4 days tour

Salkantay Nevada Trek - 4 Days

$ 849 .00 USD

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Salkantay Nevada Trek - 4 Days

This tour includes:

Accommodation

Camping Accommodation in Aguas Calientes โ€“ x1 Night

Guide

Professional bilingual guide

Others

Cook Horsemen & mules All camping equipment (Sleeping bags to hire + Walking sticks) Machu Picchu Entrance Ticket Round-trip bus tickets Return Train to Cusco & transfer to hotel

Transport

Private Transport โ€“ collection & drop-off Round-trip bus Return Train to Cusco

Meals

Breakfast x 3 Lunch x 4 Dinner x 3

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included Huanya Picchu & Machu Picchu Mountain (tickets can be included on request)

Flights

International flights are not included

Others

Hotels before & after (can be organised as part of trip) Tips for crew Domestic flights (can be organised as part of trip) Any additional extras

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Itinerary of your trip Salkantay Nevada Trek - 4 Days

  • Day 1 Cusco - Mollepata โ€“ Challacancha โ€“ Soraypampa (Humantay Lake)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Cusco - Mollepata โ€“ Challacancha โ€“ Soraypampa (Humantay Lake)

      Relatively early in the morning youโ€™ll be picked up from your hotel, in private transport, travelling for around 4 hours. Upon reaching Mollepata, youโ€™ll meet up with our arrieros and mules that carry all of the equipment. In this zone itโ€™s possible to see the beautiful snow-capped nevada of Salkantay. Afterwards youโ€™ll trek for roughly 4 hours ascending the mountain Sayllapata where itโ€™s time to have lunch. Afterwards youโ€™ll continue on the trail until reaching campsite at Soraypampa, where dinner will be served.

      Walking Distance โ€“ 12km / 7.45 miles

      Starting Elevation โ€“ 3,350 m

      Highest Elevation โ€“ 4,600 m

      Campsite Elevation โ€“ 3,920 m

      Meals: Lunch and Dinner (incl. snacks)

      Accommodation: Camp

      Overnight: Soraypampa

  • Day 2 The Salkantay Pass - Chaullay
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      The Salkantay Pass - Chaullay

      Early in the morning youโ€™ll have breakfast and then starting a 3 hours trek until reaching the highest point of our expedition, The Salkantay Pass (4,600m). From there, tracking down towards Wayracpunku, to have the next meal & pitstop. Afterwards, the journey will continue going into the high jungle. The trekking will last around 5 hours to reach campsite in Chaullay where youโ€™ll take dinner and rest.

      Walking Distance โ€“ 22 km / 13.7 miles

      Starting Elevation โ€“ 3,800 m

      Campsite Elevation โ€“ 2,750 m

      Maximum Altitude: 4,650 m

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (incl. snacks)

      Accommodation: Camping

  • Day 3 Chaullay - La Playa - Santa Teresa - Hydroelectric - Aguas Calientes
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Chaullay - La Playa - Santa Teresa - Hydroelectric - Aguas Calientes

      The following morning, after a good breakfast youโ€™ll continue trekking through La Playa & Sta. Teresa bringing us to the Hidroรฉlectric train station. Taking lunch here, youโ€™ll continue walking along the train track that leads you through the vibrant jungle climate to the final destination of Aguas Calientes. Trekking for about 3 hours and along the way youโ€™ll encounter beautiful waterfalls, different Eco-farms, and wildlife, finally arriving at Aguas Calientes. Here youโ€™ll spend the night in a hostel before you explore Machu Picchu tomorrow.

      Walking Distance โ€“ 26km / 16.1 Miles

      Starting Elevation โ€“ 2,750 m

      Campsite Elevation โ€“ 1,600 m

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (incl. snacks)

      Accommodation: Hostel

      Overnight: Aguas Calientes

  • Day 4 Day 4: Machu Picchu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Machu Picchu

      If youโ€™re up bright and early, youโ€™ll get to see the sun lighten up Machu Picchu. Follow a hiking trail up to the sanctuary for an early view and to avoid the crowds. Youโ€™ll have a fully guided tour, and for those who have requested it, Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain is on the list. Enjoy your time here. Explore the ruins, have a snack, take some photos, or take a nap on the terraces. At the end of your time exploring, you can take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes and wait for your return train to Cusco or Ollantaytambo where transport will be waiting for you to take you to your hotel.

      Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 65

This experience is only available for adults within this age range.

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