This amazing trek runs beneath the magnificent Salkantay mountain (6.271 m/20,569ft), 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 

This offers 5 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. On the first night you will feel like you can touch the stars while the variety of sites in addition to the beautiful sky include the glaciers of Apu Salkantay and Humantay Mountain, Salkantay lake, and the moraines (natural formations of small hills produced from the pressure of ice falling from the glaciers above).

• Day 1 – Cusco – Soraypampa
• Day 2 – Soraypampa – Chaullay
• Day 3 – Chaullay– Santa Teresa
• Day 4 – Santa teresa – Aguas Calientes
• Day 5 – Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

DAY 1: CUSCO – MOLLEPATA – SORAYPAMPA 

We leave Cusco early in our private transportation 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 ip 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 and there is going to be our campsite where we will 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 – Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Minimum altitude:  3350MASL – 10990 FASL
Maximum altitude: 4200 MASL – 13779 FASL
Distance: 10 km – 7 miles
Time:  7 hours (approximately)
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult

DAY 2: SORAYPAMPA – SALKANTAY PASS – CHAULLAY

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  (4600 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 3 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 then we will continue walking for about 4 hours approx. At the end of this challenging trek we will get to our campsite at Chaullay
(2,870masl/9,414fasl) to spend the night.

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea Time – Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Minimum altitude:  3800MASL – 12467 FASL
Maximum altitude:  4650MASL – 15255 FASL
Distance: 20 km – 12 miles
Time: 10 hours (approximately)
Difficulty: Difficult to Moderate

DAY 3: CHAULLAY – BEACH (Sawayaco) – LUCMABAMBA 

We are going to start our day with a beautiful breakfast, we are goign to start our hike down to Sawayaco where we are going to spend our time in the trail with a wildlife abundant from the area as the different types of orchids and observe waterfalls, coffee plantations, bananas and a lot of fruits. Continuing the walking down we will reach to Sawayaco also called the beach We will also walk through the village of Lucmabamba. After having lunch there, we will explore the tropical forest for a while and visit an organic coffee farm. Afterwards, we will make our way to the third campsite to spend the night there.

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea Time – Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Minimum altitude: 1850 MASL – 6069 FASL
Maximum altitude: 2950 MASL – 9678 FASL
Distance: 14 km – 9 miles
Time: 5 hours (approximately)
Difficulty: Easy

Day 4: LUCMABAMBA – LLAQTAPATA – HYDROELECTRICA – AGUAS CALIENTES 

This will be our penultimate day on the Salkantay Trek tour and the last day of hiking; make the most of it. To start with a lot of energy, we will take our breakfast very early and continue walking in the direction of the LLaqtapata area (2,702 m / 8,858 ft), an archaeological site with a lot of history and fascinating energy that you must experience. From here, you will have a brief view of Machu Picchu.

We will continue walking until we descend to the hydroelectric area (1,890 m/ 6,200 ft), which will take us approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Here, we will take a short break, during which you can take advantage to hydrate. After this, our last destination will be to reach the village of Aguas Calientes (2,050 m/ 6,571 ft), which will take about 3 hours. Our walk will be unique, as the section will be along the train tracks, accompanied by the Vilcanota River and the flora and fauna of the place, making our walk a special experience. If any of the passengers are very tired, they will get the opportunity to take the train to Aguas Calientes (US$37 extra, approx.) 

Once we get to the village, we will head to our hostel (double occupancy) where you will spend the night. Here you can also leave your belongings if you wish. Are you hungry? After settling in at the hotel, we will go out for dinner together in one of the many restaurants.

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Accommodation:  Hostel (double occupancy)
Minimum altitude: 1890 MASL – 6209 FASL
Maximum altitude: 2700 MASL – 8850 FASL
Distance: 16 km – 10 miles
Time: 7 hours (approximately)
Difficulty: Moderate

DAY 5: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO 

By the following morning the breakfast is going to be in your hotel or hostal then we will take one of the first buses 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 you 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 and to address the train station then you will take the train to Ollantaytambo, where we are going to wait for you at the bus station then you will drive to Cusco for 2 hours approx. Finally we are going to drop you off at your hotel. End of our services.

WHAT IS INCLUDED

• Pick up at your hotel in the morning of the trek departure
• Private transport from Cusco to Soraypampa (starting point of the trek)
• Entry fee to Machu Picchu
•  English speaking, experienced professional guide
• Guiding tour in Machu Picchu
• Comfortable tents (sleeping 2 people in a 4 person tent)
• All camping equipment such as: dining tent, table, chairs, kitchen tent 
• First Aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
• Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
• Transportation from Ollantaytambo to  Cusco
• Accommodation in Aguas Calientes with private room and bathroom
• Mules and horses (for equipment and personal items) including
•  5 kgs of your personal items such as extra clothes, sleeping bag etc
• Comfortable & thick foam mattress
• Boiled water for drinking and washing purposes

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

• Sleeping Bag: $20 USD per person per trek (It will be clean and warm)
• Air Mattress: $20 USD per person per trek (Therm-a-rest mattresses)
• Walking Poles: $15 USD per pair per trek (Professional Poles that can be extended)
• Personal tent: $30 USD – (Tent for single travelers only)
• Vistadome Train Upgrade: $67 USD per person (Return Only)
• Huayna Picchu Mountain: $75 USD per person (Please request when you book your Trek)
• Machu Picchu  Mountain: $75 USD per person  (Please request when you book your Trek)
• Bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machupicchu
• Lunch on the last day in Aguas Calientes
• Tips for the crew, guide, cook and porters from PERU WILD TREKS

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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 anything you will 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 an Short Inca Trail 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 1 month in advance ,once the tickets have been bought the government does not allow any changes, so we can’t change any departure date after the ticket has been bought. The Salkantay treks is also not transferable and not refundable at all if you cancel at the last minute.

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.