4d/3n from $ USD 450.00
4 Day Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu. It is one of the best trekking Tours that leads to Machu Picchu, the wonder of the world and cultural and natural humanity heritage. In its route of more than 60km/37miles, it crosses different altitudinal levels and amazing high Andean landscapes and part of the Amazon rainforest.
The adventure highest point will be the stunning Salkantay Pass, at 4,620msnm/15.157ft.
Enjoy your trek escorted all the way by an experienced trekking guide and enjoy delicious meals prepared by our local cook.
The 4 Day Salkantay Hiking Tour passing through the Llaqtapata archaeological site. Undoubtedly, it is recommended for trekking lovers who want to feel the tranquility, nature purity and completely forget about globalization.
This route will take you to Machu Picchu in a completely different way because on the third day you will visit a small Inca city known as Llaqtapata. To ascend to this beautiful place, from Playa Sahuayaco you’ll take an original Inca trail that few travel companies and tour guides know about. When you find yourself in the Llaqtapata ancient Inca city, you won’t regret taking this tour, as you’ll enjoy an incredible scenic beauty. Also, in the distance and between the huge green mountains, you’ll be able to see the Inca city of Machu Picchu.
The 4 Day Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu, starts and ends in the Cusco city. Be part of this beautiful odyssey and dare to venture with Machupicchu Andes Tours – Matours, a local company from Cusco, Peru.
Note. All the hours mentioned in the itinerary are approximations and will vary depending on how the group progresses along the route.
Challakancha, beginning of the hike.
Best Humatay Lagoon panoramic view.
To start the Exclusive 4 Day Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu.
Our staff will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 4:30 a.m., then take a 2-hour trip in a private mobility to Mollepata town, where you will have an energetic breakfast. Then, continue your trip 40 minutes more to Challakancha and start 2-and-a-half-hour hike to Soraypampa which is the place where you will spend your first camping night.
After lunch, take a 3-hour hike to the Humantay Lagoon. There, you will appreciate the beautiful views of the green lagoon with snow-capped mountain background.
At 5:30 pm. hot drink hour, at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy your dinner and spend your first-night camping.
L & D
2, Moderate
8 km / 5 miles
7 hour
3350masl/ 10,991ft, Cusco
3,880masl/12730 ft, Soraypampa
4,200masl/ 13,780ft, Humantay Lagoon
Today will be an arduous day because you will pass the 4 Day Salkantay hiking tour highest and coldest point and you will also travel in a local minibus.
Have breakfast at 5.30 am and start walking to the highest point. From the Salkantay pass, enjoy excellent panoramic views of huge snow-capped mountains. After all, start descending towards Huayracmachay where you will enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by our local cook.
After lunch, continue descendent through the rainforest to Chaullay, from where you will travel in local mobility for 1 hour to Sahuayaco beach, is the place where you will spend the second camping night.
At 5:40 pm hot drink time, at 6:40 p.m. dinner inside the humid jungle.
B, L & D
3, Demanding
19 km / 11.8 miles
8-9 hour
3,880masl/12730 ft, Soraypampa
2,060 meters / 6759 feet, Play Sahuayaco
4,620masl / 15,157ft, Salkantay pass
Playa Sahuayaco camp
Llaqtapata viewpoint
Today will be an unforgettable, unique and wonderful day because you will explore the best part of the 4 Day Salkantay hiking tour through Llaqtapata. It is a virgin and unknown place by trekkers, guides and travel companies.
To start the hike on this beautiful Inca trail through Llaqtapata. Have breakfast at 6:00 a.m. and then, take the recently discovered Inca trail to the Llaqtapata archaeological site. As you ascend, you will have breathtaking panoramic views, even more when you are in Llaqtapata, as in the distance and between the high Andes mountains slopes, you will be able to see the Machu Picchu Inca city.
After marveling, descend to the hydroelectric plant where you will enjoy your last lunch prepared by our local expedition cook.
After lunch, say goodbye to the cook and the other members of the trek. You will then have two options to reach Machu Picchu town (Aguas Calientes). The first option is to walk along the railroad for 3 hours. The second option is to travel by train for 40 minutes (train tickets can be purchased on site).
At 6:30 p.m. Dinner at a restaurant in the Aguas Calientes town and overnight in a hotel.
B, L & D
2, Moderate
19 km / 11.8 miles
8-9 hour
2,060 meters / 6759 feet, Play Sahuayaco
2,050masl/6,726ft, Machu Picchu town
2,780masl / 9.119ft, Llaqtapata
Machu Picchu panoramic view.
Today you will visit Machu Picchu, which is your adventure main destination. To get to this sacred place, you have 2 alternatives.
In both alternatives, you must be at the main gate of the Machu Picchu Inca city at the indicated time on your ticket.
Within the city of Machu Picchu, make a walk of 2.5 hours together with your tour guide. Your tour guide will take you to all the places of great importance and will explain everything about this enigmatic Inca city.
After finishing the circuit. Go down to the Aguas Calientes town. You also have two options: You can catch the bus or walk. Once in the village, have lunch on your own and in the afternoon, at the indicated time on your train ticket, go to the train station. Board your return train to the Ollantaytambo or Poroy station. Upon your arrival, our staff will be waiting for you to escort you to your hotel in Cusco.
B
2, Moderate
1.7km / 1.1 miles
1.5 hour
2,050masl/6,726ft, Machu Picchu town
2,450masl / 8,038 ft, Machu Picchu
3,350masl/10,991ft, Cusco
The Machupicchu Andes Tours – Matours travel agency will provide you with a duffel bag where you can carry all the things mentioned below (Max. 6 kilos).
The 4 Day Salkantay Hiking Tour, we only operate in private tours (Exclusive). The price is per person and is expressed in US dollars (USD).
The price varies according to the number of people who book together, the more people in your group the price decreases.
Our service is totally personalized, the whole tour will be exclusive for your group. You set the guidelines, with the tranquility of going at your own pace, pausing to take pictures and fully enjoy your adventure.
The group can be integrated by your family, friends, work or study colleagues. It can also be special trips such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries or others.
The 4 Day Salkantay trek price varies depending on the actual number of people traveling together.
| Pax number | Price per person | |
| 2 Persons | $ USD 695.00 | |
| 3 Persons | $ USD 645.00 | |
| 4 Persons | $ USD 600.00 | |
| 5 Persons | $ USD 560.00 | |
| 6 Persons | $ USD 520.00 | |
| 7 Persons | $ USD 480.00 | |
| 8 Persons or more | $ USD 450.00 |
These services are not included in the package price, you can add them if you wish.
We offer US$ 20 off.
The Machupicchu Andes Tours – Matours travel agency will provide you with a duffel bag where you can carry all the things mentioned below (Max. 6 kilos).
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