Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience walking through valleys, tropical forests, peaks and Inca trails. And admire the imposing Salkantay glacier, surrounded and protected by the great mountains that make up the great Vilcabamba mountain range.
The 4-day Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu will be the best adventure you can have, you will be able to admire in all its splendor the unique beauty of the mountains, adorned by snow-capped mountains and clouds, the great flora and fauna of the different places where this ancestral path runs, lagoons, waterfalls and rivers will be part of this beautiful landscape that will be accompanied by the magical places that the Andes and the jungle have.
The different climates along the route will make you feel like you are in many places in the world. And at the highest part of the path, the Salkantay pass (4,630 m.a.s.l. / 15,1902 feet). You will be able to touch the sky and feel the true connection with the Andes and Mother Earth.
After having lived a unique experience in the mountains, finish this magnificent adventure by visiting the imposing Inca city of Machu Picchu. Surround yourself with the magic of this place, visit the most important places and walk through its streets and squares, surround yourself with the history that made our culture great and feel the energy that you can only feel in this magical place, surrounded by tropical mountains, rivers and beautiful landscapes that nature gives us.
We guarantee you a wonderful experience because we know that you want to enjoy this adventure and you will make it possible with us. The Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu is guaranteed with cuscotrekkingperu.

Day 1.

Cusco – Mollepata – Soraypampa – Humantay Lagoon – Salkantaypampa – Soyroqocha.
We will visit the Humantay Lagoon and after a delicious lunch we will begin the hike to Soyroqocha, where we will have dinner and spend the first night.

Day 2.

Soyroqocha – Salkantay Pass – Huayraqmachay – Chaullay – Qolpapampa.
We will wake up at the foot of the glacier and after breakfast we will ascend to the highest part of the hike, the Salkantay Pass. Then we will descend to Qolpapampa.

Day 3.

Qolpapampa – Sahuayaco Beach – Hydroelectric Plant – Aguas Calientes.
Through the tropical forests you will be able to observe the great variety of flora and fauna, adorned by fruit trees, rivers and waterfalls. Feel the warm climate of this beautiful place.

Day 4.

Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco.
Congratulations! The day has arrived, you will visit the Inca city of Machu Picchu and then return to Aguas Calientes to board the train to Ollantaytambo and then by bus to your hotel in Cusco.

Considered one of the top 25 most famous treks in the world by National Geographic Adventure magazine, Salkantay offers all visitors the opportunity to walk and admire the majesty of nature in the midst of valleys, lakes, mountains, glaciers and rainforests.

It will be 4 days where you can admire its mountain ranges and beautiful waterfalls, walk through cloud forests and rainforests, admire the great flora and fauna of the different places where we will walk and enjoy an adventure you will never forget.

Come and enjoy a unique experience where you will walk along this INCA trail through the Andes, pass through tropical jungles and reach the INCA CITY OF MACHU PICCHU.

Day 1

Cusco – Mollepata – Soraypampa – Humantay Lake – Salkantaypampa – Soyroqocha

We will start the day at 4:30 in the morning and we will pick you up at your hotel in our private transportation and then we will go to the town of Mollepata, the trip will last 2 hours and 15 minutes and during the course you can see the different towns that are along the route or you can simply rest and sleep before starting the adventure in the Andes.

In this place we will stop for an energizing breakfast and you can make last minute purchases such as cookies, water, candy, etc.. Then we will continue in our mobility for 1 hour and 30 minutes more until we reach the end of our journey in our transport.

From there we will start a short hike of 30 minutes to Soraypampa where we will start climbing for 1 hour and 15 minutes to the Humantay lagoon (4,200 m.a.s.l./13,779 ft.). There you will be able to walk and explore around this natural wonder located at the foot of this great glacier. Then we will share with you information about this place and the importance it had for our ancestors and that today has become a tourist attraction visited daily by hundreds of domestic and foreign visitors.

After admiring and taking pictures, we will begin the descent for 1 hour to Soraypampa where we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch prepared by our mountain chef and you can taste the best Cusquenian and Peruvian food accompanied by a refreshing drink. Then you will have time to rest before continuing with our adventure.

After replenishing our energies we will start to climb the mountain little by little and after 1 hour and 15 minutes we will arrive to Salkantaypampa where we will have another break to drink water, take pictures and then we will walk for about 15 minutes in a flat area and after climbing for 10 minutes we will arrive to the first challenge of our hike, the ascent of the 7 culebras. This part of the hike is a steep ascent and is a good place to challenge your limitations and feel that you can complete all your challenges.

