Cusco
Humantay Lake - Depart from Cusco at 4:30 am and transfer to Soraypampa to begin the Salkantay Trekking. After breakfast, enjoy the 6-hike visiting Humantay Lake and stunning views of the mountains. Camp under the stars near the base of Salkantay mountain at 4000 m.
Basecamp -Salkantay Pass
Salkantay Trail - Rise early with a cup of coffee and get ready to set out on the most challenging day of the Salkantay Trekking. Start hiking for 2 hours to the highest point of our trip, the Salkantay Pass (4630 m /15190 ft), and take some time to enjoy the spectacular vistas. From here, descend for 6 hours to Collpapampa (2800 m / 9186 ft).
Collpapampa
Salkantay Trail - After breakfast, start a 3 -hour hike along with the lush vegetation of the cloud forest. Upon arrival at the lunch Place at Lucmabamba, you’ll participate in a Pachamanca cooking (underground barbecue), then visit a local coffee farm. After lunch, continue hiking along the train tracks to Aguas Calientes.
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu - Wake up early and take the first buses to explore the 15th-century Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, named one of the world’s new seven wonders. You’ll spend all morning exploring the buildings, temples, and palaces. Later in teh afternoon, take the Vistadome panoramic train back to Cusco, arrival time at 7.30 pm.
- Professional English speaking tour guides
- 4 man tents for every 2 people
- Pick up from your hotel
- Horse and horsemen
- Trekking Chef to prepare all meals
- All transportation includes during the Trek
- Pre-departure briefing the night before at 6.00pm
- Medical kit in all our tours
- Machu Picchu and Salkantay entrances
- All meals included in the Tour
- Emergency horse all the time with you
- Porters to carry food and equipment
- All Taxes included
- Sleeping Bag (Can be rent from us)
- Inflatable mattress (can be rent from us)
- Trekking poles (can be rent from us)
- Tips for our staff
- Travel insurance
Salkantay Trekking is one of the most popular tours to Machu Picchu; this trek will take from the high cold mountains of the Andes to the warm valleys of the cloud forest.
During this 4-day tour, you’ll be able to see the second highest peak of Cusco in the Cordillera of Vilcabamba, Humantay lake, fruit plantations, coffee farms, hike Inca Trails, visit Llaqtapata, and finally arrive at Machu Picchu.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Explore one of the most beautiful treks in the world
Hike along the cordillera of Vilcabamba to Machu Picchu
Get off the beaten path and explore less-visited sites
Beat the crowds at Machu Picchu
Support Social projects while traveling with us
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 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.
