Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu – 4D/3N

Duration:
4 Days
Max People:
10
Min Age:
10+
English
Overview

This trekking is a shorter version, only 4 days to visit various destinations such us Humantay lake, Salkantay snowy and Machu Picchu.

Whats Included

Transportation

  • All Transfer services
  • Train back from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
  • Transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.

Meels

  • Food as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Vegetarian options available.

Entrance Fees

  • Entrance ticket to Mollepata- Salkantay route
  • Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
Does not include
  • Bus up and down from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu ($24 USD)
  • Personal care items.
  • Tips for the guide and the horsemen.
  • Breakfast on the first day, lunch and dinner on the last day.
  • Sleeping Bag

Packing List

Trekking Accessories

Strong walking shoes for trekking.
Lightweight backpack of 20 liters
Some cash in small bills.

Clothing

Hat or cap.
Long sleeve shirt.
Long and short pants.
Rain coat.
Sweater and thick jacket.

Biodegradable Plastics

Plastic bags.
Optional plastic raincoat (poncho)

Personal Care

Eco-friendly Tomatodo (canteen).
Lantern
Sunglasses
Camera with extra batteries and memory.
Toilet paper.

First Aid Kit

Insect repellent
Sunblock with a 40 UV factor of at least
Medical or personal items.
Itinerary
Day 1 Cusco - Soraypampa

We will begin our adventure picking up each passenger from their respective hotels before embarking on a 3:30 hours by bus. Halfway through the tour, we will stop in Mollepata at an altitude of 2900 m.a.s.l. for a 30 minute break, then we continue with our trip directly to the last bus stop in Challacancha, where we will meet our horsemen and horses, who will carry the all camping equipment and we begin our trek to Soraypampa at (3900 m.a.s.l.).

Arriving we will establish a camping area from where we will enjoy the beautiful views of the snowy peak of Salkantay and we will have a break for lunch. After lunch, we will visit the Humantay Lake at (4200 m.a.s.l.) before starting our return to the camping area in Soraypampa, around 5:00 pm. Where our camping team will be waiting for you with an afternoon tea and our delicious dinner.