4 Day Salkantay Trek & Short Inca Trail Sky Lodge Dome

Day 1: Cusco – Mollepata – Challacancha – Salkantay – Humantay Lake – Soraypampa (Overnight in Glamping Sky Lodge Dome)

We pick you up from your hotel Between 4:30 a.m. to 5:00am to drive for about 2 hours to Mollepata at 5:00 amwhere we stop to have breakfast. Then we keep driving for 1 hour to Challacancha where start our Salkantay trek. As soon as we are at Challacancha while you get ready to walk. The cook and the horseman will pack all the camping equipment and cooking stuff and we start hiking the first 3 hours will be a little bit uphill to get to Soraypampa where we will have lunch with panoramic views of beautiful snow-capped mountains (Humantay; 4120m/13500ft and Salkantay; 6271m/20575ft) – just the start! After Lunchwhere We will begin our Hike up to Humantay Lake, and then back to Soraypampa our first Salkantay Trek camping spot (3800 m/11750ft; the highest and coldest campsite of the trip) we will be very close to the second highest Salkantay snow-capped, – a mountain of Cusco.

1ST DAY: Total distance: 15 km (approx.)
Estimated walking time: 7- 8 hours
Maximum altitude point: 3,800 m (approx.)
Campsite altitude: 3,800 m (approx.)

Day 2: Soraypampa – Salkantay Pass – Sakantay Lake – Soraypampa – Ollantaytambo (Overnight in Cusco)

After having our Salkantay Trek breakfast we start walking at about 6:30 am, because this day will take us 4 hours uphill to get to the highest point of the Salkantay Trek (4650m/15200ft) located halfway between 2 huge mountains; Salkantay on the right and Tucarhuay on the left. From the pass, the views of the 2 snow-capped mountains are incredible. There is a possibility of snow here. After a rest and getting a group picture, we will be back on the same path to Soraypampa where have lunch and relax then after we will take the bus back to Cusco

2ND DAY: Total distance: 11 km (approx.)
Estimated walking time: 5 – 6 hours
Maximum altitude point: 4,650 m (approx.)

Day 3: Cusco – Kilometer 104 Inca Trail Trailhead (Chachabamba) – Wiñayhuayna – Aguas Calientes

Transfer from the hotel to the train station. Train to KM 104. At this point, we start trekking for 3 hours approximately to the well-preserved remains of the ruins of Wiñay Wayna (2900 mts. altitude). On the way, we can see beautiful waterfalls. After lunch, we keep walking for about 2 more hours to get the sungate and then we go down to Machupicchu town (aguas calientes )

Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes – Cusco

After breakfast, we have an early start and we will walk for 1 hour and a beautiful half to get one of the greatest archaeological discoveries beautiful half of modern times is revealed. Machupicchu so gets where the most beatiful spot is, the postcard site to take postcard pictures and the guide will explain to you the story of Machupicchu for about two hours and then you will get free to explore by yourself ( you can climb huaynapicchu mountain ( it takes one hour up and one hour down ). And then after you enjoy Machupicchu you must be at Aguas Calientes station to take the train back to Ollanta and the bus back to Cusco

