Trekking Salkantay to Machupicchu

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco – Trek (Mollepata – Challacancha – Soraypampa)

We will begin the Trekking Salkantay to Machupicchu picking up our guests from their hotels around 4:30 am.
We will then depart from Cusco to the town of Mollepata, arriving in Mollepata at approximately 7:30 am for breakfast.

We will then board a vehicle that will take us to Challacancha.

After arrival, the guide will provide some instructions, and we will begin the hike to Soraypampa.

We will arrive around 1:30 pm, during which we will have lunch and a 30-minute break.

After this, we will walk to Humantay Lagoon, which is a 1.5-hour climb. It is here that we will appreciate the snow-capped Apu Humantay and the turquoise color of the lagoon.

At the end, we will begin the descent to our Soraypampa camp for tea time, which is approximately 6:00 pm, and then continue with our delicious dinner prepared by our chef.

Once we are satisfied, we will proceed to our tents or sleeping tents.

Meals included.

Day 2: Trek (Soraypampa – Salkantay – Huayrac Pampa – Chaullay)

Around 4:50 am, the breakfast chef will visit your tents to wake you up with a delicious coca tea, so you can get ready for the next excursion.

At 5:20 am, you will visit the dining room for a delicious and nutritious breakfast prepared by our chef.

6:30 am. We will begin the trek.
We will explore the site called Pampa Salkantay. We will then take the right side of Humantay, located next to Salkantay.

Around noon, we will reach the highest point, Salkantay-Humantay, located at 4,600 meters above sea level.

We will observe the Salkantay glaciers and, after an hour’s rest, have lunch in the area called Huayrac Pampa.

Later, we will continue the 4-hour hike down to Chaullay, located at 2,900 meters above sea level, where we will set up camp for the second night.

(Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.)

Day 3: Trek (Chaullay – La Playa – Santa Teresa)

7:00 am. After breakfast, we will begin a 5-hour hike.
During the trek, we’ll pass through the village of Collpabamba, located in the rainforest, where we’ll see waterfalls and a wide variety of plants and flowers before reaching the area called “La Playa” (The Beach), where we’ll have lunch.

Later, we’ll continue walking for approximately two hours until we reach the campsite in Santa Teresa at 1,650 meters above sea level.
There, you can visit the hot springs and rest for the afternoon.
We’ll have dinner and spend the night at the campsite.

(Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.)

Day 4: Trek (Santa Teresa) – Hydroelectric Power Plant – Aguas Calientes

In the morning, at around 8:00 am, we will begin a one-hour hike to the “Oroya” (a system of suspension cables used to cross the river).

On the way, we will be able to see Machu Picchu in the distance for the first time.
After crossing the river, we will walk for another hour until we reach the Hydroelectric Power Plant, where we will rest and have lunch.

Afterwards, we will continue walking for approximately two hours until we reach Aguas Calientes (optionally, you can take the train from the Hydroelectric Power Plant to Aguas Calientes).

Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, we will settle you into your accommodation and coordinate the next day’s ascent to Machu Picchu.
(Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.)

Day 5: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

Very early in the morning, at approximately 5:00 am, we will begin our hike for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes until we reach the citadel of Machu Picchu, where we will have a guided tour of approximately 2 hours.

You will then have free time.
If you have reserved your ticket to climb Wayna Picchu, you will have enough time to go up and down.
Our guide will be on hand to make sure you don’t get lost.

At the time previously arranged with our guide, you must arrive at the train station in Aguas Calientes for your departure to Ollantaytambo.

Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo, another representative from our agency will be waiting for you to transfer you to Cusco.

End of the Services

Additional Information

This excursion, the Salkantay Trek, is not suitable for the faint of heart, as it reaches altitudes of over 4,600 meters above sea level.
Check availability before booking.
January and February are rainy, so please take precautions.
The Machu Picchu Trek (Salkantay Trek) was named one of the 25 best treks in the world.