Salkantay Trek 3D/2N (With Camping)
Duration
3Days/2 Nights
Tour Type
Daily Tour
Group Size
10 people
Languages
English, Spanish
ITINERARY
DAY 01: CUSCO – SORAYPAMPA – SALKANTAY PASS – HUAYRACMACHAY
For this amazing Salkantay Trek, we will pick you up from your hotel at 4:00 a.m. and drive approximately 3 hours to Soraypampa, where your adventure begins. Before starting the hike, we will enjoy a nourishing breakfast surrounded by stunning mountain scenery.
Our trek begins with a gradual uphill hike lasting about 3 hours until we reach Soyrococha, where we will stop for lunch while enjoying panoramic views of Humantay Mountain (4,120 m / 13,500 ft) and Salkantay Mountain (6,271 m / 20,575 ft).
After lunch, we continue ascending to the Salkantay Pass (4,600 m / 15,090 ft)—the highest point of the trek. Here, we’ll take time for breathtaking photos and an informative explanation from your guide about the significance of this sacred mountain.
Finally, we begin a descent of approximately 3 hours towards our campsite at Huayracmachay (3,800 m / 11,750 ft)—the highest and coldest camp of the entire trek.
Estimated walking time: 6 to 7 hours
Total distance: 16 km
Campsite altitude: 3,800 meters above sea level
DAY 02: HUAYRACMACHAY – CHAULLAY – LA PLAYA – AGUAS CALIENTES TOWN.
After breakfast, we begin our descent towards Chaullay, a journey of approximately 2 hours. From this point, we enter the high jungle, where we’ll observe the lush flora and fauna typical of the region, including coca plantations, coffee crops, and various fruit trees. After trekking for about 5 hours from our campsite, we’ll arrive at La Playa Sahuayaco, where a delicious lunch prepared by our cook awaits.
Following lunch, we’ll board a private transport for a 1-hour ride to the hydroelectric station. From there, we continue with a 2.5-hour hike along the railway line, bordering the mountains of Machu Picchu. Along this scenic route, you’ll enjoy your first glimpses of Inca terraces and constructions.
Upon arrival in the town of Aguas Calientes, we’ll settle into a comfortable hotel. Later, we’ll enjoy a well-deserved dinner in a local restaurant and rest for the night.
Estimated walking time: 8 to 9 hours
Total distance: 19 km
Accommodation altitude: 2,000 meters above sea level
DAY 03: MACHUPICCHU – CUSCO
After an early breakfast, your guide will meet you at your hotel lobby to escort you to the bus stop. A 30-minute scenic ride will take you up to the iconic citadel of Machu Picchu.
Upon arrival, you’ll enjoy a private guided tour of approximately 2 hours, exploring the most important areas of this ancient Inca sanctuary: the Main Plaza, the Sun Temple, the Sacred Sundial, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, and other remarkable sites.
After the guided tour, you’ll have free time to explore Machu Picchu at your own pace. Optional activities include:
- Climbing Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (additional cost of $35 USD per person – advance booking required).
- Hiking to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) or the Inca Bridge, both included without extra charge.
At the designated time, you’ll take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes, where you’ll board the train to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival, a private vehicle will transfer you back to Cusco, with estimated arrival in the evening.
Overnight in Cusco.
End of our services.
Included / Excluded
INCLUDED
- Pick up from hotel 30 minutes before departure of Cusco.
- Private transport to Soraypampa, starting point of the tour.
- Spanish and English speaking professional tour guide.
- Entrance ticket to Salkantay Trail
- Entrance to Machu Picchu archaeological sanctuary.
- Porters and horses to carry all the equipment, tents, food, cooking equipment, dining tents and equipment passenger (7 kilos maximum)
- Permits and tickets for our porters and cooks.
- 3 breakfasts, 2 snacks, 2 lunches and 2 dinners. All these meals are prepared by our cook and his assistant.
- Coca tea is served every morning in your tent.
- Boiled water after breakfast, to refill their water bottles (1 liter per person).
- Lunch with hot drinks like coca, tea and coffee.
- Appetizers or snacks each morning.
- Oxygen and first aid kit.
- Vegetarian and special diets request.
- All equipment, including tents for personnel.
- 2 hours Guided tour in Machu Picchu.
- Train to return to Ollantaytambo and then by car to Cusco.
- Hotel 01 night in Aguas Calientes
EXCLUDED
- Lunch on the last day.
- Sleeping bag (can be rented in our office $ 15 for the entire trip).
- Trekking poles, you can rent in our office (the $ 15.00 USD for the entire trip).
- Entrance to Huaynapicchu or Machu Picchu Mountain ($ 35 USD optional).
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