Salkantay Trek and Machu Picchu 4D

TRIP OVERVIEW

Salkantay Trek 4 days to Machu Picchu: An Efficient and Memorable Adventure. Embark on a breathtaking journey with our Salkantay Trek 4 days to Machu Picchu, the perfect adventure for those seeking the essence of the Salkantay experience in a shorter timeframe. This trek is expertly designed to offer an immersive experience in the stunning landscapes of the Salkantay mountains and glaciers, condensed into four action-packed days.

HIGHLIGHTS

Enjoy the simplicity of a comfortable, pre-booked trip.
Travel surrounded by amazing landscapes on the way to Machu Picchu.
Finish the program with an unforgettable visit to the Inca citadel, Machu Picchu.
Enjoy panoramic views of the Urubamba River from twice the height of Huayna Picchu.

DESTINATIONS

DAY 1

CUSCO – SORAYPAMPA – LAGUNA HUMANTAY – SALKANTAY PAMPA.

We will pick you up from your hotel lobby in Cusco between 5:00 am on our private van. We start our adventure in the direction of Mollepata, which we are going pass on our 3-hour van journey to the trail in Soraypampa 3800 km. When we arrive in Soraypampa, you will enjoy a hot breakfast prepared by our trail chef. After breakfast, you will hand over your travel bag to our riders and you will be ready to start your trekking adventure from the Salkantay trek to the Humantay lagoon. This walk lasts approximately 1.5 hours and will take you to the base of Humantay Mountain, where you can enjoy the beautiful crystal clear waters of the Humantay Lagoon. After a while to be mesmerized by the beauty of such an incredible creation of nature, you will begin the walk back to the starting point to enjoy a hot lunch.

After lunch we will have a walk of about 2 hours to our campsite Salkantaypampa which is located very close to the Salkantay snow capped mountain, from where we can enjoy very beautiful views of the glaciers.

DAY 2:

SALKANTAY PAMPA – INCA CHIRIASKA – CANAL INCA.

After getting up early in the morning, you will enjoy breakfast and prepare for the day’s walk. You can not help but stop to enjoy the spectacular views of the surrounding glacier peaks and mountains. From SalkantayPampa, ascend slowly for the next 3 hours to reach the Inca Chiriaska, pass located at 5,100 km. Chiriaska Quechua means to cool down, this place is truly cold at most times of the year, but it has some of the best views of the glacial peaks of Salkantay. After taking some time to admire the stunning scenery, you can enjoy a warm drink before continuing your walk. The walk from the pass to Sisaypata to our lunch place will take about 3.5 hours, but everything is downhill. In Sisaypata, you will have the opportunity in the beauty of the Paltayoc peaks.
After lunch, we continue walking for another 3 hours downhill to the camp “Canal Inka”

DAY 3:

INCA CANAL – LLACTAPATA – KM 82 – OLLANTAYTAMBO – AGUAS CALIENTES.

After breakfast, you will visit the Inca archaeological site of Paucarcancha before continuing your walk. This day we arrive at an original section of the Classic Inca Trail. While trekking, you will be captivated by the breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys and mountains. In addition, you will also get some of the famous Inca Trail visiting the famous Inca archaeological site of Llactapata. This site is known to have been an Inca village characterized by its houses, water channels and many agricultural terraces that gently skirt the mountainside. From Llactapata, we will hike approximately 1 hour and then stop for lunch.

After lunch, you will hike approximately 2 hours until you reach Km. 82, where you will meet our private van and you will be transferred to the town of Ollantaytambo. From this place we will take the train at 4:36 PM, the trip is approximately 2 hours to the town of Aguas Calientes (2,000 m / 7,000 ft), Upon arrival in the town our guide will take you to your hotel where you will be inform about some activities that can be done in the afternoon, such as visiting the thermal baths or visit the craft market of this town. At night we will have the last dinner and we can coordinate and have some recommendations about our visit to Machu Picchu for the next day.

DAY 4:

MACHUPICCHU TOUR – CUSCO.

This day finally we visit Machu picchu, after breakfast your guide will meet you by you hotel lobby and you go to the bus stop to board the bus, we will drive for about 30 minutes to reach the citadel of Machu Picchu. We will have a 2-hour private, guided tour, to visit the most important places in Machu Picchu. After the visit, you will have free time to visit Machu Picchu on your own (optional, climb the Huaynapicchu or Machu Picchu mountain, this costs an additional $ 35 USD per person). You can also hike to the Sun Gate or the Inka Bridge, for these 02 places there are no additional payments.
At the appropriate time, we will take the bus and descend from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes usual train departure to Ollantaytambo is in the afternoon, followed by car two hours drive to your hotel in Cusco.

Hotel night in Cusco.

End of our service.

INCLUYED

Pick up from your hotel in Cusco.
Private transportation to Mollepata and Soraypampa, starting point of the trek.
Professional Guide English and Spanish.
Entrance to Salkantay road.
Entrance to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
Horsemen and horses to carry all the equipment, tents, food, kitchen equipment, restaurants and tents, passenger equipment (7 kilos maximum per pax).
Food 3 breakfasts, 3 appetizers, 3 lunches and 3 dinners. All these meals are prepared by our chef and his assistant.
Coca tea is served every morning in your tent.
Boiled water after breakfast, to refill your water bottles.
Lunch with hot drinks such as coca tea and coffee.
Oxygen and first aid kit.
Vegetarian and special diets at the request of the client.
All camping equipment, including tents for staff.
Guided tour of 2 hours in Machu Picchu.
01 night hotel in Aguas Calientes
Train Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes ..
Return train to Ollantaytambo and then a private transport to Cusco.
Transfer to your hotel in Cusco at the end of the tour.

