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10 Day itinerary in Peru, South America

Salkantay Inca Trek from Lima

Experience an incredible backpacker trek through beautiful Andean mountains and finish your journey with the visit of the spectacular archaeological site of Machu Picchu. Enjoy some stunning views of the snow-capped mountains, the magnificent waterfalls, and the Andean vegetation. Get a guided tour ... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Average
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Lima

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Hiking

Meet local people

Outdoors & Nature

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Lima City tour

2

Hike through the beautiful Andean mountains

3

Marvel at the scenic panorama of snow-capped peaks

4

Explore the incredible city of Machu Picchu

Itinerary

Mid-Range Accommodation expand_more

Day 1

place Arrival Day

Today you will be arriving to the stunning Lima! Upon arrival, please find your own way to your tonight's accommodation! The rest of the day spend on your own discovering your new surroundings!

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 2

place Lima with a Local on a Bike

We will meet three blocks away from Kennedy Park, where we will cover safety instructions and information about the amazing places we'll visit. Our tour will cover top sights around Miraflores and Barranco, including the Kennedy Park, Huaca Pucllana, Park of love, Larcomar, Bridge of Sights and Plaza Barranco. As you ride, you will enjoy an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean and street art, learn stories and fun facts about the neighborhoods and our culture. Along this tour we will talk about Peruvian food, spots, culture, local history and anything you'll like. When arriving Barranco feel free to ask your guide for a free beer!

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 3

place Day at Leisure before heading to Cusco

Today will be a free day for you to enjoy some time on your own and continue exploring Cusco! Today you will fly forward to Cusco, so please make sure that you reach the airport in good time for your flight! Upon arrival to Cusco, you will be transferred to your this night's accommodation. The rest of the time at your leisure.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 4

place Free Day in Cusco

Today is a free day for you to explore Cusco on your own.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 5

place Cuzco to Mollepata to Challacancha, Trek to Soraypampa Camp

You will be transferred at 5am from your Cusco accommodation to Mollepata, a village located 2.30 hrs from Cusco, for a quick breakfast stop. After one more hour's worth of driving you will reach Challacancha, the starting point of the trek. Hike for three hours before reaching Soraypampa (3,900m) where you will stop and enjoy lunch at the Ecocamp. After lunch, climb to the beautiful Humantay Lagoon for amazing views of the lagoon (4,200m) and of the snow-covered Humantay(5,900m). Afterwards, return to the Ecocamp for dinner and an overnight in the domes.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Soray - Ecocamp
Day 6

place Soraypampa - Salkantay High Pass - Huayrac Pampa - Chalhuay

Wake up at 5am to prepare your luggage and eat a hearty breakfast before the start of the 6:30am hike this morning. After about 40 minutes of trekking uphill, stunning views of the majestic snow-covered Apu Salkantay, the 2nd-highest peak in Cusco (6,267m), come into view. After appreciating the imposing peak, continue on for another 40 minutes until reaching Salkantay Pampa (4,150m) where we will stop for a small break. Next, we will continue our hike towards 7Vueltas and the pass of Salkantay where the air is thin and it becomes more difficult to breathe until we reach Paso Apu Salkantay (4,650mm), the highest part of the trek. Take a quick rest and enjoy the impressive views before beginning the decent to Huayrac Machac or Huayrac Pampa (4,000m) where we will enjoy a delicious lunch and after a small break we will continue our trek for about 3.30 hours until we reach Challhuay (3,000m) where we will eat dinner and spend the night in the domes.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Ecodomes
Day 7

place Chalhuay - Winaypocco - Playa Sahuaco - Santa Teresa

Have breakfast at the Ecocamp before trekking through the high jungle for about 4 hours before reaching Winaypocco (2,600m) where we will stop for lunch. Prepare for a very hot and humid trek with many pesky mosquitos due to the high jungle environment. However, it will be beautiful nonetheless with views of many coffee plantations and a variety of tropical plants. After lunch, continue trekking for about 2 hours more along the Santa Teresa River towards the town of Playa Sahuaco (2,200m) where we will then take local transport to Santa Teresa. Upon arrival at Santa Teresa, you will have the option to visit the thermal waters of Cocalmayo. Overnight in a Santa Teresa 2-3 star hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 8

place Santa Teresa - Hidroelectrica - Aguas Calientes

This morning enjoy breakfast at a local restaurant and then take a car transfer to Hidroeléctrica where you will begin your short 30-minute hike to our lunch destination. After our lunch break, we will continue our trek to Aguas Calientes (2,100m) where we will have dinner and rest up overnight in a 3-star hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 9

place Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco

Get an early start at 04:00 this morning and board the bus for Machu Picchu at 05:30 for a 06:00 arrival to explore the Inca ruins in the early morning light. After exploring this cultural and archaeological marvel, take the bus back to Aguas Calientes for lunch on your own before boarding the train to Ollantaytambo. From here, we will return to Cuzco by bus and your exciting adventure through the Andes ends with a Cusco City drop-off.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 10

place Departure Day

Wake up, eat a delicious breakfast and it´s time to head for your next journey!

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • 3* Hotel
  • Ecodomes
  • Soray - Ecocamp

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (9)
  • Lunch (4)
  • Dinner (4)

Transport expand_less

  • All transfers during day tours
  • Flight from Lima to Cusco

Activities expand_less

  • Lima City tour
  • Salkantay Trek

Extras expand_less

  • Pre-departure Salkantay briefing
  • Machu Picchu entrance fee
  • All Equipment during the day trips
  • Horseman and mules to carry a total of 7 kg for each trekker (including 3 kg for your sleeping bag)
  • First aid kit and emergency oxygen bottle

Not Included expand_less

  • Sleeping bag
  • Guide for bus and train transfers (those portions are on your own)
  • Travel insurance
  • Other Meals/Drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips & Gratuities
  • Airport Transfers
  • Roundtrip bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu

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