This  version of the Classic 4 days and 3 nights Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu. With this itinerary, you will complete the trek in 3 days and spend the 4^th day at Machu Picchu.

The Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu runs beneath the magnificent Salkantay mountain (6,271 m/ 20,569 ft), one of the highest and most stunning in the Andes.  The Salkantay Trek was recently named on the National Geographic Ultimate Adventure bucket list – defined as “The 20 most extreme, hair-raising, legendary adventures on the planet.” It is a trek open to everybody, and the most popular alternative to the Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu.

You will have 3 days of trekking through various landscapes including highlands, cloud forest, rain forest and dry mountain. Throughout the trek you have amazing views of Apu Salkantay, Pumasillo Mountain and Humantay Mountain, three of the most stunning peaks of the Cordillera Vilcabamba Mountain range.

If you are a strong, outdoors experienced person the Classic Salkantay version of the trek might be perfect for you!

• Day 1: Cusco – Mollepata –  Soraypampa
• Day 2: Soraypampa – Arrayanniyoc – Collpapampa
• Day 3: Collpapampa  – Hydroelectric – Aguas Calientes
• Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

DAY 1: CUSCO – MOLLEPATA – HUMANTAY LAKE –  SORAYPAMPA  (L) (D).

We leave Cusco early in our private transportation around 4:00am towards the town of Mollepata, during the journey will pass through some villages like  Izcuchaca  and  Limatambo.  We are going to drive for 3 hours approx. 

Once we get to the town of Mollepata we will have our breakfast after that we will continue driving to the starting point of our hike Challacancha, here we are going to organize our day pack then we are going to start our hike to Soraypampa where we are going to have our lunch after that we are going to visit the Humantay Lake it takes 1 hour from Soraypampa to the lake all the way up to the lake, then we will enjoy the view of the lake and the glacier of humantay (5217msnm) later we will take the same way down where was our lunch

After returning to camp, enjoy the serene sunset in the valley. Soraypampa’s clear night sky offers an incredible view of stars and even comets, creating a peaceful atmosphere perfect for reflection and tranquility.

• Meals: Lunch – Afternoon Tea Time – Dinner
• Accommodation: Camping – Huts
• Minimum altitude:  4200MASL – 13780 FASL
• Maximum altitude: 4300 MASL – 14300 FASL
• Distance: 10 km – 7 miles
• Time:  7 hours (approximately)
• Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult

DAY 2: SORAYPAMPA –SALKANTAY PASS  – CHAULLAY (B) (L) (D).

After the breakfast we are going to start our hike, this second day is the hardest day but full of adventures that will cross the highest point of Salkantay  (4650 msnm) means: the wild mountain, the imposing snowy where we can appreciate the majesty of the area and take some pictures. During the journey we will find several piles of stones called Apachetas. From our campsite to the highest pass takes 4 hours approx. and the trail is going in Zigzag to the top with a beautiful views.

Once we get to the top we will have beautiful views and we will see the glacier of Salkantay very close to us finally following the trail now we are going to descend to the valley for about 3 hours after that we will have our lunch. In the afternoon, we’ll enter the upper Amazon jungle, or “cloud forest,” on a 10 km (6.2 miles) hike along a wide trail. This segment features a dramatic shift in landscape and atmosphere as we transition from the Andes to the Amazon. The tropical forest is rich with vibrant wildlife and native plants.
We’ll end the day in Chaullay Village (2.900 MASL – 9.514 FASL), our jungle base camp, ready to rest after an incredible day of trekking toward Machu Picchu!

• Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea Time – Dinner
• Accommodation: Camping – Dome
• Minimum altitude:  3800MASL – 12467 FASL
• Maximum altitude:  4650MASL – 15255 FASL
• Distance: 22 km – 13.7 miles
• Time: 10 hours (approximately)
• Difficulty: Difficult to Moderate

DAY 3: CHAULLAY – HIDROELECTRICA – AGUAS CALIENTES (B) (L) (D).

