Salkantay trek 3D/2N

DAY 1: CUSCO – SORAYPAMPA – COLPAPAMPA

We start our day very early by picking you up from your hotel at 2:30 am. We will drive for a total of 4 hours passing through Anta and Mollepata until we reach our destination of Soraypampa (3900 m). During the trip you will be able to see Salkantay and Humantay Mountain. You will also have incredible views of other high mountain tops and beautiful valleys.We will then descend for 2 and a half hours towards our lunch spot in Huayrac-Pampa where we will have 1 and a half hours to eat and rest before descending from 3900 m/ 12,800 ft to 2900 m/ 9500 ft. This will take around 3 and a half hours. This part of the trail is surrounded by jungle and we will arrive at the campsite of Colpapampa where we will have tea and dinner.

22 km / 13.5 mi. 10 hours.

DAY 2: COLPAPAMPA – PLAYA SAHUAYACO – HIDROELECTRICA

We will have breakfast at 6:00 am and shortly after begin hiking for approximately 5 and a half hours through jungle. In this part of the trek we will see and appreciate many coffee, orchid and cloud forest plantations as well as many natural plants used for medicines. We will arrive at our lunch point, Playa Sahuayaca, where we will have lunch and shortly after take transportation towards Hidro-Electrica where we will walk for 3 hours towards Aguas Calientes. In Augas Calientes we will spend the night in a hostel and have our final dinner together in a restaurant.

16 km / 10 mi. 5 hours
After lunch: 11 km / 7 mi 3 hours

DAY 3: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHUPICCHU – CUSCO

The grand finale! We will wake up very early this morning for our visit to Machu Picchu, where we will have a guided tour of the citadel to see and learn about temples, terraces, and all of the incredible stone structures that make Machu Picchu a Wonder of the World. After the guided tour you will have free time for more photos and to continue exploring on your own. For those who have previously selected to climb *Huayna Picchu Mountain or *Machu Picchu Mountain, you will do so at your designated time (1st group: 6am to 8am, 2nd group: 9am to 11am)

After your tour in the park you will return to Aguas Calientes where you will wait for your return train to Ollantaytambo at 6:20pm. From Ollantaytambo we will take our final return bus back to Cusco.

BRIEFING:

Prior to departure you will have a meeting with your guide in our office to go over all the details regarding your tour. The orientation will be at 6:00 pm the night before your trip.

CAMPING EQUIPMENT:

Tents, sleeping pads, cooking tent, dining tent, tables, chairs, and cooking utensils.

EXPERIENCE OF OUR GUIDES :

All of our guides have a minimum of 3 years of guiding experience. They are professional, responsible, and all have a deep love and respect for mother nature and her mountains. They will make sure your trip is safe and enjoyable.

FIRST AID:

All of our guides are certified in high mountain first aid training. They always carry a first aid kit on our treks (including pills for altitude sickness, diarrhea, vomiting, cuts, and cream for muscle aches). They also carry extra oxygen in cases of emergency.

TRANSPORTATION:

Our private transport vehicles will come pick you up at your hotel the morning of your trip and take you to your trek starting point. You will also return in our vehicles to Cusco at the end of the trek.

ENTRANCE TICKETS:

• Ticket to Mollepata – Salkantay.
• Ticket to Machu Picchu.
• Ticket to train ticket – Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.

CAMPSITE COMFORT

We have camps set up in every designated CAMPING SITE, which include:

• Colpapampa- domos private for 02 people.
• Aguas Calientes- basic hostel with beds, hot shower, wifi.

ACCOMMODATION:

The accommodation that is included in Hostel in the town of Aguas Calientes.

• All of the rooms come with a private bath and shower
• Hot water
• WI-FI
• Take- Away breakfast (juice box, cheese sandwich, crackers and one fruit)

NOTE: If you wish to reserve your own hotel or work with a specifc hotel, let us know in advance so that we are able to coordinate the details.

FOOD:

3 BREAKFASTS, 3 LUNCHES, AND 3 DINNERS:

Our talented chefs will prepare you a delicious and filling breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout your trek. Our clients have loved the food prepared for them on their treks, and our chefs are also able to accommodate any dietary restrictions (such as vegetarian or vegan) at no extra cost. Please let your guide know at orientation if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies so we can organize them ahead of time.

All of the food we offer is BUFFET SERVICE (except for the fourth lunch and fourth dinner, which are in tourist restaurants)

• 3 Breakfasts
• 3 Lunches
• 3 Dinners
• Coca Tea to wake you up EVERY MORNING in the campsites