Overview
Short Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 3 days. Recommended route for people who do not have much time and want to enjoy this experience and live the magic of the Inca citadel Machu Picchu. Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu 3 days, one of the 6 most traveled alternative routes, where the mix of biodiversity on the route is impressive. The Salkantay mountain of 6,217.00 meters above sea level, is one of the most sacred apus, or sacred peaks. It is venerated in the traditional Andean religion. Enjoy this experience with the best Pacha Expeditions.
The Incas were great master builders of roads that crossed South America, from Cusco and many of these are found on the coast, mountains and jungle. In Cusco there are now alternative routes to the classic Inca Trail to get to Machu Picchu. Pacha Expeditions offers the best hiking alternatives, most of which do not require permits and can be organized without much advance notice, you only need a certified company. Some of these treks are available with a day’s notice.
Salkantay trek Short to Machu Picchu 3 days. It is a good option, so you can enjoy the famous trail and the Inca city of Machu Picchu, this alternative is good because you will have a wonderful experience in the Andes. Enjoy salkantay trek to machu picchu 3 days. Have a good trip. !!!!
*Difficulty level depends very much on your fitness and acclimatization.
We offer daily departures in the inca trail and alternative routes: check availability here.
Useful Information
- Starting altitude – 3900 / 9515 m.
- Higher altitude – 4650 / 15.200 m
- Total distance – 40.5 km / 37.5 miles
- Longest Day – Day 1, approx 21 km / 13 miles
- Meals – Breakfast /Lunch / Dinner
- Accommodation: Camping/ hostel
- Difficulty – difficult / Moderate
Overview Day to Day
- Day 01: CUSCO – SORAYPAMPA – SALKANTAY PASS – CHAULLAY
- Day 02: HIHG JUNGLE – AGUAS CALIENTES
- Day 03: MACHU PICCHU CITY – CUSCO
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Conditions for the Mountain – Machu picchu and Wayna Picchu.
*The train service on all tours includes (Expedition to Ollanta) and bus to Cusco.
* If you want to stay an extra night in Aguas Calientes have to tell us in advance to arrange your hotel and modify the train service return, the camps mentioned in the program are referential as it depends on the time and date of reservation and Availability of the Ministry of Culture-Cusco
* Campsites are subject to approval by the decentralized department of the Ministry of Culture and also depends a lot of time in your reservation, therefore, the above fields are for reference.
Itinerary
DAY 1: CUSCO – SORAYPAMPA – SALKANTAY PASS – CHAULLAY
We will pick you up from your hotel and continue by bus to Soraypampa. Here you can have breakfast and then we will start our 3-hour hike to the Salkantay Pass, where we will have panoramic views of beautiful snow-capped peaks (Humantay and Salkantay) (4650m/15200ft). After a break, we will continue our walk (downhill) through a spectacular mountain road, towards Huayracpampa, where we will have lunch. After lunch we continue the hike through a cloud forest until we reach our Chaullay camp (3000m/9800ft) dinner.
- Meals: Breakfast- Lunch – tea – Dinner
- Accommodation: Camping.
- Minimum altitude: 2920 masl
- Maximum altitude: 4620 masl
- Distance: 19 km / miles
- Time: 8h about
- Difficult: Difficult
DAY 2: HIGH JUNGLE – AGUAS CALIENTES.
After breakfast, at 6.30am, we will begin the walk and on the way we will be able to observe a varied vegetation typical of the jungle, here we will be accompanied by the Santa Teresa River which has many tributaries, such as the Illuskamayo River and a great variety of streams, we will arrive at the beach, and have our lunch. From this point we continue on local transport until we reach the hydroelectric station. Approximately at 4 p.m. to board the train to Aguas Calientes (optional) where we will spend the night. Hostel.
- Meals: Breakfast – lunch – dinner.
- Lodging: Hotel
- Minimum altitude: 200 masl
- Maximum altitude: 2900 masl
- Distance: 22.km/14 miles
- Time: about 7.h
- Difficulty: Moderate
DAY 3: MACHU PICCHU CITADEL
We will have breakfast very early and at 6.00am, we will board the first bus to Machu Picchu (25 minutes), in order to appreciate the magnificent Inca city, wonder of the world, as well as observe the sunrise. Here you will have a walk (approximately 2 hours) given by your guide, to see the main places in the city. If you still have the energy you can also climb the mountain of Huayna Picchu (2720m/8890ft)! It takes 45 minutes to reach the top. (optional U$: 60). Afterwards you have two options to return to Aguas Calientes town (you can get there by bus or on foot). Here the guide will give you the train ticket back to Cusco city.
