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Accommodations on the route to the Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu.
The Salkantay Trek is one of the most spectacular routes to Machu Picchu. In addition to the breathtaking scenery, something every traveler wonders is: where will I sleep during these 4, or 5 days of adventure? Here we tell you everything about accommodations on the Salkantay Trek so you can travel with peace of mind.
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Accommodations
ON A 5-DAY TRIP.
Explain where you sleep each night: We, as Guiding Cusco Expeditions, offer our travelers accommodations as follows.
Day 1: Camping in Soraypampa – Rustic huts well adapted for the cold and our travelers, mats, option of domes or cold-resistant tents (if your company offers them).
Day 2: Camping in Chaullay or Collpapampa – Rustic huts adapted for travelers. Cloud forest environment.
Day 3: Lodge/hostel in Lucmabamba or Santa Teresa – Rustic huts or domes adapted for travelers, with beds, showers, and a more comfortable rest.
Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Basic hotel of the traveler’s choice (you can recommend the ones you use).
ON A 4-DAY TRIP.
Explain where you sleep each night: We, as Guiding Cusco Expeditions, offer our travelers accommodations as follows.
Day 1: Camping in Soraypampa – Rustic huts well adapted for the cold and our travelers, mats, option of domes or cold-resistant tents (if your company offers them).
Day 2: Lodge/ Collpapampa – Rustic huts or domes adapted for travelers, with beds, showers, and a more comfortable rest.
Day 3: Aguas Calientes – Basic hotel of the traveler’s choice (you can recommend the ones you use).
2. Types of accommodations available to Salkantay Trek
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Traditional camping, Rustic huts.
The first camp is an organic structure adapted to withstand the cold, designed with our clients in mind, with views of the surrounding mountains such as El Salkantay and Humantay. At night, it offers spectacular views of the Andean constellation, making it the best place to enjoy this incredible view. First night in Soraypampa.
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Luxury domes or glamping, Simple domes.
The second camp is another structure also adapted for our travelers, in a different location with different panoramic views. Mountains with vegetation to relax and enjoy unique tranquility.
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Rustic lodges or Domes.
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Hotels in Aguas Calientes (hotels in Aguas Calientes Machu Picchu town depend on the category and your choice).
After enjoying the beauty of nature and resting under the stars and surrounded by nature, on this last day you will rest in a basic hotel or your chosen accommodation, a welcoming place where we can rest well so that the next day we can go to Machu Picchu.
4. Tips for choosing the best accommodation
- Check whether the type of accommodation for all nights is included in the package.
- Ask if there is an option to upgrade to domes.
- Confirm whether a sleeping bag and mat are included.
- Find out if there is access to bathrooms and showers.
