DAY 1: CUSCO – MOLLEPATA – SORAYPAMPA  (L) (D).

We leave Cusco early in our private transportation towards the town of Mollepata, during the journey will pass through some villages like  Izcuchaca  and  Limatambo.  We are going to drive for 3 hours approx. 

Once we get to the town of Mollepata we will have our breakfast after that we will continue driving to the starting point of our hike Challacancha, here we are going to organize our day pack then we are going to start our hike to Soraypampa our first campsite, which is at 3850 meters above sea level, is reached by lunchtime, after our lunch we will hike up to the beautiful Humantay Lake  from Soraypampa for 2 hours all the way up to the lake, then we will enjoy the view of the lake and the glacier of humantay (5217msnm) later we will take the same way down where was our lunch. Hikers return in time for afternoon tea, which consists of coffee, hot chocolate, tea, and mate de coca, after that we will have a  free time to rest until dinner.

• Meals: Lunch – Afternoon Tea Time – Dinner
• Accommodation: Camping
• Minimum altitude:  4200MASL – 13780 FASL
• Maximum altitude: 4300 MASL – 14300 FASL
• Distance: 10 km – 7 miles
• Time:  6 hours (approximately)
• Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult

DAY 2: SORAYPAMPA – CHAULLAY – COLLPAPAMPA (B) (L) (D).

After the breakfast we are going to start our hike, this second day is the hardest day but full of adventures that will cross the highest point of Salkantay  (4600 msnm) means: the wild mountain, the imposing snowy where we can appreciate the majesty of the area and take some pictures. During the journey we will find several piles of stones called Apachetas. From our campsite to the highest pass takes 4 hours approx. and the trail is going in Zigzag to the top with a beautiful views.

Once we get to the top we will have beautiful views and we will see the glacier of Salkantay very close to us finally following the trail now we are going to descend to the valley for about 3 hours after that we will have our lunch then we will continue walking for about 4 hours approx. down to Chaullay then Collpapampa for one hour more where is our second camp. Dinner and overnight.

• Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea Time – Dinner
• Accommodation: Camping
• Minimum altitude:  4300MASL – 14300 FASL
• Maximum altitude:  4600MASL – 14993 FASL
• Distance: 16 km – 10 miles
• Time: 9 hours (approximately)
• Difficulty: Difficult to Moderate

DAY 03: COLLPAPAMPA – LA PLAYA – HIDROELECTRICA – AGUAS CALIENTES

In the morning we will begin our hike to La Playa and contemplate the magnificent jungle landscape surrounding us. Along the way you will see the flora and fauna of this place you will see like wild orchids, cornfields, grasses and flowers, and fields of fruit, as well as an incredible waterfall. 5 hours of hiking brings the trip to La Playa, once at La Playa, we will enjoy our last delicious lunch and watch a coffee demostration before heading into our transportation to Hidroelectrica.

After our driving to Hidroelectrica we are going to start our hike to Aguas Calientes for 3 hours along the rail way through lush vegetation above the Urubamba river or boar the train to Aguas Calientes (not included in the program). Once in Aguas Calientes we will take you to your hotel before exploring the small town and having our dinner at a good restaurant.

• Meals: Breakfast – Lunch  – Dinner
• Accommodation:  Hotel or Hostel
• Minimum altitude: 1850 MASL – 6069 FASL
• Maximum altitude: 2950 MASL – 9678 FASL
• Distance: 14 km – 9 miles
• Time: 5 hours (approximately)
• Difficulty: Easy

DAY 04: AGUAS CALIENTES – KM 104 – WIÑAYHUAYNA – SUN GATE – MACHUPICCHU

Another early morning start along the rail way  to Km 104 for 3 hours approx. to the Inca Trail checkpoint. where we will start our amazing trek on the Inca Trail! Our adventure begins with an uphill hike for about 4 hours until we arrive to the archeological site of Wiña Wayna (Always Young). We will enjoy our  box lunch  here in the middle of the mountains and will have free time to rest and enjoy the beautiful view.
Next, we will continue our hike, moving toward a site called Inti Punku (the Sun Gate). From this place, we will be able to look down and admire the great beauty of the Inca citadel Machu Picchu! Here, the Inca Trail officially ends.
We will finish our first day’s adventure following the lateral trail in direction to the exit of Machu Picchu where you will decide to keep walking down to Aguas Calientes town or we will take a bus down to Aguas Calientes, We will have dinner in a restaurant and then rest comfortably hostel.

