Salkantay Trek 4 Days

From :220.00 USD$

Locations Visited	:	Salkantay Trek & Machu picchu Citadel
Trip Style	:	Trekking Tours
Length	:	4 Days / 3 Nights
Frequency	:	Every Day
Group	:	Min 8, Max 16
Physical Grading	:	1,2,3,4,5

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OVERVIEW:

Salkantay trek 4 days trek, this is the itinerary that you were looking if you dont have much time to spend in doing long treks , you will complete the trek in 3 days and spend the 4th day at Machu Picchu.

Salkantay Trek Highlights:

Salkantay trek, considered one of the 25 best treks in the world by National Geographic.
Trek OFF the beaten path.
Incomparable views of the snowcapped Huamantay and Salkantay Mountains.
It has become one of the best alternatives to the Inca Trail.
Few places in the world are as picturesque as Humantay Lagoon. Witness the stunning natural beauty of the Andes
This amazing trek runs beneath the magnificent Salkantay mountain (6.271 m/20,569ft).
YOU will be walking you through amazing landscape and natural beauty with exotic flora and fauna endemic of the regio
YOU will be involving, crossing valleys and mountains before arriving to the “Lost City of the Incas”, Machu Picchu.
Discover the rich biodiversity of Peru as you hike through various climates
Enjoy a cultural experience with spiritual ceremonies and meditations
Hike up to the Humantay Lake on the first day of the tour.
Reach to the highest point of the Salkantay trail to enjoy the beautiful views of the Salkantay mountain.
you reach the Llactapata Inca site (2,700 m/8,856 ft), from this location where you will have your first view of Machu Picchu in the far distance
one of the highest and most stunning in the Andes.
It is a trek open to everybody, and the most popular alternative to the Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu, and rich in natural scenery
Throughout the trek you have amazing views of Apu Salkantay, Pumasillo Mountain and Humantay Mountain, three of the most stunning peaks of the Cordillera Vilcabamba Mountain range.

PRICES: for 4days /3 nights gruop service!

we have two options and cost Depends of Return:

Return by bus :

ADULT :220 USA Dollars
STUDENT :200 USA Dollars

Return BY Train :

ADULT :285 USA Dollars
STUDENT :265 USA Dollars

EXTRA ACTIVITIES

Huayna Picchu Mountaim US$ 30 previous availability

Machu Picchu Mountain US$ 30 previous availability

Zip Line in Santa Teresa US$ 30 previous availability

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DAY 01 :CUSCO – MOLLEPATA – CHALLACANCHA – SORAYPAMPA:

We start to pick you up from 04:30 to 05:00 am at your hotel then we will drive from Cusco to Mollepata , where we stop for breakfast ( not included) then We will take a bus from Mollepata to CHALLACANCHA ( 3380 meters/11,090 ) , which takes about 1 hour. afterwards we will walk for about two hours, arriving at SORAYPAMPA ( 3900 meters /12,800 feet ) about 1:30 pm, there we will have our first lunch and set up our first camping spots. after lunch we will hike to HUMANTAY LAKE (4220 meters/13845 feet) which takes 1 hour – 20 minutes uphill and 45 minutes downhill. once we arrive to the impressive turquoise lake and snow caped mountain of humantay, where we will enjoy and takes many pictures while the guide will expalin us…. then we will go back to the camping spot where we will have tea time, dinner and finally sleep in our huts

Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
Accommodation:Camping (double occupancy huts / tents )
Maximum Altitude:3,800m/12,426 ft
Minimum Altitude:3,350 m/10,954 ft
Distance Travelled:12 km/ 7.4 miles approx
Approximate Walking Time: 4 – 5 hours / Ascent up: 450 m

DAY 02 :SORAYPAMPA – SALKANTAY PASS – COLPAPAMPA .

On this day! Guide will wake you up with a coca tea served at the door of your huts ” room service” to start this long day of trekking, after breakfast with the help of the sun god we will see the impressive snow mountain of Salcantay smiling down at you (or laughing depending how you feel at it ) little by little we will climb higher until arriving soyrococha where we take a short rest and try to catch our breath. then we keep walking up until reaching to the highest point of Salcantay mountain at an altitude (4600 meters/ 15,090 feet) here , the guide explain a little bit about the history of Salcantay mountain and the history of the Incas civilization , good excuse to break and to eat some snacks . after taking a break at highest point of the trek it is time to leave the altitude and we will begin walking down for about 2:00 hours until we see small house in order to enjoy our delicious lunch and some tea or coffee the day is not over yet and we will continue hiking down to lower land and altitudes until we reach the second camping spot, COLPAPAMPA (2900 meters/ 9500 feet) , this camping spot is very lovely because the beer tastes even better !!!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Accommodation:Camping (double occupancy huts )
Maximum Altitude:4,600m/15,042 ft
Minimum Altitude:3,800m/12,426 ft
Distance Travelled: (22 km / 13.7 miles approx)
Approximate Walking Time:9 -10hours / Ascent up: 800 m

