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Start your Salkantay Trek adventure with our Cusco to Soraypampa transportation service, a convenient and affordable way to reach the main trailhead for the famous Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu.
Travel from Cusco through the scenic landscapes of the Andes to Mollepata, Challacancha, and Soraypampa, located at approximately 3,900 meters (12,795 feet) above sea level. From Soraypampa, you can begin your trek toward the spectacular Humantay Lake and Salkantay Pass.
Our service is ideal for independent hikers and travelers who already have their own Salkantay Trek arrangements and simply need reliable transportation from Cusco to the trailhead.
2 Days 1 Night
13km
Moderate
Soraypampa – 3,900 m (12,795 ft)
Trekking Nature & Culture
Group Service
Begin your Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with our convenient transportation service from Cusco to Mollepata and Soraypampa, the main starting points for the Salkantay Trek and the gateway to the spectacular Humantay Lake.
Travel from Cusco through the scenic landscapes of the Andes, passing traditional villages, mountain valleys, and impressive peaks before reaching the Salkantay Trek trailhead. Our service is ideal for independent trekkers and travelers who already have their own trekking arrangements and need reliable transportation to the starting point of their adventure.
The service includes tourist transportation and breakfast, allowing you to begin your trek comfortably and energized. From Soraypampa, you can continue independently toward Humantay Lake and the Salkantay Pass.
IMPORTANT: This is primarily a transportation service to the Salkantay Trek trailhead. Travelers are responsible for arranging their own trekking services, accommodation, meals other than the included breakfast, entrance fees, guides, and personal expenses.
Important Travel Policy – Weather & Road Conditions
Transportation Route
Important: This is a one-way transportation service from Cusco to Soraypampa. The Salkantay Trek, tour guide, accommodation, lunch, dinner, entrance fees, return transportation, and personal expenses are not included.
Important: This is a one-way transportation service only. It does not include a guided trek or any trekking package services.
Availability: Daily departures, subject to weather and road conditions.
Our transportation service is designed for travelers looking for a safe, comfortable, and affordable way to reach Soraypampa, the main trailhead of the Salkantay Trek. Enjoy convenient transportation from Cusco through the scenic Andes, with a breakfast stop in Mollepata.
How to Book?
To reserve your transportation, simply send us your full name, passport information, travel date, and contact details. We will confirm your reservation and provide the instructions for your departure.
Transportation Price
One Way: US$35 per person
Cusco → Mollepata → Challacancha → Soraypampa
Breakfast in Mollepata is included.
Important
Since this is a transportation-only service to Soraypampa, we recommend being well prepared for the high-altitude and changing mountain conditions:
What to Bring
Our Recommendations
It is a one-way transportation service from Cusco to Soraypampa, the main access point for travelers beginning the Salkantay Trek.
Hotel pick-up is between 4:20 and 4:40 a.m., with departure from Cusco at approximately 5:00 a.m.
We provide hotel pick-up in Cusco, depending on your hotel’s accessibility.
The service travels from Cusco → Mollepata → Challacancha → Soraypampa.
No. This is a one-way transportation service from Cusco to Soraypampa.
The transportation costs US$35 per person, including breakfast in Mollepata.
Yes. We stop in Mollepata for breakfast, which is included in the service.
The journey generally takes several hours, depending on road and weather conditions and the scheduled stops along the route.
Soraypampa is located at approximately 3,900 meters (12,795 feet) and is one of the main starting points for the Salkantay Trek.
No. This is transportation only. The trekking package must be arranged separately.
No. Tour guide services are not included.
No. Accommodation is not included in this transportation service.
No. Only breakfast in Mollepata is included.
No. Entrance fees, such as the Humantay Lake entrance fee, are not included.
Yes, but we recommend traveling with light luggage or a trekking backpack, especially if you are continuing directly onto the Salkantay Trek.
We recommend warm layers, comfortable hiking shoes, a rain jacket, a hat, and sun protection because mountain weather can change quickly.
Yes. We strongly recommend spending at least 1–2 days acclimatizing in Cusco before traveling to high-altitude areas.
The service is subject to road and weather conditions. Strikes, blockades, landslides, road closures, and severe weather may cause delays or prevent transportation from operating.
This service is specifically one-way to Soraypampa. Return transportation can be arranged separately depending on availability.
It is ideal for independent trekkers, backpackers, couples, and travelers who already have their Salkantay Trek arrangements and simply need reliable transportation to Soraypampa.
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IMPORTANT
From March to September, Machu Picchu tickets especially Circuit 2-A tend to sell out in advance.
If Circuit 2 is not available, we will manage the best possible alternative, prioritizing Circuit 3 or Circuit 1.
For travelers without a prior reservation, 1000 additional tickets are released daily in Aguas Calientes for next-day entry, subject to availability and in-person purchase with the original passport.
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