We will follow the trail and after a small descent we will continue climbing until we reach Soyroqocha (4,490 m.a.s.l. / 14,730 ft.). This place is very exclusive for camping because of the environment, the proximity to the mountains and the panoramic view that we will have of the SALKANTAY GLACIER. It will be our first camp and our camping equipment will be waiting for us there. Our mountain tents were designed exclusively to withstand the different climates and temperatures experienced in the mountains. Then enjoy the happy hour (hot drinks, milk, chocolate, coffee with snacks and popcorn) and to finish the day enjoy a delicious buffet dinner prepared exclusively for you. Remember that from our camp you will have the opportunity to admire the stars and constellations that adorn the Andean sky.

Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Distance: 10 km / 6,213 mi.

Hiking time: 6 – 7 hours

Starting elevation: 3,850 m

Day 2

Soyroqocha – Salkantay Pass – Huayraqmachay – Chaullay – Qolpapampa

We will start the day at 6:00 a.m. (this schedule can change depending on how you are) and we will wake you up with a hot coca tea and then you will have time to prepare your backpack and the things you need for the day. We will then enjoy a nutritious breakfast before continuing our adventure.

When you leave your tent you will be able to appreciate in all its magnitude the beautiful view of the Salkantay Glacier, which will be adorning the entire landscape surrounding our camp and will give you the motivation to continue with the adventure. Once ready, we will begin the hike to the highest part of our journey, the Salkantay Pass (4,630 m.a.s.l./15,1902 ft.). Where you will be able to admire the MAGESTIC SALKANTAY GLACIER face to face.

Feel the energy of the Andes and this imposing glacier that was revered by our ancestors and today is considered THE PROTECTOR OF THE ANDES. We will share with you part of our history and traditions making a small ceremony where we will leave an offering made with coca leaves. Then you will have time to take the classic photos in this wonderful place from where you can touch the sky.

Then we will begin to descend for 3 hours to the place where we will have lunch, Huayraqmachay (3,850 m.a.s.l. / 12,631 ft.). There our chef will be waiting for us with a nutritious buffet lunch for you to enjoy the great taste of Andean food in the middle of the mountains.

After a rest we will continue descending in the middle of a cloud forest where we will observe how little by little we leave the Andes and get into the green vegetation of the place. We will arrive to the town of Chaullay (2.900 m.a.s.l. /9.514 ft.). After a rest we will continue until we reach Qolpapampa (2,800 m.a.s.l. / 9,186 ft.). This place will be our campsite today. Once there you will be able to settle into your tent. Then enjoy a happy hour (hot drinks, milk, chocolate, coffee with snacks and popcorn) and to end the day enjoy a delicious buffet dinner with the best food for the delight of your palate.

Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Distance: 16 km / 9.941 mi.

Hiking time: 8 – 9 hours

Starting elevation: 4,490 m.a.s.l. / 14,632 ft.

Highest elevation: 4,630 m.a.s.l. / 15,190 ft.

Camp elevation: 2,800 m.a.s.l. / 9,186 ft.

Difficulty: challenging

Day 3

Qolpapampa – Granadilla – Sahuayaco Beach – Hidrohelectrica – Aguas Calientes

We will wake you up with a hot coca tea in your tent and after preparing your backpack we will have an energizing breakfast and then start another day full of adventures and you will enjoy great views, landscapes and lots of nature.

After leaving our camp we will begin a short descent of 30 minutes to reach the base of the valleys of Qolpapampa and Salkantay. We will cross to the left side from where we will begin our hike through a large tropical forest. Accompanied by large plantations of fruits such as passion fruit, papaya, peaches and more. We will arrive at a very famous and admired place by hikers and visitors who cross this road, the great waterfall of Pacchi| (one of the most remembered places by travelers). We will stop to rest and take pictures for the memory.

Then we will arrive at a nice place to rest and relax, sit or lie down for a moment before continuing our adventure in the rainforest. In addition to the great flora and fauna of the place you can appreciate beautiful landscapes, valleys, rivers, flowers and orchids. Remember that the climate in this place is tropical and if at any time you want to stop in the streams or small waterfalls to get wet you can do so with confidence.

After 5 hours we will arrive at Sahuayaco beach (2,060 m.a.s.l. / 6,758 ft.). Where we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch and then we will start with the coffee demonstration where we will share step by step the process of this famous bean and how from the point of collection to be ground you will have the opportunity to participate in this experience that will surely be very pleasant for you and finally you can enjoy this hot drink very famous in the world.

