Salkantay Trek 4 Days 3 Nights

Day 1: Cusco - Soraypampa

We will leave Cusco at 04:00 a.m by bus, and drive to Mollepata. It takes approximately 3 hours. And in Mollepata we will have a breakfast after which are going take a car until Markokasa (50 minutes) (3,380 m.a.s.l)from where we will hike for about 5 hours to Soraypampa (3,900m.a.s.l) where our first lunch spot will be as well our first campsite. along the way we will see many variations of vegetation and small wild birds After lunch we will hike for about 1 hour up to the Humantay lagoon (4200m.s.n.m) where we will appreciate the nice views of umantay snow mountain.
Walking distance approximately 10 Km.

Day 2: Soraypampa - Chaullay

After an early breakfast we start trekking from Soraypampa approx at 6:30 a.m we continue our hike the Peruvian highland. From this point we can appreciate the spectacular views of the Salkantay snow Mountain (6,264 m) the second highest peak in Cusco, white river, small lakes and moraines. Four hours up to the Salkantay pass (4650 m.a.s.l) and then 2 hours downhill to the lunch spot and 4 hours to the second campsite chaullay 2900 masl approximately.

Walking distance approximately 21 Km.

Day 3: Chaullay - Colpabamba – “La Playa” – Hidroeléctrica – Aguas Calientes.

After breakfast, you will start the trek for 7 hours until La Playa. Here after lunch in the place named “Playa” whole group for 4 days, takes a bus to Hidroelectrica and here you will be separate from the group of 5 days, continuing the trip, the bus will ride you until Hidroelectrica.
* Here you will have 2 options:
a) Take the train which price is US $ 33. ** From hidroeléctrica to Aguas Calientes (optional).
b) Or walk from hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes (Without guide)
** Train ticket from Hidroelectrica to Aguas calientes is not included as well.
Once you reach Aguas Calientes town, your itinerary continues, but this time with a new guide and a new group of friends.

Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu - Cusco

We are going up to Machu Picchu Archaeological site and we will explore the city and enjoy the ancient place where we begin a complete guided tour of the Inca citadel that will take approximately two hours. After the tour you will have time for exploring Machu Picchu by yourself and In the afternoon, , if you like, you can visit and relax at the hot springs in aguas calientes. From here we take the train back Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco.

• 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners.
• Mules to carry up to 5 kg of personal equipment
• Horses (only for the equipment).
• Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu and guided tour of ruins (approx 2 hours).
• 21:50 train back from Aguas Calientes-Ollantaytambo and from there return bus to Cusco
• Hostal in Aguas Calientes with a 8 beds standard room.
• Bus (Cusco-Mollepata).
• English-Spanish professional guide.
• Tents.
• Mattress.
• Dining tent/ kitchen.

• First breakfast.
• Entrance to Mollepata S/ 10.00 per person
• Last Lunch and dinner in Aguas Calientes town
• Bus ticket Aguas Calientes-MP-Aguas Calientes. ($12,5 each way)
• Sleeping bag (you can rent it from us for $15).
• Duffel bags (rent $10)
• Train tickets Hydroelectric – Aguas Calientes (optional). $28
• Tips for staff (optional)
• Optional tkt to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain. $15.
• Entrance fee for thermal baths (Aguas Calientes 10 soles)

• A backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek
• Rain gear (jacket and trousers if available) or rain poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco)
• Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended
• Sandals or jogging shoes for comfort while at camp
• Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces. Thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping
• Sleeping bag
• Flashlight/headlamp and batteries
• Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions)
• Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold
• Sun block
• Insect repellent – minimum recommended 20% DEET – no malaria risk has been reported
• Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etcSmall towel
• Swimsuit (if you wish to go to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes)
• Cash 150 soles for snacks, water, souveniers etc.
• Original passport
• Original University Student Card (in case you have applied for a student discount)