Cusco – Soraypampa – Ichupata

Action Peru Treks - Day 1: Guests will be picked up from their hotel early in the morning for a scenic 3-hour drive to Mollepata. Upon arrival in Mollepata, breakfast will be served at a local home. During this drive, travelers will enjoy their first views of the Salkantay and Humantay Mountains.

Upon reaching Soraypampa (12,467 ft), the starting point for the Salkantay trek, guests will meet the support team, who will prepare and load the equipment onto horses. The first activity is a hike to Umantay Lake. After taking in the stunning scenery, the group will return to Soraypampa to begin the trek.

Today’s hike is an uphill journey from Soraypampa to Ichupata (14,104 ft) in the upper valley, lasting 5 to 6 hours. Along the route, the group will stop at Salkantaypampa for lunch. Ichupata will be the campsite for the night, where guests will settle in and enjoy a hearty dinner.

Ichupata – Incachiriasca – Pampacahuana

Pampacahuana – Paucarcancha – Huayllabamba – KM 82 – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

Aguas Calientes - Day 3: The pace changes today as the group joins the Classic Inca Trail. The day begins with a 2-hour downhill hike from Pampacahuana to Paucarcancha (10,276 ft), where guests will visit the Inca site of the same name.

Following the tour, the group will continue downhill for 5 hours to reach Km 82, the starting point of the Classic Inca Trail. Along the way, they will see the Inca site of Llactapata, the first site on the Classic Inca Trail. A delicious lunch will be prepared by the chef at Kilometer 82.

After lunch, a private van will transport the group from Km 82 to Ollantaytambo (9,158 ft), where they will board a luxury train to Aguas Calientes.

Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, guests will check into their hotel. If time permits, the natural hot springs in town offer a relaxing experience before dinner, which will be served at the finest restaurant.

Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

Machupicchu District - Day 4: Guests will enjoy breakfast at their hotel before taking a bus to Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, a 2-hour guided walking tour of the site will be provided. After the tour, guests will have free time to explore Machu Picchu before returning to Aguas Calientes by bus.

Once back in Aguas Calientes, guests will board the train to Ollantaytambo. From there, a private van will transport them to Cusco, where they will be dropped off at their hotel.

• Tour guide
• Emergency oxygen bottle, medical kit, and emergency satellite radio
• Wranglers and horses for equipment transport
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast

• Sleeping bag
• Trekking Poles
• Tips for the crew (guides, porters, cooks, wranglers)
• Round trip bus tickets

This version of the Classic Salkantay Trek offers a unique experience. The journey begins with two days on a familiar Salkantay trail, but on the third day, it diverges onto a less-traveled path that connects with the Inca Trail. Participants even have the chance to walk a segment of the Inca Trail on the third day.

The Salkantay Trek is named after Mount Salkantay, which stands at 20,574 feet, towering higher than any mountain in North America. Along the trek, adventurers will encounter breathtaking blue lakes, magnificent glaciers, and lush rainforests. The final section of this trek features an ecosystem similar to the Inca Trail, with vibrant green vegetation and ancient Inca ruins. This trek beautifully combines elements of two highly popular hikes, offering an unmatched diversity of flora and fauna.

The trek includes two nights of camping and one night in a bed and breakfast in Aguas Calientes.

• What to bring:
• Original passport (if you have acquired a new one after you made your booking, bring both)
• Down or synthetic feather sleeping bag (can be rented from us)
• Clothes (trekking boots, warm fleece jacket, a few t-shirts, socks, sun hat, warm underwear, light long pants, gloves, rain jacket)
• Toiletries (toilet paper, wet wipes, personal towel)
• Sunscreen SPF 35+ recommended
• Head lamp
• Sunglasses
• Camera with spare batteries (batteries run down faster at high altitudes)
• Binoculars
• Trekking poles (recommended especially for the steep descents (can be rented from us)
• Insect repellant (minimum 30% DEET)
• Be aware that due the newest regulations of Machu Picchu as of January 1st, 2019, your entry time to visit Machu Picchu on day 4 of the trek will start at 8 AM. Therefore, there is no way to be at Machu Picchu for sunrise, but this entry time will maximize your time to visit Machu Picchu and hike up to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain (subject to availability)

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.