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Salkantay Hike 4 Days To Machu Picchu

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Travel Duration:4 Days - 3 Nights
Availability : Daily Departures
Departure:Cusco
Max Altitude:4,630 m – 15,190 ft
Min Age : 6+
Max People : 12 per group
  • OVERVIEW

Salkantay Hike 4 Days

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Tour Map

Embark on an exciting 4-day Salkantay hike to Machu Picchu, a perfect adventure for those short on time but eager to experience the majestic beauty of the Salkantay Trail.

This compact itinerary includes the highlights of the traditional 5-day trek across four action-packed days, taking you through a wide variety of stunning landscapes, from towering Andean peaks to serene lagoons and stunning glaciers. The Salkantay hike 4 days is designed for you.

The highlight of the Salkantay Hike 4 Days To Machu Picchu

  • Hike along the best alternative route to the Inca Trail and of the world’s 25 best treks, according to National Geographic.
  • The Salkantay hike is the 2nd most popular trek to Machu Picchu after the Inca Trail.
  • Observe the impressive Apu Salkantay Glacier and snowy mountain peaks in one of the most beautiful landscapes you’ll ever see.
  • Enjoy descending through the fascinating and mystical cloud forest.
  • Discover the secrets of the Incas along the way and imagine how they lived then.
  • Hiking alongside the magnificent Salkantay glacier and arriving at the majestic Machu Picchu ruins is one of the best experiences known to mankind.
  • ITINERARY

DAY 1Cusco - Humantay lake - Soraypampa

Places we will arrive
Cusco
Mollepata
Humantay lake
Soraypampa
salkantay humantay lake
salkantay llamas

Embark on a captivating journey as we pick you up from your respective hotels in Cusco around 4.30 am, to embark on a two-hour drive to the charming town of Mollepata. Upon arrival, enjoy a delicious breakfast before paying the 20 soles entrance fee to the local municipality (not included in the tour cost).

Continuing by car for another hour, we will arrive at Soraypampa, where our muleteers and horses are waiting for us, ready to transport our equipment, food and 7 kilos of personal effects per hiker during the walk. From here we will begin our two-hour uphill hike to the captivating Humantay Lagoon.

Once at the lake, spend a couple of hours exploring its beauty, taking photographs and listening to our guide’s opinions on the importance of this charming lagoon. After our visit, we will embark on a two-hour downhill hike to our exclusive campsite, where a delicious lunch will be served.

After lunch, take advantage of free time to explore the spectacular surroundings, including an optional hike to Mirador Salkantay for stunning panoramic views.

Located at an altitude of 4100 meters, the private camp offers an unparalleled experience with additional short hikes, stunning mountain viewpoints and waterfalls that promise an unforgettable adventure.

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Accommodation: Camps
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Walking Distance: 11 km / 6.84 miles
  • Highest Elevation: 4,200 m / 13,780 ft
  • Campsite Elevation: 3,900 m / 12,795 ft

DAY 2Soraypampa - Salkantay Pass - Chaullay

Places we will arrive
Salkantay pass
Wayracmachay
Rayanniyoc
Chaullay
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salkantay pass

On the second day of the trek, prepare for the most challenging segment as you will cover 20 kilometers and reach the highest point of the trek at an altitude of 4,630 meters above sea level. Your day begins with a gentle wake-up call at 5:00 a.m. m., while our cooks serve you a cup of hot coca mate to help you pack his belongings and prepare for a hearty breakfast around 5:30 a.m. m.

Embark on a 3-4 hour uphill trek at a steady, manageable pace to the highest point of the trek, situated at 4,630 metres. Upon arrival, marvel at stunning mountain views, take photographs, learn about revered mountain gods, and participate in a traditional Andean ritual to honor the mountain god Apus.

After this memorable experience, begin a 2-hour downhill hike before pausing for a well-deserved and delicious lunch. Continue your descent for another 3 hours to reach the second camp, Chaullay, located at an altitude of 2900 meters and marking the entrance to the Peruvian Amazon. Here you will be provided with camping equipment, hot tea and a delicious dinner.

In Chaullay, take advantage of the optional hot shower for 10 soles, offered by locals, and purchase refreshing drinks such as beer, soft drinks and water to enhance your camping experience.

