Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu – 4 Days – Reservas Machupicchu Peru

Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu - 4 Days

Day 1: Cusco | Mollepata - Challacancha - Soraypampa (Humantay Lake)

Day 1: Cusco – Mollepata – Challacancha – Soraypampa

Start time: Hotel pick-up at 5:00 am.
Travel: 3-hour drive to Mollepata with views of the Salkantay and Veronica snow-capped mountains.
Breakfast: At Soraypampa, prepared by the cook.
Main activity: 7 km (round trip) hike to Humantay Lagoon (3 hours).
Maximum altitude: 4200 masl (13,799 ft).
Total distance: 10 km (6.21 miles).
Duration: 6 hours of hiking, moderate-difficult level.
Accommodation: Tents near Salkantay mountain.
Extras: Stargazing after dinner.

Day 2: Soraypampa – Salkantay Pass – Huayramachay – Chaullay

Start time: 5:00 am wake-up call with coca tea in your tent.
Route: Ascent to Salkantay Pass (4620 masl/15,255 ft), the highest point of the trek.
Distance: 7 km uphill (4 hours), 12 km downhill (6 hours) for a total of 19 km (11.80 miles).
Scenery: Snow-capped peaks of Salkantay, Humantay, and Pumasillo.
Weather: From cold mountain climate to warm cloud forest.
Accommodation: Tents in Challway Village (2900 masl/9,514 ft).
Difficulty: Difficult, 10 hours of hiking.

Day 3: Chaullay – Collpapampa – Lucmabamba – Aguas Calientes

Start time: 5:30 am wake-up with coca tea.
Route: 16 km (7 hours) hike through dense jungle and along the Salkantay River.
Stops: Villages to taste local fruits and visit coffee plantations in Lucmabamba.
Transport: Local bus to Hidroeléctrica and train to Aguas Calientes.
Altitudes: Maximum 2900 masl (9,514 ft), minimum 2100 masl (6,889 ft).
Accommodation: Hotel in Aguas Calientes.

Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco

Start time: Early morning to take the first bus to Machu Picchu.
Guided tour: 2-hour visit to Machu Picchu highlights.
Optional: Huayna Picchu hike ($70 extra).
Return: Train to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco, hotel drop-off.
Meals: Breakfast included.

Included:

Satellite phone for emergencies (Salkantay is a remote area with no signal).
3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Salkantay Mountain entrance tickets.
Machu Picchu ticket (Circuit 2).
Private van transfer from your hotel in Cusco to Challacancha (start of the trek).
Private van transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (Expedition Train service at 14:55 or 15:20).
Train ticket from Hidroeléctrica to Aguas Calientes.
Official tour guide with communication radio.
Pre-departure briefing at our office one day before the trek.
Professional cook.
Daily wake-up tea (coca tea, coffee, chocolate, or any type of tea).
Horses to carry all trekking gear.
7 kg personal belongings allowance in a provided bag.
Boiled water every day to refill your bottle.
Afternoon “happy hour” with tea, popcorn, and cookies.
Cloth bag for your snacks.
Daily snacks provided.
Entrance tickets to Humantay Lagoon.
Dining tent, table, stools, all cutlery, and kitchen tent.
3-person tents (for 2 people) to ensure comfort and space.
Meals: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 dinners with options for vegetarians, pescatarians, gluten-free, and lactose-intolerant diets.
Foam mattress.
First aid kit with basic medications for diarrhea, altitude sickness, injuries, etc. (guides receive first aid training for children every February).
Metal oxygen tank for use by the guide at all times.
Hygiene products, including a small wash station, water, and paper towels for hand cleaning at each camp.
Plastic poncho to protect you from heavy rain when your jacket isn’t enough.
Backpack cover for protection against rain.

Not Included:

Last lunch on Day 4.
Personal trekking equipment (backpacks, trekking poles, sleeping bags) – available for rent from the company.
Tips for guides, cooks, and muleteers.
Emergency horse.