Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N
4 Days Starting and ending in Cusco, Peru
Visiting: Cusco, SORAYPAMPA, Aguas Calientes
Tour operator:
Tour code:
10186
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 16
Age range:
18-90
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Bamba's trek to Machu Picchu via the Salkantay route, offering breathtaking mountain vistas and lush Amazonian landscapes. Experience diverse ecosystems, traverse misty cloud forests, and witness the majesty of Salkantay Pass. Highlights include the enchanting Humantay Lake, invigorating hot springs, and a guided exploration of the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu citadel. This journey promises an immersive blend of nature, culture, and history, ideal for avid trekkers and culture enthusiasts seeking an exhilarating yet rewarding experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Cuzco-Soraypampa Camp, Peru
Location: Cusco
Cuzco to Mollepata to Challacancha, Trek to Soraypampa Camp (3,920m) (L/D)
Inclusions: Accommodation pick-up, Transfer Cuzco - Challacancha, 1N Camping, Meals 1L/1D (14km, 6hrs)
Day 2: Soraypampa Camp-Challhuay, Peru
Location: SORAYPAMPA
Trek to Challhuay or Colcapampa Camp via High Pass (4,650m) (B/L/D)
We will have breakfast at around 6:00 am and begin our 4-hour walk to the highest pass on this trek (4,650m) located halfway between 2 huge mountains; Salkantay on the right and Humantay on the left. (Optional horse rental available to reach high pass for 100 - 120 soles). From the pass, the views of the 2 snow-capped mountains are incredible with a possibility of snow here. After a 2-hour downhill hike, a well-deserved lunch will be served at Huayracpampa, followed by another 3-hour trek to our campsite at Challhuay or Colcapampa as we near the beginning of the high jungle region at 2,900 meters.
Inclusions: 1N Camping, Meals 1B/1L/1D (22km, 910hrs)
Day 3: Challhuay-Aguas Calientes, Peru
Location: Aguas Calientes
Trek to La Playa, Transfer to Hydroelectric Station, Trek to Aguas Calientes (B/L/D)
After breakfast at 6:30 am, we start trekking for the day through the upper jungle crossing the Santa Teresa River and a variety of little brooks. Today we will pass through valleys and have wonderful views of waterfalls, tropical fruits and plants. We will have lunch at La Playa (2,200m) and continue by car to Santa Teresa town (1,700 meters) with a warmer climate. From here we will take another car to Hydroelectric Station (40 minutes) and then walk 3 hours to Aguas Calientes. There are internet cafes, cafes with board games and cards, plenty of shops and places to relax. Optional train transfer from Hydroelectric Station to Aguas Calientes is available for an extra cost.
Inclusions: Car La Playa - Santa Teresa Town - Hydroelectric Station, 1N 3* Hotel Aguas Calientes, Meals 1B/1L/1D. (24km, 9hrs)
Day 4: Aguas Calientes-Cuzco, Peru
Location: Cusco
Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cuzco(B)
Catch one of the first buses (05:30 am) to Machu Picchu (25-minute ride) in order to appreciate the magnificent city in the early morning light as the mist dissipates. A walking tour (approximately 2 hours) is given by your guide and after this you can explore the mysterious city on your own. If you still have energy you can also climb Huayna Picchu (to be booked in advance at an extra cost). Return to Aguas Calientes by bus. Take the train back to Ollantaytambo and a bus to Cuzco. You will be dropped off late in the day at the Plaza San Francisco.Upon arrival you will need to make your own way to your accommodation.
DESCRIPTION OF MACHU PICCHU GUIDED SITE VISIT: The one and only, the most spectacular (and not to mention most popular) archaeological site in all of South America. Your guide will take you on a 2-hour tour of Machu Picchu walking you through the most important sites and covering the history of the place. Then you will have free time to explore on your own and take pictures at your leisure. When you decide to head back down to Aguas Calientes, there are buses departing every 15 minutes from the entrance or you can take the walking trail down if you feel like another 1 hour stair stepping downhill to Aguas Calientes town.
Take and OPTIONAL hike up the steep peak named Huayna Picchu, which is located inside the Machu Picchu archaeological site. This sometimes muddy peak takes about 45 - 60 minutes to hike up and awards you with unforgettable views of Machu Picchu from a coveted perspective. Keep in mind that if you want to take this optional hike, you must now purchase your ticket at least 2 weeks in advance for an additional cost in order to get one of the 400 passes (200 people are allowed up at 7:00am and 200 more at 10:00am). Please send us an email directly to request this extra ticket.
Inclusions: Round trip Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu, Train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo, Bus Ollantaytambo - Cuzco, 2-hour Machu Picchu Guided Visit, Meal 1B
What's Included
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Accommodation
3 Nights
2 Nights camping and 1 night at a 3-star hotel -
Transport
Pick-up, various transfers
Cuzco accommodation pick-up
Van Cuzco to Mollepata to Challacancha (starting point of trek)
Car transfer La Playa to Santa Teresa to hydroelectric station
Round trip tourist bus Aguas Calientes-Machu Picchu
Bus Ollantaytambo to Cuzco
Tourist train Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo -
Meals
3B / 3L / 3D plus 2 snacks
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Activities
Active adventure
Trek -
Guides
Professional bilingual guide on trek tour
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Extras
Briefing, equipment, snacks, fees
Pre-departure briefing
Machu Picchu entrance fee
Tent for 2 people
2 snacks with typical menus
First aid kit
Foam sleeping mat
Horseman and mules to carry cooking and camping equipment plus a total of 5 kilos for each trekker. (this includes 2.5 kilos for your sleeping bag & mattress plus 2.5 kilos of personal items.)
Emergency oxygen bottle
What's Not Included
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Airport pick-up and drop-off (please make your own way)
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Day 1 breakfast, day 4 lunch and dinner, bottled water
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Sleeping bag (rental $15 USD for the trek)
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Guide for bus and train transfers (these portions are on your own)
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Accommodation in Cuzco
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Optional services
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Train transfer from hydroelectric station to Aguas Calientes (30 USD)
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Huayna Picchu Trek (200 soles) must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance
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Trekking Permit
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Tips
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Guide: 40-60 soles per trekker
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Assistant guide: 30-40 soles per trekker
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Horsemen: 60-80 soles for each horseman from the whole group
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Cook: 150-200 soles for the cook from the whole group
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Machu Picchu Mountain Hike (200 soles) must be booked at least 1 week in advance
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The Peruvian government may require a trekking permit for Salkantay. If this is approved, the rates will be around: 133 soles for adult, 67 soles for student
Check out our Q&As
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Is there an age limit?
No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.
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Do I need travel insurance?
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.
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