Salkantay Trek Peru (3 Days) – Salkantay Trekking

We will be picking you up from your hotel in Cusco quite early in the morning. Then in our private transport, we will be driving you for three and a half hours to Soraypampa. This is the starting point of the three days of Salkantay Trek Peru.

On our way to Soraypampa, we will be having a brief stop in Mollepata. It is the last major town. Here you can buy some last minute essentials that you may need during the three days. 

At Soraypampa, we will be meeting the rest of our crew (muleteers and chefs). While we arrange your duffle bags and camping equipment, our chef will serve you a freshly prepared breakfast. 

Salkantay Trek Peru:

After the breakfast, we will begin the Salkantay Trekking adventure with a gradual uphill climb to the highest point of the trek, Salkantay Pass. We will be covering the distance of seven kilometres in three hours. 

This segment of the Salkantay Trek is somewhat challenging, but the enchanting views of the Peruvian highlands and mighty Salkantay Mountain would make up to it. 

We will have a brief stop in the pass to immerse in the beauty and serenity of nature. You will have a panoramic view of the valley which is simply out worldly. Once you have had your fill of this pristine sight, we will start hiking down the hill to our lunch spot. 

After relishing an authentic Peruvian meal for lunch, we will continue the trek for three hours from Andes to Amazon. On this segment, you will witness a noticeable change in temperature and landscapes.

We will have many stops on this three hours Salkantay Trekking. Our guide will be explaining the use of many different medicinal plants that we will encounter along the way. Our chef will serve you a mouthwatering meal for dinner at our campsite in Chaullay where we will spend the night. 

We will be waking you up to a freshly brewed cup of Peruvian coffee or tea. This will be followed by breakfast. We will be leaving the campsite at 0600 AM. The second day begins with a trek to La Playa. 

You will be passing through many beautiful sights on this route. This includes Avocado, coffee and orchid plantations, waterfalls and rivers. We will be hiking to Colpapampa, also known as the brow of the cloud forest. 

Here you will be able to see many Andean farmers. On our way, we will also spot the Peruvian national bird, the cock of the rock. 

At La Playa, we will be serving you lunch. After lunch, we will bid goodbye to our crew as we will be embarking on a road trip to Santa Teresa and onward to Hidro Electrica. 

From Hidro Electrica, you will be walking along the railway lines to Aguas Calientes. This is the same route, Hiram Bingham III, the renowned American professor took when he rediscovered Machu Picchu. 

At Aguas Calientes, we will be accommodating you in an ensuite room. The small town is popular for hot springs, so you can spend your evening soaking in the fresh waters. At 0700 PM, our guide will be meeting you at the hotel to explain the following days itinerary. We will then serve dinner at a local restaurant.

We will be leaving from the hotel quite early in the morning. The hotel crew will be handing over a snack box. Then you will be boarding the bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu. It is a 25 minutes ride up the hill. 

Our guide will be meeting you at the entrance of the citadel. Once inside, we will give you a detailed two hours tour. You will be visiting many iconic sites like the main soiree, the ceremonial centre, remains of Inca temples and more. 

After the tour of Inca ruins, you will have some free time to explore the citadel on your own. If you have booked to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain, our guide will direct you to the entrance. 

Alternatively, you can hike to the sun gate. It requires no prior booking and offers a stunning view of Machu Picchu. This view is exclusive at sunrise to those on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. 

We will then be taking the bus back to Aguas Calientes. Here you will be boarding the train to Ollantaytambo. Our representative will be meeting you at the train station and will be transferring you back to your hotel in Cusco. We will be reaching Cusco at around 09:00 PM.