4 Day Salkantay & Short Inca Trail to Machupicchu Includes:

• Private Tourist Transportation To Mollepata and an Extra 1 hour to get to Challacancha.  better views and skip the dusty road. (We never share Bus service with other companies as most agencies do here to minimize costs)
• Private Transportation back from Soraypampa to Cusco and then Ollantaytambo/where we take the train to Aguas Calientes
• Expeditions Train From Ollantaytambo – km 104(Short Inca Trail Trailhead) Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo (Round Trip)
• Short Inca Trail Permits & Machupicchu Entrance fee and Visit of Machupicchu
• Hotel Overnight in Cusco & Aguas Calientes
• English – Spanish speaking guide for 4 days on Humantay Lake & Salkantay Trek.(All our Guides work for us only) All of them speak Fluent English Second Guide Over 16 people Group
• 1 Night in Glamping Sky Dome at SORAYPAMPA CAMPSITE ( Twin bedroom, Matrimonial bedroom, 3 beds room, 4 beds room Accommodation)
• Day 1: Soraypampa Campsite at our Geodesic dome
• Cook and assistance of the Cook.(We have chosen the best cook/cheffs and all are trained by Quechuas Expeditions every month)
• Daily tea service (Wake up Coca tea and afternoon tea time(Happy hour) full of popcorn and special snacks made by our cooks)
• Dining equipment including portable chairs and tables
• Food service in the campsites & Local Restaurants (2 breakfastsDoesn’t, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 snacks) – nutritionally balanced menu: Buffet style Plenty of food you will never be hungry with us! 
• Vegetarian and free Gluten menu at no extra cost (Please let us know at the time of booking)
• Insurance policy of life for porters and cooks.
• Private Transportation from Cusco to Ollantaytambo to Cusco(2 hour’s drive) and drop off at the hotel.(we only use our Private Transportation. so you will never wait at the train station till the bus of 30 ppl gets full)
• First-aid kit (Our Guide will carry while on the Salkantay trail) Please, note all our Guides are trained every year in first-aid)
• Emergency oxygen bottle (Our guide will carry while on the Trail)
• Rain waterproof cover for your day backpacks
• Pre trek Orientation – briefing A day before we do the Trek. (Hotel or Office) Let us know once you are at the office or by email.
• Free “I survived ” T-shirt and certificate (only for PEOPLE who successfully complete the trek!!!

4 Day Salkantay & Short Inca Trail to Machupicchu Doesnt Include:

• Meals: Breakfast on Day 1 and Lunch on Day 4
• Salkantay Entrance Fee (20 soles)

4-Day Salkantay & Short Inca Trail to Machupicchu (Prices for 2023 & 2024)

Availability: Daily Departures All Departures are 100% Guaranteed. If You’re Booked, You are Going, We won’t cancel your Trip !!!

How to Book?: Send us all Your Personal information, as well as a Deposit of 30%, and the Final Balance will be paid once you are in Cusco.

Group Service: Price per person: US$680

(You will be joined into a formed group of people who come from different countries/Nationalities): From 04 Persons to 08 Persons (Maximum)

Private Service: Price per person: US$780

Recommended for Honeymooners, Families with children & Groups of Friends (02 Person Minimum)

If you are a group of 02 we depart (No matter if you have paid as GROUP SERVICE). We NEVER pass our people onto another operator as most agencies do here in Cusco.

What you need to bring on Salkantay Trek:

Most people automatically assume that the weather is hot in South America, but because of the higher altitude in the Andes, the temperature can feel quite cold, especially at night. We recommend the use of a duffel bag or backpack, whichever is easiest for you to carry. A good size daypack is also essential.

List of things you must bring:

• Original Passport (and some copies) If you have changed your passport Bring a couple of copies of the one that you have used to purchase the Inca trail permit.
• Travel insurance  is essential (and some copies)
• Airline tickets (and some copies)
• US$ cash and Credit or debit card (see personal spending money)
• Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required
• Camera and Memory cards
• Rechargeable batteries and adapters
• Reading/writing material
• Binoculars
• Cover for backpacks
• Pocketknife.
• Fleece top
• Windproof/waterproof jacket
• Small towel and swimwear
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sun hat
• 2 pairs of shorts
• 2 pairs of long trousers *Zipp off
• 1 pair of hiking pants/track pants
• Hiking boots/ sturdy walking shoes (with ankle protectors)
• Knee-length socks (to be used with rubber boots, if provided at the jungle lodge)
• Sport hiking sandals
• Sunblock
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries (biodegradable)
• Watch or alarm clock
• Water bottle 
• Purifying tablets or filter (Micropur recommended)
• Insect Repellent (for mosquitos)25 % of deet at least you can also buy in Cusco.
• Flashlight (head light recommended)
• Money belt
• Sleeping silk liner (for sleeping bags)
• Wool hat, mitts or gloves (preferably waterproof)
• Rain poncho, plastic bags for your personal stuff to keep dry
• Sleeping bag (it can be hired form us) we have goose down or syntheticheadlight sleeping bag 
• Anti-inflammatory tablets (e.g. Ibuprofen)
• Thermal underwear
• Personal first-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band-Aidsdiarrhea, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhoea, re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)

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