Salkantay Trek 4 Days 3 Nights
The Journey Begins
Embark on one of Peru’s most breathtaking adventures: the Salkantay Trek, recognized among the top 25 hiking routes in the world. This unforgettable journey takes you through astonishing landscapes: from crystal-clear turquoise glacial lakes and majestic trails crossing the Andes mountain range to the lush cloud forest, culminating at mystical Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
More than a trek, this is an immersive travel experience. Along the way, you will enjoy comfortable accommodations with spectacular views of the Andes and the towering Mount Salkantay. You will also visit local coffee farms and participate in an authentic organic coffee workshop, learning firsthand about its cultivation and traditional processing.
Our expert local guides will accompany you every step of the way, sharing deep insights into the region, its people, and the fascinating history of the Inca civilization.
Organic Coffee Experience & Support for High Jungle Families
The Salkantay Trek actively supports coffee-farming families in the Santa Teresa and Sahuayaco Basins. During the trek, you will participate in an experiential organic coffee workshop where direct economic benefits go to small Andean-Amazonian farmers, fostering sustainable development and biodiversity conservation in the cloud forest.
Day by Day
The tour begins with hotel pick-up in Cusco between 6:00 and 6:30 AM. We drive approximately 3 hours to Challacancha, where our hike begins. After preparing our gear, we set off along a gentle ascent for acclimatization.nnWe hike toward Soraypampa base camp and then tackle the climb to Humantay Lake (approx. 1 hour). At the summit, enjoy breathtaking turquoise glacial waters before descending back to camp at 3,900 m (12,795 ft). Enjoy a warm lunch and relax in our glass-dome cabins with panoramic mountain views.
Included
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Assistant tour guide (for groups of 9 or more travelers)
- Day 1 transfer (Cusco – Soraypampa)
- Entrance ticket to Mount Salkantay Route
- Day 4 transfer (Piscacucho – Ollantaytambo)
- Day 5 transfer (Train station – Cusco)
- Machu Picchu citadel entrance ticket
- Round-trip train ticket (Expedition – PeruRail or Voyager – Inca Rail)
- 3 breakfasts, 4 snacks, 3 lunches, 2 tea times, 3 dinners
- Boiled drinking water provided daily
- Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes bus tickets (round trip)
- Camping equipment (tents, dining tent, portable toilets)
- Duffle bag for up to 7 kg of personal belongings
- Standard sleeping pad
- Horsemen service – Andean Horsemen
- Oxygen tank
- First-aid kit
Not Included
- Entrance tickets for extra hikes "Huayna Picchu Mountain" or "Machu Picchu Mountain" (Additional cost TBD)
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Sleeping bag (Rental – USD $25 extra)
- Inflatable air mattress (Rental – USD $20 extra)
- Trekking poles (Rental – USD $15 extra)
- Extra meals and beverages
Important Information
Information and Recommendations for the Salkantay Trek
- Weather and Clothing: The route features extreme temperature variation: from glacial cold at Soraypampa and Salkantay Pass (4,630 m / 15,190 ft) to warm and humid cloud forest weather at Santa Teresa. Bring thermal warm layers as well as light clothing for warmer climates.
- Duffle Bag (7 kg): Horsemen will transport up to 7 kg of your personal items in a duffle bag during mountain sections.
- Environmental Care: Respect glacial water sources at Humantay and Salkantay by carrying your reusable water bottle.
- Identification Document: Original physical passport mandatory for Machu Picchu entry control and train transportation.