Salkantay Trail Short Hike 4D
Places to visit: Salkantay – Machu Picchu
The Salkantay trail is the most sought after hike after the Inca Trail. This trail is full of nature with surrounding snowy peaks, glacial lakes of turquoise color, and lush brow of jungle flora and fauna.
Our Salkantay Trail Short Hike 4D is the perfect alternative for nature lovers, avid hikers and photography enthusiasts.
ITINERARY
Salkantay Trail Short Hike 4D Itinerary
DAY 1: CUSCO – SORAYPAMPA – HUMANTAY LAKE – SALKANTAY PAMPA
Enjoy the views of the snow capped mountains that surround the Sacred Valley on our way to the trailhead. Once at Soraypampa, enjoy a delicious breakfast before hiking to the crystalline waters of Humantay Lake. Camp under the stars near the base of Salkantay Mountain.
Estimated hiking time: 3 hours
Total distance: 5 km
Highest altitude: 3,850 m.a.s.l.
DAY 2: SALKANTAY PAMPA – SALKANTAY PASS – CHAULLAY
Although the day’s hike will be challenging and long, today’s adventure will reward us with magnificent views from the Salkantay Pass, winding trails and a change in the flora and fauna. Begin your day at high altitudes, surrounded by andean puna and rest in the lush, humid climate of the cloud forest.
Estimated hiking time: 8 hours
Total distance: 22 km
Highest altitude: 4,690 m.a.s.l.
DAY 3: CHAULLAY – SANTA TERESA – HIDROELECTRICA – AGUAS CALIENTES
Now deep into the cloud forest, we will take a short ride to Hidroelectrica. From here, there will only be approximately 3 hours of hiking left to the town of Aguas Calientes. Ending on an easy note, our hike will be along the train tracks and may even give us some views of the beautifully timid Tunqui or Rupicola peruvianus.
Estimated hiking time: 3 hours
Total distance: 10 km
DIA 4: MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
Your visit to Machu Picchu will be in the morning hours. With a guided tour of approximately 3 hours, you will wander around the citadel’s most iconic sectors and temples.
You will return to Cusco in the afternoon via train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and by car to the city of Cusco.
INCLUDED
Included:
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- Briefing the night before your trek departure at your hotel in Cusco
- Pick-up from hotel in Cusco / drop-off at hotel after tour
- Guided service (English or Spanish)
- Transportation to the trailhead on DAY 1
- Entry to Humantay Lake + entry to Machu Picchu
- Camping equipment: 2-ppl tents, dining tents, cooking tents, cooking utensils, tables, & chairs.
- Portable toilet tents to be used at campsites only
- Personal camping equipment: 01 foam mat, 01 sleeping bag, 01 rain poncho & 01 duffel bag for personal belongings**
- Meals: 04 breakfasts, 03 lunches & 03 dinners + snack time each afternoon at overnight campsite
- Potable water refills after breakfast & lunch
- Support staff: muleteers & chefs
- 01 consettur bus Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
- 01 night accommodations in 3-star hotels (Aguas Calientes)
- Tourist train (Expedition service) Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
- Transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
- First-aid kit & oxygen tank
**duffle bag: provided for your personal belongings including extra clothes, shoes & toiletries. Duffel bag weight should NOT exceed 7KG including the weight of your sleeping bag.
Not Included:
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- 01 lunch (after Machu Picchu)
- Inflatable air mattress
- Trekking poles
- Personal backpack for carrying your essentials while hiking
- Reusable water bottle
- Consettur bus on DAY 4
- Gratuities for support staff
WHAT TO BRING
- RecommendationsTo guarantee the best of experiences, it is important to be fully prepared. Here is a list of items we recommend you to bring for this tour.
- Essentials:
- Small day pack for your personal items
- Comfortable shoes. No heels, flip flops, flats or unworn shoes. Preferably hiking shoes/boots.
- Travel document
- For your day backpack:
- Reusable water bottle
- Sunblock, hat & sunglasses
- Bug repellent
- Toilet paper & small bag for waste
- Camera & extra batteries
- 01 headlamp
- Snacks of your preference
- For your duffle bag:
- 01 pair of sandals for after hiking
- 01 Parka or windbreaker. Weather changes are common in Cusco and the trail. This includes sunny, rainy and windy conditions.
- 4-5 long sleeve shirts
- 4-5 hiking pants
- 5 sets of underwear
- 01 fleece
- 01 wool hat
- 01 small quick-dry towel
- 01 large plastic bag to separate your dirty laundry from clean clothing
- Toiletries: small bottle of soap/shampoo, wet wipes, toothbrush & toothpaste, hand sanitizer, personal medication, personal first-aid kit (Band-Aids, Moleskin, etc.)
- Extra cash for souvenirs & snacks
- Essentials:
Prices & Options
COST: US$ 430 per person
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