Walking Distance – 15km / 9 miles
Starting Elevation – 2,100 meters ASL / 6889 feet ASL
Aguas Calientes Elevation – 2,000 meters ASL / 6561 feet ASL
Difficulty: Moderate
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel 2 or 3 stars
Adventure: Absolutely, completely satisfactory

DAY 05: MACHUPICCHU – CUSCO

A 2 hour hike up to the city of Machu Picchu in the early morning, after breakfast, brings the group to the city early enough to get sunrise pictures of the city and to miss most of the crowds. There is a guided tour of the Incan city, explaining the rich history of the site, after which hikers have the option of hiking to the peak of either Huayna Picchu mountain or Machu Picchu mountain, (not included in the program) with incredible views of the city from above, another good photo opportunity. Finally, there is time for individual exploration of the city of Machu Picchu.

At the end of the day, there is a train ride from Aguas Calientes to either Ollantaytambo or Poroy, from where a bus will continue the rest of the way to Cusco. After that we will drive you back to your hotel.

Pre – Trek briefing

Our guide will visit your hotel a day before the trek for your briefing. Our guide will provided the duffel bag for your personal belonging (6 kilos),

Note: It is very important let us know, where you will be staying in Cusco;

Professional Guides

Experienced bilingual Tour Guide. They all grew up in this region and have a true passion to teach others about their heritage. They are fun yet professional, and will ensure you are safe and happy.

Note: A group up to 8 participants has 1 Tour Guide, a groups over 8 participants receives 2 Tour Guides

Accomodation

Camping (3 Nights) and Hotel in Machu Picchu (1 Night)

Our tent is for 3 people capacity tents; however, just 2 trek participants use it! In this way, we provide you more space and comfort. In case of a single traveller, we provide with a 2 person capacity tent.

Hotel in Machu Picchu: with private bathroom and hot water (Single, Double or matrimonial room)

Sleeping Mattress – Sleeping pads

We provide you a foam mattresses to sleep very well included in the program 

Entrance

Included the Salkantay, Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.

A professional Cook + Meals

4x breakfast, 4x lunch, 4x dinner, 4x afternoon´s hot beverages 

The Peru Treks chefs cook delicious meals that many previous trekkers have raved about. If you are a vegetarian or have any restrictions, our chef will prepare special food, please advise us in advance. A vegetarian meal option is for NO extra cost. Food is typically served and buffet.

Water

Excluding the first 4 hours of the trek when you need to bring your own, Peru Treks will supply all the water needed. This water will be boiled, filtered and then cooled, before distributing. You must supply your own water bottles or camel back. We recommend carrying about 3L worth. We will refill our waters at each meal.

Muleteer + Horses

Our horses will carry the all camping equipement for your trek and 6 kg for your personal beloging + Sleeping bag; 

Muleteer is responsible to take the horses;

Peru Treks DOES NOT permit this exploitation!! We guarantee that our horses carry only an amount given by the Peruvian law!!

Tourist Train

From Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo,  Perurail company or Incarail company

• If you take the train return at 13:37, you will be in Cusco at 17:30
• If you take the trail return at 14:30, you will be in Cusco at 18:30
• If you take the train return at 15:00, you will be in Cusco at 20:00

Note: on the high season, it is very important let us know in advance, because it is very difficult find spaces available.

