Salkantay Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu 4D / 3N

• Day 1 Cusco – Humantay Lake – Base camp  

• Hiking Distance: 16 km / 10 mi 

• Duration: 7-8 hours 

• Campsite Altitude: 3,900 m / 12,795 ft 

• Highest Altitude: 4,200 m / 13,779 ft 

• Meals: Breakfast, snacks, lunch, tea time, dinner 

• Accommodation: Camping 

• Difficulty: Moderate 

Start your journey with a pickup from your hotel in Cusco between 4:30 and We will drive untiL Mollepata 2:30 hours and in there we will enjoy the first breakfast ( Loca Restaurant )After that, we will travel 1 hour to the start point From there 2-hour hike uphill to Humantay Lake ( 4,200 m / 13,779 ft )  across an ancient aqueduct that provides water to the farmers in the lower regions. Once in Soraypampa, your trekking chef will be waiting for a well-deserved lunch, and later, we will begin a 2-hour ascent to Salkantay pampa basecamp at 3,900 m (12,795 ft). Once there, we will set up the tents, have tea time and dinner, and admire the clear night sky before sleeping. 

• Hiking Distance: 18 km / 11.2 mi 

• Duration: 9 hours 

• Campsite Altitude: 2,920 m / 9,514 ft 

• Highest Altitude: 4,630 m / 15,190 ft 

• Meals: Breakfast, snacks, lunch, tea, and dinner 

• Accommodation: Camping 

• Difficulty: Challenging 

We will surprise you in the morning with a hot cup of coca tea. Exiting your tent will show spectacular views of immense plains and snow-capped mountain peaks. After breakfast, we will begin a 2-hour ascent to the highest point of our hike, the Salkantay Pass (4,630 m / 15,190 ft). We will spend time at the summit exploring the majestic landscapes of Salkantay Mountain. From here, it will be a 3-hour downhill to our lunch place in Wayracmachay (3,800 m / 12,467 ft). 

Next, we’ll begin another 3-hour descent from the highlands into the cloud forest, experiencing one of the most quick changes in weather and temperature. On the way, we will enjoy a variety of flora, hummingbirds, and orchids until we reach Collpapampa, located at 2,920 meters. We’ll spend the night close to a little village. 

• Hiking Distance: 20 km / 12,42 mi 

• Duration: 7 hours 

• Campsite Altitude: 2,000 m / 6,561 ft 

• Highest Altitude: 2,770 m  /9,087 ft 

• Accommodation: Hotel in Aguas Calientes 

• Difficulty: Moderate 

Day 3 is arguably the most beautiful day of your Salkantay Salkantay Trail! After a hearty breakfast, we will hike for about 3 hours to Lucmabamba (2,000 m / 6,600 ft) and prepare a Delicious lunch and then, you will visit an organic coffee farm where you can learn about the coffee harvesting process and, why not, prepare your own expresso with the beans. 

Later, we will drive for one hour to Hidroelectica and hike for 3 more hours to Aguas Calientes, our last toil of the day! We will arrive there by 5:00 p.m., have dinner at a local restaurant, and spend the night in a hotel. 

On our final day, you will wake up early to prepare for the highlight of your Salkantay Hike: a journey to Machu Picchu. At 5:30 a.m., we will head directly to the buses to Machu Picchu. We will arrive at the gate as the sky brightens and ascend to the upper part while taking in the breathtaking views of the city. On a clear morning, the sunrise over Machu Picchu is magnificent; this moment is unforgettable. 

Your tour guide will take you on a 3 hour guided tour of the citadel before leaving you in Machu Picchu or climbing either Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (tickets must be booked as far in advance as possible). Your guide will explain how to return from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included) and then return to Cusco by train and bus and transfer to your