Salkantay Trek 4 Day

Salkantay Trek – 4 Day

DAY 1: Cusco – Soraypampa – Salkantay Pass – Arrayanniyoq

We pick you up at 4:30am from your hotel to drive about 3 hours by private transport to Soraypampa where we will have a hearty breakfast. A 3-hour walk will bring us to Soyroqocha where we will have our lunch with a beautiful view of the snow-capped mountain Salkantay (6275m/20576ft). After lunch we will continue climbing to Apacheta Pass, the highest point on this trek at 4,630m/15,190ft. We will then descend to Arrayanniyoq (3,000m/9,843ft) where we will camp for the night.

Meals: B,L, D
Maximum Altitude: 4,630m / 15,190ft
Minimum Altitude: 2,980 / 9,777FT
Distance: 17km / 10.6mi
Walking time: 7 hours

DAY 2: Arrayanniyoq – Chaullay – Collpapampa – Lucumbamba

On the second day of our trek, we will pass through valleys and have wonderful views of waterfalls and tropical plants. We will eat lunch in a spot called La Playa before continuing to Lucumbamba where we will take a coffee tour with a local family and then camp for the night.

Meals: B, L, D
Maximum Altitude point: 3,300m / 10,827ft
Minimum Altitude: 2,135 / 7,005ft
Distance travelled: 17km / 10.6mi
Walking time: 7 hours

DAY 3: Lucumbamba – Hidroelectrica – Aguas Calientes

Our day begins with a 3 hour uphill climb on an original Inca trail through the Andean cloud forest to the Puncuyoc pass before a short descent to Llactapata, an Inca city located at 2,700m/8,906 ft. From here we can enjoy beautiful views of the Inca city of Machu Picchu, as well as the towering Wayna Picchu and Machu Picchu mountains. After a 2-hour descent to the hydroelectric plant, we will have lunch and catch our train to Aguas Calientes where we will stay overnight in a hotel.

Meals: B, L, D
Maximum Altitude 2,953m / 9,688ft
Minimum Altitude: 2,135m / 7,005ft
Distance travelled: 12km / 7.5mi
Walking time: 6 hours

DAY 4: Machu Picchu – Cusco

We rise very early in the morning to catch one of the first buses to Machu Picchu. This allows us to enjoy the magnificent city as the sun is rising and before crowds accumulate at the ruins. After a guided walking tour in this spectacular, ancient city of the Incas, you are able to explore the mysterious city by yourselves. If you wish, you can also climb Huayna Picchu (2720m/8890ft) for a spectacular view of the ruins. This costs an extra $45 USD and you will need to book online at least a couple of months before your visit to get a coveted permit. At the end of your Machu Picchu visit, you will take the train to Ollantaytambo and then private transport back to your hotel in Cusco.

Meals: B

Included – Salkantay Trek – 4 Day

Services Included:

• Guide service in English/Spanish
• Private transportation from Cusco to Soraypampa
• Hotel in Aguas Calientes
• Round-trip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
• Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
• Guided Tour of Machu Picchu
• Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
• Private transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
• Master cook
• Food (4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners, snacks)
• Vegetarian/special diet options available at no extra cost
• Cooking and dining equipment, including tents, chairs and tables
• 4-season tents (3-person capacity but used for 2 people)
• Thermarest (sleeping mattress)
• Mules and horsemen to carry our camping equipment & food
• 10 kilos of your personal gear will be carried on the mule (we provide you a duffle)
• First-aid kit
• Emergency oxygen bottle
• Pre-departure briefing

Services Not Included:

• Tips for field staff and guide
• Sleeping bag
• Train from hydroelectric  to aguas calientes
• Entrance to Wayna Picchu (this will cost an additional $45, and must be booked well in advance)
• Extra money for souvenirs
• Emergency horse for the group (in case of injury or the need to rest), but this can be arranged for an additional fee
• Note: If you need to rent any equipment such as a sleeping bag, water-proof poncho, hiking poles, etc. please let us know in advance. We will secure them for you – no deposit required.

We Recommend That You Bring:

• Sleeping bag (-10 Cº)
• Water-resistant trekking shoes and sandals
• Warm clothing (thermal underwear, fleece, hat, gloves, socks)
• Waterproof jacket & pants or rain poncho
• Synthetic or cotton clothing (socks, trousers, shorts, t-shirts)
• Sunhat & sunglasses
• Sun block
• Insect repellent
• Water bottles
• Water filter (optional – boiled water will be available at all meals)
• Personal medications
• Walking poles
• Swimsuit & towel (for hot springs)
• Personal items
• Personal snacks
• Headlamp or flashlight with spare batteries
• Camera
• Toilet paper
• DNI/Original Passport
• Insurance card