Amazon Rainforest to Salkantay Trek

Today, your holidays to the Amazon Rainforest starts so we take you early in the morning to the Lima´s airport to take a flight to the city of Puerto Maldonado. Then, we travel by a motorized boat over the Madre de Dios River to our lodge settled deeply in the jungle. On our journey to the lodge, you have a chance to see bird species typical for the river and the forest´s outskirts such as a black skimmer, a pied lapwing, a capped heron, a roadside hawk (Buteo magnirostris), a kingfisher, a swallow or a tyrant flycatcher.

Every day, you have a chance to discover loads of typical rainforest animals and plants while receiving explanations and advices of our local specialist Tour Guide. The Amazon jungle covers about a half of Peruvian territory and it is located in the Amazon Basin. Thanks to its isolation it keeps hidden to casual travellers. Puerto Maldonado is the main city of the region and is mostly accessed by air from the capital and from Cusco. The city lies on confluence of the Madre de Dios and Tambopata Rivers. It is a busy and booming tropical frontier city which principal activities are gold mining, cashew nut collecting, timber exploitation, agriculture and ecotourism.

This day, we transfer you back to the airport at Puerto Maldonado for your flight to Cusco located in the high Andes. You are welcomed by our Representative there and taking to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to be able to acclimatize to the high altitude as well as relax and explore some of this fascinating city.

Today, you have a free day to explore. We recommend a trip to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, or Maras-Moray-Salineras, where the adventurous can go bike riding or white river rafting on the Urubamba River. The Sacred Valley was a region that the Incas valued highly because it was a principal source of their food production, and also one of the main areas of settlement. The pleasant weather and abundant land make an exceptional combination for the high Andes.

Day 06: Cusco - Mollepata - Challacancha -Soraypampa

We rise about 5 am and go from Cusco on bus for about 4 hours to Mollepata village (2900 meters above sea level). From there we hike for about four hours to Soraypampa, which is burrowed between the snowy mountains (3850 meters above sea level), on a trail which is a mixture of uphill, downhill and flat path, during which we will have sweeping views of the impressive Salkantay, other snowy mountains and the valley of the Apurimac River. We reach our campsite, where we have lunch. After lunch we will climb the Humantay Mountain for 2 hours to visit the Humantay Lake, a superb lake in the mountains and we then descend back to camp at Soraypampa. There you will find the dining tent set up for afternoon tea with tea, mate de coca, coffee, chocolate etc. You can rest and later are served dinner.

Day 07: Soraypampa - Salkantay Mountain - Collpapampa

An early start, we have a fine breakfast and prepare ourselves for the longest and most difficult day of the excursion. We start on a moderate pace for 1 hour till we get to Soyrococha. Then we hike uphill for around 3 hours more till we reach the high pass, at 4,800m close to the wonderful frosty peaks of Salkantay (6,271m) and Humantay (6,100m)

Day 08: Collpapampa - La Playa

Another early start after breakfast, on this part of the hike we walk on a narrow trail on the mountainside, discovering various types of orchids and species of plants, some cornfields and fields of fruits. After walking for around 5 hours we reach La Playa. From here you have 2 options, if you choose the Santa Teresa option, we take a bus to Santa Teresa town. That will take about 45 minutes. Upon arrival we set up camp and have the opportunity to go to the hot springs nearby - about 45 minutes from town. (optional). In the evening we have dinner and rest at camp.

Day 09: La Playa - Llactapata Mountain - Hidroelectrica - Aguas Calientes

We have breakfast and after a short bus trip (1hour) we hike for about 2 hours past the Urubamba River and onward to the Hydro Electric Station, where we have lunch nearby. We then continue to the town of Aguas Calientes crossing the bottom of the valley for about 3 hours along the train tracks until reaching the town. Once ther we go to our hostal. We have dinner and rest for our next day at Machu Picchu.

Day 10: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco

In the morning, after our breakfast, we will begin the hike to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu (approximately 2 hours). Upon reaching the entrance gate, we will enter the tourist complex and follow the designated route for this tour. Along the way, we will pass through various scenic spots, giving you ample time to capture the best moments in photographs. As an optional addition to your visit, you may choose to ascend Huayna Picchu mountain, which involves an additional cost and requires an advance reservation. In the afternoon, we will take the train back to Cusco.

