Salkantay Trek 5D/4N
Summary
Day 1
Cusco – Mollepata – Challacancha – Soraypampa
Day 2
Soraypampa – Salkantay Pass – Huayramachay – Chaullay
Day 3
Chaullay – Collpapampa – Lucmabamba – Santa Teresa
Day 4
Lucmabamba – Llactapata – Hydroelectric – Aguas Calientes
Day 5
Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco
Day 1: Cusco – Mollepata – Challacancha – Soraypampa
Day 1: Cusco – Mollepata – Challacancha – Soraypampa
- Pick-up: 5:00 a.m. at the hotel in Cusco.
- Transport: Bus to Mollepata, then to Challacancha.
- Start of the hike: 9 km trail to Soraypampa (3900 m.a.s.l.) in 3 hours.
- Stop at Soraypampa: Lunch and campsite.
- Hike to Humantay Lake: 5 km (3 hours round trip) to see the glacier and sunset.
- Accommodation: Camping at Soraypampa.
- Altitudes: Maximum 3850 m.a.s.l. / Minimum 2850 m.a.s.l.
- Total distance: 14 km.
Day 2: Soraypampa – Salkantay Pass – Huayramachay – Chaullay
Day 2: Soraypampa – Salkantay Pass – Huayramachay – Chaullay
- Wake-up call: 5:00 a.m. with coca tea.
- Ascent to Salkantay Pass: 7 km (4 hours) to 4620 m.a.s.l.
- Descent: 3 hours to Huayramachay for lunch, then 9 km (3 hours) to Chaullay (2900 m.a.s.l.).
- Scenery: Views of the cloud forest, orchids, and native plants.
- Accommodation: Camping at Chaullay.
- Altitudes: Maximum 4650 m.a.s.l. / Minimum 2900 m.a.s.l.
- Total distance: 21 km.
Day 3: Chaullay – Collpapampa – Lucmabamba – Santa Teresa
Day 3: Chaullay – Collpapampa – Lucmabamba – Santa Teresa
- Wake-up call: 5:30 a.m. with coca tea.
- Hike: 16 km (7 hours) along the Salkantay River in dense jungle.
- Stop at Lucmabamba: Lunch and campsite.
- Optional activity: Visit the hot springs in Santa Teresa.
- Accommodation: Camping at Lucmabamba.
- Altitudes: Maximum 2900 m.a.s.l. / Minimum 2100 m.a.s.l.
- Total distance: 16 km.
Day 4: Lucmabamba – Llactapata – Hydroelectric – Aguas Calientes
Day 4: Lucmabamba – Llactapata – Hydroelectric – Aguas Calientes
- Initial activity: Coffee tasting.
- Hike: 24 km (7 hours) through coffee plantations and Inca trails to Llactapata.
- Views: Panoramic views of Machu Picchu from the pass.
- Arrival in Aguas Calientes: Check-in at hotel, dinner, and rest.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
- Altitudes: Maximum 2900 m.a.s.l. / Minimum 2040 m.a.s.l.
- Total distance: 24 km.
Day 5: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco
Day 5: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco
- Early departure: 3:30 a.m. to take the first bus to Machu Picchu.
- Guided tour: 2 hours exploring the main ruins.
- Free time: Optional: Hike Huayna Picchu ($15 additional entrance).
- Return: Train to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco.
- Accommodation: Transfer to hotel in Cusco.
INCLUDES
- Official tour guide and assistant for large groups.
- Professional cook and assistant for large groups, plus a muleteer for mules and horses.
- Mules for carrying group equipment and large bags for personal items.
- All meals during the trek, including traditional Peruvian and fusion cuisine with dietary accommodations.
- Boiled water and snacks.
- Large dining tent, table, stools, and cooking tent.
- Sleeping tents and Thermarest mats (2-person tents for individuals and 3-person tents for couples to allow space for personal gear).
- Additional horses for riding available at extra cost.
- First aid kit with oxygen.
- Pre-trek briefing session.
- Entrance tickets to Salkantay Mountain and Machu Picchu.
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
- Train ticket (Expedition Train Service 16:22).
- Private van transport from your hotel in Cusco to Challacancha (trek starting point).
- Private van transport from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
NOT INCLUDED
- First breakfast and lunch and dinner on Day 5 in Aguas Calientes.
- Personal trekking equipment (backpacks, trekking poles, sleeping bags), though available for rent.
- Tips for guides, cooks, and muleteers.
- Entrance to Cocalmayo hot springs (Santa Teresa) or other activities in Aguas Calientes.
- Personal riding horse (additional horses available for rent based on needs).
- Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
- Original passport and international student cards (Green ISIC) if applicable.
- Waterproof trekking shoes and sandals.
- Warm clothing (thermal underwear, fleece, hat, gloves, socks).
- Waterproof clothing (poncho).
- Synthetic or cotton clothing (socks, pants, shorts, t-shirts).
- Sun hat and sunglasses.
- Sunscreen and insect repellent.
- Water bottles (e.g., Nalgene).
- Basic medications.
- Trekking poles.
- Swimsuit and towel.
- Personal items.
- Personal snacks.