Short Salkantay Trek + Sky Camp
4 days
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Small Group Tour
Challenge yourself on the 4-day Salkantay Trek to the World's iconic Machu Picchu. This alternative route takes you to Humantay Lake, the mighty Salkantay Mountain, and through the wild rugged Andean mountain range down to the lofty edges of the Cloud Forest. Additionally, spend the night at the exclusive Sky Camp for unique stargazing amidst the mountains! T...
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Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Extreme
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
- Spend 4 days and 3 nights along the Salkantay Trek
- Sleep in comfort at the Sky Camp and set of accommodations along the trail
- Conquer Humantay Lake, Salkantay Pass, the Cloud Forest, and Machu Picchu
- Responsive small group tour for up to 10 people"
What's this trip about?
Challenge yourself on the 4-day Salkantay Trek to the World's iconic Machu Picchu. This alternative route takes you to Humantay Lake, the mighty Salkantay Mountain, and through the wild rugged Andean mountain range down to the lofty edges of the Cloud Forest. Additionally, spend the night at the exclusive Sky Camp for unique stargazing amidst the mountains! Tasty food, expert guides, and homey accommodations will ensure you soak in every minute of this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Spend 4 days and 3 nights along the Salkantay Trek
Sleep in comfort at the Sky Camp and set of accommodations along the trail
Conquer Humantay Lake, Salkantay Pass, the Cloud Forest, and Machu Picchu
Responsive small group tour for up to 10 people
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Details
Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age range14 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityCusco
End CityOperator does not provide
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Trip includes
- Pre-departure briefing
- Experienced Mountain Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All Private Transport and transfers during the tour
- Private Camping Facilities & Equipment (dining room, kitchen, tables, and chairs)
- Accommodations (1 night at the Sky Camp, 1 night at the Andean Huts, 1 night at a Hotel)
- Experienced cooks and porters
- 7kg porterage for your personal gear (including a duffle bag)
- Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners (open to dietary restrictions)
- Water, Tea Time, and daily Snacks on the trail
- One Way Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
- Tourist Class Train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
- All entrance fees (Salkantay Trek & Machu Picchu)
- Safety: First aid kit, oxygen supply, and emergency satellite phones
- Extras: backpack cover and rain poncho"
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Itinerary
DAY 1 Cusco | Mollepata - Challacancha - Soraypampa - Humantay Lake - Sky Camp Start the day with an early morning pickup. You'll travel to Mollepata town for a quick breakfast and keep on to the trek starting point in Challacancha. Today’s first hike follows a 3-hour moderate flat path along the region’s typical and sheer valleys up to the first basecamp at Soraypampa. Here, you’ll settle at our Sky Camp and enjoy lunch at leisure before the next stop. You’ll then take the 3-hour round twisting trail toward the famous Humantay Lake and explore its glacier with seamless views when you reach the upper parts. For the evening, you'll have a sumptuous dinner with your group before heading to bed and falling asleep gazing at the stars through your glass-roofed igloo.
Meals
: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation
: Glass-Topped Sky Camp
Difficulty
: Moderate to Challenging
Walking Distance
: 10 km / 6.21 miles
Walking Time
: 5-6 hours
Campsite Elevation
: 3,900 m / 12,795 ft
Highest Elevation
: 4,200 m / 13,780 ft
DAY 2
Soraypampa | Salkantaypampa - Salkantay Pass - Wayracmachay - Chaullay - Andean HutsThis is the most challenging day, as you'll conquer the trek's highest point. You'll hike to the Salkantay Pass (4,630 m / 15,190 ft) on a 4-hou...
Meals
: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation
: Wooden Camping Chozas - Andean Huts
Difficulty
: Challenging
Walking Distance
: 22 km / 13.67 miles
Walking Time
: 10 hours
Highest Elevation
: 4,630 m / 15,190 ft
Campsite Elevation
: 2,900 m / 9,514 ft
DAY 3
Chaullay | Colpapampa - La Playa - Hidroelectrica- Aguas Calientes
This morning, you'll hike to the next stop, La Playa, and immerse yourself in the high jungle.Chock-full of wildlife, this section is to test your eyes, as ...
Meals
: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation
: Hotel
Difficulty
: Challenging
Walking Distance
: 27 km / 16.78 miles
Walking Time
: 8-9 hours
Highest Elevation
: 2,900 m / 9,514 ft
Accommodation Elevation
: 2,040 m / 6,693 ft
DAY 4
Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo - CuscoThe final day leads you to the World's Wonder, Machu Picchu. Before the large groups arrive, you'll rise before sunlight to take the first bus up to the main gate. You'll enjo...
Meals
: Breakfast
Difficulty
: Easy
Activity Duration
: 2-5 hours exploring
Machu Picchu Citadel Elevation
: 2,430 m / 7,972 ft
Optional Activities
: Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountains (2-4 hours of hiking)
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Price From $569
Price per day$142
Last Updated: 2/23/2024
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Sleeping bag (For rent US$ 20)
- Walking sticks (For rent US$ 20)
- Lunch and Dinner on the last day
- Train Transfer from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes (Optional)
- Huayna Picchu Mountain Hike (Can be booked, subject to availability)
- Machu Picchu Mountain Hike (Can be booked, subject to availability)
- Travel Insurance (Recommended)
- Gratuities for the staff (Optional)
Accommodation
- 2 Nights in Private Campsites with basic facilities:
- Sky Camp: Glass-toped igloos for max. 2 people
- Andean Huts: Wooden huts for max. 2 people
- 1 Night in a 3-star hotel
Transportation & Flights
Train,
Transportation & flights
Train
Guides
Local Guide(s). Our Tour Guides are professionally trained and certified. We choose them for their experience, responsibility, unbridled passion for exploring, and pride in sharing our culture and history. In every experience, they will keep you safe and comfortable so you can enjoy your time worry-free.
Requirements
,Solo travelers are welcome on this trip. We assign them a group on a date that has reached the minimum number of travelers. The single supplement price is given on request.
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Meals Included
- 3 Breakfast
- 3 Lunches
- 3 Dinners
- Daily snacks and drinks on the trail
Age Requirements
14 years and up
Elders or people who suffer from any heart disease or has a medical restriction should not take this activity"
Elders or people who suffer from any heart disease or has a medical restriction should not take this activity"
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