Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu in 4 Days
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96 hours
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Salkantay at an altitude above 15,000 feet before traversing around the mountains to arrive at Aguas Calientes. The trek is only a little more difficult than the Inca Trail, and horses are used to carry food and equipment.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Arrayanniyoq
Accommodations
Camping in Arrayanniyoq
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Salkantay Trail
We will pick you up from the hotel early in the morning and we will traverse through Mollepata to Sorayapampa. Once in Sorayapampa, we will start the first part of the experience with a hike to Soyroqocha where we will stop for lunch with the enchanting view of the snow capped mountain, Salkantay; 6271m/20575ft). We will then begin our climb to the highest point of the trek which is at 4 650 m.a.s.l15200 ft. admiring the stunning landscape along the way. Once we get to the top of the pass we go down to the campsite of Arrayanniyoq.
La Playa
Accommodations
Camping in La Playa
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Salkantay Trail
After an early breakfast, you’ll descend for 3 hours towards the rural community of Chaullay for lunch. Along the way, you’ll enjoy the lush green valleys and waterfalls. After lunch, you will walk for 5 more hours through the Peruvian cloud forest, enjoying a myriad of flora and fauna, including orchids and birds, as well as coffee, cacao and fruit plantations. Finally, you’ll arrive at Lucmabamba where you’ll spend the second night (2,050m/6,767ft). Depending on the time, you can do the coffee tour at the plantation next to the campsite. You’ll begin by browsing the fields, learning about the different types of beans, and even picking your own beans. There are also several fields of tomatoes and avocados. Here, you’ll gather those vegetables that the chef will use for dinner that night. After picking the coffee beans, you’ll roast and grind them. Finally, you’ll get to brew and drink your own coffee! It’s a truly an unique experience.
Aguas Calientes
Accommodations
Ensuite hotel in Aguas Calientes
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Machu Picchu HotSprings
Today is the most beautiful and a relaxing day on our trek. After the breakfast, you’ll walk for 3 hours uphill through the original Inca trail, towards the ruins of Llactapata, located at 2,700m/8,907ft. This is where you’ll enjoy the first views of the citadel of Machu Picchu and the surrounding mountains, including Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu and Salkantay Mountain. You’ll then head down for 10 minutes, where you’ll have lunch right in front of Machu Picchu. After spending some time here taking in the spectacular landscape, you’ll descend for 2 hours to Hidro electrica. On the way, you’ll get a glimpse of a waterfall. You’ll then take the train to Aguas Calientes, where you will be accommodated in a hotel with an ensuite shower and toilet.
Cusco
Accommodations
not included
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Machu Picchu
After an early breakfast, you’ll take the bus up to the iconic Incan citadel, Machu Picchu. Once inside the citadel, there’ll be a 2-hour guided tour, with plenty of free time for further exploration. After this, you’ll go back to Aguas Calientes and at approximately 4.22pm you’ll take the return train to Ollantaytambo, with a mini-bus connection to Cusco. Expect to arrive back to your hotel in the evening.
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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu in 4 Days
SALKANTAY
HOTELS
BREKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER.
MACHUPICCHU TOUR
Starting point:
Plaza de Armas, Pl. de Armas, Cusco 08006, Peru
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Incredible Adventure
rolfih2019,,Dec 10, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jose the tour guide and the rest of the crew at Andes Peru Tour and Adventure gave us a truly unforgettable and incredible experience on the 4 days trek to Machu Picchu. Andes Peru Tour and Adventure do a fantastic job of organising the logistics of the hike so you can enjoy the stunning beauty that surrounds you at every turn. Jose was incredibly enthusiastic, knowledgable and knew all answers to our endless questions. The porters and the chef together worked some magic in the kitchen and together produced some of the best food we had in Peru. Seriously, we are talking 3 course meals in the middle of nowhere!
What a unique, memorable, and fun experience!!
mhgaillo,,Jul 21, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friend and I planned a trip to Peru in order to visit the wonder of Machu Picchu and we also wanted to do some serious hiking and sightseeing along the way... luckily, we chose the Salkantay Trek led by Jose at Andes Peru Tour and Adventure. I had high hopes going into this trip and they were all surpassed by this fun, intense, beautiful, and unique 4-day trek. Jose was an amazing tour guide - super fun and friendly and there was never a dull moment on the hike. We saw so many wild animals, beautiful sights, met wonderful people from all around the region, and pushed ourselves so that by the end of the trek I felt as if I had accomplished something truly worthwhile. My friend and I had some hiking experience in the past and wanted to embark upon an adventure that would be the next level up -- this was surely it! We got into somewhat decent shape for the hike and the first day up to Salkantay was still quite intense! Intense -- but fun! I don't want to give too much of the hike away in this review as one of my favorite parts was learning about what we were going to see each day and choosing fun 'side-adventures'. In summary, I cannot recommend the Salkantay Trek or Andes Peru Tour and Adventure enough!! This is a memory I will cherish for a long, long time. Thank you so much!
Genuinely 5 star!
HenreyWilliamson,,Jul 1, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked this tour to Machu Picchu after carefully checking out the reviews of operators. The trek involved high altitude pass so wanted to ensure I was doing this with some experienced guys. Jose Ttito was my guide and he is a gem of a person. Extremely knowledgable and kind.
Beyond my expectations!
Darwin T,,Jun 4, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had been planning this trip for years and wanted to make this lifetime trek a memorable one. After doing a lot of research I settled down for Andes Peru Tour and Adventure. Jose Ttito, the owner was quick to respond to all my queries while I was booking the tour from back home. He assured me that this indeed would be a memorable experience. Upon my arrival to Cusco, he picked me up from the airport and drove me to my hotel. On the way he gave me a brief introduction to the city and their culture and brought me some coca leaves to ensure that I qquickly get acclimatised. Before the day of the trek he walked into my hotel and briefed me on things to carry and to my surprise, he was mu guide throughout the trek. I felt extremely safe and felt like I was trekking this with a friend I had known for years. Jose´s sense of humor and knowledge on the history and culture was extremely impressive. I highly recommend them.
SALKANTAY ROAD AND MACHU PICCHU
STELLALUCIA54,,May 27, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing trip very comfortable, good service, exquisite food. The landscapes and history of Machupicchu was amazing, the guide knew a lot about the history, if something did not understand explained and the deal was the best.
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