DAY 03 : COLPAPAMPA – LA PLAYA SAYHUYACO – AGUAS CALIENTES .

this day is much easier day, walking mostly downhill for about 4 hours until reaching to LA PLAYA SAYHUAYACO where we will stop for having lunch also we will notice the climate is becoming much warmer because we are in the high jungle known as (ceja de selva) in this part, there are many small plantations such as coffee beans, coca, bananas if we are lucky we can see ” gallito de las rocas ” ( cock of the rocks) which is Peru’s national bird after lunch we will take a local bus ride for about 2 hours to HIDROLECTRICA, from where we start walking for about 3 hours by taking the railroad to AGUAS CALIENTES. arriving to our hostel 5 to 6 pm aprox.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Accommodation:Hostel
Maximum Altitude:2,200m/7,194 ft
Minimum Altitude:1,850m/6,049 ft
Distance Travelled: ( 16 km / 10.5 miles to lunch spot & after lunch 11 km/7.5 miles )
Approximate Walking Time:8 – 9 hours / ascent up : 1200 m

DAY 04 : AGUAS CALIENTES PUEBLO – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

This is the day you’ve been waiting for !!!!! Early after a good breakfast re-live the history and the mysterious world of the Incas, we will walk for about 1 hour and 30 minutes or take a bus up (bus takes 30 minutes ) to MACHU PICCHU CITADEL. once we arrive; Guided Tour of MACHU PICCHU. This enigmatic city is explored for Approx 2 hours and their mysteries and archaeological information will be explained by your expert guide, you will also learn how MACHU PICCHU is divided into three sectors: agricultural, residential and religious.

after your tour, those who have booked in advance for an extra hike up HUAYNA PICCHU or MACHU PICCHU mountain will have enough time to take pleasure in having outstanding views on their own. afterwards you will return to aguas calientes, where you will wait for return train to ollantaytambo and then bus back to cusco OR walk back to HIDROLECTRICA to take the bus back to cusco it takes 7 hours aprox.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:Not Included,
Maximum Altitude:2,700 m / 8,856 ft
Minimum Altitude:2,400 m / 7,872 ft ( Machupicchu )
Distance Travelled:8 Km approx plus exploration of Machu Picchu
Approximate Walking Time:6-7 hours / Descent : 300 m

PRICES: We have two option on prices for salkantay trek 4d/3n , the cost depends, how do you want to return to cusco after visiting Machu picchu.
BY CAR:

Adult: 235 USA Dollars
Student: 215 USA Dollars

By Train :

Adult: 310 USA Dollars
Student: 290 USA Dollars

Inclusions :

Pick up from your hotel (we will pick you up between 4:45am and 5:00am)
Transportation (starting point of the trek)
Professional bilingual guides.
3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
2 nights camping (huts) and 1 night in hostel in Aguas Calientes
Foam mattresses Note
Cook, horsemen, mules (carry up to 5 kg per person)
Packhorse for 5 kg of your personal belongings like extra clothes, sleeping bag, etc.
Entrance fee to Machu Picchu
First aid kit
Vegetarian option is available upon request at no extra charge.
Return train or bus from Hidrolectrica

Exclusions :

Breakfast on the first morning and lunch on the last day after Machu Picchu.
Down sleeping bag – 8ºC US$ 20 for Salkantay Trek
Trekking poles US$ 20.00 per pair
Hot springs in Aguas Calientes (20 Soles)
Bus tickets down from Machupicchu to the city of Aguas Calientes US$ 10 one way.
Tips for guide, cook, horse man It is a tradition but not mandatory.
Energy snacks will be very useful like chocolate bars, dried fruits.
Ticket for Huayna Picchu mountain US$ 70.00
Ticket for Machu Picchu mountain US$ 70.00
Tips for crew, guide, horse man and cook.

Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain are optional treks within Machu Picchu Citadel which do not include a guide. The climb is usually done on your own after your tour of Machu Picchu Citadel. If you would like the extra hike to be guided, please request in advance. There is an extra cost for this extra guided tour.

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