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4-Day Salkantay Trek and Sky Camp
4 Days Starting and ending in Cusco, Peru
Visiting: Humantay Lake, Cuzco Main Square, SORAYPAMPA, Mollepata, Chaullay Sky Domes, Montaña Salkantay, Aguas Calientes, La Playa, Cusco, Inca City of Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SKT4SH
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 12
Age range:
12-70
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Gluten Free
Tour operated in:
English , SpanishTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
Challenge yourself on this adventurous 4-day trek to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Machu Picchu. Conquer Humantay Lake, the mighty Salkantay Mountain, and walk through the wild, rugged Andean mountain range down to the edge of the Cloud Forest. Accommodation is included, including a night at the exclusive Sky Camp, whose igloos are perfect for stargazing.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Mollepata - Challacancha - Soraypampa - Humantay Lake
Location: Humantay Lake, Cuzco Main Square, SORAYPAMPA, Mollepata
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks and Water
Wake up early to set off on your adventure. You'll travel to Mollepata for a quick breakfast and keep on to our starting point in Challacancha. You'll start with a 3-hour relatively flat hike to Soraypampa, the place of our first Camp. You'll have enough time to grab a snack and settle in your igloo.
In the afternoon, you'll be hiking up to the iconic Humantay Lake on a 3-hour round twisting trail to the top. The views once there pay all the effort, as you'll be able to watch this glacier gem and the Humantay Peak from the upper parts. Back at Camp, you'll share a sumptuous dinner with your group. Then, you'll head to bed and fall asleep gazing at the stars through your glass-roofed igloo.
Day 2 : Soraypampa - Salkantay Pass - Wayracmachay - Chaullay
Location: Chaullay Sky Domes, SORAYPAMPA, Montaña Salkantay
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks and Water
This is the most challenging day as you conquer the trek's highest point, the Salkantay Pass (4,630 m / 15,190 ft). It'll be 4 hours to reach the top, but your reward is the stunning views over the Salkantay Mountain, the surrounding Andean peaks, and plenty of time for photoshoots.
You'll later walk downhill to touch the green borders of the Cloud Forest and experience the drastic climate change between the snow peaks and the edge of the jungle. After a midway lunch, end this day at the next Campsite in Chaullay for another great dinner and sleep in the Andean Huts.
Day 3 : Chaullay - La Playa - Hidroelectrica - Aguas Calientes
Location: Chaullay Sky Domes, Aguas Calientes, La Playa
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks and Water
This morning, you'll hike to the next stop, La Playa, and immerse yourself in the high jungle. Chock-full of wildlife, this section will test your eyes, as you'll be able to spot birds and wild orchids only found here. Next, the last lunch on the spot is in La Playa. You'll then stop at a nearby coffee farm to learn with the locals how to harvest, and grind your own grains for a cup.
After the experience, a short drive takes you to Hidroelectrica train station. You can either continue the 3-hour scenic hike on the rail tracks alongside the Urubamba River or pay an extra fee to take the train to Aguas Calientes. You'll check in to your hotel or simply explore the town on your own. Tonight, you'll eat dinner at a restaurant and sleep early enough to wake up before dawn tomorrow.
Day 4 : Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo - Cusco
Location: Cusco, Inca City of Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today's to round off this trip at Machu Picchu. Before the large groups arrive, you'll rise before the sun to take the first bus to the World Wonder. You'll enjoy a 2-3 hour tour in the morning and cover the hot spots with your guide before having more time to explore. You can also go on the extra mountain hikes (Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu) to get unrivaled summit views of the Citadel.
In the afternoon, you'll head down to Aguas Calientes and have time to eat lunch in a restaurant of your choice before boarding the train to Ollantaytambo. From there, our private transport takes you back directly to your hotel in Cusco.
What's Included
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Accommodation
2 nights accommodation in private campsites. 1 night in a 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes
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Entry Fees
Entry to the Salkantay Trek and Machu Picchu
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Fully Guided
Expert Mountain Guide in the Salkantay Trek and Machu Picchu
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Meals
3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners. Water and daily snacks on the trail
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Transport
Cusco Hotel pick-up and drop-off. All indicated transports and transfers during the tour. Train tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
What's Not Included
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Extra Transport
Train Transfer from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes (Optional US$ 35)
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Huayna Picchu Mountain Hike (Can be booked, subject to availability)
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Machu Picchu Mountain Hike (Can be booked, subject to availability)
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Meals not indicated
Breakfast on day 1, lunch and dinner on day 4 (optional)
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Tipping and Gratuities
Tipping is not mandatory but expected (Guides, muleteers, and drivers)
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Travel Insurance (Recommended)
Accommodation
2 nights at Private Campsites along the Salkantay Trek. Facilities include dining rooms, kitchens, and toilets.
Sky Camp
Andean Huts
Jungle Domes
1 night in a hotel in Aguas Calientes
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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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