SALKANTAY TREK 4D/3N

DAY 1: CUSCO - CHACLLACANCHA - SORAYPAMPA (L-D):

Pick up at your selected location between 4:30-5:00 am. Then you'll drive to the starting point of the trek (Chacllacancha). You'll hike for 3 hours appoximately to Soraypampa through beautiful Andean landscapes, passing through valleys and getting glimpses of towering peaks in the distance. The trail is moderately challenging with some uphill sections. You'll be surrounded by stunning vistas of the Salkantay Mountain and other peaks. You'll reach Soraypampa around lunch time, which is the campsite for the first night. It's situated in a beautiful valley surrounded by mountains. In the afternoon after lunch, we will begin a 2-hour ascent to Humantay Lake (4200 m/13779 ft). A stunning turquoise glacial lake nestled amidst the mountains. This side trek involves a steep climb but offers incredible views. The round trip to Humantay Lake takes around 3-4 hours. Finaly we will return to Soraypampa where you will spend the night.

Distance: 12 km / 7.5 miles

Walking time: 5-6 hours, depending on your pace and stops

Starting elevation: 3,600 m / 11,811 feet

Highest elevation: 4,200 m / 12,795 ft

Camping altitude: 3,850 m / 12,834ft

DAY 2: SORAYPAMPA - SALKANTAY PASS - COLLPAPAMPA (B-L-D):

The day will begin with a wake up call and room service delivered by your guide including a coca tea served at the door of your tent to start this long day of trekking. After breakfast, if the skies are clear you will see the Massive Mount Salkantay and begin the trek for the day. Step by step you will climb higher until reaching Soyroccocha where you will take a short rest and try to catch our breath. You will continue towards Salkantay Mountain and later in the morning of this day you will reach the highest point of the trek at an impressive 4608 meters. Here, the guide will explain a little bit about the history of Salkantay Mountain and the Andean people. This little history break is an excellent excuse for you to catch your breath, recover from the climb and eat some well-deserved snacks. After taking a break at the highest point of the trek it's time to leave the altitude as you will begin the descent, walking for about 2 hrs until you see the kitchen tent. Here you will crash down and fill ourselves up with a tasty lunch and some tea or coffee. The day is not over yet as you will continue hiking down to lower altitudes and into greener and greener scenery until you will reach the second campsite, Chaullay. This campsite is very lovely with surrounding green hill scenery.

Distance: 22 km / 13.7 miles

Walking time: 10 hours, depending on your pace and stops

Starting elevation: 3,850 m / 12,834 ft

Highest elevation: 4,630 m / 15,190 ft

Camping altitude: 2,900 m / 9,500 ft

DAY 3: COLLPAPAMPA - PLAYA SAHUAYACO - HIDROELECTRICA - AGUAS CALIENTES (B-L-D):

We will have breakfast at 6.00 a.m. and shortly after begin hiking for 5 ½ hours through the jungle over many ascents and descents. In this area we will pass by many coffee and orchid plantations as well as many other plants used for medicinal purposes. We will arrive at our lunch spot in Playa Sahuayaco after we will take a bus from playa to hydroelectrica (not included) after we will hike for about three ours until aguas calientes town, That night we sleep in the hostel and then have the last dinner in a restaurant then the guide will give you the explanation for the last day in Machu Picchu.

Distance: 14 km / 8.7 miles

Walking time: 6-7 hours, depending on your pace and stops

Starting elevation: 2,900 m / 9500 ft

Accommodation altitude: 2,040 m / 6,693 ft

DAY 4: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO (B):

Start your morning early with an unforgettable hike from Aguas Calientes to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. Follow a scenic uphill trail featuring a series of stone steps surrounded by lush vegetation and beautiful mountain scenery.

Upon reaching Machu Picchu, enjoy a guided tour with your professional guide, exploring the most important areas of this ancient Inca wonder. Discover its fascinating history, impressive architecture, sacred temples, agricultural terraces, and ceremonial spaces while learning about the Inca civilization.

After your visit, descend on foot to Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time to enjoy lunch (not included), explore the town, or relax before your journey back.

In the afternoon, board your train to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival, our transportation will be waiting to take you back to Cusco, with drop-off at your hotel. Expected arrival in Cusco: approximately 6:30–7:00 p.m., depending on train schedules.

Distance: 4 km / 2.5 miles

Walking time: 3.5 hours, depending on your pace and stops

Starting elevation: 2,040 m / 6,693 ft

Machu Picchu elevation: 2,430 m / 7,970 ft