Salkantay Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu

We will pick you up from your hotel at 5:00 a.m. to start a panoramic journey to Mollepata, where we will have our first stop for breakfast. During the bus ride, you will enjoy spectacular views of the Salkantay and Humantay snow-capped mountains, as well as the fertile Andean valleys.

From Mollepata, we will continue to Challacancha, the starting point of our hike. After meeting our support team and organizing the equipment and mules, we will begin our walk to Soraypampa. As we ascend, the mountainous landscapes combine with views of crystal-clear rivers and high-altitude forests.

In the afternoon, we will hike up to the famous Humantay Lake (4,200 meters above sea level). This 3-hour round trip offers an impressive landscape, culminating in a turquoise lake at the foot of the glacier. Upon returning to Soraypampa, we will enjoy a hot dinner and spend the night in a camp under the stars.

• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
• Accommodation: Camp in Soraypampa
• Maximum Altitude: 4,200 meters above sea level
• Distance Covered: 10 km (6 hours)
• Difficulty: Moderate

We will wake up early to enjoy a mate de coca while we prepare for the most challenging day of the hike. We will start the ascent to the Salkantay Pass (4,650 meters above sea level), the highest point of the trek. This section offers breathtaking views of the glaciers and surrounding mountains, as well as a sense of achievement upon reaching the summit.

After a brief rest at the pass, we will begin the descent to Huayracmachay, where we will enjoy a comforting lunch. We will continue descending to Chaullay, passing through a cloud forest full of exotic flora and fauna, such as orchids and tropical birds.

• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
• Accommodation: Camp in Chaullay
• Maximum Altitude: 4,650 meters above sea level
• Distance Covered: 19 km (10 hours)
• Difficulty: Difficult

We will start the day by walking through the tropical jungle, where we will explore coffee plantations, fruit, and other local crops. During the journey, we will learn about the coffee production process and have the chance to taste organic coffee grown by the local community.

We will continue to Lucmabamba, where transport will take us to Hidroeléctrica. Here, we will enjoy a lunch, then walk along the train tracks to Aguas Calientes, the base town of Machu Picchu. This final section offers views of waterfalls and the Urubamba River.

• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
• Accommodation: Hotel in Aguas Calientes
• Distance Covered: 16 km (6 hours)
• Difficulty: Moderate

We will wake up early to take one of the first buses to Machu Picchu and witness the sunrise at the majestic Inca citadel. We will have a 2-hour guided tour to explore the main temples, terraces, and plazas, learning about the history and architecture of the site.

After the tour, you will have free time to explore on your own or take the optional ascent to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (requires an additional ticket). In the afternoon, we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo and then a bus to Cusco, where our adventure will conclude.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Optional: Ascent to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain