Salkantay Trek & Amazon Adventure

The Salkantay trek and Amazon adventure is a spectacular journey to Machu Picchu often referred to as the ‘Lost city of the Incas’. Enjoy the less travelled trail to this wonder of the world, high in the Andes mountain range, the longest continental mountain range in the world. Relax in beautiful wildlife and nature of the Amazon forest. This trip will take you through amazing scenery, mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, jungles and beautiful valleys along with learning about amazing Inca and Peruvian culture. So many things to discover and explore on this trip of a lifetime.

Day 1
Arrival to Lima Airport and transfer to hotel

Day 2
Fly to Cusco (3,400 m / 11,200 ft)

Day 3
Full day tour Sacred Valley of the Incas & Maras / Moray Salineras

Day 4
Rainbow Mountain full day tour (5,020 m / 16,466 ft)

Day 5
Trek to Soraypampa (3,900 m / 12,795 ft)

Day 6
Trek to Chaullay (2,900 m / 9,514 ft)

Day 7
Trek to La Playa (2,050 m / 6,725 ft), and drive to Santa Teresa

Day 8
Trek to Aguas Calientas (2,040 m / 6,690 ft)

Day 9
Visit Machu Picchu (2,430 m / 7,972 ft) and fly to Cusco

Day 10
Fly to Puerto Maldonado

Day 11
Explore and enjoy the wildlife of the Amazon Jungle

Day 12
Fly to Lima

Day 13
Free day in Lima

Day 14
Transfer to Lima airport for departure

Included:

• All arrival and departure transfer services to and from airport (both domestic and international)
• Transport between cities and during the trek
• Transport of up to 1 duffle bag of a maximum total weight of 15 kgs during the trek
• Accommodation at good quality hotels (bed & breakfast) on a double basis (single option at extra cost) 
• Accommodation in tents during the trek (3 nights)
• Mule to carry the luggage during trek
• Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) except while in Lima, Cusco and Amazon
• All fees required by the local regulations
• Licensed experienced local trekking guide speaking good English
• First aid medical kit
• Sleeping mat
• Climb of Huayna Picchu
• Bus to Macchu Picchu
• Train ticket from Hydroelectrica – Aguas Calientes
• 1 World Sherpas duffle bag or T-shirt

Excluded:

• Tips for trekking guides and staff (approx. US$200) and approximately US$30 for day tour guides (between 10% and 15% of the cost of the trip)
• Dinner, lunch during stay in Lima, Cusco and the Amazon
• Extras in hotels (bar bills, laundry, additional nights)
• Personal trekking equipment 
• Personal medical, travel & evacuation insurance (mandatory)
• International airfare

Number of effective trekking days : 5
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Maximum altitude: 5,020 m / 16,466 ft (Summit)