SALKANTAY TREK 5D/4N

We start the day picking you up from your hotel at 4:30 am. Then we will travel in
a tour bus, passing through the towns of Izcuchaca and Limatambo and arriving
at Mollepata (2900 meters/ 9500 feet) around 7:30 am. Here we will have to pay
the s/ 20.00 soles entrance for humantay lagoon and our first breakfast , we can
leave our 5 kilos for our riders. After, we will take a 1 hour shuttle ride to
Challacancha (3380 meters/ 11,090 feet). From this point, we will begin our 3
hour hike, arriving at Soraypampa (3900 meters /12,800 feet) around 1:30 pm.
There we will eat our first lunch and set up our first campsite. After lunch, we will
go to the beautiful Lake Humantay.
LAKE HUMANTAY: After a 1 and ½ hour ascent, we will arrive at the impressive
Lake Humantay (4220 meters/13,850 feet) where we can enjoy the turquoise
color of the lake and the snowy Humantay Mountain peak. Then we will make our
40 minute descent to our campsite in Soraypampa for tea time, which is at
approximately 6:00 pm and after we will eat a delicious dinner prepared for us by
our chef. Finally, we will spend the night in our tents.
• (12 km/ 7.4 miles) – 5 hours

At 5:00 am we will eat a nutritious breakfast so that later we can continue our
hike. We will leave from Soraypampa at 5:30 am and hike for 3 hours to the
highest point at Abra Salkantay, where we can enjoy views of the snow capped
mountains of Salkantay, Humantay, Tucarhuay, and Pumasillo (4650 meters/
15,250 feet). As we pass thorugh Salkantaypampa and Soyrococha, we stop to
see a small lake, then we will begin the descent towards Huarachmachhay (3
hours) (3800 meters/ 12,470 feet). Here we will eat lunch and then we will
continue the hike, taking note of the drastic change in landscape. After, we will
continue our descent towards Colpapampa (3 hours) (2900 meters/ 9500 feet)
where our second campsite will be.
• (22 km/ 13.7 miles) -10 hours

We will have breakfast at 6.00 a.m. and shortly after begin hiking for 5 ½ hours
through the jungle over many ascents and descents. In this area we will pass by
many coffee and orchid plantations as well as many other plants used for
medicinal purposes. We will arrive at our lunch spot in Playa Sahuayaco as well
our campsite at 6.00 pm we have tea and later dinner.

• (14 km/ 8.7 miles)- 5 hours

After breakfast we start walk abouk 20 minutes until Lucmabamba before we continue where we will walk 3 hours up to llactapata and if the day is clear we will be able to observe from the distance part of Machupicchu after 2 hours downhill until hidroelectrica where we will have lunch in a restaurant. After lunch we will continue our hike for 3 more hours towards Aguas Calientes where we will stay in a hostel and have dinner at 6.30 pm.

• (22 km/ 13.7 miles) – 6 hours

The grand finale! We will wake up very early this morning for our visit to Machu Picchu, where we will have a guided tour of the citadel to see and learn about temples, terraces, and all of the incredible stone structures that make Machu Picchu a Wonder of the World. For those who have previously selected to climb *Huayna Picchu Mountain or *Machu Picchu Mountain, you will do so at your designated time (1st group: 6am to 8am, 2nd group: 9am to 11am) After your tour in the park you will return to Aguas Calientes where you will wait for your return train to Ollantaytambo at 14:55 pm or 21:50 pm. From Ollantaytambo we will take our final return bus back to Cusco. *Note: ask in advance for availability. 20 USD per person and Take into account if you choose one of the options waynapicchu or machupicchu mountain you will not have guided in the citadel of machupicchu since there is no time for you or another option you can reserved two tickets, one for the visit to the citadel and the other to climb the mountain

INCLUDED:
EXPERIENCE OF OUR GUIDES:
All of our guides have a minimum of 3 years of guiding experience. They are
professional, responsible, and all have a deep love and respect for mother
nature and her mountains. They will make sure your trip is safe and
enjoyable.

FIRST AID:
All of our guides are certified in high mountain first aid training. They always
carry a first aid kit on our treks (including pills for altitude sickness, diarrhea,
vomiting, cuts, and cream for muscle aches). They also carry extra oxygen in
cases of emergency.

TRANSPORTATION:
Our private transport vehicles will come pick you up at your hotel the morning of
your trip and take you to your trek starting point. You will also return in our
vehicles to Cusco at the end of the trek.

ENTRANCE TICKETS:
-Ticket to Machu Picchu.
- Train ticket – Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
CAMPSITE COMFORT
We have camps set up in every designated CAMPING SITE, which include:
• Soraypampa – rustic cabins for 02 people, sleeping mats of 13 cm
• Colpapampa- domos private for 02 people.
• Playa sahuayaco – Tens .
• Aguas Calientes- basic hostel with beds, hot shower, wifi.

NOTE: If you wish to reserve your own hotel or work with a specifc hotel, let us
know in advance so that we are able to coordinate the details.
FOOD:
4 BREAKFASTS, 4 LUNCHES, AND 4 DINNERS:
Our talented chefs will prepare you a delicious and filling breakfast, lunch, and
dinner throughout your trek. Our clients have loved the food prepared for them
on their treks, and our chefs are also able to accommodate any dietary
restrictions (such as vegetarian or vegan) at no extra cost. Please let your guide
know at orientation if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies so we can
organize them ahead of time.
All of the food we offer is BUFFET SERVICE (except for the fourth lunch and
fourth dinner, which are in tourist restaurants)
• 4 Breakfasts
• 4 Lunches
• 4 Dinners
• Coca Tea to wake you up EVERY MORNING in the campsites

NOT INCLUDED:
• Personal expenses.
• First breakfast
• Last lunch
• Entrance to Mollepata and humantay lagoon s/ 20.00
• Sleeping bags (we rent for US $ 15.00)
• Trekking poles (we rent for US $15 .00)
• Tips for our staff. it is simply if you wish to thank them on your behalf for their wonderful service in the mountains.
• Transport for luggage on 4th day
• Extra entrance for waynapicchu or montaña Machupicchu