Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu

Places to Visit: Cusco > Mollepata > Challacancha > Soraypampa > Salkantay Pass > Chaullay > The beach > Aguas Calientes > Machu Picchu > Cusco

Amazing hike from Salkantay to Machu Picchu

Una travesía fabulosa en los Andes de la cordillera de Vilcabamba que empieza al pie De las montañas sabgradas de Humantay y Salkantay para terminar en el sorprendente Machupicchu.

Este tour es una alternativa al camino inca tradicional por una ruta no muy transitada y en la que se puede disfruta de las caminatas sin mayores dificultades, solo es necesario estar en buena condición física.

Accommodation

Camps

Max. Height

4200 masl

Difficulty

Moderate

Availability

Every day
From

$639.00

per person
Rating:
Duration:
4 Days - 3 Nights
Maximum Group:
Up to 16 people
Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu |
4 Days - 3 Nights
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Day 1: Cusco > Mollepata > Challacancha > Soraypampa

After a comfortable road trip to arrive early in Mollepata, we will make a brief stop for a bathroom break and continue towards the beginning of the route to begin the Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu. We will travel 9 kilometers to Soraypampa for lunch. Enjoying free time after lunch and having rested, we begin the hike to the Humantay lagoon. It is a difficult hike with an altitude of about 4200 meters, but the views of this glacial lagoon make the effort worthwhile. That night will be the coldest of the hike, so you should bring several layers of clothing.

Day 2: Soraypampa > Salkantay Pass > Chaullay

We will wake up early for the toughest day of the Salkantay trek. After breakfast, we will walk to the Salkantay Pass at 4650 meters above sea level in about 3 hours, arriving at Huayracmachay to eat and rest. We will walk another 3 hours through warmer climates to Chaullay, at about 2900 meters above sea level, where the camp is set up.

Day 3: Chaullay > The beach > Hot springs

The hike from Chaullay to La Playa begins at 06:00 AM. We will walk through warmer climates for about 6 hours, enjoying the green vegetation. We will stop in La Playa to eat and rest before using local transportation to go to Hidroeléctrica from where we will walk along the trails for about 3 hours before arriving at Aguas Calientes. There we will replenish our energy in a hotel before the excursion to Machu Picchu the next day.

Day 4: Hot Springs > Machu Picchu > Cusco

We will either walk to Machu Picchu or choose to take the bus up. The guided tour lasts about 2 hours and after that you will have free time to explore on your own until it is time to return to Aguas Calientes to take the train. From Aguas Calientes, we will take the train to Ollantaytambo and return to the hotel in Cusco.

The ascent to the sanctuary can be done in two ways: Ascent on foot along the Inca trail, for an approximate time of 1:30 hours. Those who wish to climb the Inca trail should leave at 4:30 a.m. to arrive at the Inca city early and take advantage of the view with the sunrise. Ascent by tourist bus on the road for an approximate time of 30 minutes.

What's Included?

  • Tourist bus Cusco – Soraypampa / Ollantaytambo – Cusco.
  • Tourist train Aguas Calientes > Ollantaytambo
  • One night in a hotel in Aguas Calientes.
  • Entrance to Machu Picchu.
  • Professional bilingual guide English Spanish
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner on the way
  • Comprehensive camping equipment

What is not included?

  • Horses
  • Extra costs for transportation or lodging
  • Lodging in Cusco

 

ATTENTION All foreign tourists, without exception, can only take the tourist train and other alternatives from the railway companies

What to bring to the Tour?

  • Bring original passport “with an expiration date of no less than 7 months”
  • Sleeping bag (can be rented at the agency).
  • Hiking boots and sandals (very important).
  • Trekking poles (can be rented at the agency).
  • Warm clothing: layers for variable temperatures, especially at night. Thermals/gloves/scarves: wool socks/wool hat for cold nights, t-shirts for the entire hike.
  • Headlamp (very important).
  • Camera and spare batteries.
  • Sunscreen/hat and sunglasses.
  • Personal medical kit.
  • Insect repellent.
  • Rain gear: a good raincoat and rain pants and a plastic rain poncho.
  • Toilet paper.
  • Small towel.
  • Extra money for drinks and tips, souvenirs, etc. (soles or dollars).
  • Swimwear for the hot springs (optional).
  • Water bottle (canteen).
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