Challenge Salkantay Trek - 3 Days

Today we’ll pick you up from your hotel in Cusco very early (3:30 am) and travel in our car to the zone o Soraypampa; the journey will last approximately 3.30 hours. At Soraymapa we’ll meet our trekking team and commence the trekking toward the first and only campsite at Chaullay.

From Soraypampa the trail climbs gentle for two hours to salkantaypampa, the bottom of the Salkantay mountain; then continues zigzag up for two hours until the highest pass at 4.600m; from where you’ll be rewarded by splendid views of the Vilcabamba mountain range; of which the Salkantay mountain is the higest. After we take enough pictures and rest for about 30 minutes we’ll descent through the mountain moraine to the zone of Wayrocmachay wher our lunch well be served.

After a healthy and pleasant lunch we’ll continue walking slope down to our exclusive camp in the zone of Chullay. Today is considered the hardest day because we’ll pass the highest of the trek (Salkantay Pass 4,600); but this section of the trek is blessed with splendid mountain views.

Campsite at Chaullay: 2900mt

Starting point elevation: 3,800mt

Meals included: Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Camping tents

Maximum Altitude: 4, 600mt

Minimum Altitude: 2900mt in the camp

Walking distance: 20 km

Walking time: 7 – 8 hours

Have an early breakfast and commence to walk as early as possible to enjoy very nice walk; and appreciate the mountain landscapes and the wildlife in their natural habitat.

The trail for today follows the river/valley of Santa Teresa whit dense vegetation; we’ll have the choice to see waterfalls, small villages and local farms. We’ll walk from Chaullay to Ccollpapampa in 45 minutes approximately; then continue for 5 hours to Playa Sawayaco where our lunch will be served. After lunch we will catch a local transportation to the Hidroelectrica train station. Here you will have two options: 1) if you are exhausted you may take the train to Aguas Calientes. 2) If you are still eager to hike you may walk from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes for about 3 hours along the train track. Once in Aguas Calientes you’ll have accommodation in the hotel which is included in the tour.

Accommodation: Hotel

Maximum Altitude: 2,300 masl

Minimum Altitude: 2,000 masl

Approximate Walking Time: Total hours of walk: 7-8 hours

Today is the most important day of the tour because we’ll explore the most important tourist destination of South America; recently it was named as the wonder of the world – Machu Picchu. Very early we’ll get breakfast in the hotel and be assured that all your things you leaved in the storage of the hotel. We’ll take the bus for 25 minutes up to Machu Picchu.

Upon arrival at the citadel of Machu Picchu, known as the Lost City of the Incas, we will display our entrance tickets and begin our guided tour. We’ll visit the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and cemeteries, etc. Our tour last around two hours. Then you will have free time to stroll around the citadel. In the afternoon you must take the bus down to Aguas Calientes; where you can have lunch in one of the several restaurants in Aguas Calientes (not included).

In the afternoon take the train back to Cusco; we will be waiting for you at the train station to take you to the hotel in Cusco