Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N

Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Trip Type: Trekking
Place: Cusco
Journey Difficulty: Hard

Trip Overview

TOTAL DISTANCE: 51KM / 32 MILES
GOOD FOR: THOSE WHO ENJOY HIKING AND HAVE A MODERATE LEVEL OF FITNESS
CONSIDERATIONS: YOU WILL VISIT THE COFFEE CROP
HIKING SEASON: BEST TIME TO HIKE DURING THE DRY SEASON APRIL TO OCTUBER
TRAIL CLOSE: RAINY SEASON NOVEMBER TO MARCH
ACCLIMATIZATION: PLEASE SPEND AT LEAST REST DAYS IN CUSCO BEFORE START YOUR HIKE
GROUP SIZE: CAN BE 2 OR 8 HIKER

Overview

Salkantay trek to Machu picchu

Is a good alternative and one of the best known routes in Cusco. Located northwest of the city of Cusco Salkantay is the highest peak of the mountain range 6271 m. / 20569 ft.

its name means (wild mountain) and in time of the Incas was one of the most important apus. It is a path oriented to those who like the challenges and push their limits to the edge and Hikers who like to experience and witness the diverse microclimates and landscapes that the trail has to offer in one trip.

We invite you to discover in enjoy these 4 days of the variety of climates, ranging from the very cold and icy weather to pass through the mountain pass Salkantay 4,650m.s.n.m. To a subtropical climate and to be able to see on the last day of the trip one of the wonders of the new world: Machu Picchu. In Salkantay trek to Machu picchu is guaranteed.

Itinerary

DAY I CUSCO - SORAYPAMPA - HUAYRACMACHAY

Cusco Andean Hike will pick you up very early 5:00 a.m. from your hotel in our private bus, then we will go to Mollepata 3 hours trip and where we have a stop for have a breakfast in that locality or you can buy some things you need for this adventure then we will continue until The community of soraypampa (3900 masl).where we will begin our trek.

We will start ascending gradually until we arrive at our lunch point in soyrococha after lunch we continue climbing gradually for an hour more until the highest point our hike salkantay pass 4630 masl, where you will be able to observe opposite the salkantay mountain, after a small break in the top We have 2 hours more in descent to our camp in Huayracmachay at 3900m.sm

Meals:Lunch/Dinner
Accommodations: Camping
Maximum altitude: 4630m/ 15098 ft
Minimum altitude: 3900m/12760 ft
Distance walk: 15 km/ 9.3miles
Approximate walking time: 6 to 7 hours
Difficulty: Challenging

DAY II HUAYRACMACHAY - COLPAPAMPA- LUCMABAMBA (COFFEE EXPERIENCE)

We will wake up early to start our second day, you will have enough time to pack your personal stuff and have a good breakfast, after all, we will continue our adventure, it will be the longest day of our trip to lucmabamba (2000m), the whole journey is downhill and With small rises, the first 4 hours until our lunch in Colpapampa (2950 m)is downhill.

Along our way we will be able to observe different native plants of the area and fauna, we will also be able to notice the different microclimates of this area, after our lunch in Colpapampa,we will continue for 4 hours more until our camp in Lucmabamba(2000) along 2nd stage Part,we can see fruit trees like orange, granadillas, bananas and avocados. Also You can see coffee farms which is a pleasant area for such cultivation.and participate in the coffee experience the processes of this plant and you can make your own coffee.

Accommodations: Camping
Maximum altitude: 3920m/ 12860 ft
Minimum altitude: 2000/6500 ft
Distance walk: 18 km/ 11.18miles
Approximate walking time: 8 hours
Difficulty: Easy

DAY III PLAYA - LLACTAPATA - HYDROELECTRIC - AGUAS CALIENTES

After breakfast we will leave our camp early and walk for 30 minutes until we reach a part of the Inca trail that was built to connect Vilcabamba with Machu Picchu. It will be a gradual ascent for about 3 hours until arriving at the archeological site of llaqtapata (2680m) and from there in front we will have a spectacular view of Machu picchu. Then we will leave the archaeological center to continue our journey for 2 more hours downhill to the hydroelectric train station where we can enjoy our lunch and wait for our train from 4:00 pm to Aguas Calientes the journey to the town is 45 minutes.

Already in Aguas Calientes town, our guide will take you to your hotel where you can take a hot shower and have time to relax, that night we will have the last dinner in an restaurant and will have the program for the last day.

Meals:Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel
Maximum altitude: 2680m/ 8798 ft
Minimum altitude: 2000m/6500 ft
Distance walk: 10 km/6.3 miles
Approximate walking time: 5 hours
Difficulty: Easy

DAY IV AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHUPICCHU - CUSCO

After breakfast, we will take the first bus to Machu picchu so that we can arrive early to see the sunrise in this magical place. The guided tour through into the citadel will be around 2 hours.

