It is one of the most famous routes in Peru, which has as its starting point the city of Cusco (3,399 m.a.s.l.) then we will go to Soraypampa, from this place we will have the first views of the magnificent snowy Salkantay (6,270 m.a.s.l.), which belongs to the Cordillera del Vilcanota.
The tour has a duration of 4 days, this hike invites you to discover and enjoy a variety of climates from very cold to warm weather. Also throughout the journey, we will enjoy incredible landscapes, mountains, snow-capped mountains, rivers, lakes, wild animals, llamas, alpacas, and the dense vegetation that we will see in our walk through the jungle (Santa Teresa), finally the majestic Machu Picchu.
Highlights
4 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided tour of Machu Picchu.
Personal pillow
1 night hostel in Aguas Calientes
Transportation from the beach to Santa Teresa
Lunch
Horses to carry - 7 Kilos of each hiker.
Dinner
Duffel bag to prepare 7 kilos of your belongings carried by horses.
Breakfast
Professional English / Spanish speaking guide.
Transportation to the Salkantay trail head.
First aid kit.
Briefing prior to departure from Salkantay
Oxygen bottle for emergencies.
Pillows at the first camp.
Cooks Cooking equipment.
2 night camping
Return BY TRAIN - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
Entrance fee to Laguna Humantay ( 20 soles )
Additional expenses, tips, and gratitude.
trekking sticks (you can rent with us for 15 USD )
Sleeping (you can rent with us for 20 usd)
Admission to Machu Picchu is subject to availability at the time of booking.
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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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.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Day 1: Cusco – Mollepata – Soraypampa - Salkantay Pass
2 Stops
1
Bus cusco soraypampa
After picking everyone up from their respective places or hotels, we leave Cusco around 5:00 am to the town of Mollepata by car for 2 hours.
Once in Mollepata, we stopped for a delicious breakfast. We also pay 10 soles entrance fee to the local municipality.
Then we continue by car for 1 hour more to Soraypampa where we will meet the horsemen and horse that will carry all the luggage, food, and 7 kilos of each hiker's belongings. We start the hike uphill to Humantay Lake for 2 hours.
When you arrive at the lake, you will have enough time to explore, and photograph the place and the guide will explain all the significance of the Humantay Lake.
After a couple of hours at the lake, we start to descend for 2 hours to Salkantay pass Camp.
8 hours
2
Salkantay Trail
Once you arrive at the camp, you will enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by the cooks after lunch, you basically have free time to explore the area to see the llamas or, if you wish, you can rest.
2 hours
4-Day Guided Trek from Salkantay to Machu Picchu
Cusco
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$488
$415.00
Price varies by group size
About
It is one of the most famous routes in Peru, which has as its starting point the city of Cusco (3,399 m.a.s.l.) then we will go to Soraypampa, from this place we will have the first views of the magnificent snowy Salkantay (6,270 m.a.s.l.), which belongs to the Cordillera del Vilcanota.
The tour has a duration of 4 days, this hike invites you to discover and enjoy a variety of climates from very cold to warm weather. Also throughout the journey, we will enjoy incredible landscapes, mountains, snow-capped mountains, rivers, lakes, wild animals, llamas, alpacas, and the dense vegetation that we will see in our walk through the jungle (Santa Teresa), finally the majestic Machu Picchu.
Highlights
4 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided tour of Machu Picchu.
Personal pillow
1 night hostel in Aguas Calientes
Transportation from the beach to Santa Teresa
Lunch
Horses to carry - 7 Kilos of each hiker.
Dinner
Duffel bag to prepare 7 kilos of your belongings carried by horses.
Breakfast
Professional English / Spanish speaking guide.
Transportation to the Salkantay trail head.
First aid kit.
Briefing prior to departure from Salkantay
Oxygen bottle for emergencies.
Pillows at the first camp.
Cooks Cooking equipment.
2 night camping
Return BY TRAIN - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
Entrance fee to Laguna Humantay ( 20 soles )
Additional expenses, tips, and gratitude.
trekking sticks (you can rent with us for 15 USD )
Sleeping (you can rent with us for 20 usd)
Admission to Machu Picchu is subject to availability at the time of booking.
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