Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days (Return by Train)

5.0
(38 reviews)

4 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

The Salkantay Trek is a famous trekking in Cusco and is a great alternative to the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Going this hike, you’ll be able to see some of the most beautiful places in Cusco - Peru and see the snow covered Mountain, and also pass through Salkantay Pass, Salkantay altitude is 20,574 ft (6,271 m). You will have the opportunity to see beautiful landscapes with a variety of endemic flora and fauna, and camping at night in the middle of the sacred mountain.

What's Included

Return transportation x bus to Cusco the last day (if you return with the bus option)
Detailed information about your booked tour 1 day before departure at the Okidoki
Professional guide english spanish x 4 days including the machupicchu
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[3])
Dinner
EQUIPMENT DELIVERY, such as: (DUFFEL BAG to place all this equipment on the mules for salkantay)
Breakfast (Optional[4])
Breakfast
transport from cusco to the beginning of the salkantay and sleeping bag
Hot drinks at night and at each meal, Horses carry 5ks per person, Hostel in Aguas calientes 1night
The last lunch
The entrance ticket to the community of Mollepata – Humantay Lake price
transportation day 3 after lunch from sahuayaco beach to hydroelectric
Bus only up from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, Water, cold beer, champagne, Trekking poles a pair
Entrance to HuaynaPicchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain (book months in advance)
voluntary tips, Travel insurance, hot shower in the second camp, , Wifi internet
ENTRANCE TICKET TO MACHU PICCHU

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Para recogerlos se coordina con el viajero el punto de encuentro y recogida un dia antes de su viaje pudiendo ser recogerlos en su hotel o en la plaza de armas del cusco previa coordinacion

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Meeting point

Para recogerlos se coordina con el viajero el punto de encuentro y recogida un dia antes de su viaje pudiendo ser recogerlos en su hotel o en la plaza de armas del cusco previa coordinacion

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Cusco - Mollepata - Challacancha - Soraypampa -Lake Humantay (Distance 12 kms - 5 hours)

    1 stop
  • 1
    Mollepata

    We will pick you up from your hotel between 4:20 a.m. to 4:50 a.m. then we will drive to the town of Mollepata which is located at a height of 2900mt-9514 ft which is at a distance of 2.horas approximately from Cusco where We will take a rest for about 20 minutes. Then we will continue our journey towards the place of challacancha which is the beginning of the walk that has as a height 3600 mt-11500 ft. Then we will have approximately 5 hours of travel until arriving at the base of the camp called soraypampa that has as height 3912 mt -12834 ft, where we will have a lunch enjoying the panoramic view of the mountains and its geography as -the snowy of humantay 4200 mt-13779 Ft and also the snowfall of the salkantay 6271 mt-20575 ft after a rest we will make an acenso for 1 hour towards the lagoon of humantay and then we will return to the base of the camp where we will have the time of the tea and also the dinner.

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Soraypampa - Salkantay Pass - Huayrapunku - Chaullay (Distance 22 kms - 9 hours)

    1 stop
  • 2

    This is the most difficult day, for this reason we wake up at 5:00 am and breakfast will be 5:30 am our walk will start at 6:00 am, to make an acenso for about 3 hours to reach the passage of salkantay 4630 Mt-15190 ft, where we will have a traditional Andean ceremony with the whole group, then we will make a descent to the place of huayrapunku 3912 mt-12834 ft where we will have a lunch and then we will continue towards the second camp chaullay -2900 mt -9514 ft

    9 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Chaullay – Sahuayo Beach – Hydroelectric – Aguas Calientes (Distance 15km – 8 hours)

    1 stop
  • 3
    Aguas Calientes

    We will start the day at 6:00 am and breakfast at 6:30 am, then starting the trek in a high jungle with a very beautiful geography of rivers, waterfalls where we can appreciate flora and fauna of this place as orchids plantations Cocoa, coffee, coca fruit trees bananas papaya avocado granadilla and birds like r, hummingbird, parrots and cock of the rocks, etc. To reach Sahuayo beach 2064 mt – 6771 ft – where we will have a lunch and then we will have to take a bus to get to hydroelectric where we will meet the other Group that came out a day before us and we will join with this and then make a hike to aguas calientes to sleep in a private hostel.

    8 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 4

    Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo - Cusco

    1 stop
  • 4
    Machu Picchu

    This day we will start very early 4:00 am the first part of the trip is flat for ½ hour and for 1 hour is ascent toward the Machu Picchu where we will arrive at approximately 6 am to be able to see the sunrise and have the exploration of the Machu Picchu with Our guide for an average of 2 hours and then have free time to do your personal exploration. After your visit to Machu Picchu you have to make a descent to the town of hot waters to board your return train at the time you can choose. Attention, travelers! ️✨ If you're planning to visit Machu Picchu, remember that entrance tickets sell out quickly, especially during peak season. To ensure your visit to this wonder of the world, we recommend booking your tickets 2 to 3 months in advance. Don't leave your adventure to chance! Plan ahead and experience the unforgettable experience of Machu Picchu.

    6 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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