We will continue from this break we will board our transportation that will take us to Hidrohelectrica (1.800 m.a.s.l. / 5.905 ft.). a small town where we will board the tourist train with panoramic view from where you can observe and admire the beauty of the Amazon with its great vegetation, great variety of tropical birds and the company of the Urubamba River until arriving to the small town of Aguas Calientes. Once there we will take you to your hotel so you can settle in, take a hot shower and in the evening you will have dinner in a tourist restaurant and then you can rest to enjoy the last day of our adventure.

Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Distance: 15 km / 9,320 mi.

Hiking time: 5 – 6 hours

Starting elevation: 2,000 m.a.s.l. / 6,561 ft.

Highest Elevation: 2,850 m.a.s.l. / 9,350 ft.

Lodging Elevation: 2,000 m.a.s.l. / 6,561 ft.

Difficulty Level: Moderate to Challenging

Day 4

Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco

The most awaited day has arrived. We will wake up early and after breakfast we will board the bus that will take us to the top of the mountain to start the visit and the guided tour inside the park.

Congratulations. After walking through the Andes, valleys, rivers and part of the Amazon, you finally arrived at the majestic Inca city of Machu Picchu. Known as one of the new 7 wonders of the world and recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, feel fortunate to have completed this wonderful challenge that many dream of doing. We will begin to take the first pictures, we will be located in a strategic place to start with the most important information of this archaeological center. The Inca History will be revealed and we will share with you the most important events about its discovery, importance and the most relevant about this stone city built on the mountains.

Then we will continue the tour walking through its streets and houses, reaching the quarry and the central square and then continue visiting the most important points. We will talk about each of these places that were used by our ancestors as work centers, homes and ceremonial centers. Always taking pictures of the memory. You will enjoy the tour and feel the strength that only this great Inca city can share with the people who are there. Feel the connection with Mother Nature and be enveloped by the magic of this place located on the great mountains accompanied by a great flora and fauna that complete its great energy and survive through hundreds of years away from the outside world. (You will have the opportunity to climb the mountain of Machu Picchu or Huayna Picchu mountain prior reservation of the entrance ticket in advance).

At the end of the tour in this magical city we will go to the exit to take the bus that will take us to the town of Aguas Calientes, where we will have our last lunch and after sharing the experiences lived through the mountains for 4 days it will be time to go to the train station and head to Ollantaytambo where our private transportation will be waiting for us to take us to the city of Cusco and then directly to your hotel.

We are sure that after this experience, catalogued as one of the 25 best treks in the world, you will be very happy to have experienced the sensation of having lived the adventure of your life in the middle of valleys, mountains, glaciers, tropical zones of the Amazon and finally meet the imposing Inca city of Machu Picchu.

Meals: breakfast

Hiking time: 3 – 4 hours

Starting elevation: 2,000 m.a.s.l. / 6,561 ft.

Highest elevation: 2,430 m.a.s.l. / 7,972 ft.

Difficulty: easy

WHAT IS INCLUDED?
HIGH QUALITY AND SAFETY SERVICE
• Briefing:
One day before your trip you will meet with your guide to learn more about the itinerary you will take on this adventure. In addition to learning the most important information about the day to day of the entire trip. We will give you your duffel bag where you can put the extra things you will need during the trip. Remember that in this meeting you can talk about the different dietary options or restrictions you may have.
• Professional high mountain guides:
All our guides are graduates of the most important universities and institutes in Cusco. They are chosen for their great experience, responsibility, professionalism and above all for the great passion and pride they have for our history and culture. They will be proud to share with you everything related to our ancestors. They will make sure that your trip is unforgettable. Your safety is guaranteed from the moment we pick you up in Cusco until we drop you off at your hotel at the end of the trip.

• First aid kit:
Our guides are specialists in first aid, rescue and evacuation in case it is necessary. Because they have specialized training and have a certification from the international red cross. They are highly trained and will always have a first aid kit and oxygen for any emergency. Your safety is guaranteed with us.
• Camping equipment:
We have the best logistical equipment for our trips such as high mountain tents Eureka and The North Face (3 and 4 seasons). Made especially to withstand the most intense climates of the mountains. We also have dining tents, kitchen tent, kitchenware and utensils. So that you can spend comfortable moments at mealtimes.
Meals: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners.
Our high mountain chef is trained to cook and please you with the most delicious Peruvian and Cusco food. As well as the most delicious drinks, snacks and desserts that will leave you satisfactorily happy. Food options such as vegan, vegetarian or any restriction are not a problem for our cooks and will not have an additional cost.
• Snack:
Every morning before the walk you will be provided with a snack, fruits, cookies, chocolates, candies, so you can enjoy them during the walk.

