Embark on one of the most thrilling routes to Machu Picchu with our Salkantay trek 3 days 2 nights of group service. In just three days you will experience breathtaking highlights such as the turquoise waters of Humantay Lake, the majestic Salkantay snowcapped peak, lush cloud forests full of life, and mystical Inca trails that lead you to the Wonder of the World. A short yet intense adventure, perfect for travelers seeking nature, culture, and the spirit of the Andes while sharing the journey with an international group of adventurers.
Duration
3 Days
Difficulty
Easy, Easy
15,090 feet (4,600 meters)
1B, 1L, 1D
by Bus
All year
We invite you to experience a unique adventure with our Salkantay trek 3 days 2 nights in a group, an immersive journey through the most imposing mountains of Cusco. In just three days, you’ll traverse breathtaking landscapes such as the turquoise waters of Humantay Lagoon, the majestic snow-capped peaks of Salkantay, and lush cloud forests teeming with life. You’ll also hike along ancient Inca trails, connecting with the region’s rich history, before finally arriving at the seventh wonder of the world, Machu Picchu, where the magic of the Andes meets the grandeur of ancestral culture.
We pick you up from your hotel at 4:30 a.m. to drive for about 2 hours to Mollepata where we will have breakfast in a local restaurant after the breakfast we will drive for 40 minutes more to Challacancha where we start our Salkantay trek .
As soon as we are at Challacancha the cook and the horseman will pack all the camping equipment and cooking stuff and we start hiking the first hours will be a little bit uphill to get to the Inca Chanel where we will have panoramic views of beautiful snow-capped mountains (Humantay; 4120m/13500ft and Salkantay; 6271m/20575ft), just the start!
We will begin our Salkantay trek towards Soraypampa for another 2 hours, our first Salkantay Trek camping spot at our new Domes so we will have lunch here and take a little rest at the Domes then by the afternoon we will have a trek for about 2 hour to go to the Humantay Lake (3800 m/11750 ft; the highest and coldest campsite of the trip) we will be very close to the second highest Salkantay snow capped mountain of Cusco. And of course we will pass a night in our new campsite of tents or Small Domes.
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.).
GROUP SERVICE: (Sleeping in Camping Tents or Camping Domes, Sleeping Foam Mats Included)
For alternative treks (Salkantay Trek, Inca Jungle, Lares Trek, Choquequirao) We do require a US$100 deposit per person.
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The remaining, you will pay in cash(briefing day) without taxes.
Please, after your deposit, send us the transfer number to info@perutravelskydomes.com or info@amazongardenlodge.com. After that, we are going to confirm your deposit and reservation.
Please, Note: that we provide you with a duffel bag so you can pack 7 kilos of luggage which will be transported by horses. You get the duffle bags night before of the trek, at the briefing day.
DOCUMENTS TO CARRY WITH YOU
It is a difficult question to answer as Peru has various conditions. The best time is the dry season, which runs from May to November, and this is typically the time that we recommend. But the treks are open all year round.
For the Salkantay trek, you must take the original passport because you need to show it at the main gate of Machu Picchu also to board the train,
All the vehicles that we use for this type of tour are the modern Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibusses that have all the documentation required by the national authorities, all the cars are maintained daily to keep them in good condition and clean, and each vehicle has a logo of Machu Picchu Reservations.
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Yes. We require a non-refundable deposit of 100 dollars per person for the Salkantay trek. The money from the deposit we use to purchase the Machu Picchu entrance tickets and the train tickets if you are doing it by train
Once we confirm the deposit, we are going to confirm your reservation through email sending you all the details about the tour.
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These are the views during the Salkantay Trek 3 days, amidst a unique journey through some of the most breathtaking landscapes of the Andes, passing through camps and valleys.