This day after breakfast 6:30 am, we will continue our trek will be slight, interesting and unforgettable because this one day descend from the Andes to the jungle on the route taking climate change, we can also observe in a tour variety of orchids, birds, flowers, tropical fruits and banana plantations, coca and coffee descent is five hours to Sahuayaco the beach for lunch and then we are going to take a transport for an hour and a half to Hidroelectrica and you’ll have two options:

1.- If you’re tired, you can take the train to Aguas Calientes for an extra $37.00.
2.- If you’re up for it, you can hike the 3-hour route along the train tracks to Aguas Calientes, enjoying the beautiful cloud forest. This trail was used by Hiram Bingham, who rediscovered Machu Picchu.
Once in Aguas Calientes, you can relax or explore the charming town, which has a peaceful, car-free atmosphere. Dinner is at 7:00 pm approx. at a local restaurant, followed by an overnight stay at our hostel. Your room includes a private bathroom, hot shower, Wi-Fi, breakfast, and luggage storage for your visit to Machu Picchu.

• Meals: Breakfast – Lunch  – Dinner
• Accommodation:  Basic Hotel
• Minimum altitude: 1600 MASL – 5249 FASL
• Maximum altitude: 2950 MASL – 9678 FASL
• Distance: 16 km – 10 miles
• Time: 8 hours (approximately)
• Difficulty: Easy

DAY 4: MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO (B).

By the following morning breakfast we went walking to the most important archaeological site Machu Picchu, once inside we will go to the top of the citadel to begin our guided 2 hours approximately, where he will visit around the Inca citadel, visiting the sites main as enclosures, squares, sacred fountains, temples agricultural and urban areas, so that you then have and enjoy their free time, like taking photos, etc.

Finally in the afternoon return by bus to the town of Aguas Calientes then you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo then by tourist bus back to Cusco. End of services. arou

We need at least 02 of you and Leave any day you suit. All Departures 100% Guaranteed If You’re Booked, You are Going !!! To Confirm and Secure the Permits. Send us the filled out booking form as well as a deposit of the prepayment and you are ready to go. 

Please, Prices are Based On Group size you want us to place you./Please, note: We will Never pass you onto another operator or share service with other companies as most agencies do here if you book as a private service.

PRIVATE SERVICE SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU, Prices are based on Number of people departing that date/ We will leave with minimum of 02 PPL.

• 2-3 People: USD 750.00 per person.
• 4-5 People: USD 700.00 per person.
• 6-7 People: USD 650.00 per person.
• 8- 9 People: USD 500.00 per person
• 10 – 11 People: USD400.00 per person

WHAT IS INCLUDED

**BRIEFING**
We will have a pre-trip meeting with your guide at your hotel for a tour orientation. The meeting will take place between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

**GUIDE EXPERIENCE**
All our guides have a minimum of 3 years of experience. Our guides are professional, responsible, and passionate about nature and the mountains. They will ensure your journey is safe and enjoyable.

**FIRST AID**
All our guides have received high-altitude first aid training. They always carry a basic first aid kit (including altitude sickness pills, medication for diarrhea and vomiting, bandages, muscle pain creams, etc.) and emergency oxygen.

**TRANSPORTATION**
The following transportation services required for the tour are included:
– Tourist transportation from Cusco to Mollepata (approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes).
– Transportation from Mollepata to Challacancha (approximately 45 minutes).
– Tourist train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
– Tourist transportation from Ollantaytambo station to Cusco (Plaza Regocijo).

**ENTRANCE TICKET**
Entrance ticket to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.

**TRAIN TICKETS**
Return train schedules: We work with the EXPEDITION TRAIN departing at 2:55 PM and/or 6:30 PM.

**CAMPING INFRASTRUCTURE**
We have established campsites at each camping location, which include:
– In Soraypampa: Rustic cabins with 13cm thick mattresses.
– In Colpapampa: Domes with 13cm thick mattresses.
– In Lucmabamba: Domes with 13cm thick mattresses.

**ACCOMMODATION**
The accommodation included in the package is a BASIC HOTEL in the town of Aguas Calientes.
– All rooms have a private bathroom and shower.
– Hot shower.
– Wi-Fi.
– Breakfast.
NOTE: If you wish to book your own hotel, please let us know so we can arrange it.

**SUPPORT STAFF**
– Official Tourism Guide – Certified by DIRCETUR with a minimum of 3 years of experience. Maximum group size of 17 people.
– Cook specialized in high-altitude cuisine – USES UNIQUE SURGICAL STEEL KITCHENWARE.
– Muleteers and horses to carry all camping and kitchen equipment.
– 5 kilograms of personal belongings per passenger – The weight of your sleeping bag is also included in this allowance. Only for the first 2 days.