Machu Picchu Bus

Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes Town to Machupicchu are included on the last day round trip

Private Transportation

Early morning transfer by private bus to Challacancha – the initial point of the trek;

On the last day you will take a train and bus back to Cusco city after that our driver is going to wait for you at the bus station and you will  drive back to your hotel (Door to Door service)

First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle

Our guide has received training in first aid from a physician. Your tour guide will always have a first-aid kit for basic medical problems (traveler’s diarrhea, cuts, scrapes, etc.) and oxygen.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Breakfast on the day 1 and lunch on the last day;
• Travel insurance;
• Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu ( U$65);
• A shuttle bus between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu (U$12 – one way);
• Train tickets from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes
• Sleeping bags
• Tips to local staff (please note: it is a custom to give tips in Peru; however, it is not obligatory);
• Other extras not mentioned.

• Original Passport (it has to be the same you have used for booking your trek)
• Valid University card (if you booked as a student)
• Good daypack (the smaller, the better)
• Water storage:  2-3L (Camelbaks are encouraged).
• Comfortable hiking boots with ankle support
• Sleeping bag (can be rented from Perutreks)
• Headlamp: essential
• Toilet paper

WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR BACKPACK FOR SALKANTAY TREK  AND THE SHORT INCA TRAIL 5 DAYS

As a Direct Local Tour operator, we provide you with a duffel bag at your briefing and  INCLUDE a extra weight for the horse to 5 kgs or 11lbs including your 2.5kg sleeping bag, mattress and extra clothing. By Peruvian law, a duffel bag must not weigh more than 5 kilograms (11lbs). This limit is set to protect the health of the  horses. All bags will be weighed before being accepted. If you require more than 5 kilograms, it will then be your responsibility to carry the extra weight with your day pack. In this 5 kilos, please count 2 kilos for your sleeping bag and 1 kilo for your sleeping pad. This leaves you about 2 kilos for your personal gear.

• 4 t-shirts
• 2 hiking pants at least
• 4 sets of undergarments
• 3 sets of hiking socks
• Bathing Suit for the thermal waters
• Couple Fleece/ Thermals
• Warm clothes, down jacket — 2nd campsite temp around 3º C
• Waterproof gloves (even if they are ski gloves, take them)
• Comfortable shoes for camp
• Quickdry towel. We provide small ones, you might prefer something larger
• Small bottle of soap: we provide warm water each day to wash
• Large plastic bags will be provided at the office — Please ask for them
• Sleeping bag: It has to be at least -15ºC – This can be rented from us

TOILETRIES

• Face moisturizer
• Hand Sanitizer
• Wet wipes
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Personal medications
• First aid kit: band aids, moleskin, etc

The Classic Salkantay plus the short Inca Trail 5d/4n to Machupicchu can leave any day of the week but not during the February month because of the wet season and the Inca trail is close.

2024 Land Cost

Group Price:

• US$680.00 per person (with the hotel PAQARIQ INN or similar)
• US$700.00 per person (with the hotel Hatun Inti Classic)
• US$750.00 per person (with the Hotel Hatun Inti Boutique)

Private Price:

• US$750.00 per person (with the hotel PAQARIQ INN or similar)
• US$780.00 per person (with the hotel Hatun Inti Classic)
• US$850.00 per person (with the Hotel Hatun Inti Boutique)

Required Pre-payment: US$300.00 per person

Remaining Balance: Commonly paid in Cusco at the briefing time before to start your hike to Machupicchu.

We can start this tour with 2 people minimum 

Hotel

This hike is ending in Aguas Calientes town and you will spend one night in a hotel in the town rather than camping (in the price is included a double / shared room  in a standar hotel.

Extras & Upgrades

There are complementary services and upgrades you can included in this trip.

• Huaynapicchu Mountain: US$65.00
• Machupicchu Mountain: US$60.00
• Single Suplement (Hotel in Aguas Calientes) US$50.00
• Vistadome train (Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo) US$70.00

Additional Items

• Walking poles (pair): US$10.00 
• Sleeping bag: US$20.00