After the guided tour you will have free time to visit the city for places you did not see or maybe have a ticket to visit huaynapicchu or machu picchu mountain, you will have time to do it. In the afternoon, we will take the return bus to Aguas Calientes.

Once in the city, you can take lunch and later you will go to the train station to take the train Expedition- Peru rail to Ollantaytambo where you will be waiting for our transfer with our bus to take you back to Cusco- hotel

Meals: Breakfast
Maximum altitude: 2440m/ 8000ft
Minimum altitude: 2050m/6500 ft
Approximate walking time: 2 hours tour in machu picchu
Difficulty: Easy

Includes

INCLUDED

Informative meeting, one day before the adventure. Once there, you will receive all the information pertinent to your walk and the guide will answer all your doubts.

Transport

Pick up your hotel private bus to the starting point of the hike. (salkantay trek to machu picchu)
Round trip bus. Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu / Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes
Train ticket EXPEDITION Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
Return ticket by train EXPEDITION Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
Return bus from Ollantaytambo station to your hotel in Cusco

Accommodation

Camps for 3 days and 2 nights
One night in Hotel in Aguas Calientes

Field Staff

Professional guide of tourism in Spanish and English with many years of experience in adventure tourism
Professional chef
Horsemen and Horses to carry the necessary equipment and the personal effects of the passengers of up to 7 kg
Emergency horse, in case someone does not feel well

Water

Cusco Andean Hike will provide you with boiled water (previously filtered and cooled) from your first lunch, last breakfast and for your bottles before each hike (you decide how many liters you need each day).
Drinking enough water and hydrating is very important to be able to feel good in the mountains and thus avoid altitude sickness.

FEEDING

Breakfasts, lunches, snacks, dinners (breakfast on day 1 and lunch, dinner on the last day are not included)

DUFFEL BAG

You have included 7 kg so you can carry your personal belongings (be careful with the fragile items, since it is the horse who will carry it on his back)

Tickets

Entrance to Machu Picchu
Ticket to Salkantay trek to Machu picchu

Camping equipment

High mountain tent for 4 people, but we use it for 2 people (more comfort for you). If you want a personal shop we also have personal
stores (you must inform us in advance)
Single mattress
Bathroom / Bath Chemical

NOT INCLUDED

Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N: Breakfast not included first day, lunch and dinner of the last day.
Sleeping bag
Walking sticks
Ticket HUAYNA PICCHU and MOUNTAIN MACHU PICCHU (if you want any of the tickets you must inform us in advance to be able to make the reservation – any of the tickets has an extra cost)
Extra horse to carry personal items of the clients more than those already included (for 7 kilos to 14 kilos) .
Personal chair horse.
Tips for staff
Hot springs in Cocalmayo (santa teresa) and Aguas Calientes

Price

HIGHLIGHTS

Small Groups 2 to 8 pax
24/7 assistance by our Whatsapp ✆+51 944363112
Extra porter 7Kg
Sleeping pad included Therm a rest
Professional tour guide English speaker from the beginning to end
100% Quality service

PRICE

Group service from 2 pax

US$ 620 per person

Private service from 1 pax

US$ 720 per person

EXTRAS

Huayna Picchu Mountain – US$ 70.00 per person
Machu Picchu Mountain – US$ 70.00 per person
Sleeping Bag – US$ 20 per person
Walking Poles – US$ 15 a pair of walking poles

Huayna picchu and Machu picchu mountain both must be previously reserved more information: info@cuscoandeanhike.com

How to book

For any of our services, you must send your personal information and a deposit of US $ 200 per person, the rest may pay at our office in Cusco two days prior to your trip, to get the student discount you must send your ISIC card original by means of a photo to our mail info@cuscoandeanhike.com:

Name and surname
Passport number
Gender
Birthday date
Student Card (ISIC if you are a student Yes or No)
Nationality
Email – Phone number
Food preferences

PayPAl

You can make the deposit from our website by PayPal, please note that PayPal charges a 6% tax that automatically includes this option, once the deposit is made, send us the confirmation by email. To make your deposit by PayPal click on the “Pay Now” button below.

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Western Union and Money Gram

You can also use these means to make the deposit. On behalf of our administrator. Take into account that this deposit generates transfer costs, which our clients must assume.

Name: Maria
Last name: Catunta choque
Identity number: 42265390
Address: Urb. Progress Jr-spine L-15
City: Cusco
Country: Peru

Note:

Once the deposit is made, you will receive a receipt with the money transfer code, the client must send the receipt with a photograph to our email. info@cuscoandeanhike.com