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Accommodation: Camps
  • Difficulty: Challenge
  • Walking Distance: 22 km / 13.67 miles
  • Highest Elevation: 4,630 m – 15,190 ft
  • Campsite Elevation: 2,900 m – 9,514 ft

DAY 3Chaullay - Hidrolectrica - Aguas Calientes

Places we will arrive
Collpapampa
La playa
Salkantay river
Hidroelectrica
Aguas calientes
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salkantay aguas calientes

On the third day, you will wake up in the lush jungle surroundings at 5:00 AM. m. and they will welcome you with a cup of invigorating coca tea. Enjoy a delicious breakfast before embarking on your trip at 6:00 am, while you walk to La Playa Sahuayaco for approximately 5 hours. Travel through the captivating Santa Teresa Valley, carved by the Salkantay River, and marvel at the abundant plantations of coffee, bananas, avocados, coca, passion fruit and more.

Arriving at La Playa Sahuayaco after five hours of walking, take local transportation for a one-hour ride to Santa Teresa. Here you will make a stop to enjoy a well-deserved lunch. Continue your trip by car for another 45 minutes to the Hydroelectric Power Plant, and then walk for 3 hours along the train tracks to the fourth town of Aguas Calientes. This peaceful walk offers a unique perspective of the surrounding landscape.

Once you arrive in Aguas Calientes, check into your hotel to refresh and relax. In the evening, gather for a delicious dinner at a local restaurant around 7:00 p.m., before retiring for the night to recharge for the next day’s adventures.

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Difficulty: Challenge
  • Walking Distance: 27 km / 16.78 miles
  • Highest Elevation: 2,900 m – 9,514 ft
  • Campsite Elevation: 2,040 m – 6,693 ft

DAY 4Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco Hotel

Places we will arrive
Machu Picchu
Aguas calientes
Ollantaytambo
Cusco
salkantay hike 4 days to machu picchu
salkantay tour in cusco

We will get up very early this morning to visit the famous Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas. This complex is considered a jewel of Inca architecture. It is a complete town with different neighborhoods, squares, alleys, buildings, astronomical observatories and terraces. The city was rediscovered on July 24, 1911 by the American researcher Hiram Bingham. We will have a guided tour to see and learn about the site of Machu Picchu, a Wonder of the World. After the guided tour, you will have free time to take photos and discover this magical place for yourself.

For those who have previously selected to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain, they will do so at the designated time (1st group: 6am to 8am, 2nd group: 9am to 11am).

In the afternoon we will return to Aguas Calientes. We will have some time for lunch (not included), which is the perfect opportunity to explore local restaurants. Then we took the train to Ollantaytambo, leaving at 2:55 p.m. On the way back we can enjoy the incredible landscape of the Sacred Valley. Upon arrival at the train station, our transfer staff will pick us up and drop us off in Cusco.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Walking Distance: 2 km / 1.24 miles
  • Highest Elevation: 2,720 m / 8,924 ft
  • Campsite Elevation: Not
  • TRIP INFO
Inclusions
Trip Checklist
Before You Go

High Quality Service & Safety

  • Pre-departure briefing
  • Experienced Guide speaks English and Spanish
  • A professional chef
  • First Aid Kit
  • Private Camping Equipment
  • One duffle bag per person
  • Customer Service 24/7

Permits & Entrance Tickets

  • Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu

Transportation

  • DAY 1: Private transportation from your hotel in Cusco to the start of the trek.
  • Horses, and muleteers; cargo mules will carry your (7 kg / 15.4 lb) personal items
  • DAY 3: your duffle bag will be transported by car and train.
  • DAY 4: Train tickets from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
  • DAY 4: Private transport from Ollantaytambo train station to your hotel in Cusco.

Meals

  • Meals: 4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, and 3 Dinners
  • Food: Vegetarian and vegan available
  • Water
  • Wake up tea
  • Tea Time or Happy Hour

Accommodation

  • Personal accommodation in private campsites.

Extra inclusions

  • Extra oxygen
  • Hotel in Aguas Calientes (Day 3)

What Is Not Included?