Transfer to Cusco airport after breakfast. End of the tour or alternatively, a good time to extend your trip!

Please note: a return flight to Lima can be arranged upon request!

• Welcome by our representative at arrival;
• Accommodation: Hotel*** (4 Nights), Camping (3 Nights), Hotel Machu Picchu (1 Night), Jungle lodge Peru (2 Nights);
• Domestic Flights Lima- Puerto Maldonado-Cusco;
• All entrance fee according to the itinerary;
• Professional bilingual Tour Guide;
• Professional Cook;
• Horseman;
• Horses to carry food, camping and cooking equipment and 5 kg of each passenger's stuff;
• Meals: 9x breakfast, 6x lunch, 6x dinner and 3x afternoon hot beverages;
• Camping equipment: personal double tents, Therma-a-rest mattress;
• A sleeping bag (for up to -5°C);
• Tables and chairs, a cooking tent with cooking equipment, dining and toilet tents and bottled gas;
• Tourist train from Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu) to Ollantaytambo;
• Tourist bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco and Salkantay Trek.
• Motor boat transportation while in the jungle

• Pre & post tour accommodation,
• Last flight Cusco - Lima,
• International flights and airport departure taxes,
• Meals not mentioned,
• Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu ($80) or Machu Picchu Mountain ($80);
• Extra Horses to help you carrying up to 10 kg of your personal belonging (USD 130; the Extra Horses can be shared between 2 persons);
• Travel insurance,
• Tips and baggage portage to local staff (please note: it is a custom to give tips in Peru; however, it is not obligatory),
• Other extras not specified.

Meal budget: Please allow USD 100-150 for meals not included.

Single room: Please note that if you have booked the "Single Room" option for this tour, you receive your own single room for all overnights and a single tent for the Salkantay Trek.

Local flights: There are two local flights included in the cost of your tour. It is very important that we have got your passport details at the time of booking in order to process all air tickets! Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to each flight departure!

• Passport Original and copies
• Travel insurance(+ copies for a case of lost),
• Flight tickets,
• Cash in USD or credit cards,
• Our service voucher (sent by us to you),
• Entry visa and a proof of vaccination (if applicable),
• Day pack (to carry your personal items during daily travels),
• Rain gear (a rain-jacket and a waterproof trousers or a rain poncho - this can be purchased in Cusco),
• Resistible footwear, waterproof trekking shoes are recommended,
• Sandals (for a higher comfort while at a campsite),
• Warm clothes such as a jacket, a fleece (thermal clothing is also recommended for cold nights during camping),
• Hat or a cap (to protect you against the Sun, rain as well as cold),
• Sun cream or sun block,
• After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body,
• Insect repellent– recommended minimum is 20% DEET (please note that no malaria has been reported during this trip!),
• Camera and its charger/batteries (please note that batteries are consumed quickly under cold conditions),
• Flashlight/headlamp + batteries,
• Handkerchiefs and toilet paper,
• Small towel and toiletries,
• Sufficient reserve of underwear,
• Swimsuit (to visit the thermal baths of Aguas Calientes),
• Snacks (biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc.)

Please note: we do provide a daily morning snack and our meal service is very complete and well supplied. The recommendation of taken own snack applies only for customers who like a specific snack that might not be in our menu. Bottled water for the first morning and a water bottle.

Important: plastic bottles are not allowed on the Classic Inca Trail! Please bring a metallic (alternatively Nalgene) bottles! Optional: walking sticks (please note: rubber covers are required for the Inca Trail!!); you can also rent it from us, Please note: we provide with filtered boiled water during entire Inca Trail, but if you like to use water from streams along the trail, you need to take some water-purifying tablets with you.

If you want to book the Amazon to Salkantay Trek, you can book online. The Salkantay Trek don´t require government trek  permits and there are available spots all year round. Between May and October is dry season and you can take the best pictures of Salkantay mountain and  Machu Picchu From November to January is wet season and usually Machu Picchu gets cloudy,  but you can see orchid flowers in the lost city of the Incas. 

Inca Trail Closure:

• Each February, the Inca Trail is close for maintenance  as well as to give vegetation a chance to recover. But the Salkantay Trek is open all year round, so you can a lso book in february, our departures are  100% guaranteed.