4 days tour

Salkantay Via Inca Trail Trek 4 Days/3 Nights

Salkantay Via Inca Trail Trek 4 Days/3 Nights

This tour includes:

Accommodation

Four person tent for each 2 persons. Lodging in Aguas Calientes on night 3 of the trek (double occupancy)

Meals

Four breakfasts, Three lunches, and three dinners

Transport

Transport to/from destinations included as per itinerary.

Others

Pre-Departure Briefing at your hotel 1 or 2 days before your trek Pick up from your hotel and transportation to Soraypampa Inflatable Mattress and pillow Kitchen tent Dining tent with tables and chairs Toilet tent Professional chef and assistant chef Wranglers, porters and horses to carry all the equipment (food, tents, chairs, table, etc) and eight kg (15 lbs) per hiker for your own belongings Duffle bag for your personal gear Emergency horse in case we need it Twice daily hot water for washing. Daily morning boiled and cold water to fill the water bottles. Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes Expedition train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo Private van transportation from Ollantaytambo to your hotel in Cusco Emergency oxygen bottle, medical kit and emergency satellite radio Entrance to Machu Picchu Round Trip Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu on Day 4 Lodging in Aguas Calientes on night 3 of the trek (double occupancy) Dinner in Aguas Calientes on Night 3

Guide

Bilingual English speaking tour guide

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Others

Sleeping bag Trekking poles Day 4 Lunch in Aguas Calientes Huayna Picchu ticket (this ticket has an extra cost of USD $75 per person and the hike will be done without the guide). Tips for the crew (guides, porters, cooks, wranglers)

Insurance

Travel Insurance (highly recommended)

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Itinerary of your trip Salkantay Via Inca Trail Trek 4 Days/3 Nights

  • Day 1 Day 1: Cusco โ€“ Soraypampa โ€“ Ichupata
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Cusco โ€“ Soraypampa โ€“ Ichupata

      We will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning and have a beautiful scenic drive of 3 hours duration to Mollepata. At Mollepata we will have breakfast at one of the local houses. During this portion of the drive we will have our first views of the magnificent Salkantay and Humantay Mountains, as well as observe lush vegetation and the fields of local families growing potatoes, quinoa, lima beans, etc.


      At this point we will arrive at Soraypampa (3,800 m/12,467 ft), the trailhead for the Salkantay trek, and meet our support staff, who will pack everything for the trek and load the equipment onto horses. The first thing we will do is hike up to the magnificent Umantay Lake. After enjoying the beauty and taking pictures, we will hike back down to Soraypampa and โ€œofficiallyโ€ begin the trek.


      The hike today is uphill from Soraypampa to Ichupata (4,300 m / 14,104 ft) in the upper valley. This is a 5 to 6 hour hike. Along the way we will pass Salkantaypampa, which is our lunch spot.


      Ichupata is our camp for the night. When we arrive, we will settle in, have happy hour and a hearty dinner.


      • Meals:  Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
      • Distance Covered: 12 km / 7 ยฝ miles
      • Approximate Walking Time: 5-6 hours
      • Lowest elevation: 3,800 m/12,467 ft
      • Highest elevation: 4,300 m / 14,104 ft
      • Difficulty: Challenging
  • Day 2 Day 2: Ichupata โ€“ Incachiriasca โ€“ Pampacahuana
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Ichupata โ€“ Incachiriasca โ€“ Pampacahuana

      After a savory breakfast, we will begin the 3 to 4 hour steep climb to towards the Incachiriasca pass (4850m/15908ft), the highest of the entire route. We will have amazing views of Apu Salkantay and glacial moraines during this portion. We will pause at the top of the pass to take pictures and enjoy the magnificent view.


      We will then descend towards our lunch spot at Sisaypampa, a flat area from which one can observe the neighboring Salkantay Valleys. This is a place where we might see Andean condors.


      After lunch we continue towards the Pampacahuana community (3,700 m / 12,136 ft), located next to an original Inca canal. This is our camp for the night.

      • Meals:  Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
      • Distance Covered: 14 km / 8 ยฝ miles
      • Approximate Walking Time: 8 hours
      • Lowest elevation: 3,700 m / 12,136
      • Highest elevation: 4,850 m / 15,908 ft
      • Difficulty: Challenging
  • Day 3 Day 3: Pampacahuana โ€“ Paucarcancha โ€“ Huayllabamba โ€“ Km 82 โ€“ Ollantaytambo โ€“ Aguas Calientes
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Pampacahuana โ€“ Paucarcancha โ€“ Huayllabamba โ€“ Km 82 โ€“ Ollantaytambo โ€“ Aguas Calientes

      Today we change pace as we join the Classic Inca Trail. We begin by hiking downill for 2 hours from Pampacahuana to Paucarcancha (3133 m / 10,276 ft)). We will visit the Inca site of the same name.


      After the tour we will hike downhill for 5 hours until we reach Km 82, which is the start of the classic Inca trail. Along the way we will be able to see the Inca site of Llactapata. This is the first site on the Classic Inca Trail.   Our chef will make us a delicious lunch at Kilometer 82.


      After lunch we will be picked up by our private local van at Km 82 and transported to Ollantaytambo (2,792 m/9,158 ft) where we will catch the train to Aguas Calientes.


      When you reach Aguas Calientes you will check in to your hotel room. The natural hot springs in town are a great place to relax if there is time before dinner. Dinner will be at a good local restaurant.


      • Meals:  Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
      • Lodging: Hotel
      • Highest Elevation: 3,700 m / 12,136 ft
      • Lowest Elevation: 2,792 m/9,158 ft
      • Distance to walk: 16 km/ 10 miles
      • Estimated walking time: 6 ยฝ to 8 hours
      • Level of Difficulty: Easy
  • Day 4 Day 4: Aguas Calientes โ€“ Machu Picchu โ€“ Cusco
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Aguas Calientes โ€“ Machu Picchu โ€“ Cusco

      You will have breakfast at your hotel before we take a bus to visit the magnificent city of Machu Picchu. Once there you will be given a 2 hour walking tour of the site.

      You also have the option of hiking up to Huayna Picchu mountain at 10 AM (ticket to be purchased in advance and not included in the trek cost). If you are not climbing the mountain, you will have some time to be at Machu Picchu before you return to Aguas Calientes by bus.


      When you arrive in Aguas Calientes you will board the expedition train to Ollantaytambo. From Ollantaytambo you will travel by private van to Cusco and we will drop you off at your hotel. Arrival time in Cusco depends on the time of your train ticket.

      • Meals: Breakfast
      • Lowest Elevation: 2,040 m/ 6,691 ft
      • Highest Elevation: 2,440 m/ 8,052 ft
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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

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 70

Age range allowed for this experience.

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