Salkantay Trek 4 Days

4 Days

Availability: Every Month

Location: Cusco

Capacity: 23

Day 1: Humantay Lagoon

  • Pick up at the hotel and bus ride to Anta – Mollepata.
  • Stop for breakfast in Mollepata and enjoy the panoramic views.
  • Arrival to Challacancha and meeting with the support staff.
  • Start of the 9 km hike to Soraypampa.
  • Lunch and overnight in Soraypampa, located in the middle of glacial valleys.
  • Hike 3 hours to the impressive Humantay Lagoon.
  • Observation of the Humantay glacier and sunset.
  • Night in Soraypampa to enjoy the starry sky.
Day 1: Humantay Lagoon

Day 2: Salkantay Trail- Challway Village

  • Wake up early and enjoy coca tea.
  • Have breakfast and start the hike to the highest point of the Salkantay trail.
  • Ascend 7 km in approximately 4 hours, admiring the views of the mountains and snow-capped peaks.
  • Descend the snake trail for 3 hours, observing the flora and fauna of the forest.
  • Lunch in Huayracmachay.
  • Continue the 9 km hike in approximately 3 hours to Challway Village.
  • Admire the thick cloud forest and colorful orchids.
  • Arrive to the base camp in Challway Village and enjoy the night.
Day 2: Salkantay Trail- Challway Village

Day 3: Chaullay – Aguas Calientes

  • Wake up early and drink coca tea to acclimatize.
  • Hike to La Playa following the Salkantay River.
  • Visit to family farms and tasting of local fruits and vegetables.
  • Possible sighting of the “cock of the rock” bird.
  • Hike 16 km to Lucmabamba.
  • Lunch in Lucmabamba.
  • Travel by bus to Hidroeléctrica and walk along the train tracks.
  • Arrival to Aguas Calientes.
  • Check in at the hotel, dinner and rest.
Day 3: Chaullay – Aguas Calientes

Day 4:Machu Picchu

  • Wake up early at 3:30 am to take the first bus to Machu Picchu.
  • Arrival to Machu Picchu and witness the sunrise over the ruins.
  • Guided tour of approximately 2 hours by a specialized guide.
  • Free time to explore the citadel and walk to Huayna Picchu if reserved.
  • Return to Aguas Calientes and board the train back to Ollantaytambo.
  • Transfer by bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
  • Return to the hotel in Cusco.
Day 4:Machu Picchu

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