03 DAYS - 02 NIGHTS

3-DAY SALKANTAY TREK

SALKANTAY TREK

03 DAYS - 02 NIGHTS Duración

01 – 10 PARTICIPANTS Tamaño del grupo

SHARED / PRIVATE Tipo de servicio

CAR - BUS - TRAIN Transporte

4600 masl / 15 100 feet Altitud máxima

Lugares a visitar: SORAYPAMPA - ABRA SALKANTAY - PAMPACAHUANA - MACHU PICCHU

Horario de partida: 06:00 AM

Dificultad: HARD

Horario de retorno: 06:30 PM

If you’re short on time but still want to experience the beauty of Machu Picchu, the 3-day Salkantay Trek may be the perfect option for you. This trek offers stunning views of the Andes Mountains, as well as the opportunity to explore ancient Incan buildings. Join us on this unforgettable salkantay trek 3 days 2 nights and create memories that will last a lifetime.

WHAT TO EXPECT?

Get to know the enigmatic Salkantay Valley.
Get the best views of landscapes and snowfalls.
Enjoy the delicious Peruvian gastronomy.
Explore the beautiful Inca citadel Machu Picchu.
Enjoy the beautiful panorama that we will have on our train tour.
Find out more about the living history of this citadel above the clouds.

3-DAY SALKANTAY TREK

DAY 01: CUSCO – ABRA SALKANTAY – CHAULLAY

Our salkantay trek 3 days begins with the pick up from your hotel in Cusco very early to go in our tourist transport to the town of Soraypampa (3900 masl / 12,795 feet) where we will enjoy our breakfast, then our adventure begins, which is really demanding, we will ascend the trail passing through the Salkantaypampa sector (4150 masl / 13,615 feet), then we reach the highest point of the trek, the Abra Salkantay (4600 masl / 15,091 feet). We will enjoy the view of 2 snow-capped mountains, after a rest we will continue our walk through a cloud forest towards the next point where we will have lunch and finally we will continue along the road to reach our campsites today which will be the Chaullay sector (2900 masl / 9514 feet ) where we will enjoy our dinner.

Walking duration: 10 hrs / 16 km
Accommodation: Camp
Difficulty: Average
Maximum altitude: 4600 masl / 15,091 feet
Camp altitude: 2900 masl / 9514 feet

DAY 02: CHAULLAY – SANTA TERESA – AGUAS CALIENTES

This day is quite special since we will gain the best of the trip, after breakfast we continue our trip, first we will arrive to the Beach sector and then to Lucmabamba (2450 masl / 8038 feet) where we will enjoy our lunch, then we will take a tourist transport that takes us to the town of Santa Teresa (1550 masl / 5085 feet) and then to Hidroeléctrica (1890 masl / 6200 feet) where the walk begins next to the railway going deeper into the sanctuary, the tour lasts approximately 3 hours until we reach the town of Aguas Calientes (2040 masl / 6692 feet) where we will go to the hotel that we have designated to rest comfortably.

Walking duration: 08 hrs / 10 km
Accommodation: Hotel Room (Request the type of room)
Difficulty: Average
Maximum altitude: 2450 masl / 8038 feet
Camp altitude: 1511 masl / 4957 feet

DAY 03: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

In the morning we go to the bus station to be able to board it, continue our trip and finally we have arrived at our destination, after passing a small control the fun part of the trip begins, touring the citadel of Machu Picchu.
Upon entering, the ascent to the upper part begins to reach the key point of the trip from the beginning and this is the watchman’s house from where we can take the most important classic photo of the trip. After free time to enjoy the panorama, we continue our tour to visit other main places such as the main square, the sundial, the royal quarters, the Intihuatana, the temple of the 3 windows and the condor, among other important places. This visit as such lasts 2 hours on a regular basis, however we extend it in a better way so that you can enjoy the time and have a total of approximately 3 hours.
At the end we return to Aguas Calientes by the same path to enjoy a well-deserved lunch (own expense), then around 2:00 p.m. we must return to the train station and board it to reach Ollantaytambo again where the tourist bus awaits us. In order to finally return to the city of Cusco, we will arrive at Av. el Sol that leaves us quite close to the main square so that we can go to dinner calmly or enjoy the city at night. End of our 3-Day Salkantay Trek

Walking duration: 03 hrs / 2 km
Difficulty: easy
Maximum altitude: 2745 masl / 9005 feet