• Water:
We have a water filter especially for use in the mountains. Every morning we will provide you with cold boiled purified water so you can fill your bottle or camel. You will have the option to refill more water at lunch and dinner time as you require.
Wake-up Tea.
Every morning you will be woken up with a hot drink of your choice, tea, coffee or coca. Our guide will bring this drink to your tent to start the day warm and then you will have time to list the things you will use during the walk.
Happy Hour.
In the afternoons after arriving at our camp we will have happy hour (hot drinks, tea, coffee, milk, chocolate), and some snacks (cookies, crackers, popcorn). At which time we can talk about the day and look forward to a delicious dinner before resting.
For Hygiene.
You will be provided with a small towel and soap before each meal for hand hygiene.
Transportation: Private door-to-door service.
Day 1. We will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the starting point of the trek, Soraypampa.
Day 4. Buss ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu. Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.We will wait for you at the station in Ollantaytambo and transfer you to the city of Cusco where we will drop you off at the door of your hotel.
 (expedition service) Personal belongings.
On days 1 and 2 the horses will carry all the camping equipment including your duffel bag (8 kg. / 17.63 lb.). From the starting point to the campsite.
On days 3 and 4 our camping equipment and your duffel bag will be transported by car and train.

Hotel.
The last night will be spent in a hotel ( 3 stars) in the town of Aguas Calientes with private service, private bathroom, hot shower, wi fi and storage service as you require.
Permits and tickets.
.permit and entrance ticket in Mollepata (district where we pay to enter the hike). Entrance ticket to the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu.

Extras:
We seek the total satisfaction of our passengers and that is why we include small pillows, a foam mattress, a backpack rain cover, a rain poncho and a special bag to put hot water and be able to sleep comfortably inside our comfortable tents in the mountains. We do our best to ensure that you have an unforgettable vacation and take away an experience that you will never forget.

We know that the most important thing in your vacations is your well being and safety and that is why we organize our trips with great care, because the most important thing for us is you.

Our experience offers you security, comfort, good service and the satisfaction of our clients is our letter of introduction. If you have any questions please write to us and we will be glad to help you so that all your doubts are clearly answered.

Passport.

This is the most important document. You must carry with you the original passport, with which you made the tour reservation. This document will be presented as required by the Machu Picchu park staff, especially to enter the Inca city, to board the bus, the train and to check in at the hotel.

On the trail.

Considered one of the 5 best treks in the world by the National Geographic Magazine, the Inca Trail is well known and preferred by travelers seeking to learn more about our culture and to visit archaeological sites built in the mountains, walk through valleys, enjoy the beauty of nature, admire glaciers and snow-capped peaks, reach the summits of these ancient constructions, admire the tropical areas and enjoy the breathtaking scenery that adorn this hike to reach the sanctuary of Machu Picchu. The distances are strategically divided so that you can enjoy all the natural attractions of this magical place. Starting from the town of Piscacucho, kilometer 82 (2,700 m.a.s.l. / 8,858 ft.). Until arriving at the highest point, the pass of the dead woman (4,215 m.a.s.l. / 13,828 ft.). And the lowest place, Aguas Calientes village (2,000 m.a.s.l. / 6,561 ft.), in some places the hike will be challenging and we will give you the help and all the necessary recommendations to complete this incredible adventure.

Acclimatization.

Travelers arrive from different parts of the world, from different altitudes and even from sea level for this the recommendation is to arrive 2 or 3 days before to the city of Cusco (3,400 m.a.s.l. / 11,154 ft.). The altitude, the flight time and the time change can affect you especially if it is your first time in our city. No special training is required for this adventure, but acclimatization is recommended before starting the hike. We have alternatives before you travel. Day hikes for better acclimatization, we recommend some of them.

City tour

Sacred Valley

Salt mines of Maras and Moray

Mountain of colors, Vinicunca

Colored mountain, Palcoyo

Waqrapucara

Seven lakes, Ausangate

Queswachaca, Inca Bridge

Important things to bring on the hike.

Very Important.

Original Passport

Student Card (students)

Cash (Souvenirs, Drinks, Snacks and Tips)

Water Bottles or Camelbaks

Sunscreen (SPF 50+)

Mosquito Repellent

WipesHand sanitizer

Hat

Snacks

CLOTHING

Pantalones de Senderismo (2)

T.Shirt (2-3)

Hiking Underwear and Socks Sets (4)

Warm Jacket

Thermal Fleece

Comfortable Hiking Boots

Waterproof Jacket / Rain Poncho

Wool Hat (Bennie)

Sneakers or Sandals (To wear at the Camp)

Waterproof Gloves

Towel (Quick Dry)

EQUIPAMIENTO

Sleeping Bag

Trekking Backpack

Trekking Poles

Power Bank

Plastic Bags

Head Flashlight