Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu via Inca Trail (Km 82) 4 Days

If you are willing to hike the beautiful Salkantay mountain, we are offering you a unique trek that won´t disappoint you. As part of the highest mountain in the world, also higher than any mountain of North America, Mount Salkantay (6,271 m / 20,574 feet) will show you the wonders of the Andes: blue lakes, stunning glaciers, cloud forest and rain forest.

As a nature lover, you will absolutely adore the lush green vegetation in the last part of the trek and the incomparable variety of flora and fauna all along the way.

The first two days follow one of the classic Salkantay trails. We leave the common path on the third day to reach the Inca Trail, where you will have the great opportunity to discover many archeological ruins.

Where The Hike Begins.

The Salkantay trek starts from the Soraypampa towards the Inca pass, and then we go down to the Pampahuhuana community, this is a community on the slopes of the Salkantay mountain after this we finish at km 82

Why Salkantay  Via Inca Trail?

This trek is a combination between high and low mountain, low because we finish in the Valley of the Incas

why To km 82?

Km 82 is the point where people enter making the 4-day Inca trail to Machu Picchu. This first day entering km 82 people hike  all day to the community of Wayllabamba, and our first day destination is to walk on the day Inca trail of departure people enter and we leave for that starting point to take our train to aguas calientes town or machu picchu

Local Guide.

Our local guides are professionals from the University of Cusco (Antonio Abad de Cusco) who make a difference than the other guides on the trekking routes.
They are trained to carry small or large groups, as guides of the place are experts in their guiding nature to give you   satisfaction to our visitors in  Cusco and Machu Picchu

Pre-trek briefing:

All the information about the trek will be given to you 1 or 2 days before. Your guide will meet you at your hotel in Cusco, where you will have the opportunity to ask all questions you need.

The planning of your  briefing  will be step by step.

 

Availability 2022 - 2023

You can choose this additional visit for your tour. Please contact with our staff for more information.

DAY 1: Cusco – Soraypampa – Ichupata

Included today: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Tea.

Early in the morning, we will come pick you up at your hotel and arrive at Mollepata after a 3 hours drive. We will have breakfast at one of our local houses before keep driving a little more to Soraypampa. During the ride, you will enjoy seeing the beautiful Salkantay and Humantay mountains, but also the lush green vegetation and the fields of local families growing lima beans, quinoa, potatoes, etc.

The trek will start at Soraypampa (3,800 m/12,467 ft). We will meet our support staff there, who will get everything ready for the hike and load the equipment onto horses.

We will first walk to the wonderful Umantay lake, where you will have time to relax and take pictures. And then go back down to Soraypampa to officially start the trek.

It will be quite a hard day, as we will have to walk all the way up to Ichupata (4,300 m / 14,104 ft) in the upper valley, which will take us approximately 5 to 6 hours. We will stop for lunch at Salkantaypampa, and then at Ichupata to stay overnight. We will set the camp, have happy hour and a delicious dinner.

 

  • Accomodation for today: Camp .
  • Min Altitude: 3800 m. / 12228 ft.
  • Max Altitude: 4300 m. / 14108 ft.
  • Distance to walk for today: 12 Km. / 7.46 mi.
  • Difficulty of this day: 5 Challenging.
  • Time Statics for this day: Start and End Time: 06:00 am to 06:00 pm, Total enjoying hours for today: 12:0 hours, Total Walking Time: 06:00 hours,

DAY 2: Ichupata – Incachiriasca – Pampacahuana

Included today: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Tea.

Today, we will get up early and take a nice breakfast before starting the 3-4 hours climb towards the Incachiriasca pass (4850m/15908ft), the highest of the entire journey. We will be enjoying the views over Apu Salkantay and the wonderful glacial moraines, and stop for a while at the top to take pictures.

To reach Sisaypampa, our lunch spot on a flat area with amazing views over the Salkantay Valley, we will have to descend and we will observe condors along the way.

After lunch, we will keep going until the Pampacahuana community (3,700 m / 12,136 ft), located next to an original Inca canal, and camp for the night.

  • Accomodation for today: Camp .
  • Min Altitude: 3700 m. / 11907 ft.
  • Max Altitude: 4850 m. / 15913 ft.
  • Distance to walk for today: 14 Km. / 8.7 mi.
  • Difficulty of this day: 5 Challenging.
  • Time Statics for this day: Start and End Time: 06:00 am to 06:00 pm, Total enjoying hours for today: 12:0 hours, Total Walking Time: 08:00 hours,

DAY 3: Pampacahuana – Paucarcancha – Huayllabamba – KM 82 – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

Included today: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch.

Today will be very interesting as we leave the Salkantay trek to reach the Classic Inca Trail. We start walking downhill for about 2 hours from Pampacahuana to Paucarcancha 3133 m / 10,276 ft and discover one of the Inca sites.

In order to reach km 82, the beginning of the Inca trail, we will then have to go downhill for about 5 hours. On the way, you will see the Inca site called Llactapata, the first on the Inca trail. There, our chef will cook us a delicious lunch.

Our private van will be waiting for us after lunch to drive us to Ollantaytambo (2,792 m/9,158 ft), where we will catch the train to Aguas Calientes.

Once we get there, you will check in to your hotel room. We will have the opportunity to relax in hot springs before dinner, which will be taken at the finest restaurant.