NOT INCLUDE

Sleeping Bag, you can rent in our office ($ 25.00 USD for the entire trip).
Trekking poles, you can rent in our office (the $ 15.00 USD for the entire trip).
Lunch on the last day and breakfast on the first day.
Entrance to Huaynapicchu or Machu Picchu Mountain ($ 35 USD optional).

RECOMMENDATIONS

Original passport and migration card.
Wear shoes or light shoes or tennis shoes.
Waterproof (long poncho) in rainy season (November to March)
Long sleeve shirts.
Long pants.
Bottle of water “canteen”.
Sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat for sunny days.
Sunglasses.
Medicine and / or articles for personal use.
A small backpack.
Camera or video camera.
Have checks and coins on hand in small denominations soles or dollars.

OTHERS

PRICE

Standard	Standard	Luxury
460$USD	$USD	$USD

Category 3 Stars
Category 4 Stars
Category 5 Stars

Category 3 Stars

San Agustin International

Waman

Los Portales

Category 4 Stars

Costa del Sol

Novotel

San Agustin Plaza

Category 5 Stars

Aranwa

Palacio Nazarenas

Monasterio

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

     Excellent  
     Based on 120 reviews 
    
 
 
   
 
 
        
   Griselda G 
 2024-05-16
 
 
 Verified Trip to Cusco 2024
I was in Cusco for 4 days, traveling with friends, we visited Pisaq, Ollantaytambo, the archaeological park of Machu Picchu with the company Peru top Expierence. From Paraguay, the organization of the trip was in charge of the guide William Silva, super attentive to doubts and with the necessary information for the tour. In Cusco he welcomed us again and then we stayed at Prisma Hotel, good service. Then to go to Pisaq, to the train station in Ollantaytambo and to Machu Picchu, another guide from the company, Mr. Carlos Alfredo, accompanied us. In Aguas Calientes we stayed at the Andino hotel. Good attention. Good gastronomy in general, except the place called El Maizal that includes the bus tour to Ollantaytambo, from there they either change places or include a personal lunch in that day's tour. Super recommended @perutopexpierience to discover the wonders of Cusco! The flight from Lima to Cusco was by Jetsmart. Regular care. Many requirements for foreigners regarding luggage but not so much for nationals. They should improve that.
  
 
       
   Navigate45259110927 
 2024-04-08
 
 
 Verified wonderful cusco
We did several tours, Humatai lagoon, mountain of seven colors, Machupichu, sacred valley and the logistics were perfect, they met the pick-up times, the guides provide very interesting information about each site and the visits are spectacular, each one has a charm that fall in love
  
 
       
   Majesus A 
 2023-11-05
 
 
 Verified Peru...... Fabulous and Unforgettable trip
A magnificent trip, we visited Machu Picchu and Cuzco, and other cities like Lima, Puno or Arequipa. Phenomenal organization, great guides and good accommodations. A unique experience thanks to you!
  
 
       
   Kiera C 
 2023-09-17
 
 
 Verified Highly Recommend
This company and tour was incredible. They were there to help every part of the way! I really enjoyed my time at Machu Picchu with Eduardo :)
  
 
       
   Carmen C 
 2023-07-30
 
 
 Verified Inolvidable!!
Hicimos varios tours laguna de Humantay, Montaña de 7 colores, Valle Sagrado, Machupicchu y City Tour, la coordinación estuvo muy bien, no tuvimos problemas ni con traslado o reservas, los guias fueron muy amables y los almuerzos y desayunos que eran parte del tour eran diversos y abundantes. Excelente servicio. Como recomendación revisar bien los horarios de los tour ya que inician super temprano 4:00am y terminan tarde, así que considera hacer 2 tours laguna y montaña y dia 3 valle sagrado que es mas tarde 7:30am y regresando de Machupicchu haz el tour por la ciudad en la tarde para descansar la mañana. A nosotros nos funciono perfecto! ;)
  
 
       
   Alejandra M 
 2023-06-07
 
 
 Verified Vale 100% la pena ir
Todo increíble! El guía daba información del lugar y detalles, pudimos probar también los diferentes chocolates y es un lugar que debes visitar si estás en Cusco. El guía siempre amable y nos tomó fotos a todos :)
  
 
       
   Juan Sebastián O 
 2023-05-30
 
 
 Verified Excelente servicio
Todo estuvo Perfecto, 100% recomendado!! El Guia fue muy amigable. Excelente servicio todo desde el principio hasta el final.
  
 
       
   Christian S 
 2022-11-03
 
 
 Verified A great adventurous journey!
If you would love to explore the surroundings of Machu Picchu but you're worried the 4 day hike might be too hard for you, this is the perfect option. We had a great time, beginning with the convenient and comfortable communication with our guide Manuel who supported us to organize the transport to the start of the treck and the hike itself was a unique experience that we don't want to miss. The hike itself rewarded us with the perfect first view on Machu Picchu on day one and we had the whole second day to explore the whole side more in detail. Accomodation, Food, Transport and a great guide is included in the price. Thanks to Manuel it was an great adventureous journey - thanks for that.
  
 
       
   Lupe R 
 2022-09-23
 
 
 Verified Fenomenal
El Viaje fue excelente desde la llegada a Cusco hasta terminar en Lima. Nuestro Guia Hernan fue muy informativo, paciente y obeservativo y muy bien preparado para todos los viajes que tomamos con el. La Agencia preparo hasta la mas minima necesidad. No tengo mas palabras para calificar nuestro viaje solo que fue lo maximo. Todo fue Excelente!!
  
 
       
   Maribel A 
 2022-09-18
 
 
 Verified Inolvidable
Una experiencia inolvidable, divertida y buen trato. Buena opción para la próxima aventura cuento contigo.