins and rainforest. Therefore, we recommend caution when walking, be careful with biodiversity and archaeological remains.
After your delicious breakfast, begin your 2-hour uphill hike to the Inka Trail highest point, Warmiwañusqa (dead woman). Here you will have enough time to rest and enjoy the incredible scenic beauty. Then, descend down an astonishing trail full of stone steps to Pacaymayo(3,600m/11,811ft), where you will enjoy a delicious lunch .
After lunch, continue your adventure through a spectacular stretch. Climb the second highest point, Runkurakay Pass (4,000m/13,123ft). On this part of the hike, discover Runkurakay and Sayaqmarca enigmatic Inca ruins, where the original constructions are preserved and have incredible views. Also see the Yanacocha small lagoon, where the Incas worshipped water. Finally, settle into your tent for the night at Chakiqocha camp (dry lagoon).
At 18:30h, enjoy your relaxing dinner and spend the night in a fantastic place.
B, L & D
3, Demanding
16Km/9.9miles
7 to 9-hour
3,300m/10,828ft, Llulluchapampa/Ayapata
3610m/11,843ft, Chakiqocha
4200m/13,779ft
Today. The hike only lasts 5 hours, but always with different panoramic views, varied climate, abundance of biodiversity and charming Inca archaeological sites that had several functions.
After enjoying an energetic breakfast, walk for two-hour to the Phuyupatamarka Inca ruins (above the clouds village). This is a masterpiece where Inca astronomers studied the movement of the stars. Then continue down to Intipata(Sun terrace), another beautiful Inca archaeological legacy that is built on the mountain slopes and is composed of amazing agricultural terraces. Finally, arrive at the last camp of your adventure, Wiñaywayna.
After tasting your last lunch, explore in detail the Wiñaywayna (forever young) archaeological site. At 6:30 pm, enjoy a farewell dinner with the entire expedition team. Because the next day at 5 am, as you continue walking together with your tour guide to Machupicchu, our porters and cook will return to Cusco city.
B, L & D
1, Easy
10Km/32.8miles
5-Hour
3610m/11,843ft, Chakiqocha
2600m/8530ft, Wiñaywayna
Start the hike at 4:30 am, following a beautiful trail surrounded by a rainforest to the Inti Punku (sun gate), from where you will have a breathtaking panoramic view of the Inca city of Machu Picchu, wonder of the world.
Afterwards, walk down to the main gate of Machu Picchu to check in and then explore the Inca city of Machu Picchu for 2 hours together with your local guide. After the tour, if you have access tickets to Huaynapicchu or Machupicchu mountain, climb on your own (this is optional, if you want to climb, you have to book the space in advance).
After all, take the bus down to the Aguas Calientes town, have lunch on your own. Later, board your return train from Aguas Calientes station (Expedition Train 14:55, 15:20 or 14:20 hours) to Ollantaytambo or Poroy train station. Where our staff will be waiting to take you in a private minivan to the city of Cusco – Hotel.
B
2, Moderate
5Km/3miles
2 to 3-hour
2600m/8530ft, Wiñaywayna
2450m/8,038ft, Machu Picchu
2720m/8922ft, Inti Punku
6 Day Salkantay Inca Trail Hike Booking note.
Doing the 6 Day Salkantay Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu requires a lot of flexibility, patience, open-mindedness, good humor, and the understanding that changes can be made without prior notice due to force majeure circumstances that “Machupicchu Andes Tours – Matours” cannot control. These are incidents such as wars, riots, civil disturbances, terrorist activities, labor conflicts, illness, adverse natural disasters, fires, or similar events. Also, cancellations or rescheduling by airlines and railway companies.
In this case, “Machupicchu Andes Tours – Matours” reserves the right to offer the best alternative, modify the original itinerary, postpone or even resort to our last option, the cancellation of the tour. This decision is to safeguard our clients and if any extra expense is generated, it will be covered in its totality by the client.
The 6 Day Salkantay Inca Trail trek tickets, once purchased, do not have the option to change names, dates, and refunds. Please note that if you cancel your trip, you will automatically lose 100% of the cost of your ticket. if you wish to resume or change the date of your 6-Day Adventure, you will have to purchase a new ticket.
To do the 6 Day Salkantay Inca Trail Trek, we will provide you with a duffel bag maximum of 5 kilos/11 pounds where you can carry everything detailed below and you should also carry a small personal backpack so you can carry your document, water, snacks, cameras and others. Because the duffel bag will be transported by the horses and porters.
To do the 6 Day Salkantay Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu, you must take into account the following:
Prices are expressed in US dollars (US$) and per person. This trek is only available in private service.
The price varies according to the number of people booking together. The more people book together, the lower the price per person.
A minimum of 2 people is required to organize the hike.
| Pax number | Price per person | |
| 2-3 Persons | $ USD 1,825.00 | |
| 4-5 Persons | $ USD 1500.00 | |
| 6-7 Persons | $ USD 1380.00 | |
| 8 or + Persons | $ USD 1310.00 |
These services are not included in the price of the 6 Day Salkantay Inca Trail Trek; you can add them if you want.
To do the 6 Day Salkantay Inca Trail Trek, we will provide you with a duffel bag maximum of 5 kilos/11 pounds where you can carry everything detailed below and you should also carry a small personal backpack so you can carry your document, water, snacks, cameras and others. Because the duffel bag will be transported by the horses and porters.
The total length of the trek is 60 km/37.3 miles. The trail is zigzagging, with ascents and descents and in some parts composed of stone steps.
You can book the 6 day Salkantay Inca Trail trek through travel and tourism companies authorized by the Peruvian government to organize Inca Trail tours. “Machupicchu Andes Tours – Matours is a local travel and tourism company in Cusco, authorized to organize 4-day Inca Trail Tours to Machu Picchu.
Yes, it is possible. With children over 10 years old who are used to trekking. If you want to trek with children under 10 years old, the most recommended is the 2-day Inca Trail.
The main destination of the 6 day Salkantay Inca Trail trek is Machu Picchu, the wonder of the world.
The main destination of the 6-day Salkantay and Inca Trail trek is Machu Picchu, the wonder of the world.
In general, the difficulty is moderate. The first and second days will be moderate to difficult, the fourth day will be easy to moderate and the remaining days will be moderate to easy.
The highest point of the 6-day Salkantay and Inca Trail trek is Inkachiriasqa pass (cooled Inca), at 4,800 masl/15.748ft. This place is passed on the second day.
Most of the tour runs through the high jungle. Therefore, the weather is unpredictable and you can often experience all 4 seasons in a short time. Most of the trip will be temperate, but during the trek you will experience between 0°C/32°F and 22°C/72°f. The first night’s camp is above 4350m/14,271ft. Therefore, it will be freezing cold.
Yes, good hiking experience. From 1 to 5, you must have a level 2 or 3. Doing this trekking is not a competition, you will go at your own pace and your professional guide will accompany you at all times and will make your trek a unique experience.
The Salkantay and Inca Trail Trek is an outdoor activity; therefore, no one is free from any accident. We recommend that you contract your travel insurance with reliable insurance companies in your country, covering hospitalization, medicines, even repatriation to your country, among others.
Yes, you can explore more places after the trek and Machu Picchu tour. But to climb either mountain, you need to book your ticket 2 or 3 months in advance, especially for Huaynapicchu. Spaces are limited.
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