Briefing / Informative talk prior to the trip
Pick up from the hotel for the start of the experience
Tourist transport: Cusco – Soraypampa
Support team: Porters, muleteers and authorized mules.
Support Group Leader: Experienced Cook
Camping equipment: Camping tent (suitable for the trip), thick foam mats, dining tent, kitchen equipment, eating utensils
Clean towel every morning and hot water for hygiene
Boiled water to fill the canteens
Tea time during the tour
Professional licensed tour guide
First aid kit
Safety equipment: Radio transmitter
First aid kit and oxygen cylinder
Full food during our tour: 02 breakfasts, 02 lunches and 02 dinners
Variety of diet according to your request (Vegetarian, food restriction)
Entrance ticket to Salkantay
Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
Consettur bus ticket: Up and down
Tourist train ticket: Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo (*Expedition/Voyager)
Tourist transport: Ollantaytambo – Cusco (Bimodal service)

*The train service is according to the availability we have for the date of your trip, we can also offer you an Upgrade to a better category, for this you only have to consider the additional information.

Air flight (National or International)
Special entrance ticket to Huaynapicchu (additional cost USD $80.00 dollars)
Train ticket: Hidroeléctrica – Aguas Calientes (additional cost USD $35.00 dollars)
Sleeping bag (You can include it for $25.00 dollars)
Pair of walking poles (You can include them for $15.00 dollars)
Saddle horse (Can carry one person – $150.00 dollars)
Accommodation service in Cusco

This 3-Day Salkantay Trek must be planned well in advance so that it can be enjoyed without any inconvenience.
When confirming the service you must choose the travel date carefully since there is no option to change due to the modality of the entrance ticket, nor is it transferable to a third person or refundable under any circumstances.
The spaces of the Inca Trail are very limited, so it is extremely important to have an advance reservation of at least 4 to 6 months in advance, the preparation is meticulous and detailed.

ADDITIONAL

HUAYNA PICCHU MOUNTAIN: Spaces are just as special and limited ($80.00 dollars)
PAIR OF CANES: They will help during the walk for the support points ($15.00 dollars)
SLEEPING BAG: Lighten the weight in our luggage from home ($25.00 dollars)
ADDITIONAL PORTER: You can carry the personal luggage that we designate ($150.00 dollars - 7kg)
TRAIN SERVICE (HYDROELECTRIC - AGUAS CALIENTES): This facilitates access to the town ($35.00 dollars)
VISTADOME SERVICE: If we are looking for a more complete experience, this is the ideal option. The Vistadome service has a panoramic view on the section of the train journey that is a fact that we will enjoy 200%.
additional price:
- Only return: $40.00 dollars per participant.
LUNCH SERVICE: We can add this service as well and schedule it for after the guided tour in Machu Picchu. It has a price of $10.00 dollars per person (Tourist Menu).

Tickets issued by the agency (entrance ticket, buses, trains and others).
Identity document (ID or Passport).
Day pack and personal equipment:
- Hat and sunglasses.
- Mosquito repellent.
- Light clothing during the day
- Warm clothes for the night.
- Water in canteen
Cash for personal purchases.
Photographic camera
Rain poncho (Recommended for rainy season).

Do I need to have previous experience or physical preparation?

Definitely, this 3-Day Salkantay Trek is only viable for people who do not have much time and who are in very good physical condition. Due to the height and distance we must take the necessary precautions. For this reason, staying in Cusco 1 day before will help us a lot.

How should I prepare my luggage for this 3-Day Salkantay Trek?

The Salkantay adventure leads us directly to Machu Picchu through the alternate route that exists between both places, little by little we enter and the microclimates change little by little until we reach what we currently know as the jungle eyebrow for this reason the heat is something imminent, light clothing is always the most recommended, to this we must add only 1 or 2 warm clothes for the nights. Finally, personal items such as power banks, sunglasses, mosquito repellent, rain poncho and others are also important for the trip.

Can I do the 3-Day Salkantay Trek on my own?

Yes it is possible but it is not at all recommended since this adventure requires meticulous planning well in advance, not to mention also the details of income, support equipment, camping equipment and other extremely important points. Therefore, contact us!

Will we have access to showers along the way?

During the 3-Day Salkantay Trek we will find that in the camps there are places to shower, however, only with cold water. If we want hot water, we must pay an additional fee on the spot, which is like a support for the community itself.