  • Sleeping bag
  • Trekking stick
  • Entrance ticket to Salkantay (s/20)
  • Travel Insurance
  • Tips for our staff
  • Additional costs or delays out of control of the management
  • Original passport
  • Hiking shoes
  • Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
  • Clothes for the cold weather
  • Hat and gloves
  • T-shirts
  • Sunglasses
  • Water bottle
  • Insect repellent
  • Snack for the hike
  • Comfortable pants
  • Sun hat
  • Sun cream (factor 35 or higher)
  • Toiletries and hand sanitizer
  • Personal medication
  • Camera and film with extra batteries
  • Flashlight
  • Backpack

Information Before leaving for the salkantay hike 4 days to Machu picchu

We want to make your trip to Peru as memorable and easy as possible. In this section you will find quick answers to all those questions you had about salkantay hike 4 days in one place. Please read the following information carefully; will help you with any questions about our services.

Briefing or informative meeting

All briefings take place at your hotel at 6:30 p.m., one night before the tour begins. If you cannot attend, you must coordinate another schedule at the (Peru Travel Luxury) offices. These meetings last approximately 30 to 45 minutes and there they will give you a small canvas bag, in which you will store all the belongings that you intend to take on the walk and that will not be in your backpack.

Duffel bag or canvas case:

You will receive a canvas case or duffle bag during the briefing. The muleteers will carry them along the road and deliver them to you when you arrive at each camp. They measure 66 cm / 2 feet long x 36 cm / 1 foot wide.

A maximum of 8 kg is allowed per canvas bag, in which you can put your clothes or personal items that you need to do this hike.

Payment of Trek Balance (in Cusco)

The trek has to be paid for in full by at least 7.30 pm two days before departure. For example, if your tour departs on a Wednesday, then you must come to our office before 7.30 pm on Monday.

It would be much appreciated if you pay the trek balance in cash US dollars or local currency. You can withdraw some money from several ATMs along Avenida Sol (either in US dollars or local Peruvian Soles). You can pay by credit card or PAYPAL online, but you will have to pay an 8% service charge, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. We do not accept bank checks or payment of the balance by traveler’s checks.

Storing your luggage at our Office.

Of course! During the travel, your main luggage can be stored at our office(you can organize briefing day or by email) or at your hotel, both free of charge.

Any equipment that you are not going to need on the trek can be stored safely in your hotel. Nearly every hotel will provide this service. Don’t leave items of value with your bags, put them in the hotel safe and obtain an itemized receipt (In the unlikely case of theft many insurance companies require that you have a copy of the receipt itemizing all the items). Best put items such as credit cards inside a sealed, signed envelope for extra peace of mind.

Pickups:

Peru Travel Luxury company can pick you up from your hotel, as long as it’s in the Historic Center of Cusco. The pickup time will be coordinated with your guide in the briefing. The pickup time may vary between 30 and 45 minutes due to traffic. Cusco is a very old city, therefore, it has many narrow cobbled streets. Some hotels and Airbnbs may be located on streets without access to cars or on long, steep slopes, making it difficult to transport luggage. We strongly recommend that you book accommodation with good access.

Group tours:

Group tours are made up of different types of people. Physical conditions and ages can vary. By agreeing to be part of a group tour, you also accept that some people may be faster or slower than you. Therefore, each person can go at their own pace on the route. It may be the case that a group wishes to modify the tour; however, it will be the guide who decides, after consulting with all the participants, if said modifications can be made.

Strikes and demonstrations:

Strikes and demonstrations are usually frequent in Peru and this may interrupt some of our tours. Roads can be blocked and train tracks can be taken over. However, we will try to keep your excursion as planned, even if it means leaving the night before the scheduled date. Under these circumstances, tours may also be cancelled. In case of changes or cancellations, all situations will be coordinated with you by our operations department. Your safety is our highest priority and our decisions will be made to protect it.

Lost objects:

You’re responsible for your objects during the tour. Please pay attention to where you leave your things and remember to take everything once you leave our trucks, tents, or restaurants.

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Mery LC

Solo Traveller

We had an incredible experience through this difficult hike, but every day was worth it. Well planned trip from the briefing the day before the trip to a daily discussion of the following day’s plan.

We had great chefs who provided daily meals and snacks as well as an afternoon tea time! Every morning we were welcomed by the most excellent guide with tea! Machu Picchu was incredible and once again Juan provided a wonderful history of the site, the Incas and the mysteries of the site.

October 27, 2023
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