Salkantay Trek Short

**DAY 01**

*Cusco | Mollepata – Challacancha – Soraypampa – Humantay Lake – Sky Camp*

Embark on an early journey to Soraypampa, where you’ll hike to the stunning Humantay Lake. Spend the night in an igloo at our Sky Camp, marveling at the starlit sky.

**DAY 02**

*Soraypampa | Salkantay Pass – Huayracmachay – Chaullay – Collpapampa (Mountain Sky View)*

Tackle the trek’s highest point, the Salkantay Pass, with breathtaking views of Salkantay Mountain. Descend through the Cloud Forest and spend the night at our exclusive Mountain Sky View in Collpapampa.

**DAY 03**

*Collpapampa | La Playa – Hidroelectrica – Aguas Calientes*

Explore the jungle in the morning, then head to Hidroeléctrica. Choose between walking or taking the train to Aguas Calientes. Stay overnight in a comfortable hotel.

**DAY 04**

*Aguas Calientes | Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco*

The most exciting day arrives! Explore Machu Picchu in the morning, then board the train to Ollantaytambo. Private transportation will take you back to Cusco.

**WHAT IS INCLUDED?**

**Permits & Entrance Tickets:**
– Entrance Ticket to Salkantay Trek
– Entrance Ticket to Machu Picchu Archaeological Site

**High-Quality Service & Safety:**
– Pre-departure briefing
– Experienced Guide
– Private Camping Equipment
– One Duffle Bag
– Medical Kit or First Aid Kit
– Extras included in our service (Backpack cover, Rain poncho)

**24/7 Customer Service:**
– Telephone service available 24 hours a day for ease of communication and preparation with the agency leading up to your trek.

**Satellite Phones:**
– Each Salkantay Trekking guide has a satellite phone for emergencies, ensuring a quick connection anywhere on the mountain.

**Accommodation:**
– Personal Accommodation in Private Campsites
– Hotel in Aguas Calientes for the last night with double or triple rooms, private bathroom, hot shower, wifi, breakfast, and luggage storage while visiting Machu Picchu.

**Meals:**
– 4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, and 3 Dinners
– Water provided from Soraypampa to La Playa
– Wake-up tea
– Tea Time or Happy Hour
– Snacks on the trail daily
– One cloth snack bag per person
– Hygiene products (small towel and soap before each meal)

**Transportation:**
– Day 1: Pickup from your hotel and transport to Challacancha, the trek’s starting point.
– Day 3: Transport from La Playa to Hidroelectrica.
– Day 4: One-Way Bus Ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
– Day 4: Transport from Ollantaytambo train station to your hotel in Cusco.
– Train Ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (Day 4)
– Personal Belongings Transportation (Cargo mules on day 1 and 2, car and train on day 3)

**WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?**

**Optional Services:**
– Sleeping Bag rental: US$ 20.00 per person
– Walking Sticks rental: US$ 20.00 per person
– Huayna Picchu Mountain ticket: US$ 60.00 per person
– Machu Picchu Mountain ticket: US$ 60.00 per person
– Train from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes: US$ 37.00 per person

**Additional Costs:**
– Day 4: Lunch and Dinner
– Personal Clothing and Gear
– Travel Insurance
– Tips for the staff

**Factors Beyond Control:**
– Landslides, bad weather conditions, itinerary modifications due to safety concerns, illness, pandemics, government policy changes, political instability, strikes, acts of God, etc.

Embark on the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, a superb alternative to the Inca Trail, specially crafted for the more adventurous trekkers. Ideal for those who thrive in higher altitudes and relish longer distances, this trek promises a journey of unparalleled excitement.

One of the highlights of the Salkantay Trek is the ascent to the renowned Salkantay Pass, standing tall at 4,630 meters or 15,190 feet. While not excessively strenuous or steep at the beginning of the trek, conquering this pass demands stamina and a bit of acclimatization time in Cusco before setting out. Prepare to be enchanted by the stunning landscapes and the thrill of a trek designed for the daring explorer in you.