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Salkantay trek 4 days
Tour Start
Ciudad de CuscoTour end
Ciudad de CuscoDuration
4 days - 3 nightsElevation
6271 m.s.n.mLevel
ModeradoStyle
Alternative TourTrip Details
Itinerary Hike to Salkantay & Machu Picchu
Day 1 Cusco - Mollepata - Soraypampa - Humantay Lagoon
Our adventure begins very early, we will pick you up from your respective Hotel at 04:00 am, and then we will go to the town of Mollepata, where our delicious buffet breakfast will be waiting for us. We will continue our journey until we reach Soraypampa, where we will have a walk of approximately 2 hours until we reach the famous Humantay lagoon, where you will be amazed by its beautiful turquoise color, our guide will give you a little information about the place, we will return to our camp located in Soraypampa.
Day 2 Soraypampa - Paso Salkantay - Huayracmachay - Chaullay
This day we will wake you up from your tent with a delicious hot tea or coffee. Before starting our most difficult walk we will have our nutritious breakfast. We will resume our walk to the Apacheta Pass, which is located at 4,650 meters above sea level. During our tour you will appreciate the majestic view of the Salkantay peak, we will also be able to appreciate small lakes, white rivers, among others.
Being at the summit, our walk will have been worth it, we will be rewarded with a panoramic view of the mountains and snow-capped mountains of Salkantay. We will begin to descend until we reach Huayracmachay, where our delicious lunch prepared by our expert chefs will be waiting for us.
After a long day of walking we will arrive at our camp located in Chaullay which is at 2900 meters above sea level, where we will camp the second night.
Day 3 Chaullay - Santa Teresa - Hidroeléctrica -Aguas Calientes
Our day begins very early, before continuing with our walk we will have our nutritious breakfast. We will walk for approximately 5 hours until we reach the Santa Teresa Valley, where we will be able to appreciate a great variety of local flora and fauna.
We will take a short bus trip of approximately 1 hour to get to the hydroelectric plant, where we will have 2 options to go to the town of Aguas Calientes:
- 1: Take the local train (reservation required)
- 2: Walk along the train tracks until you reach Aguas Calientes (approximately 2 hours).
Once you arrive at the town of Aguas Calientes, you will have time to check in at your Hotel and meet at the restaurant, where our guide will give you a little information for the next day.
Day 4 Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
This day is the most important, because you will visit Machu Picchu! We will get up very early to take the first bus that will take us to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu where we can appreciate the beautiful sunrise. You will have a guided tour of approximately 2 hours, where our guide will show you the most important places.
At the end of the tour our guide will say goodbye to the group, but that does not mean the tour is over. You will have time to visit Machu Picchu on your own for approximately 3 hours, then descend to the town of Aguas Calientes where you will board the train that will take us to the town of Ollantaytambo, where our private transportation will be waiting to take you back to Cusco.
What includes the Trek to Salkantay & Machu Picchu
What is included
- Pre-departure information service.
- Private transport.
- Official English – Spanish tourism guide.
- Professional Chef.
- Porters.
- Meals, breakfasts, snacks, happy hours, dinner.
- Drink water three times a day.
- Horse to transport your belongings (up to 8kg)
- Camping equipment.
- Private portable bathroom.
- Emergency horse.
- Entrance ticket to Choquequirao.
- Satelital phone.
- First aid kit.
- Oxygen balloon.
What is not included
- First breakfast
- Headlamp
- Tips.
- Extra expenses
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu.
Price
Group price for the Trek to Salkantay & Machu Picchu
- 2 people $370
- 3 people $360
- 4 people $350
- +5 people $340
Additional options for the Walk to Salkantay & Machu Picchu
Additional items
- Sleeping bag: USD 25.
- Air mattress : USD 25
- Trekking poles : USD 15.
- Personal tent : USD 30
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu : USD 75
Book with confidence
Once your reservation is confirmed, we guarantee that the price of your tour will not increase in cost, before booking be sure to read all the important information.
What should I bring for the Hike to Salkantay and Machu Picchu?
Recommendations
- Have your original passport on hand.
- Travel backpack
- Bottle of water (2 liters preferred).
- Sunscreen.
- Poncho or umbrella for rain (rainy season).
- Boots or sneakers for walking.
- Waterproof jacket
- Hat or gloves.
- Gel alcohol.
- Wet towels.
- Snacks (chocolates, cereals, candies, fruits, etc.).
- Camera or video recorder.
- Extra money.
- Portable Charger.
Duration
2 días - 1 nocheElevation
6271 m.s.n.mLevel
ModeradoStyle
2 días - 1 noche