  • Accomodation for today: Hotel .
  • Min Altitude: 2792 m. / 8985 ft.
  • Max Altitude: 3700 m. / 12140 ft.
  • Distance to walk for today: 16 Km. / 9.94 mi.
  • Difficulty of this day: 1.
  • Time Statics for this day: Start and End Time: 06:00 am to 06:00 pm, Total enjoying hours for today: 12:0 hours, Total Walking Time: 08:00 hours,

DAY 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

Included today: Breakfast.

We will have to get up early to have breakfast and catch the first bus going to Machu Picchu (5:30am). You will appreciate the wonderful sunrise over the site, and once getting there, follow the 2 hours walking tour.

If you are willing to go on top of Huayna Picchu, the hike starts at 10 am. If not, or after climbing the mountain, you will have free time to explore the site before going back to Aguas Calientes by bus.

Once there, you will catch the train to Ollantaytambo and then go on our private van to Cusco to drop you off at your hotel. The time of arrival depends on the time of your train ticket.

The 14 Rule For Machu Picchu.

  • According to Ministerial Resolution No. 070-2017-MC, you cannot use tripods, supports or extensions for cameras, cell phones or any stabilization or extension element for filming and / or photography in the Inca city of Machu Picchu.
  •  you will not be able to enter with backpacks, bags or bags that exceed 40 × 35 × 20 centimeters. Those that exceed these dimensions must be deposited in lockers located at the entrance to the Inca city of Machu Picchu
  • You may not carry food or luggage.
  • You may not enter with any illegal substance or under its effects.
  •  You may not enter any type of alcoholic beverage or its effects.
  • It is forbidden to go with animals, except for guide dogs, as long as it is absolutely necessary.
  •  You cannot enter aerosols or paints with which you can paint in the structures of Machu Picchu or its surroundings.
  •  You will not be able to enter with musical instruments, megaphones or speakers.
  •  You cannot wear high-heeled shoes or heels. Only entry with soft or rubber shoes or slippers is allowed.
  • cannot access with baby cars. So your child fits in a baby carrier, carry one; This can not present metal frames.
  • Entrance with sharp objects and / or weapons of any kind is not allowed.
  • you may not enter with banners, posters and / or posters, among others. The flags are for the exclusive use of tourist guides with groups larger than five visitors; In addition, it is limited in model and dimensions by the. competent authority in coordination with the respective unions.
  •  They will not allow you to enter with clothing intended for advertising purposes.
  •  it will not enter with metal-tipped (or hard) poles. In addition, the use of rubber-tipped canes is allowed, only for the elderly or with obvious physical disability
  • Min Altitude: 2040 m. / 6565 ft.
  • Max Altitude: 2440 m. / 8006 ft.
  • Time Statics for this day: Start and End Time: 06:00 am to 06:00 pm, Total enjoying hours for today: 12:0 hours,

Included in this Tour:

  • Bathroom tent.
  • Breakfast.
  • Comfortable tent for 4 persons.
  • Cooks.
  • Dinner.
  • Dinning room tent.
  • Drinking water.
  • Emergency horse.
  • Entrance ticket for Machu Pichu.
  • Horses carrying 8 kg of luggages per each person.
  • Hotel in Aguas Calientes town.
  • Kitchen tent.
  • Lunch.
  • Mattresses.
  • Muleteers.
  • Oxygen tank.
  • Round train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Machu Pichu- machupicchu to ollantaytambo-cusco.
  • Tables and chairs.
  • Tourist guide fluent in English, Spanish and quechua.
  • Transport to bring you to the start of the trek.

Not Included

  • First Day Breakfast.
  • Lunch for the 5th day.
  • Round bus ticket from Aguas Calientes town to Machu Pichu- machupicchu to aguas calientes town.
  • Sleeping bag.
  • Tips for the Crew, cook and muleteers.

Extras for aditional fee

  • Sleeping bag.
  • Walking Sticks.

What to Bring

  • Camera.
  • Flashlight.
  • gloves.
  • Hat for the sun and for the cold.
  • Hiking shoes, trousers and jumpers.
  • Hiking sticks.
  • Mosquito repellent.
  • Original passport.
  • Personal backpack.
  • Personal medication.
  • Raincoat.
  • Sleeping bag.
  • Sunglasses.
  • Sunscreen.
  • Thermal clothing.
  • walking stick.

Our prices for this tour:

    * Note: A minimum travelers is required to run the trek, and there is a maximum of eight people per group.
    Number of People Price per person Book
    1 Person* Not available Book Now!
    2-4 Persons* USD$ 640.00 Book Now!
    5-6 persons* USD$ 610.00 Book Now!
    7-8 persons* USD$ 560.00 Book Now!

Disccount for this tour:

Departure for: 2024 - 2025

Departure dates 2021 2022

Every Day.

Important:

  • Camelbaks ( or water bottle).
  • comfortable Daypack.
  • comfortable hiking boots.
  • immigration card.
  • Original passport.
  • valid student card.

Gear inside your Daypacks

  • 2 Hiking pants.
  • 3 sets of hiking socks.
  • 4 Sets s-shirt.
  • Bug Spray.
  • Camera.
  • Fleece.
  • For your Duffel.
  • Hand sanitizer.
  • Personal backpack.
  • Personal medication.
  • Rain jacket and pants.
  • Rain Poncho.
  • sets of undergarments.
  • sleeping bag recommend down bags for -10c at least.
  • Sunscreen.
  • Thermal clothing.
  • Toilet Paper.
  • toothbrush and paste.
  • Warm clothes.
  • water proof jacket.
  • Wet Wipes.

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