The train service that includes all the tours (the Expedition to Ollanta) and bus to Cusco.
* If you want to stay an extra night in Aguas Calientes you have to tell us in advance to arrange your hotel and change the return train service.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Minimum altitude: 2000 masl
- Maximum altitude: 2400 masl
- Distance: 4km / 8.5 miles
- Time: 2.00.Hrs about
- Difficult: Easy
*CONDITIONS FOR THE WAYNAPICCHU AND MACHUPI PICCHU MOUNTAIN
PLEASE SEE: OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND F.A.Qs
Includes
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- Professional, bilingual Tour Guide
- Collection from hotel
- Return transportation (bus to start of trail and tourist train back to Ollanta)**
- Entrance fee to Machu Picchu
- 3 Breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 Afternoon Snacks (hot drinks, biscuits and popcorn) and 2 dinners (lunch and Dinner in Aguas Calientes town are not included)
- Cook /Chef
- Huts / 2-people
- Sleeping mattresses
- Horseman and mules (they carry cooking and camping equipment and up to 08 kilos of tourist’s belongings)
- 1 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes
- Extra oxygen
- First Aid kit
- Vegetarian/special diet options available.
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Lunch the Last day
- Sleeping bag
- Expenses extras.(tips)
**Train included in Salkantay Trek 3 days, is the Expedition service (to Ollanta) Train times will only be confirmed once full amount of tour is paid. The earliest train you could take is the 14:55.pm and being the 18.20,pm the last train. Pacha Expeditions, will organize the transport back to Cusco (by taxi or by bus).
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WHAT YOU NEED TO TAKE.
- Original passport and Student car
- Insurance card is essential
- Sleeping bag (not included)
- Walking boots
- Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
- Warm jacket
- Hat and gloves T-shirts Comfortable trousers
- Sun hat
- Sun protection cream factor 70.
- Insect Repellent
- Water purification tablets (Micropur recommended)
- Personal medication
- Camera and films
- Torch with spare batteries
- * To qualify as a student, it is necessary to have a university card, with current and updated date
- * If desired train back to Cusco can be upgraded to Vistadome (+U$.60)
OPTIONAL ITEMS TO TAKE:
- Shorts
- Walking stick
- bandages
- Sandals
- Extra money
- Bathing suit for hot springs in Santa teresa or/and in Aguas Calientes town -not included in price-
OPTIONAL SERVICES (NOT INCLUDED):
- Sleeping bag U$:25
- Walking sticks U$:20
- Daypacks U$:15
- Single Tent U$:35
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Price & Add – ons – 2024
Group: U$: 400
Private: U$: 470
Group versus Private Treks: What’s the difference?
- Depending on the number of people in your booking, additional people may join the trek to make a full group.
- If you choose “private”, no additional people will be joining your group, no matter the size.
- Minimum booking size is 02 people; one person may book a group trek if Pacha Expeditions Travel Peru, is able to join that person with additional groups.
Discounts
- Under 18 years Discount: U$: 20
- Under 07 years Discount: U$: 35
Rentals
- Hiking poles – U$:15 (pair)
- Sleeping Bag: U$:20
Upgrades
- Return Vistadome train – U$: 70 per person
- Return Hiram Bingham train– U$: 380 per person
- Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel (5-star hotel) – U$: 245 Per person
- Tierra viva Machu Picchu (3+ star hotel) – U$: 50 Per person
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Reviews
Hice los paseos a Machu Picchu, Vale Sagrado y Montañas Coloridas, y el apoyo de la empresa y del guia Javier fue excelente... Recomiendo.
January 1, 1970
Buen servicio, te brinda toda la información necesaria. El tour fue a las Salineras y la Laguna Humantay. Gracias !!!
January 1, 1970
El Valle Sagrado tiene un encanto particular, pueblos tradicionales y puntos arqueológicos importantes, es interesante conocer las huellas que dejaron nuestros antepasados.
Excelente la atención y cuidados recibidos por Javier... read more
August 21, 2021
Positive Impact Travel
By joining this trip, you are directly supporting a project with a positive impact, with the Goal of Sustainable and responsible Development for future generations. The earnings that Pacha Expeditions receives, for each of our tours, a percentage is destined to support various Andean communities. Pacha Expeditions organizes activities for the benefit of the local community, for children and adults, throughout the year. Our projects are backed by local authorities and with internationally recognized standards and are audited by third parties. Which imply positive impacts on the beneficiaries
