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Machu Picchu
Short Salkantay Trek 3 days
3-day trek on the Salkantay route. Includes the essentials to experience the adventure in less time.
Duration
3 días / 2 noches
Difficulty
Difícil
Starting from
PEN 450.00
The Short Salkantay Trek is the 3-day version of the classic trek, designed for travelers with less time available. Although shorter, it still offers the most impressive landscapes of the route: views of the Salkantay snow-capped peak, mountain lakes and the descent into the cloud forest. On the third day you reach Machu Picchu for a guided tour. It is an excellent option for those who want to experience the essence of Salkantay without the full 5 days.
What does this tour include?
- Transportation Cusco - trek start
- Machu Picchu entrance ticket
- Camping tent
- Full meals
- Professional bilingual guide
- Kitchen equipment and muleteers
- Return train
- Return transportation to Cusco
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Expert guides
Guides with extensive historical and cultural knowledge
Itinerary
Day by day itinerary
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Day 1
Day 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Soraypampa - Humantay
04:30 - 05:00: Pickup.
05:00 - 07:30: Bus to Mollepata (breakfast).
07:30 - 09:00: Bus to Soraypampa.
09:00 - 12:00: Hike to Humantay Lake (3 hours round trip).
12:00 - 13:00: Lunch.
13:00 - 17:00: Hike to Soraypampa Camp.
18:00 - 19:30: Dinner and rest.
Day 2
Day 2: Soraypampa - Salkantay Pass - La Playa
06:00 - 07:00: Breakfast.
07:00 - 10:00: Hike to Salkantay Pass (4,630 masl).
10:00 - 11:00: Rest and photos.
11:00 - 13:00: Descent to Huayracmachay.
13:00 - 14:00: Lunch.
14:00 - 16:00: Descent to La Playa.
16:00 - 17:00: Bus to Santa Teresa.
17:00 - 18:00: Accommodation.
18:00 - 19:30: Dinner.
Day 3
Day 3: Santa Teresa - Hidroeléctrica - Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
06:00 - 07:00: Breakfast.
07:00 - 09:00: Hike to Hidroeléctrica.
09:00 - 12:00: Hike to Aguas Calientes (parallel to tracks).
12:00 - 13:00: Lunch.
13:00 - 13:30: Bus to Machu Picchu.
14:00 - 16:00: Guided tour of Machu Picchu.
16:00 - 16:30: Descent.
17:30 - 19:30: Train to Ollantaytambo.
19:30 - 21:00: Bus to Cusco.
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Included
- Transportation Tourist transportation round trip from your hotel in Cusco
- Professional guide Professional bilingual guide (Spanish/English) throughout the tour
- Entrance tickets Entrance tickets to all archaeological sites and attractions
- Camping equipment Tent, sleeping pad and camping equipment
- Assistance 24/7 permanent assistance throughout the tour
- Oxygen First aid kit and emergency oxygen
- Porters Porter service for luggage
- Water Bottled water throughout the tour
Not included
- Unspecified extras Any service not specified in the itinerary
- Tips Tips for guides, drivers and porters
Recommendations
- Acclimatization Arrive in Cusco 2 days before to acclimatize to altitude
- Early booking Book 3-4 months in advance for popular tours
What to bring
- Warm clothing Waterproof jacket, gloves and hat for altitude
- Footwear Comfortable walking shoes or trekking boots
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