Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N
Cusco | Hikes and Adventures to Machu Picchu
4 Days / 3 Nights
Starting from US$400 per person
Overview
The Salkantay Trek is one of the most scenic and adventurous alternative routes to Machu Picchu. This 4-day, 3-night hike offers breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains, highland forests, and glacial lakes, including the stunning Humantay Lagoon. Combining a cultural and natural experience, this route finishes with a guided tour of the legendary Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.
Route
- Mollepata
- Challacancha, Mollepata
- Soraypampa
- Humantay Lake
- Abra Salkantay
- Chaullay
- La Playa Sahuayaco
- Santa Teresa
- Hidroeléctrica
- Aguas Calientes
- Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
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Itinerary
Customize this itinerary by adding additional days to any location. Contact one of our expert travel advisors for advice.
Day 1: Cusco – Mollepata – Challacancha – Humantay – Soraypampa
Day 2: Soraypampa – Salkantay Pass – Huayracmachay – Challway
Day 3: Challway – Playa Sahuayaco – Santa Teresa – Hidroelectrica – Aguas Calientes
Day 4: Machu Picchu – Cusco
Route Map
Important Information
- Bus transfer: Cusco – Mollepata
- Professional guide
- Cook + kitchen assistant
- Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
- Pack horses and muleteers for 3 days (5 kg per person)
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
- Hostel accommodation in Aguas Calientes
- Return train ticket: Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
- Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
- Camping equipment: dining tent, kitchen tent, double-occupancy sleeping tent, foam mattress, table, chairs, oxygen bottle, and first aid kit
- Breakfast on Day 1 and lunch on Day 4
- Sleeping bag
- Bus up/down to Machu Picchu (optional)
- Entrance fee to Mollepata (approx. S/.10)
- Original passport
- Small backpack with daily essentials
- Personal toiletries
- Small first aid kit: bandages, altitude sickness tablets, anti-inflammatory cream, etc.
- Water bottle and purification tablets
- Rain poncho and warm layers
- Trekking shoes
- Flashlight or headlamp
- Sunscreen, insect repellent
- Sunglasses and sun hat
- Walking sticks
- Thermal clothing for cold nights, lightweight clothing for daytime
- Extra cash in soles (for tips, snacks, or emergency purchases)
- ISIC card if applicable (for student discounts)
Reservations
Starting from US$400 per person
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