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Day 1 Salkantay trek: Cusco – Mollepata – Humantay Lake – Salkantaypampa
We will pick you up at your hotel around 05:00 am. We proceed to drive nearly 4 hours to Anta – Mollepata. During the bus ride, you can observe the white snowcapped mountains of Salkantay and Veronica: the Holy Gods of the Incas. Also, you will glimpse the spectacular views of the upper part and lower valleys with colorful landscapes.
After 4 hours of driving, we will make the stop in Soraypampa town, where there are toilet facilities and an optional short breakfast. There we will meet with our support staff, organize all the equipment, horses and mules and we will have an introductory meeting. At approximately 9:30 a.m. we will start our trek to Humantay lake (4200 m.a.s.l).
Once we reach the lake, we can observe the Humantay glacier, Humantay Lake. We will spend about an hour there and come back to Soraypampa where we will have our lunch prepared by our cook. After our meal, we will keep hiking to Salkantaypampa where we will spend the night. Salkantaypampa is located in the middle of the glacier valleys where at night, it is so dark with no ambient light making it a perfect spot to appreciate the constellations in the sky.
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Camping
- Maximum Altitude: 4100 masl/13.4312feet
- Minimum Altitude: 2850 masl/9.3504feet
- Distance Travelled: 10 km/6.200mile
L , D Meals
6 HOURS Walking Time
12 KM / 7 MILES Walking Distance
CHALLENGE Level of Difficulty
2850 masl/9.3504feet Starting Altitude
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Day 2 Salkantay trek: Soraypampa – Salkantay Pass – Huayramachay – Ccollpampa
Early wakeup call at 5:00 am with coca tea brought to your tent. Afterward, we pack up quickly, enjoy our breakfast, and immediately begin hiking up to the highest point of the Salkantay trail (4620 masl – 15,255 ft). The distance is 5 km we should complete in 4 hours. During the ascent through the rocky valley, we can observe the magnificent Salkantay peak and may even see chinchillas on the trail (6217 masl – 20,341 ft). Once we reach the top of the trail, we will enjoy spectacular views of the mountains and the imposing snowy peaks of the Salkantay, Humantay, and Pumasillo.
Salkantay is considered the second highest mountain of Cusco region and one of the main Inca Gods known as “Apu Salkantay”. Hiking to the top is the most difficult part of the entire trek. You will feel so accomplished! The next 3 hours is spent heading downhill on the serpent trail along gravel and rocky path to reach Huayracmachay, our lunch spot. In the afternoon we will arrive at the upper part of the rain forest, also called a “cloud forest”. We will cover 9 km in 3 hours until to get Challway Village (2900 masl – 9,514 ft) our base campsite. The second half of the day during the descent, we will observe the thick forest which is decorated with colorful orchids and native plants. The majority of the year the weather is warm and pleasant.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Camping
- Maximum Altitude: 4650 masl/15.2559feet
- Minimum Altitude: 2900 masl/9.5144feet
- Distance Travelled: 21km/13.0488mile to Chaullay
B , L ,D Meals
10 HOURS Walking Time
25 KM / 16 MILES Walking Distance
CHALLENGE Level of Difficulty
4100 MASL / 134652 FEETS / Starting Altitude
4620 MASL / 14653 FEETS Highest Altitude -
Day 3 Salkantay trek: Collpapampa – Lucmabamba – Aguas Calientes
Around 5:30 am wake up call with coca tea! Next, we have breakfast and afterward start hiking straight to la Playa; walking through the thick jungle and following the riverbank of the Salkantay River on a gradual trail. On the route, we stop at several family hamlets to enjoy the local fruit and vegetables (passion fruit, banana, coffee, avocado, mango, orange, and papaya). If we are lucky, we will be able to observe the famous bird called “the Cock of the Rocks”.
The trail distance is 16 km and the hiking time is 7 hours until we reach Lucmabamba, our base camp. Lucmabamba is a small town surrounded by coffee trees and can provide the basic facilities (toilet, electricity, shopping, and souvenirs) and serves as our lunch point. After having lunch we take a local bus for an hour to Hydroelectric from there, we will keep walking along the train tracks until we reach Aguas Calientes. Once in town, we check into our hotel, go out to dinner then overnight.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Camping
- Maximum Altitude: 2900 masl/9.5144feet
- Minimum Altitude: 2100 masl/6.8898feet
- Distance Travelled: Approx 27km/16.9419mile
B, L D Meals
7 HOURS Walking Time
29 KM / 18 MILES Walking Distance
CHALLENGE Level of Difficulty
2900 MASL / 1050 FEETS Starting Altitude
2900 MASL / 1050 FEETS Highest Altitude -
Day 4 Salkantay trek: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco
Day four is the most magical day: Machu Picchu. We will wake up at 3:30, extremely early, to take the first bus up to Machu Picchu and see the sunrise over the ruins.
