Cusco – Mollepata – Humantaypampa.

Salkantay Trail - Begin this stunning 4-day Salkantay trek on the Inka Trail to Llactapata.

We’ll pick you up from your Cusco hotel at 4:30 a.m. and travel for 2 hours in our private vehicle to Mollepata, where a light and energizing breakfast awaits.

Next, we’ll drive 40 more minutes to Challacancha, from where we’ll embark on a 2.5-hour hike to Humantaypampa, our first campsite.

After lunch, we’ll take a 3-hour hike to Humantay Lagoon, capturing beautiful photos of the green lagoon with Humantay Mountain in the background.

At 5:30 p.m., we’ll enjoy hot drinks, followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m., and spend the night in our tents.

Challacancha (Mollepata): 3880m / 12726ft
Humantaypampa: 3910m / 12,8ft
Walking time: 6 hours
Distance: 8 km (approx. 5 miles)

• Lunch, dinner, and snacks.
• Tourist van from Cusco to Challacancha (Mollepata)
• Camping equipment

Humantaypampa – Huayracmachay – Challhuay – Playa Sahuayaco.

Salkantay Trail - Today will be challenging as we reach the highest and coldest point and travel by local bus.

Breakfast is at 5:30 a.m., and we start our uphill hike at 6:00 a.m. to the highest point (4630m / 15,187ft). Here, we’ll enjoy panoramic views of snow-capped mountains and lush valleys. We’ll then descend to Huayracmachay for lunch.

After lunch, we’ll continue descending through the humid forest to Challhuay, where we’ll take a local bus for 1 hour to Playa Sahuayaco, our second campsite.

At 5:30 p.m., we’ll have tea, followed by dinner at 6:00 p.m. in the high Amazon jungle.

Salkantay Pass: 4630m / 15,186ft
Collpapampa: 2860m / 9380ft
Walking time: 7-8 hours
Distance: 22 km / 13.6 miles
By Local Bus: 16 km / 10 miles (1 hour)

• Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks
• Camping equipment

Playa Sahuayaco – Salkantay Trek Inka Trail Llactapata – Hydroelectric – Aguas Calientes.

Salkantay Trail - Today will be unforgettable as we explore the best part of the Salkantay Trek Inca Trail Llactapata, a pristine and less-visited area.

After breakfast at 6:00 a.m., we’ll hike along a recently discovered Inca trail to the Llactapata archaeological site. As we ascend, we’ll enjoy breathtaking views of deep valleys and, from Llactapata, a distant view of Machu Picchu nestled between the Andes peaks.

After exploring, we’ll descend to the hydroelectric train station. Before boarding the train at 2:17 or 2:50 p.m., we’ll have lunch and bid farewell to our cook and muleteers.

Dinner at 6:30 p.m. in a restaurant in Aguas Calientes Town, followed by an overnight stay in a hotel.

Playa Sahuayaco: 2060m / 6757ft
Llactapata: 2780m / 9119ft
Walking time: 5 hours
Distance: 8 km / 5 miles
By train: 10 km / 6.25 miles (50 minutes)

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Camping equipment
• Train ticket from hydroelectric to Aguas Calientes Town

Aguas Calientes Town– Machu Picchu – Cusco.

Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu - Today, we visit our final destination, Machu Picchu. We have two options to reach this sacred site.

First, take the bus (optional). We need to line up at 4:30 a.m. to catch one of the first 5 buses departing at 5:30 a.m. Alternatively, we can hike up for 1.5 hours.

In both cases, we must arrive at the main entrance between 6:00 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. to see Machu Picchu without tourists and witness the sunrise.

Inside Machu Picchu, we’ll have a 2-hour tour, followed by free time to explore further or hike up to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain.

In the afternoon, we’ll descend to Aguas Calientes to catch the return train (7:00 p.m.) to Ollantaytambo, and from there, take our private vehicle back to Cusco – hotel.

Machu Picchu Altitude: 2450m / 8036ft
By Bus: 25 minutes
Hiking time: 1.5 hours
Distance: 1.7 km / 1.1 miles

• Breakfast
• Entrance to Machu Picchu
• Return train from Machu Picchu town to Ollantaytambo
• Bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco

• 1 hour and a half train ride from Machu Picchu Town to Ollantaytambo
• All meals included: 3 lunches, 3 dinners, 3 breakfasts with vegetarian options
• Mules to carry camping gear
• Spacious dining and kitchen tent for meals
• First aid kit and emergency oxygen available
• Comfortable accommodations: 1 hotel night in Aguas Calientes and camping tents with mats
• 1 hour and a half bus ride from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
• Professional guided tour, including information session before the trek
• Experienced cook and assistant for larger groups
• Bus transportation from Cusco to the trek starting point
• Included entry ticket to Machu Picchu

• Bus from Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
• Sleeping bags (we can rent you)
• Entrance to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain
• Travel Insurancence
• Personal stuff
• Additional horse
• Breakfast on the first day, lunch, dinner on the last day
• Tips for the guide, Cooker and the horsemen (optional)
• Walking sticks

The route Short Salkantay Trek Inka Trail Llactapata is definitely recommended for hiking lovers, feel the tranquility and purity of nature and completely forget about globalization.
This route Salkantay trek 4-day will lead you to Machu Picchu in a totally different way because the third day we will visit the small Inca city Llactapata. To ascend to this beautiful place, from Playa Sahuayaco we will take an original Inca trail that few travel companies and guides know.
When we are in the archaeological site of Llactapata, you will not regret having taken this tour because we will have totally awesome views, deep valleys, mountains covered with snow and vegetation. Also in the distance between the huge mountains, we will be able to see the Inca City of Machu Picchu.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.