If you don’t have much time, this tour is perfect for you. from Salkantay Machu Picchu, 4 days, now one of the most famous tours in the city of Cusco, it is undoubtedly the best alternative route to reach the wonder of the world on foot.
This trail will take you through different types of landscapes, you will be able to observe the typical Andean landscape to the snowy mountains, the rainforests and finally live an adventure in the tropical forests, here you will be able to enjoy the life, customs and traditions of the Local people.
Likewise, have a great experience in the wonder of the modern world, Machu Picchu, if you continue with energy you will be able to climb the waynapicchu mountain. If you are thinking about organizing your trip to Peru, do not hesitate to contact us, we are local operators, with very professional logistics, so that your vacation is a great experience, we recommend this tour! Salkantay Machu Picchu.
*Difficulty level depends a lot on your fitness and acclimatization.
Overview
Short Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days, is a picturesque and exciting trail to reach Salkantay Machu Picchu. With a wide variety of mountains and glaciers, picturesque lakes like Humantay and Salkantay, and a hike through the Amazon rainforest, this is one of the most beautiful and interesting hikes in Peru. For this activity you do not need a permit like the classic Inca trail. But if you need to book in advance due to the availability of spaces for the Inca city of Machu Picchu.
Book this tour with us, and you will enjoy an unforgettable experience, we offer you a personalized service, our camps are exclusive, we have Andean huts along the route, our guides are professionals and experts in this type of trips, we have a highly qualified service staff. Live your experience and don’t let them tell you… Salkantay Machu Picchu.
Useful Information
- Starting Altitude – 2900m / 9515ft.
- Highest Altitude – 4650m / 15,200ft
- Walking Distance – 60.5 km / 37.5 miles
- Longest Day – Day 2, approx 21 km/13 miles
- Coldest Night – Day 1 around 0º Celsius
- Meals – Breakfast / Lunchs / Dinners
- Accommodation: Camping facilities
- Overall Difficulty – Moderate
Overview Day to Day
- DAY 01: MOLLEPATA – SORAYPAMPA
- DAY 02: SALKANTAY MOUNTAIN – CHAULLAY
- DAY 03: CHAULLAY – LUCMABAMBA – HIDROELECTRICA – AGUAS CALIENTES.
- DAY 04: MACHU PICCHU CITY – CUSCO
Itinerary
DAY 01: MOLLEPATA – SORAYPAMPA.
We pick you up from your hotel and will travel by bus about 03 hours to Mollepata (2.700.msnm) where we have a technique for breakfast and to use the toilets and do the last shopping this place where we will continue to markocasa begin our walk, about 5 hours by a beautiful path that will lead us to Soraypampa (3.800.msnm camp) for lunch with panoramic views of snow-capped mountains (Humantay; 5720 m and Salkantay; 6271.msnm) afternoon visit the Humantay lagoon close to camp, Overnight.
- Meals: Lunch – tea – dinner
- Accommodation: Camping facilities
- Minimum altitude: 2700 m
- Maximum altitude: 3850 m
- Distance: 11km / 9miles
- Time: 5h approximately
- Difficulty: Moderate
DAY 02: SORAYPAMPA – CHAULLAY.
This wake up very early as it is the most difficult day of this trip will be our breakfast at 5.30 am and start our hike at 06.00. Am, about 3 hours walk uphill to reach the pass of Salkantay (4650 m) located halfway between two huge mountains; Salkantay Tucarhuay right and left. From the pass, they are amazing views of the snow capped mountains. Snow is possible here.
After a break, we will continue our walk (downhill) through the mountains of rock to Huayracpampa (4.000msnm) for lunch. After lunch we continue to walk through cloud forest area with diverse flora and fauna, where the guide will explain it to reach our second camp, Chaullay (3000m).
- Meals: Breakfast – lunch – tea – dinner
- Accommodation: Camping facilities
- Minimum altitude: 2920 m
- Maximum altitude: 4650 m
- Distance: 21km / 13.5 miles
- Time: 9h about
- Difficult: challenge
DAY 03: CHAULLAY – AGUAS CALIENTES.
After breakfast, at 6: 30 am, we started the walk and continue along the upper forest across the river from Lluskamayo and a variety of small streams to reach the beach, stop for lunch. Then we have included local transportation to continue to the hydroelectric plant, crossing fruit fields and tropical plants in the area to reach the Machu Picchu hydroelectric plant.
here we have two options to continue to Aguas Calientes (train service U$ .38 optional) or walk (10 km -02 hours approx) walk this stretch is recommended because it is very nice and you can see the citadel Machu Picchu Inca at the top of the mountain and a very beautiful along the way landscape. Once arriving to Aguas Calientes, we have the accommodation at Hostal chosen: Overnight.
- Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
- Facilities Accommodation Hostel
- Minimum height: 1,500 m
- Maximum altitude: 3000m
- Distance: 12 km / 5 miles
- Time: About 7h.
- Difficulty: Moderate
DAY 04: MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
We will have breakfast at the hotel and then go to the bus station and can board the first bus in the direction of the city, approximately 25 minutes by a zigzag path to reach the Inca citadel Machu Picchu. The guide will offer a visit (about 2 hours) and after that, you have free time to explore the city and if you still have energy, you can also climb Huayna Picchu mountain (2720m). It takes 45 minutes to reach the top.
To return to Aguas Calientes have 2 options, walking or bus (optional) where you will meet your guide back for lunch and receive his train ticket to return to the city of Cusco.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Maximum height: 2,440 m.
- Difficulty: Easy.
The train service that includes all the tours (the Expedition to Ollanta) and bus to Cusco. * If you want to stay an extra night in Aguas Calientes you have to tell us in advance to arrange your hotel and change the return train service.
CONDITIONS FOR THE MOUNTAIN MACHUPICCHU AND HUAYNAPICCHU.
Inclusions
OUR SERVICE INCLUDES:
- Professional, bilingual guide
- Collection hotel
- Return transportation (bus to the start of the route and tourist train to Ollanta)
- Entrance to Machu Picchu City – Waynapicchu – (U$: 60 OPTIONAL)
- Bus fron Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
- 4 snacks (hot drinks, biscuits and popcorn), 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners (breakfast on day 1 and dinner and lunch in Aguas Calientes are not included)
- Dining tent with tables and chairs
- Cook
- 2 person tents
- Sleeping mats
- Horsemen and mules (they carry cooking and camping equipment and up to 07 kilos of belongings of the tourists)
- 1 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes
- Bottled oxygen.
- First aid box
- Vegetarian diet available
NOT INCLUDED:
- Breakfast first day
- Lunch last day.
- Personal expenses
- Entrance to the Mountain / Wayna Picchu (optional U$.60 – according to availability)
Train services included in all tours is (Expedition Ollanta service) will only be confirmed once full amount of tour is paid. The earlier train you could take is the 14: 55.pm and being the last train at 18: 30. Salkantay Expeditions, arrange transportation to Cusco (by taxi or bus).
Note: train schedules are subject to depending on Peru rail on schedule and availability changes. The train can be changed to Vista dome (bigger than the expedition train windows) with an increase in price.
Should Bring
WHAT YOU NEED TO TAKE:
- Original passport and student card
- Insurance card is essential
- Sleeping bag.
- Hiking boots
- Waterproof jacket / rain poncho
- Coat
- Hat and gloves comfortable pants shirts
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen factor 50
- Insect repellent
- Water
- Water purification tablets (Micropur recommended)
- Personal medication
- Camera and battery.
- Flashlight with extra batteries
OPTIONAL TO TAKE:
- Shorts
- Cane
- Plasters and bandages
- Flips flops
- Extra money
- Swimsuit for hot springs in Santa Teresa / Aguas Calientes – not included in price.
OPTIONAL SERVICES (NOT INCLUDED):
- Sleeping bag-5 season (U$.25)
- Hiking Poles (U$.20)
- Small day backpack (U$.15)
Price
Prices: Season 2024
Group Service.
- U$. 480. Per Person (Up to 10 People)
Private Service
- U$. 550 per Person (Private Service 02 People Mínimum )
Discounts
- Student Discount (only with active card): U$.20
- Under 18 years Discount: U$.35
Group versus Private Treks: What’s the difference?
- Depending on the number of people in your booking, additional people may join the trek to make a full group.
- If you choose “private”, no additional people will be joining your group, no matter the size.
- Minimum booking size is two people; one person may book a group trek if Salkantay Expeditions, is able to join that person with additional groups.
Rentals
- Hiking poles – U$: 20 (pair)
- Sleeping Bag – U$: 25 (whole trip)
Upgrades
- Entrance Tickets to Wayna Picchu Mountain – U$:60 per person (according to availability)
- Return Vistadome train – U$: 50 per person
- Return Hiram Bingham train– U$: 380 per person
- Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel (5 star hotel) – U$: 245 Per person
- Tierra viva Machu Picchu (3 star hotel) – U$: 50 Per person