Your guide will spend around 2 hours explaining the highlights of Machu Picchu. Afterward, you will have time to explore by yourself the ruins and hike Huayna Picchu if you have booked this option. (This is a separate entrance ticket that costs $65 per person). Finally, you will return to Aguas Calientes and take a train back to Ollantaytambo, and then bus back to Cusco. Once in Cusco, we will transfer you back to your hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast,
- Tour: Visit Machu Picchu
B Meals
JUST BY BUS Walking Time
JUST BY BUS Walking Distance
EASY Level of Difficulty
2000 MASL / 1050 FEETS Starting Altitude
2400 MASL / 12543 FEETS Highest Altitude
Included Salkantay Trek 4 day
What Is Included For The Salkantay trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu?
- English speaking guide, plus an assistant guide for big groups.
- Professional cook and an assistant cook for a big group and horseman for the mules and horses.
- Mules which carry group gear and large duffels provided by the company, for personal belongings.
- All food on the trek, which incorporates traditional Peruvian cuisine as well as modern fusion cuisine and specific dietary needs.
- Boiled water and snacks.
- Large Dining tent, table, stools, all cutlery, and kitchen tent.
- Tents to overnight, and Thermarest. Two-person tents are provided for single person and three-person tents for double people to provide plenty of space for personal gear.
- Additional horses for riding can be provided for an additional cost.
- First aid kit, including oxygen.
- A pre-trek briefing.
- Entrance fees to Salkantay Mountain, including Machu Picchu.
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
- Train ticket. (Expedition Train Service 14:55).
- Private van from your hotel in Cusco to Challacancha (the starting point of hiking).
- Private van from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
What Is Not Included For The Salkantay trek 4 Days Trek?
- Dinner on the 4th day in Aguas Calientes.
- Personal trekking gear including, backpacks, trekking poles, sleeping bags. However, they may be rented from the company.
- Gratuity for guides, cooks, and horseman.
- Entrance to hot springs in Cocalmayo (Santa Teresa) or other entertainments in Aguas Calientes.
- Personal riding horse. Additional horses may be rented according to the needs of the individual and group.
Salkantay trek 4 days Price 2023
Prices Group Service 4 days Salkantay
| 1 | $550 .00 | Inquire Now |
Prices
Permits are needed for your chosen start date. Tour prices are based on the number of people in a group. Prices are valid from March 2023 through January 2024. All prices quoted are $USD
- group service: $550 per person
Prices Private Service 4 days Salkantay trek
| 1 | $750 .00 | Inquire Now |
Important: Price includes up to 7 kilos of your belongings to be carried by the mules (NO need for extra Porter hire!).
Discounts:
- Student Discount 20$ dollars
- Under 15 years will pay as a student: US$20.00
- Under 7 years Discount: US$35.00
Optional Extras (Need to Book in Advance):
- Machu Picchu Mountain climbing: USD 75.00 (Need to book in advance)
- Huayna Picchu Mountain climbing: USD 75.00 (Need to book in advance)
People also ask about the Salkantay trek 4 days
What is the 4 day Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu?
The 4 Days Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu includes every highlight of the Classic 5 Days Salkantay Trail only at a faster pace. You will admire snow-capped mountains, and turquoise lakes such as the Humantay Lagoon and Salkantay Lake, and pass through the cloud forest and the Peruvian jungle.
How many days is the Salkantay trek?
The Salkantay trek is 46 miles in length and reaches a maximum elevation of 15,090 feet (4,600 meters) at the Salkantay Pass. The entire Salkantay trek is usually completed in four to six days, but there are extensions that can turn the adventure into a mega eight-day odyssey through the Peruvian Andes if you’d like.
Is Salkantay Trek worth it?
Is the Salkantay Trek worth it? Absolutely! The Salkantay Trek is easily one of the best hikes in South America and absolutely stunning. Although challenging, climbing over 4,500 meters above sea level, the hike offers incredible viewpoints including glacier lakes and tropical forest.