**MEALS**
All meals required during the tour are included.
All meals we offer are BUFFET SERVICE (except for the third lunch and fourth dinner, which are at tourist restaurants).
– 03 breakfasts
– 03 lunches
– 02 snacks (Soraypampa, Chaullay, and Santa Teresa – includes chocolate, mate, coffee, milk, tea, popcorn, cookies)
– 03 dinners
– You will be awakened each morning with a cup of coca tea at the first three campsites.

**SAFETY**
– Oxygen (Oxishot)
– First aid kit (Only generic medications; passengers must bring their personal medications)
– Communication radios.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

“Please read carefully the following information; it will help you answer all of your questions about our services and the Salkantay treks”

THE BRIEFING

It will take place the night before the trekking departure at 6pm in your hotel

CAN I STORE MY LUGGAGE AT YOUR OFFICE:

Of course! During the salkantay treks your main luggage can be store at our office or at your hotel, both are for free. Please don’t pack the things that you will not need for your hike.

HOW TO BOOK THE SALKANTAY TREKS?

FIRST, to book your Salkantay Treks, we need you to fill out our booking form by clicking on BOOK NOW on our homepage or click here the link BOOK NOW.
Please be ready with the following information (FROM EACH PARTICIPANT in your group). We cannot purchase Machu Picchu permit without the following information:
Personal information (your full name, exactly as on your passport):
Gender
Passport number
D.OB. (dd / mm / yyyy)
Nationality
SECOND, we require a deposit of the 50% of the payment per person in order to purchase a permit for your hike.

MAY I CHANGE THE DEPARTURE DATE AFTER THE TICKETS HAVE BEEN BOUGHT?

Fortunately the answer is “Yes”. If you want to change your departure date please let us know 2 months in advance ,once the tickets have been bought the government does not allow any changes, so we can’t change the date after the ticket has been bought. The Machu Picchu tickets are also not transferable no refundable.

WHAT ABOUT ALTITUDE SICKNESS?

In general if you have regular exercise and spend a couple of days in Cusco, or in the Sacred Valley for acclimatisation to the altitude, you may be fine.
The recommended medicine for altitude sickness is WATER, COCA TEA and OXYGEN IF NEEDED; our guides are trained to treat you for Altitude Sickness.
We offer the Cusco City Tour or Sacred Valley Tour that you can book while you are acclimatizing. Check out our Day Tours

ARE WE DROPPED AT OUR HOTEL AFTER THE SALKANTAY TREKS?

Absolutely! Included in our packages is dropping you off at your hotel on the return from your trek or tour. If you have booked your hotel in the Sacred Valley like Ollantaytambo or Urubamba, we will drop you there too!
If you spend the night at Ollantaytambo before the trek, we wil pick you up there.

• Original Passport (it has to be the same you have used for booking your trek)
• Valid University card (if you booked as a student)
• Good daypack (the smaller, the better)
• Water storage:  2-3L (Camelbaks are encouraged).
• Comfortable hiking boots with ankle support
• Sleeping bag (can be rented from Peruwildtreks)
• Headlamp: essential
• Toilet paper

WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR BACKPACK FOR SALKANTAY TREK 4 DAYS

As a Direct Local Tour operator, we provide you with a duffel bag at your briefing and  INCLUDE a extra weight for the horse to 5 kgs or 11lbs including your 2.5kg sleeping bag, mattress and extra clothing. By Peruvian law, a duffel bag must not weigh more than 6 kilograms (13lbs). This limit is set to protect the health of the  horses. All bags will be weighed before being accepted. If you require more than 5 kilograms, it will then be your responsibility to carry the extra weight with your day pack. In this 5 kilos, please count 2 kilos for your sleeping bag and 1 kilo for your sleeping pad. This leaves you about 2 kilos for your personal gear.

• 2 t-shirts
• 2 hiking pants at least
• 4 sets of undergarments
• 3 sets of hiking socks
• Bathing Suit for the thermal waters
• Couple Fleece/ Thermals
• Warm clothes, down jacket — 2nd campsite temp around 3º C
• Waterproof gloves (even if they are ski gloves, take them)
• Comfortable shoes for camp
• Quickdry towel. We provide small ones, you might prefer something larger
• Small bottle of soap: we provide warm water each day to wash
• Battery Charger: No electricity along the trek
• Large plastic bags will be provided at the office — Please ask for them
• Sleeping bag: It has to be at least -15ºC – This can be rented from us
• Swimming Suit

TOILETRIES

• Face moisturizer
• Hand Sanitizer
• Wet wipes
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Personal medications
• First aid kit: band aids, moleskin, etc